LinkedIn has genuine value when used well

I was pleased last year to be advised that my LinkedIn Profile was in the “Top Ten Per Cent” viewed globally.

To think that I was “dragged” to it by colleagues reminds me that when something is worth doing – set time aside for it!

I recall well hitting 100 connections and people offering congratulations, as I had now overtaken them!

This week I accepted my 3000^th connection and every single one of them is valued.

Invitation examples like this are so positive that they produce an energy of their own and the writer strikes me as someone who can make a difference:

Hi Derek

I came across your profile and was impressed with your drive and entrepreneurial spirit

Looking at our similarities, I thought I’d reach out and invite you to connect

I’m a true entrepreneur at heart and open to all opportunities. Maybe we could share ideas?

It’s eloquent, thoughtful and reflective. It’s also persuasive, a great skill to have.

Broaden out and realise that new relationships can build great partnerships for the future.

We can share and pass on experience and secure good skills for the future.

Our own skills are the result of having been helped and it’s important we never forget the principle of “giving back”.

I joke, with some seriousness, that whilst a colleague seeks advice via a search engine that I can get an answer from a specialist on LinkedIn as quickly and more reliably. It’s that good.

In the past when someone was not willing to take a complaint of a family member seriously, I found the “Boss” on LinkedIn and got Immediate action.

Thousands visit this Blog every month from all over the world and I don’t doubt that LinkedIn is one of the reasons for this.

A simple click from my LinkedIn Profile brings you here.

LinkedIn is undoubtedly a Business Community with great potential and I continue to be Impressed by LinkedIn’s Improvements and Innovation.

I feel fortunate that many of my links have asked for my help and advice and I have been privileged to give support willingly.

Equally, I have received huge generosity of Interest and support.

Unexpected generous comments have been humbling and reinforcing.

So, if like me you feel hesitant, learn from my experience.

I should have done it two years sooner.

I am fascinated by the audience visiting and revisiting this Blog.

It provides a reason to keep up with it.

I have met great people around the world and LinkedIn has ensured those friendships are preserved.

The professionalism of others is clear to see when looking at their profiles.

Its time you joined and the benefits will follow.

Thank you for staying in touch.