I spoke at a law firm retreat recently about how lawyers can leverage LinkedIn and Twitter in their law career. When I was introduced, I was asked what a “Clawbies” was. This question arose because I had won a Clawbies…
After you post a LinkedIn update that conveys content you’re really interested in and the update is liked by others, what do you do? Do you contact those who liked your update to learn more about them and carry on…
During my presentations, consultations, and coffees, I repeatedly remind lawyers to integrate online efforts with offline efforts to reap the rewards of using social media. Why? Social media is only one tool in a lawyer’s networking, marketing, and business development…
Can networking in person actually be enjoyable? Can social media really improve your networking efforts? Based on my personal experience, yes! I’ve found that relationships can grow from getting to know what someone posts and engages with on social media,…
Are you revealing something personal about yourself on social media? Doing so could make you more memorable. That personal reference may be something that differentiates you from others, or captures someone’s interest to continue looking at your profile and maybe…
The final quarter of the year is almost here. Make your social media presence and engagement work for you. Saying “hello” is a good way to start. Here are some ways to do so while helping you cross off your marketing…
Are you both a LinkedIn desktop and mobile app user like me? I like the desktop version given the larger screen size, ability to type on a computer keyboard, and that I can obtain more audience insight about my LinkedIn activities.…
Have you reviewed your social media presence lately? You need to do this on a regular basis to stay on track in meeting your goals and objectives. You may even end up realizing that you need to adjust your goals or…
Several weeks ago I caught up with leadership coach and mindfulness meditation teacher Ashleigh Frankel. Bell Let’s Talk Day had just occurred. Ashleigh wanted the wellness conversation to continue among lawyers. As a former private-practice lawyer and in-counsel, she understands…
LinkedIn has been rolling out a new desktop user interface. You may already be “part of the new experience” as the networking platform puts it. I’m now part of the new experience, and I have mixed feelings about it. Like with…