This is the look I now give to people who:
- Tell me I can’t do something
- Say I’m too old to start over
- Think I’m younger than I am and
20 Lessons I’ve Learned in 20 Years of Working
Here are some things I’ve learned the hard way over my nearly 20 years in legal and a couple years as a magazine journalist that I wanted to share.
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Hashtags 101: Why You Should Check Each Hashtag on LinkedIn Before You Use Them
Using hashtags helps with increasing visibility of your posts on LinkedIn, but it’s crucial to check the number of followers of a hashtag before you use it.
Just changing a
Honoring my Late Mom on World Cancer Day
Today is #WorldCancerDay, and I want to take a moment to recognize my mom, who passed away from Multiple Myeloma, a rare blood and bone marrow cancer, five years ago.
Why the Number of Likes, Comments and Shares You Get on a Social Media Post Doesn’t Tell the Full Story
Remember just because someone doesn’t like or comment on your LinkedIn posts doesn’t actually mean that they don’t:
– See your post
– Read what you have to say
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Why Accurate Headlines Are So Important in Your Content
I recommend you read this Law360 article and my good friend Keith Maziarek’s take on the drivers behind the data.
There’s a great need for legal industry professionals to help
Why It’s Now Okay to Leave a Job Before a Year or Two
I’ve left two jobs that I had for just about a year each. One time it was my choice. The other time it wasn’t. It was a bummer for many
Women Who Wow: Melanie Lippman
Melanie Lippman is a New York-based image consultant and personal stylist. She works with attorneys to stop the stress and overwhelm of getting dressed that holds women back from achieving next-level visibility. She defines their personal brand style in a way that makes clients instantly recognizable, memorable and seen as a leader. Melanie feels that when you are confident about how you present yourself, you can show up and conquer anything the day brings.
I found Melanie on LinkedIn and thought her posts were terrific. I highly recommend that you connect with her there. Also check out her web site. Learn more about Melanie and her career path.
20 Simple Ways to Live a Better Daily Life
We can be so hard on ourselves. Trust me, I do it too.
I’ve learned to have more grace and patience with myself – especially over the past year in
Women Who Wow: Suzanne Koch
In this installment of Women Who Wow, learn more about Suzanne Koch, the Director of Engagement Solutions at Fulcrum GT. Suzanne is an experienced legal finance and financial systems technology strategist.
I met Suzanne at the LMA P3 Conference a few years ago when she came to a social media program that I gave. We then sat together at a group lunch, and we had such a lovely conversation. We’ve kept in touch through LinkedIn – of course! Another testament to how social media can help you build relationships long after you meet someone in-person who is from another part of the country.
I hope you enjoy getting to know Suzanne.