Michael O’Donnell, managing director at Thesis Ventures, delivers some sober truth for everybody who uses LinkedIn to prospect: He generally accepts invitations that are authentic and relevant to his professional endeavors, but will reject them for 7 different reasons. My favorite is: Your invitation reads, ‘I’d like to add you to my professional network on Linkedin.’ In other words, let’s get personal, people!
What’s your favorite?
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