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This Is Why I Do Not Post Pictures of My Daughter
In today’s episode of The Daily Hint with Jens Heitland, we dive into a crucial topic: the fine line between personal and professional content on LinkedIn. Social media platforms are powerful tools for networking and showcasing your expertise, but are you using them strategically?
Lately, some executives are leveraging family photos to capture attention and rack up likes. While this might create momentary engagement, does it contribute to positioning you as a thought leader in your field or delivering tangible business results?
Here’s the reality: posting personal content, like pictures of your children, may bring warmth to your feed, but it can dilute the professional narrative you’re trying to build. As a professional, your goal should be to align your posts with your expertise and industry leadership. For me, this means avoiding content that detracts from my business objectives, even if it might generate quick likes.
Instead, I focus on creating value-driven posts that resonate with my audience in meaningful ways—topics that underscore my authority and knowledge in leadership, innovation, and career development.
This episode challenges you to rethink how you approach your content strategy. Are you building the credibility needed to stand out in your field, or are you simply chasing social media validation? Tune in to hear more and refine your strategy for long-term professional success.
Highlights:
00:00 Introduction: The Problem with Posting Family Photos
00:05 The Trend on LinkedIn
00:16 Does It Help Your Professional Image?
00:35 Personal Decision: Staying Professional
Links:
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Equipment and Software that I use for my Videos and Podcasts!
Jens Equipment and Software overview: https://www.jensheitland.com/equipment
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Books that I read and recommend.
My Book Recommendations: https://www.jensheitland.com/books
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Here are the ways to work with me:
Speaking: https://www.jensheitland.com/speaking
Leadership Skills Assessment: https://www.wearesucceed.com/
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Connect with me!
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jensheitland/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JensHeitlandofficial/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jensheitland/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jensheitland
X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jensheitland
Newsletter: https://www.jensheitland.com/newsletter
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Subscribe and Listen to The Jens Heitland Show Podcast HERE:
YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjuSGi1feauCNSER3IKuGWg
Web: https://www.jensheitland.com/podcasthome
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jens-heitland-show-human-innovation/id1545043872?uo=4
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7H0GWMGVALyXnnmstYA1NL
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Subscribe and Listen to The Daily Hint with Jens Heitland Podcast HERE:
YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2tLdutVh6b6nCBgWQ817eQ
Web: https://www.jensheitland.com/the-daily-hint
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-daily-hint-with-jens-heitland/id1722930497
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4T02uYPvcOrajPC6FgH64r?si=8aab1e7683204160&nd=1&dlsi=0f69c72af017454a
This Is Why I Do Not Post Pictures of My Daughter
In today’s episode of The Daily Hint with Jens Heitland, we dive into a crucial topic: the fine line between personal and professional content on LinkedIn. Social media platforms are powerful tools for networking and showcasing your expertise, but are you using them strategically?
Lately, some executives are leveraging family photos to capture attention and rack up likes. While this might create momentary engagement, does it contribute to positioning you as a thought leader in your field or delivering tangible business results?
Here’s the reality: posting personal content, like pictures of your children, may bring warmth to your feed, but it can dilute the professional narrative you’re trying to build. As a professional, your goal should be to align your posts with your expertise and industry leadership. For me, this means avoiding content that detracts from my business objectives, even if it might generate quick likes.
Instead, I focus on creating value-driven posts that resonate with my audience in meaningful ways—topics that underscore my authority and knowledge in leadership, innovation, and career development.
This episode challenges you to rethink how you approach your content strategy. Are you building the credibility needed to stand out in your field, or are you simply chasing social media validation? Tune in to hear more and refine your strategy for long-term professional success.
Highlights:
00:00 Introduction: The Problem with Posting Family Photos
00:05 The Trend on LinkedIn
00:16 Does It Help Your Professional Image?
00:35 Personal Decision: Staying Professional
Links:
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Equipment and Software that I use for my Videos and Podcasts!
Jens Equipment and Software overview: https://www.jensheitland.com/equipment
===========================
Books that I read and recommend.
My Book Recommendations: https://www.jensheitland.com/books
===========================
Here are the ways to work with me:
Speaking: https://www.jensheitland.com/speaking
Leadership Skills Assessment: https://www.wearesucceed.com/
===========================
Connect with me!
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jensheitland/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JensHeitlandofficial/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jensheitland/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jensheitland
X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jensheitland
Newsletter: https://www.jensheitland.com/newsletter
===========================
Subscribe and Listen to The Jens Heitland Show Podcast HERE:
YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjuSGi1feauCNSER3IKuGWg
Web: https://www.jensheitland.com/podcasthome
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jens-heitland-show-human-innovation/id1545043872?uo=4
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7H0GWMGVALyXnnmstYA1NL
===========================
Subscribe and Listen to The Daily Hint with Jens Heitland Podcast HERE:
YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2tLdutVh6b6nCBgWQ817eQ
Web: https://www.jensheitland.com/the-daily-hint
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-daily-hint-with-jens-heitland/id1722930497
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4T02uYPvcOrajPC6FgH64r?si=8aab1e7683204160&nd=1&dlsi=0f69c72af017454a