The document discusses the right and wrong ways to network on LinkedIn. It argues that the only way to get to know others and for them to know you is by connecting and conversing with them. While some connection requests may be ignored, reaching out to others to start a dialogue is an important part of networking on a professional social media platform like LinkedIn. As long as the interaction adds value and the person's profile is interesting, connecting with others and having a respectful conversation is the best approach.

1. What’s the wrong and right way to make connections and network on LinkedIn?
Afterhavinga private discussiononLinkedInthisweek,IthoughtIwouldshare myviewsopenly.
Whatis the right andwrong way to network on LinkedIn?
Is there a wrongway?
How will anybodygettoknow youif youdon’tconnect andhave a conversation withthem?
LinkedIn issocial mediaafterall, if youdon’twanttotalk andnetworkwithlike-minded
professionalsorinfluencers thenwhyjoinsocial mediaatall inthe first place.
I have had connectionrequestsandhave acceptedthem, Ihave followedupwithamessage and
some have neverrepliedback,if Idon’tlike whattheyare projectingoutthere inmy feed Ijust
delete them,andIsee noharm indoingso because theyaren’taddingvalue tomy networkormy
newsfeed.
It’s a professional network- Yes,soletpeople know who youare andwhat youare about,what you
wantto get out of it andwhy youwantedtoconnect inthe firstplace.If that personthen doesn’t
suityour requirements,atleastyouhave hada conversationtorealise that,insteadof justignoring
the requestaltogetherorrespondingrudelytothem.
Nobody is above anybody else regardless of their position or job description.
If I findsomebody’sprofile interestingand Iwantto know more about themor, if I wantthemto
knowmore about me,I will requestaconnectionwiththembecause Ihave somethingtosay.They
are thenfree todecline ortheycan choose to reply backto me,have a conversationwithme and
thendecide whetherornot I am a useful connectiontomake,whichiswhatnetworking andsocial
mediaisall about,right?
How do you feel aboutpeople reachingout?
Are you rude or do you hear them out?
Keily Adey
Stay Connected Virtual Assistance.
https://stayconnectedvirtualassistance.wordpress.com