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J.D. Gershbein

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CEO, Owlish Communications

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J.D. GERSHBEIN, CEO of OWLISH COMMUNICATIONS, is a specialist in the Art and Science of LinkedIn. He is a trusted asset to top executives, managers, entrepreneurs, professional service providers, salespeople and their companies. J.D. is considered one of ...

J.D. GERSHBEIN, CEO of OWLISH COMMUNICATIONS, is a specialist in the Art and Science of LinkedIn. He is a trusted asset to top executives, managers, entrepreneurs, professional service providers, salespeople and their companies. J.D. is considered one of the top LinkedIn strategists in the world and a pioneer in the design and delivery of LinkedIn education. He has been featured on FOX News, in the Chicago Tribune, has guested on prominent coast-to-coast talk radio programs and contributed numerous articles to online publications. A nationally known A-list speaker, J.D.’s keynote message encompasses LinkedIn profile content, personal and corporate branding, cognitive marketing, communication etiquette, and business development on LinkedIn – at all levels of fluency, from novice to dedicated user.

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March 12, 2012

J.D. Gershbein is now following Sara Misell and 4 other people

March 25, 2011

J.D. Gershbein and 3 other people answered this question

How do you turn down an endorsement request on LinkedIn?

This is a very delicate issue. You certainly don’t want to offend the person who is requesting a recommendation from you. On the other hand, if there is no “recommendable basis”, how can you provide a quality endorsement?
If I am approached in a diplomatic and ... more

March 14, 2011

J.D. Gershbein and 23 other people answered this question

Do you look at who has viewed your profile on Linkedin?

I am constantly checking to see who has viewed my LinkedIn profile. As I can amass up to 30-35 hits per day, this is a vital component of my network building strategy. After reviewing each of my visitor's LinkedIn profiles (those that are not anonymous ... more

March 2, 2011

J.D. Gershbein and 6 other people answered this question

Is LinkedIn losing momentum in the Social Media race?

If anything, LinkedIn is gaining acceptance in the court of public opinion as THE social media platform for business and an instrument of personal and corporate branding.
Growing at the rate of 1 million new users every 2 weeks or so, and ready to eclipse 100 ... more

Internet Companies

Feb. 28, 2011

J.D. Gershbein and 5 other people answered this question

When is an employee post on Twitter, LinkedIn or other social media outlet grounds for termination?

With so many companies lagging behind the times in writing their social media policies and establishing internal communication controls, it comes down to a case-by-case basis.
We are hearing more and more about unsavory social media practices and employees being fired for making incendiary remarks ... more

Human Resources

Employee & Labor Relations

Employee Management

Feb. 26, 2011

J.D. Gershbein and 3 other people answered this question

What types of content do you prefer when you're researching for a business purchase?

I like to feel the energy of the brand. It's gotta hit me, make a positive impression and work on my emotions.
VIDEO RULES!
If I can see what I'm buying, I'm more than halfway there. This goes for products, services, AND people. If I'm going ... more

Purchase Decision

Feb. 7, 2011

J.D. Gershbein and 1 other person answered this question

Is LinkedIn's business model too dependent on hiring growth?

I think that society as a whole is consumed with hiring solutions. You can't convince an executive who has been out of work for a year that the economy is showing signs of rebounding. In my experience, recruiters and job seekers are among the biggest ... more

Human Resources

Jan. 30, 2011

J.D. Gershbein and 36 other people answered this question

Do you add everyone that wants to connect on LinkedIn?

We're seeing some individuality and personal discretion start to come out in this thread ~ a natural byproduct of a stimulating discussion topic.
♦ I love Christopher's hunting metaphor.
♦ I appreciate Andrew’s concept of building a LinkedIn network vertically and horizontally. There is depth and dimension ... more

Social Netowrking

Jan. 25, 2011

J.D. Gershbein and 6 other people answered this question

Are there other professional networking sites similar to linkedin which is applicable worldwide?

The problem with these pseudo-LinkedIn sites is that a great many people are still trying to wrap their minds around LinkedIn and don't know these other sites exist. Even if they did, they probably wouldn't dabble in them anyway. "The Big L" is the social ... more

Human Resources

Information Technology Service

Jan. 14, 2011

J.D. Gershbein recommends this answer by Michael Schmier

What the most useful/ effective component of LinkedIn?

The most valuable component to me is the direct messaging. LinkedIn allows me to easily access my personal network for help with a variety of business questions and challenges. The key point here is quick and organized communication with my direct (and screened) network. Sample ... more

General Management

Human Resources

Information Technology

Jan. 13, 2011

J.D. Gershbein and 1 other person answered this question

How important is having your LinkedIn profile completely filled out?

Some people don't have enough history to fully complete the profile. I have several clients who never attended college. That alone will keep their profiles from completion. Some might be in their first or second professional position (LinkedIn asks for 3 for completeness in that ... more

Social Media Profiles

Jan. 13, 2011

J.D. Gershbein and 8 other people answered this question

Linkedin Open Groups: Is your group getting spammed like mine?

The sad reality is that many people feel that the LinkedIn groups are their own personal platform for pitching their products and services, and they do so -- unabashedly and insensitive to protocol. Some operate from a place of fear, believing that the discussion forum ... more

Linkedin Groups

Jan. 5, 2011

J.D. Gershbein and 5 other people answered this question

Top Social Media Marketing Thought Leaders and Influencers to Track in 2011?

I hope it is within the laws of etiquette to nominate oneself:
J.D. Gershbein, Owlish Communications http://www.linkedin.com/in/jdgershbein
I have already been nominated to several such lists.
The tide has turned for LinkedIn. Demand for knowledge on how to leverage it for business is off the charts and there ... more

Dec. 26, 2010

J.D. Gershbein asked a question

How Will you Use LinkedIn to Drive Sales in 2011?

Dec. 26, 2010

J.D. Gershbein and 1 other person answered this question

Are you blocking LinkedIn Connections from seeing YOUR connections? If so, please say why.

I am transparent on LinkedIn with my connections visible to my connections. In the spirit of networking, I am always willing to orchestrate quality introductions when requested -- providing there is a basis for the introduction and I feel that it will benefit both parties.
The ... more

Dec. 26, 2010

J.D. Gershbein and 12 other people answered this question

How do you generate Twitter followers?

Great discussion, folks!
I build my Twitter following much like I build my LinkedIn network and Facebook community -- that is, methodically and organically. I subscribe to the quality-not-quantity theory, but I have to say that I wouldn't mind taking on a nice high five-figure sum ... more

Twitter Followers

Twitter Marketing

Dec. 26, 2010

J.D. Gershbein and 3 other people answered this question

How does LinkedIn figure into you and your company's plans for 2011?

Scott,
Nice discourse on your value proposition. Can you share actual success stories of clients who have achieved a deeper level of engagement (and paid business!) from implementing and executing your directives? more

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