Social Media as a Leadership Tool
In business, we're always thinking about what's next: What are our targets for the next quarter? What's the next move in my career? And what decisions and actions need to be made to get us where we want to go? No matter the answer, building a strong online presence...
A LinkedIn Guide to Image Sizes & Character Limits
If you’re putting in the effort to optimize your LinkedIn profile, the last thing you want is to waste time guessing at proper image sizes and character limits. Knowing exact specifications for different LinkedIn fields ahead of time will help. Here’s a comprehensive...
How to Use LinkedIn to Build Your Reputation as a Thought Leader
thought leader [thawt lee-der] n. 1. a go-to voice in an industry or profession; someone who shares forward-thinking viewpoints; a person whose perspective on a subject is taken as authoritative and influential. Thought leadership helps you to establish a...
Get Thousands More Views with LinkedIn Hashtags
Want to maximize the number of people who see your updates on LinkedIn – without paying for ads? Here’s the secret: Hashtags. Hashtags have been used on Twitter and Instagram for many years but were only introduced on LinkedIn recently. They perform the same basic...
10 Minutes to Jazz Your LinkedIn Profile
At ProResource, we strongly believe in the power of the LinkedIn profile. In fact, a huge part of our business is dedicated to helping our clients enhance their profiles to promote their personal and professional brand. Still, we understand how the prospect of...
How to Build Your CEO Brand
As the CEO of a growing business, your personal brand matters. Your employees trust you, believe in you, and follow your lead. You define the vision for the business; you make strategic decisions; and you are the one who gets everyone aligned and moving in the same...
Five Habits of Highly Successful Social CEOs
It's a question many CEOs ask themselves: How much of a social media presence do I have to have, and what should that presence look like? While there isn't a one-size-fits-all answer, it is clear that a CEO's social media presence has become increasingly important in...
Refocus Your LinkedIn Presence to Support Your 2019 Business Goals
Will you have a little downtime over the next couple weeks? As you reflect on what you want to achieve in 2019, see if you can find some time to refresh your brand online so it is aligned with your current goals. What are your top business priorities for the coming...
How Elite Salespeople Use LinkedIn: An Interview with John Asher, CEO at ASHER Strategies
It’s no secret that LinkedIn is the top professional social networking site — of its 562 million users worldwide, 61 million are senior-level influencers and 40 million hold decision-making positions. Sellers who have mastered LinkedIn create 45% more opportunities...
How the CEO’s Personal Brand Impacts Recruiting
You know your employer brand matters to your recruiting efforts. Companies with a strong brand get 50% more qualified applicants, spend 50% less to hire, and are able to hire faster. But does your personal brand matter too? Yes! As the CEO, your personal brand matters...
Selling Your Business: An Interview with Byond CEO Laurie Wiggins
Right now, you are having far too much fun running your business to think about selling. But at some point you will be ready for a new adventure. What should you think about now, so you can be prepared when the time comes? To discuss this topic in detail, I recently...
Next Step in Your Career: Position Yourself for a Board
Would you like a spot on a corporate board? It’s a smart move for experienced executives looking to make an impact with their business and leadership skills. A corporate board position can be lucrative; but even if you’re on the board of a nonprofit or startup,...