http://connections.thepodcastnetwork.com The Connections Show puts you ahead of the curve with the latest developments in Social & Business Networking. The host, Stan Relihan, is a leading Recruiter & Top 50 LinkedIn user. Each episode features guests from his extensive network, who share their experiences & insights on how Web 2.0 tools & resources can be used to create business advantage. Sat, 17 May 2008 08:37:21 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1.2 en ©Stan Relihan srelihan@gmail.com (Stan Relihan) (Stan Relihan) srelihan@gmail.com (Stan Relihan) Business 1440 social, networking, business, LinkedIn, recruiting, Stan Relihan The Art of Business Networking The Connections Show puts you ahead of the curve with the latest developments in Social Business Networking. The host, Stan Relihan, is a leading Recruiter Top 50 LinkedIn user. Each episode features guests from his extensive network, who share their experiences insights on how Web 2.0 tools resources can be used to create business advantage. Stan Relihan Stan Relihan srelihan@gmail.com (Stan Relihan) No no http://connections.thepodcastnetwork.com/wp-content/themes/tpntheme/images/coverart_144x144.jpg http://connections.thepodcastnetwork.com 144 144 http://connections.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/04/19/connections-029-undocumented-ways-to-use-linkedin/ http://connections.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/04/19/connections-029-undocumented-ways-to-use-linkedin/#comments Sat, 19 Apr 2008 07:50:02 +0000 Stan Relihan http://connections.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/04/19/connections-029-undocumented-ways-to-use-linkedin/ Download Connections #029 - Undocumented Ways To Use LinkedIn
Dave recently wrote to me, detailing a number of examples of successful business outcomes he’s achieved as a result of using LinkedIn. Naturally, I invited him to come on The Connections Show and share them with us - so join us for a fascinating & stimulating discussion, as Dave outlines some of the creative and undocumented (but highly effective) strategies he’s been using to good effect. Like this PodCast? Then share it with your network - and show your support by ‘casting a vote’ at Digg.com, or writing a Review on iTunes. And don’t be shy - please leave a Comment. Your feedback and suggestions are greatly appreciated. If you’re a Blogger or Webmaster - you can download Embed Code that makes it easy to include this Episode of ‘Connections’ in your web page. Thank you Stan Relihan Expert Executive Search: www.expertsearch.com.au ]]> http://connections.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/04/19/connections-029-undocumented-ways-to-use-linkedin/feed/ 18:16 Dave Millman is an MIT graduate and former Director of Marketing at IBM. His present role is Vice President of Marketing at CiraNova, a software ... Dave Millman is an MIT graduate and former Director of Marketing at IBM. His present role is Vice President of Marketing at CiraNova, a software company located in San Franciscos Bay Area in California, servicing the semiconductor industry. He's also an expert witness in software intellectual property distribution agreement cases - and a regular listener of The Connections Show. (Scored big kudos with me straight away!) Download Connections #029 - Undocumented Ways To Use LinkedIn Dave recently wrote to me, detailing a number of examples of successful business outcomes he's achieved as a result of using LinkedIn. Naturally, I invited him to come on The Connections Show and share them with us - so join us for a fascinating stimulating discussion, as Dave outlines some of the creative and undocumented (but highly effective) strategies he's been using to good effect. Like this PodCast? Then share it with your network - and show your support by 'casting a vote' at Digg.com, or writing a Review on iTunes. And don't be shy - please leave a Comment. Your feedback and suggestions are greatly appreciated. If you're a Blogger or Webmaster - you can download Embed Code that makes it easy to include this Episode of 'Connections' in your web page. Thank you Stan Relihan Expert Executive Search: www.expertsearch.com.au General,,Podcast,,LinkedIn,,Business,,Web,2.0,,Networking,,Technology,,Internet Stan Relihan no No http://connections.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/03/29/connections-027-building-a-personal-brand-online/ http://connections.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/03/29/connections-027-building-a-personal-brand-online/#comments Sat, 29 Mar 2008 04:44:20 +0000 Stan Relihan http://connections.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/03/29/connections-027-building-a-personal-brand-online/ Download Connections #027 - Building a Personal Brand Online
In this interview, Dave discusses the elements of what it actually takes to reach this level of connectedness " and the resulting impact this has had on his personal and professional life. Like this PodCast? Then share it with your network - and show your support by ‘casting a vote’ at Digg.com, or writing a Review on iTunes. And don’t be shy - please leave a Comment. Your feedback and suggestions are greatly appreciated. If you’re a Blogger or Webmaster - you can download Embed Code that makes it easy to include this Episode of ‘Connections’ in your web page. Thank you Stan Relihan Expert Executive Search: www.expertsearch.com.au ]]> http://connections.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/03/29/connections-027-building-a-personal-brand-online/feed/ http://connections.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/03/17/connections-026-insights-from-a-3-billion-man/ http://connections.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/03/17/connections-026-insights-from-a-3-billion-man/#comments Mon, 17 Mar 2008 08:01:03 +0000 Stan Relihan http://connections.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/03/17/connections-026-insights-from-a-3-billion-man/ Download Connections #026 - Insights from a $3 Billion Man
