Linkedin also provides a parallel world where barriers are brought down through direct communication. Agencies and brands are personified, with an image to uphold. Individual accounts are able to voice their concerns and ask questions, collaborate, and connect with corporate names, something that is less likely to happen in the physical world.
These interactive platforms are excellent for sharing ideas, testing communication techniques, and understanding those on the other end of a conversation.
It is here that I’ve found that individuality is valued. The way I see it, I’m a team player, and I enjoy good team chemistry. Let’s say we’re a team of seven billion, going in to trigger a conversation lights up a network and an exchange of more ideas- creating multiple encounters of life-enriching opportunities. Imagine doing that with every subject you find interesting and finding another hidden charm- that of unforeseen connections. I found artists to share my love for beautiful things, a marketing manager who inspires my positive outlook on life, and an editor looking for a writer- things that I didn’t even know I was searching for. If anything, the people I have come to know through social media were probably just as intrigued as I was, and had taken up genuine interest in someone different, all because of tweets and posts shared and re-shared through an extended network.
I strongly believe that we can easily relate to people with similar interests or experiences, but social media makes that possible and more. What does the more entail? Connecting with those both inside your existing network and profession, and those that have a whole slew of unforeseen advantages and experiences to share.
Ultimately, we’re not made to be one-dimensional, and ideally, being on the same team, implies bringing something to the table while empowering others to be the best they can be. Linkedin, when used correctly, does all this and more. It works for me.
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Linkedin also provides a parallel world where barriers are brought down through direct communication. Agencies and brands are personified, with an image to uphold. Individual accounts are able to voice their concerns and ask questions, collaborate, and connect with corporate names, something that is less likely to happen in the physical world.
These interactive platforms are excellent for sharing ideas, testing communication techniques, and understanding those on the other end of a conversation.
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