To succeed in both business and in life, when one is faced with discrimination–battle it with facts, compassion and communication. For a person like myself, female and minority, one encounters both direct and insidious forms of discrimination. I just don’t let it stop me from doing...

LinkedIn has gone the way of FaceBook, but not in a good way. Your privacy is no longer guaranteed with LinkedIn. They have opted in you, without your knowledge, to endorse LinkedIn and their advertisers. But they didn’t stop there; they also have opted you in to giving all your...

What professions should you make sure are included in your closest circle? You know: people with skill sets you have on speed dial. With a tip of the hat to Harvey Mackay,  I’d like to present the ‘must have in my network’ list of skill sets from the perspective of someone...

Hackers and criminals are not the only ones who misuse information on social networks. Our previous article about Facebook and social media focused on ways the various social networking portals can be used by criminals.   This segment is about activities by legitimate companies and how they...

In my time on Linkedin, I’ve developed several phobias that will mean future revenue for some lucky psychiatrist. I started Linkedin with hope and excitement.   Access to millions of smart, savvy professionals who would be kind enough to answer industry questions in minutes vs. weeks...