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Everyone on LinkedIn showcases their strengths, but what about our weaknesses? I'm raising my hand! 1. I rarely comment beyond "like" because I struggle to craft insightful responses without sounding patronizing. I'm working on asking more open-ended questions to spark meaningful conversations and contribute insights without being patronizing. 2. Imposter syndrome sometimes holds me back from sharing my true thoughts. I worry that my content won't be valuable enough for my network, so I hesitate to share as often as I could. I'm pushing myself to overcome imposter syndrome and share my knowledge more frequently, even if it's not perfect. 3. I find it challenging to connect with people without feeling like I'm bothering someone, especially when my outreach messages aren't always met with a response, or just replied with "Thanks". I'm curious to hear from others: what are some strategies for strengthening connections after the initial interaction? Is there a better way to craft follow-up messages to ensure value and avoid being intrusive? 4. My niche is quite specific, and I sometimes worry it might not resonate with a broad audience. But I'm passionate about it, and I believe there are others who share that passion. I'm looking to connect with those who might benefit from my specific knowledge and someone I can learn from. 5. I tend to focus on current discussions, neglecting to share my past experiences. I've had the privilege of working on some amazing projects and achieving significant results. I'm learning to bring these accomplishments into conversations to demonstrate my capabilities and connect with others who might have faced similar challenges. Please tell me I'm not alone here :)
Lovely post. And on point 1 ....... just speak from the heart. Too many people here overthink or have their "LinkedIn personality on". Just be you, genuine and authentic you 😀
Absolutely not alone Milica Kovacevic!!!! I remember feeling like an imposter when I first started in HVAC marketing. It took years to realize that my experiences even the failures, were valuable lessons worth sharing.....
Thank you for this! Imposter syndrome is my main pain point, no matter how "good" I get at something. (Took me a while going back and forth with myself to even comment on this instead of just liking it 😂)
It took me a lot of “should I” before finally commenting. You are not alone, Milica Kovacevic
It takes courage to admit our weaknesses, but it's essential for growth.
You are not alone. I'm also now hesitate to do comment. It's a bit too hard to do 😅 Milica Kovacevic
Self-analysis is so important
Your not Alone, thanks for sharing
If more posts like this were on social media, the world would be a better place. Love it!
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1wI posted about one of my weaknesses and it went viral. I'm not afraid to be myself and be transparent. Social media is a fascade and it's not all sunshine and rainbows.