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Sep 02, 2005 3:55 pm |
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re: re: re: re: re: Ryze vs. LinkedIn |
Dean H.
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Bill, How do you define a relationship manager? And do you really think that any profession could use LI to its benefit?
re: LinkedIn isn't a networking tool.
Yep, that struck a chord with me. Of course, it depends on what your definition of networking is. I have to say that I get irked when I see alot of people spend their days and nights trying to heavily connected on LI, and they claim that they are networking- they are just connecting.
While I won't drop any names, there is a pretty well connected individual in my area who spends a good deal of time everyday looking for new connections on LI. He proclaims himself to be a great networker because he has so many connections on LI, but most of these connections are extremely artificial. I think he's trying to chase the guy that has the most connectiions in DC on LinkedIn, but the big difference b/w the #1 guy and him, is that the #1 guy built his network organically whereas these other folks built their network artificially.
In many respects, it's true of what Scott says in his book- with regards to online networks, many people give other online users the benefit of the doubt and are nicer to each on online communities than they would be offline. I'm paraphrasing of course and you can give the exact quote if you need to, Scott.
-dean
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