Entries by elink

Cropping Correctly-Instagram’s Vertical Aspect Ratio

Originally published by: Riley McGaff, Dec 06, 2016, on: thinpigmedia.com When Instagram allowed for more posting options beyond the standard square, photographers rejoiced. If a photographer knows the environment in which their photograph will live, proper planning can be taken to ensure the picture fits well within that boundary; but, forcing photos to fit into certain areas for […]

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Tagging: Your high quality leads on Linkedin

Originally published by: Viveka von Rosen, Dec 16, 2016, on: www.linkedin.com What is LinkedIn Tagging? LinkedIn Tagging is a way for you to segment and organize your connections on LinkedIn. It is similar to Facebook and Twitter Lists (except your connections can’t see how you tagged them.) And for a short while longer, will be available […]

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7 Ways to turn any meeting into a fascinating experience

Originally published by: Sally Hogshead, Feb 23, 2017, on: howtofascinate.com In a crowded, busy, distracted world… how can you design an experience that your audience will never forget? How can you inspire even the most jaded audiences? It’s tough to impress your clients and audiences. Expectations are higher, and attention spans are shorter. How to keep people […]

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6 Stupid Things Managers Do to Kill Morale

Originally published by: Travis Bradberry, Nov 30, 2016, on: www.forbes.com  It’s pretty incredible how often you hear managers complaining about their best employees leaving, and they really do have something to complain about—few things are as costly and disruptive as good people walking out the door. But managers tend to blame their turnover problems on everything under […]

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Is your Schedule Killing your Creativity

Originally published by: Tim Sanders, Aug 16, 2016, on: linkedin.com Too many people sabotage their career by being too efficient with their time.  They fill up their daily schedule with meetings and phone calls, thinking that they are being highly productive.  The result is a week of conversations, with little time left to “work on work.” A recent […]

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When To Cut Your Top Producer Loose

Originally published by: Tim Sanders, Aug 16, 2016, on: www.linkedin.com Have you ever heard the phrase, “horizontal turnover”? This is where the jerk stays and the team around him or her leaves.  This happens more than you think, especially in a sales driven culture where top producers are god-like Rock Stars to management. How can it happen? […]

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Clear these three hurdles to be a great leader

Originally published by: Tim Sanders, Aug 10, 2016, on: linkedin.com Napoleon Bonaparte believed that the leader’s role is “to define reality, then give hope.” Within this prescription lies a formidable challenge to leaders.  How can you focus on the challenges and opportunities of today and, at the same time, maintain the spirit and effectiveness to lead your […]

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5 Steps to Social Selling Success

Originally published by: Viveka von Rosen, Jan 17, 2016, on: www.linkedin.com LinkedIn is one of the oldest (2003) and really one of the more sophisticated social media sites for business people. Designed to connect professionals and showcase their resumes, few companies thought to market their products and services on the platform in the early days. […]