In the workplace, effectively communicating authentic appreciation and encouragement isn’t one-size-fits-all, nor is it restricted to a single language of appreciation. The best way to express your gratitude in the workplace starts with asking others their preferences so you can better relate to one another and deepen your relationships. There are five languages of workplace #appreciation : Words of Affirmation, Quality Time, Acts of Service, Tangible Gifts, and Appropriate Physical Touch. This week, let’s breakdown how to effectively communicate using them, actions you can take to support each style, and things to avoid. #3: ACTS OF SERVICE 🛠 How To Communicate With this language, actions speak louder than words. Actions To Take Help alleviate a colleague’s workload by offering your assistance, and then perform the service in a way the recipient wants it done. Use phrases like “I’ll help...” to let them know you’re with them and be clear about how much time you have to assist. Things To Avoid Not following through on tasks you promised to take care of. #leadership #communication …see more

So happy that B2Linked was named one of Utah Valley Magazine 's top 50 companies last night! Truly, both flattered and honored.

Excited to announce I'll be speaking at the world's largest social media marketing conference - Social Media Marketing World! Best deal on tickets is this week: bit.ly/AJSMMW17

Check this out! Starting 11/13, Agorapulse is dropping over 25 online sessions covering #SocialMediaMarketing Netflix-style. Binge watch what you want. Sign up for free. All at https://lnkd.in/gpVSmma Oh, and I'll be speaking, but don't let that sour you to the rest of the speakers. The rest of the speakers are legit :) …see more

Super excited to announce that our newest team member just started today! Excited to have you onboard, Tucker !

These are the top 5 mistakes that advertisers on LinkedIn make. Listen to the episode to find out if you're making any of them.

#LinkedInAds saturation is happening to your account and it's causing your performance to drop. Here's exactly how to spot it, and combat it. Make sure to subscribe for more like this!

Interested in #LinkedInAds ? Don't miss this free online workshop I'm doing with Designhill on how to generate qualified leads. Friday, 30th Oct 2020 @ 11:30 AM EDT See you there! https://bit.ly/3iJbCol …see more

Learn the best AB testing strategies to learn from your #LinkedInAds ! You won't want to miss this episode of the LinkedIn Ads Show.

What’s small and can fold? The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold. The last time I saw this PC was a prototype in Beijing. It was slightly scruffy and I pondered out loud out on how they will design the fold. Now it’s ready to be pushed to the wider market in 2020! It’s so pretty. I heard first hand how they developed and designed the fold. They are 11 layers that defines that fold! A certain bevel/gap is required to not break that fold. And to maintain its integrity, - separate keyboard slots into the screen. While the desktop is not dead, I found that our experience of work has becoming more remote and flexible. As I travel quite a bit, I want to have the least amount of “things” to bring with me. Which is why I got excited by this foldable PC. Our laptops are becoming smaller, more flexible. Even becoming more powerful. We can travel and work. We can work at home. We can do anything with tech that enable us to work and play. Follow me on Instagram, I’m taking over Lenovo Australia and New Zealand ’s Instagram account for the next few days at #CES2020 . #stringstory at #LenovoCES (Instagram: @LenovoANZ) …see more

Consuming or Creating? You're one or the other. On LinkedIn, we are here to share: 🍗 Value of ourselves 🍗 Our knowledge 🍗 Our expertise 🍗 Our thoughts Sometimes it's work-related, and others it's a personal journey about life. We're here on a weekend, building relationships. LinkedIn is not on a resume platform, it's a people platform. By the way, "Connection" is code for your list of audience. But how many are relevant to your business? I noticed that typical and old-school way of doing LinkedIn, where many are using it as a resume. They update it and then they forget about it. Your content is the new resume. A dynamic piece that showcases your expertise. If you're looking for a job or attracting clients, and your profile and content is sending out mixed-messaging. Well, be careful not to lose prospects. 🍗 LinkedIn is a content-drive place. Are you using content to reinforce your brand or expertise? Or are you consuming a competitor's content instead? The good news is that 1000s are reading their thoughts too. They are the one planting seeds for a better yield. What are you doing today? Consuming or creating? #stringtheory on #personalbranding #contentmarketing #linkedinmarketing …see more

To do video, or not do videos? Well, the short answer is: let's do video. On the 24th August, we're kickstarting The 5-Day Video Challenge. Instead of wallowing in analysis paralysis. Or the fear of judgement and critique. It's time to kickstart your video journey. To be yourself on video. To share your knowledge. Join the challenge! (link in the comments for more details). #stringtheory on #personalbranding #video #digitalmarketing # …see more

How to really grab attention with your LinkedIn content The sound does go off during this session, but be patient, it will turn back on :D It's worth watching as we go in analysis mode of what content works/doesnt work. #linkedinlive #stringtheory on #digitalmarketing #personalbranding And if you're serious about brand building on LinkedIn - come join us at www.thetrustedcircle.co …see more

You know those conversations you have when you meet someone new and you get a bad feeling in the pit of your stomach? Like they aren't being honest with you, Or they just go on and on talking about themself? Or maybe they are one-uppers, And compare each of their accomplishments but their wins are always another level up? You smile and nod throughout the conversation, Knowing you'll likely never see eye to eye. *** With a lack of authenticity comes a lot of pain. I've been soaking up the wisdom of Brene Brown as I master the art of vulnerability in advocacy for inclusion and disability. If you're an orange tree fighting to produce lemons, You'll continue letting yourself down and You'll never be truly, authentically you. “Plants are more courageous than almost all human beings: an orange tree would rather die than produce lemons, whereas instead of dying the average person would rather be someone they are not.” ― Mokokoma Mokhonoana #authenticity #firstimpressions #socialselling #sales #relationships #vulnerability #gratitude #advocacy #disability #differentlyabled …see more

I just don’t think it’s constructive to try and pick a spot in this arbitrary capitalism/socialism spectrum. What I believe is we have to redefine our economy and re-write the rules so that it centers around us.

Labor Force Participation Rate is down to 63.2%, comparable to Ecuador and near a multi-decade low. 94 million out of the workforce including almost one in five of prime working age. Unemployment Rate is a misleading measurement that we need to update. …see more

A clear case of product-market mismatch. Everyone may need it, and no one is going to pay for it! Seriously though, don't build a product without a monetization model. The only exception is when you build a product for fun, don't spend a lot of money, and it goes viral. When the cost of customer acquisition is so cheap and millions of people get addicted to the product, there will be alternate monetizations. Think WhatsApp. But this is very rare. #creativity #customerrelations #business …see more

Female Innovators at Work is on sale again. As part of the Founders at Work series, I interviewed 20 incredibly inspiring #womenintech who kindly shared their stories of grit and success, as well are their many invaluable lessons. https://lnkd.in/dsw6NvB #femalefounders #entrepreneur #startup #womeninstem …see more

Utterly heartbreaking... 💔💔💔 How do we stop this happening? We listen, we read, we learn, we educate and, most importantly, we act. As my dear friend Anu Omideyi says, “An ally calls it out EVERY day - “every single micro aggression, every bit of discrimination, every prejudice in action. Because the big actions start with little actions and the little actions start with thoughts. Unfortunately it happens every day. We have to think about this every day. And it really needs EVERYONE to call it out, especially our white counterparts because it’s too easily dismissed when only minorities call it out.” 🎥 via Bella Hadid …see more

The momentum for Modern Apprenticeships is building and the time is right for all industries and sectors to seize the opportunity to grow their business, diversity their workforce and establish a workplace with high-quality talent. Thinking about Costs V. Benefits.... whats your thoughts #workbasedlearning #apprenticeships #workforce #careers …see more