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ETIQUETTE IS IMPORTANT ON LINKEDIN, FACEBOOK, & OTHER SOCIAL MEDIA
Posted by David Sher in Facebook, LinkedIn, Social MediaDec 7th, 2009 | 4 Comments
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I couldn’t believe my eyes. I was viewing an e-mail I received on LinkedIn. It’s the kind of LinkedIn e-mail I get on a regular basis, where one of my connections asks for an introduction. I really enjoy helping people so making introductions is something I do regularly. I also ask for introductions myself—so it is something everyone expects.
In any event, I was surprised to see that the request wasn’t for one introduction…it was for a lengthy list of introductions. Evidently, my friend had reviewed all his prospects and matched them against my LinkedIn...
LOVE AT FIRST TWEET
Posted by David Sher in LinkedIn, Social Media, TwitterNov 30th, 2009 | 2 CommentsPlay this 2 minute podcast
This is not your typical love story because I have been happily married for 43 years. It started in July with a notice from Twitter that I was being followed by Phyllis Neill, a woman I didn’t know…which certainly is not unusual for Twitter.
I quickly reviewed her profile and saw she was a business person living here in Birmingham, so I clicked to follow her. Being curious, I then searched her LinkedIn profile & invited her into my network.
She quickly accepted & asked to meet for coffee. The plot thickens.
I met Phyllis at Starbucks in Vestavia...
BEST WAY TO FIND EMPLOYEES…PASSIVE RESUMES ON LINKEDIN
Posted by David Sher in LinkedIn, Social MediaNov 23rd, 2009 | 2 Comments Play this two minute podcast
I recently had lunch with a good friend; one who really understands the Internet. We got into a conversation about finding employees on LinkedIn. This is not surprising because we’re both avid LinkedIn users.
She said, “You know the platforms that job applicants generally use to find jobs, or companies use to find employees, like Monster or CareerBuilder? It’s only a matter of time before LinkedIn eats their lunch.”
I didn’t quite understand what she meant, but she explained. “Look, you’re an employer...
THE MORE YOU HELP OTHERS…THE MORE THEY WANT TO HELP YOU
Posted by David Sher in Facebook, LinkedIn, Social Media, TwitterNov 9th, 2009 | No CommentsPlay this two minute podcast
I was rushing out the door, heading for a workout, when I got a call on my cell. It was from a business owner friend who had a problem. He was being audited by Federal wage & hour & he was looking for an experienced attorney who specializes in that area of the law. He said, “I know you have lots of connections,” and I was wondering if you know a lawyer you could recommend.” Fortunately I hadn’t had a need for wage & hour counseling, but I had recently talked with a client who was having the same issue. I called him and he, indeed,...
A SALESPERSON WHO REALLY GETS SOCIAL MEDIA
Posted by David Sher in LinkedIn, Podcast, Social Media, salesNov 2nd, 2009 | No CommentsPlay this 2 minute podcast
I woke up at 5:30 to get some work done and rushed to my computer. I had checked my e-mails the night before…so I didn’t expect any new ones. But there was a lengthy LinkedIn e-mail from a John Garrett. Who is John Garrett?
I had posted a question on LinkedIn the previous afternoon asking if anyone had ideas about how to build traffic for my podcast. John sent me two pages of suggestions at 1:30 in the morning. What an unselfish act.
I responded with a thank you, and he replied by inviting me to lunch to brainstorm other ideas. I didn’t know...
A RICHER LIFE BECAUSE OF FACEBOOK & SOCIAL MEDIA
Posted by David Sher in Facebook, LinkedIn, Social Media, TwitterOct 26th, 2009 | 1 CommentPlay this two minute podcast
It’s with mixed emotions that I make these comments. I had one of those weeks that was happy beyond belief. My daughter Melanie delivered my first granddaughter and my wife, Ina-Mae, and I celebrated our 43rd wedding anniversary. Two positive powerful events that make you appreciate and understand how great life can be.
I posted my blessings on Facebook and immediately heard from many of my Facebook friends with notes of congratulations and best wishes. But somehow, I felt badly…because some of my friends are having a difficult time. One is going...
THE FOUR MOST COMMON NETWORKING MISTAKES
Posted by David Sher in Facebook, LinkedIn, Social Media, Traditional NetworkingOct 19th, 2009 | No CommentsPlay this two minute podcast
Oh no! I looked down at my shirt & I had spilled cereal on it. I was running late for an 8 o’clock business meeting & I had to make a decision…change my shirt and be late or go to the meeting with a glaring round milk stain. I decided to go directly to the meeting and just keep my arms folded.
Of all the podcasts I’ve done, the one on being late has gotten the most comments. It makes people crazy when you don’t come on time and don’t call…so having made that post, I sure couldn’t afford to be late myself.
I’m going list what I...
IF YOU’RE NOT ON FACEBOOK…YOU DON’T EXIST
Posted by David Sher in Facebook, Social MediaOct 12th, 2009 | No Comments
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It was years ago. The fellow on the phone said, “I’ll just fax it to you.” I went, “Uh oh.” I didn’t own a fax machine. It quickly dawned on me it was time to pay the big bucks and buy one.
Then a few years later, a prospect said, “I’ll send you an e-mail.” That was another, “Oh no,” moment. I didn’t have e-mail at the time. By the way, when I finally got e-mail, I was so busy, I made the commitment I would only check it once a week. That didn’t last long.
Technology embarrassments just kept on coming. How about the...
MY FIRST FACEBOOK BIRTHDAY
Posted by David Sher in Facebook, Social MediaSep 28th, 2009 | No CommentsPlay this two minute podcast
I never realized the consequences of including my birthday when I filled out my profile on Facebook.
I celebrated a birthday this past week and without a doubt it was the best birthday I’ve ever had. It was great for a number of reasons but one of those reasons was definitely Facebook.
The day before my birthday I started getting Facebook postings with messages like, “Tomorrow is your birthday, I hope you have a great day,” “David, I know tomorrow is your birthday, be sure and eat lots of cake.”
But I was never prepared for the plethora (I’ve...
LINKEDIN, IT’S WHO YOU KNOW & WHO THEY KNOW
Posted by David Sher in Facebook, LinkedIn, Social MediaSep 21st, 2009 | No Comments
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She asked me to join her network on LinkedIn. However, I didn’t know who she was. I reviewed her LinkedIn profile and saw we knew a lot of the same people. She did healthcare sales and I thought maybe she wanted to connect with me to sell me something. But I figured, what do I have to lose? If she becomes a bother, I can always remove her from my network. You see on LinkedIn or Facebook, if you drop someone from your network, no e-mail is sent saying David doesn’t like you. Most people probably don’t remember who they are connected with, so...
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DAVID SHER
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Everything good that has happened to me is because of others.
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