A LinkedIn “connection” is just that, a connection not a contact. There’s a difference in language there. Industrial revolution business practices thrived on “contacts.” Sure, the top echelon of PR, marketing and sales folks knew the value of building relationships and meaningful connections, but most business disciplines thrived on “contacts,” lists, blasts and other one-way, one-sided, talk at you behavioral business tactics.
Look for the relationship. SEE YOUR PEOPLE .By listening to your publics it should be pretty simple to determine what it is they need you to say to them. How do you build content around the people you equip? Peeps will reveal what they need. You can’t assume they want to talk to you there (various mediums). When you find where they are you need to participate where they are, you’re there to be a participant – not there to manage the brand. Equip them! It’s amazing what happens when you give people collaboration tools. Help people belong. Build the relationship, a relationship that yields and benefits. Listen and BE HELPFUL. The important thing is DO NOT USE the tools if you’re not willing to listen, if you’re not willing to build relationships.
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