When it comes to strengthening your LinkedIn connections. Leverage these 3 effective keys to enhance your relationships. First, recognize that there are levels to relationship building. Just because you are connected to a person on LinkedIn doesn’t mean you actually have a relationship. You have a connection based on the platform. Once you have established the connection, your second tip is to schedule an offline conversation to establish rapport. Rapport is all about develop

Recently, I sent a text to my Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity brother and asked him: "What would you say are the top 3 gaps (challenges/obstacles) you want to close in your current role as you enter 2026?" His response:.....

Have you experienced a layoff recently? Were you downsized or simply had a position eliminated? If you responded yes to the questions above, know that I can empathize.  I experienced my first layoff in 2012 when I worked for a nonprofit organizations in Richmond, Virginia. The experience was humbling and painful. It felt as if a part of me had died. I lost my sense of value and self-worth and it caused me to doubt my abilities, skills and talents.  Until one day, I was inspir

School-Based Activities Join a school club. Start a new club. Attend club meetings even if you're not a member yet. Run for student council. Volunteer to help with school events. Join academic teams (debate, math, science bowl). Join the school newspaper or yearbook team. Participate in school plays or musicals. Join the school band or choir. Become a peer tutor. Ask teachers about leadership opportunities. Attend school board meetings. Help organize school assemblies. Join c

How often are you collecting LinkedIn Recommendations from your clients and customers? If you're not asking your clients or customers to share their positive experience with you and your company, you're missing out on one of the most powerful ways to increase your Visibility and Credibility on LinkedIn. A LinkedIn Recommendation is valuable because it shows the marketplace how your service made an impact upon another person. When people read the testimonial, they will begin t

Are you making the most of LinkedIn to grow your business and network? In this episode of IROC Business With Confidence , I had the pleasure of sharing insider tips on networking, visibility, and business growth using LinkedIn with host Cori Fonville Foster . 🎙️ In This Episode, we discuss: ✅ How LinkedIn can transform your business and personal brand ✅ Actionable strategies to build confidence, communication & networking ✅ Lessons from my biggest challenges and successes ✅