From a comment the other day: the speaker has a fear of telling too much on their LinkedIn profile. My thoughtful reply after I noodled on it for a while, related to my introspection on this topic:
If you know me, you know I am pretty straightforward. “Direct” as one boss called me. I “pontificate” as another verbalized me.
I am who I am, DNA aside, the sum total of all my work, my metaphorical back pockets full of experience cards I play on the business table when I need them, and re-place to be played again at a later time.
As a teacher, coach, trainer, strategist of LInkedIn, my role is to demonstrate how you can optimize it and make it work for you, with forethought, planning and a bit of cunning. And make it easy, even fun, to read.
Be yourself on LinkedIn. Make the personality in electronic words match the personality on a zoom chat or phone call. No “disconnects.”
So, do I or you overexpose myself on LinkedIn, profile, posts, blogs, comments?
Only you can answer that.
I cannot think of instances where it ever hurt me, or hindered my business pursuits. I give the reader myself, unvarnished and relevant. Real.
Do you?
Comments? Be direct and go ahead, pontificate on this topic.
Marc W. Halpert
LinkedIn personal coach, group trainer, marketing strategist and overall evangelist, having a great time pursuing my passion of connecting professionals so they can collaborate better!