Why I Won’t Connect With You On LinkedIn

Why I Won't Connect With You On LinkedIn

Look – it’s not you. It’s me. I’m sure you really are a swell person. It’s just that I feel you’re looking for something else. When you send me a LinkedIn connection request and we don’t really know each other, I’m sorry – but for you to get the most out of LinkedIn, you deserve better than me.

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What Star Wars Teaches Us About Social Media At Work

What Star Wars teaches us about social media in business

This post is dedicated to the people who “get” social media in companies that don’t – and need some inspiration to bring about change.

We all know the story. An oppressive regime suppresses the masses to the point where pockets of resistance emerge, an alliance of rebels forms, and a hero is revealed who defeats the evil Empire and brings freedom to the people.

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5 ways to use Yammer in Business

 

This post is for people looking to introduce social media into their organization in a positive, productive way – right away. We’ve been using Yammer (a private social network for organizations) at Softchoice for about 3 years. As part of my onboarding series, this guide offers practical ways people can start using it right away.

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