How to Stand Out on LinkedIn™

"How does someone stand out on LinkedIn?"

1. Share your story
2. Share your story
3. Share your story

I talk in more detail on Gerrid Smith's podcast.

Check it out here!

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I don't want to be another newsletter in your inbox. I want to be an actionletter. In every edition, I'll include a "Go-and-Do" [below] to help you take an action step TODAY that improves your LinkedIn™ perormance, your business, or even your life. 

The Go-and-Do: 

Story Mining Questionnaire

1. Firsts & Beginnings

• What was your very first job?

• What’s the first big risk you took?

• What’s a “first” in your life you’ll never forget (first sale, first failure, first win)?

2. Pivots & Turning Points

• When did you realize you were on the wrong path?

• What’s a decision you made that completely changed your direction?

• What’s a time you had to walk away from something that wasn’t working?

3. Failures & Lessons

• What’s a rookie mistake you’ll never make again?

• What’s the worst advice you ever took?

• What’s a failure that ended up being a blessing in disguise?

4. Everyday Ironies & Contradictions

• What’s something funny or ironic about your work vs. your personal life?

• What do people always assume about you that isn’t true?

• What’s a “quirk” you have that actually helps you succeed?

5. Wins & Proud Moments

• When did you deliver more than someone expected?

• What’s a project you’re most proud of?

• What’s a time someone gave you unexpected praise that stuck with you?

6. People & Influences

• Who gave you the best career advice you’ve ever received?

• Who believed in you before you believed in yourself?

• Who challenged you in a way that helped you grow?

7. Obstacles & Resilience

• What’s a time you had to do something uncomfortable just to get by?

• When did you have to “make it work” with limited resources?

• What’s the toughest situation you’ve navigated that taught you resilience?