Linked Intelligence

I talk a lot about how to make effective use of LinkedIn — today let’s look at some ways NOT to use LinkedIn. Here are nine sure-fire ways to network like a schmuck and achieve exactly the opposite effect you’re probably going for:

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Once a month, the b5media business channel holds a “theme day”, in which our business bloggers contribute posts around a particular theme. Besides being an enormous amount of fun for us and a good exercise in thinking outside the box, it’s also a fun way for you to learn about some of our other business [...]

I know, I know… using LinkedIn is fun, right? That’s why so many power users spend several hours a week on it, right?
“All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.”
In honor of this month’s b5media Business Channel May theme day on “Work & Play“, I thought I’d do something a little different and [...]

Hooray! It’s official! Linked Intelligence is now a full-fledged b5media blog, along with five others that also launched today in the business channel:
Behind the Buzz:
Advertising executive Rachel Clarke shares tips, information, and news about the latest and most successful branding/marketing strategies and events.
Buzz Networker:
MySpace sensation Kevin Palmer shares his tips, advice, and know how relating [...]