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Quick Thought About Your Network

January 13, 2008 by Sean Nelson

Expand, Expand, Expand.

One of the first things I do when someone connects to me is take a look at their connections.  I’ve noticed several people that are connected to 15 to 20 people, but its primarily people at their current job.  That’s definitely a good place to start.

If you really want to grow your network, though, you’re going to have to expand your network.  You need to start looking for connections from previous jobs, friends from school, and people you know outside of work.

Expanding your newtwork outside of your current job will do several things:

1.  Expand your ability to be found
2.  Expand your reach
3.  Improve the value to people you connect to

This is not meant to imply that you should start connecting with just anyone.  You still need to protect the credibility of your network by connecting with people you know, people you would like to know (and establish a relationship beyond “just a link”), people you are introduced to.  Just try not to go on a connecting binge simply to build numbers.

Sean
(404) 418-8753
sean@acuitybenefits.biz

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About Sean Nelson

Sean has been a Keynote speaker at Norvax University, conducts social media workshops and webinars, and has released three books on LinkedIn and written several social media guides.

Sean currently runs Social Media Sonar, which in addition to providing free resources, manages social media strategies and tactics for companies. He is also a partner in Surge Labs, a conversion rate optimization company, helping companies improve conversions and profitability through scientific testing of Landing Pages, Websites, Email communications, and Shopping Carts.

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