Protect your Executive Presence:

With LinkedIn’s overhaul, they’ve now placed your activity front-and-center on your profile page for viewers to see.

Protect your executive presence by avoiding this common mistake: Selecting the thumbs-up-LIKE on posts in your LinkedIn Homepage Feed.

Here are 4 rules to follow if you like (as in fancy or agree with) a post:

1. Rather than selecting the thumbs-up-LIKE option, COMMENT on it, recognizing that your network and theirs will see it
2. Rather than selecting the thumbs-up-LIKE option, SHARE it with a comment and take the extra step of saying thanks to the person who posted it (or brought it your attention on your feed)
3. Rather than selecting the thumbs-up-LIKE option, SELECT the name of the person who posted it or brought it your attention and send them a MESSAGE (it’s a great way to re-engage)
4. IGNORE it

Remember that LinkedIn has previously indicated that those who share even once a week are 7x more likely to receive opportunities.

However, it’s important to be mindful of your level of activity, especially if you’re in transition.

Other ideas? I’d love to hear them!