LinkedIn (LI) polls are an undervalued feature of the platform. My latest blog post highlights their power to reach and engage people, as well as some of the benefits they can generate. The heart of the post is a checklist of 21 tips for creating and promoting LI polls, as well as sharing the results. Related LI resources (addressing individual…

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If you've been frustrated with your LinkedIn activity stream, my latest post in the Social Media in Organizations (SMinOrgs) S.M.A.R.T. Blog may help. It's also a must-read for folks who may be part of the problem (yes, that could be you!). Here's a brief description:



This post addresses the quantity and quality challenges inherent in managing the LinkedIn activity stream. In addition to identifying the current weaknesses in the feature, it offers suggestions for how LinkedIn… Continue

Recently, Workforce magazine published an article focused on the portability of social media connections, particularly when recruiters part ways with their employers (Special Report on Social Media: You Can’t Take Your Online Contacts With You ... or Can You?). The article reminded me that I’ve had my own post brewing about the relative rights and responsibilities of employers and employees when it comes to their social media “property” and activity. For some perverse reason, I have a strong… Continue