Oops, I Did It Again: How to Customize a LinkedIn Invitation on Mobile

   We've all done this: wanted to connect to someone on LinkedIn from our phone and clicked on the blue Connect button on their profile only to see a cheerful "Invite Has Been Sent!" message. Then we realize (all too late, of course) that we just sent a dreaded generic invite without having a chance…

How Do I Connect to an Influencer?

 “Maria, how can I connect with Influencer Mr. X on LinkedIn? Unfortunately, I don’t have anybody in my network who can introduce me.” I know it’s time to write about a topic when I get the same question from different corners of the world. This one has showed up in my inbox many times, and…