How to Balance Professionalism and Vulnerability on LinkedIn per Sandra Long, Ep #376
Nov 15, 2023
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Sandra Long, a LinkedIn specialist, shares her professional opinion on balancing professionalism and vulnerability on LinkedIn. They discuss the elements of a compelling LinkedIn profile, the importance of telling your professional story authentically, and the power of authenticity on social media. They also highlight the importance of regularly updating your profile and provide do's and don'ts for creating impactful LinkedIn profiles.
Authenticity and storytelling are important in telling one's professional story on LinkedIn and attracting people.
Keeping LinkedIn profiles regularly updated is crucial to reflect career changes and maintain relevance.
Deep dives
Importance of Having a Compelling LinkedIn Profile
Having a compelling LinkedIn profile is now essential for sales professionals in any industry. Elements such as the headline, photo, banner, about section, featured section, and content make the greatest impact on sales. Authenticity and storytelling are important in telling one's professional story and attracting people. With the evolving nature of LinkedIn, it is crucial to strike a balance between maintaining professionalism and letting personality shine through.
Maintaining and Updating LinkedIn Profiles
LinkedIn profiles should not be static and should be revisited and updated regularly. This ensures that the profile accurately reflects changes in one's career journey and keeps it relevant. Failing to update profiles is a missed opportunity. It is important to strike a balance between sharing personal stories and maintaining a professional tone. Adding contact information is essential for making oneself easily accessible to potential connections.
LinkedIn Profile Do's and Don'ts for Sales Professionals
Do's include smiling in profile photos, using friendly language, and staying buyer-focused. It is important to avoid being self-centered or only talking about oneself. Profiles should provide more than just a list of job experiences. Don't forget to include contact information for easy connection. Sharing personal stories and being authentic can contribute to creating a strong profile.
There’s no question that LinkedIn has become a valuable tool for salespeople to build their brands. But how do you find the right glance of professionalism and vulnerability? How do you allow your personality to shine and remain authentic while still building your business? Sandra Long shares her professional opinion in this episode of Sales Reinvented.
Outline of This Episode
[0:56] Is a compelling LinkedIn profile essential?
[1:28] The elements to leverage on your LinkedIn profile
[2:25] How to tell your professional story on LinkedIn
[5:07] Balancing professionalism and personality
[8:55] How often should you update your profile?
[11:25] How to measure the impact of your LinkedIn profile
[12:54] Sandra’s top LinkedIn profile dos and don’ts