In this episode, David shares a few of insights he’s gained through working on deals of this magnitude, together with some predictions on the impact of the Internet on the Enterprise. Like this PodCast? Then share it with your network - and show your support by ‘casting a vote’ at Digg.com, or writing a Review on iTunes. And don’t be shy - please leave a Comment. Your feedback & suggestions are greatly appreciated. If you’re a Blogger or Webmaster - you can download Embed Code that makes it easy to include this Episode of ‘Connections’ in your web page. Thank you Stan Relihan Expert Executive Search: www.expertsearch.com.au ]]> http://connections.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/03/17/connections-026-insights-from-a-3-billion-man/feed/ 23:14 David Moore is Director of Enterprise Engagements at Hewlett Packard in Sydney, Australia - and through the course of his career, has been involved in ... David Moore is Director of Enterprise Engagements at Hewlett Packard in Sydney, Australia - and through the course of his career, has been involved in closing deals totaling in excess of $3 Billion. Prior to joining HP, David had a long career at Deloitte Consulting, as Industry Leader in Energy, Telecommunications Government, followed by responsibility for Systems Integration, Outsourcing Consulting in Asia Pacific, Japan and South Africa. This background prepared him well for his current role, leading HP's large, complex service engagements for the top Corporate Enterprises and Government Agencies - with an average deal size of $200 - 500 Million. Download Connections #026 - Insights from a $3 Billion Man In this episode, David shares a few of insights he's gained through working on deals of this magnitude, together with some predictions on the impact of the Internet on the Enterprise. Like this PodCast? Then share it with your network - and show your support by 'casting a vote' at Digg.com, or writing a Review on iTunes. And don't be shy - please leave a Comment. Your feedback suggestions are greatly appreciated. If you're a Blogger or Webmaster - you can download Embed Code that makes it easy to include this Episode of 'Connections' in your web page. Thank you Stan Relihan Expert Executive Search: www.expertsearch.com.au General,,Podcast,,Business,,Web,2.0,,Networking,,Technology Stan Relihan no No http://connections.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/03/09/connections-025-rebuilding-a-network-from-scratch/ http://connections.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/03/09/connections-025-rebuilding-a-network-from-scratch/#comments Sun, 09 Mar 2008 05:53:16 +0000 Stan Relihan http://connections.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/03/09/connections-025-rebuilding-a-network-from-scratch/ Download Connections #025 - Rebuilding a Network from Scratch
Despite this, he continues to be a strong LinkedIn supporter - and provides a comprehensive range of free tools and resources for the LinkedIn community, available under the MyLinkFamily brand. In this interview, Marc discusses the lessons he’s learned from his experiences - and how he’s rebuilt his prominence back to #10, out of nearly 20 million LinkedIn users worldwide. RESOURCES: MyLinkFamily.com MyLink500.com MyLinkWiki MyLinkGroups MyLinkInvitation MyLinkShow.com DallasBlue Business Network Like this PodCast? Then share it with your network - and show your support by ‘casting a vote’ at Digg.com, or writing a Review on iTunes. And don’t be shy - please leave a Comment. Your feedback and suggestions are greatly appreciated. If you’re a Blogger or Webmaster - you can download Embed Code that makes it easy to include this Episode of ‘Connections’ in your web page. Thank you Stan Relihan Expert Executive Search: www.expertsearch.com.au ]]> http://connections.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/03/09/connections-025-rebuilding-a-network-from-scratch/feed/ 23:43 Marc Freedman is CEO and founder of the DallasBlue Business Network - and a wild Texas entrepreneur who can't help being a thorn in the ... Marc Freedman is CEO and founder of the DallasBlue Business Network - and a wild Texas entrepreneur who can't help being a thorn in the side of LinkedIn.com for his diligent evangelism of large networks. A few years back, Marc was #3 worldwide on LinkedIn, until he was excommunicated for 'networking too much' - and forced to rebuild his network again, from scratch. Download Connections #025 - Rebuilding a Network from Scratch Despite this, he continues to be a strong LinkedIn supporter - and provides a comprehensive range of free tools and resources for the LinkedIn community, available under the MyLinkFamily brand. In this interview, Marc discusses the lessons he's learned from his experiences - and how he's rebuilt his prominence back to #10, out of nearly 20 million LinkedIn users worldwide. RESOURCES: MyLinkFamily.com MyLink500.com MyLinkWiki MyLinkGroups MyLinkInvitation MyLinkShow.com DallasBlue Business Network Like this PodCast? Then share it with your network - and show your support by 'casting a vote' at Digg.com, or writing a Review on iTunes. And don't be shy - please leave a Comment. Your feedback and suggestions are greatly appreciated. If you're a Blogger or Webmaster - you can download Embed Code that makes it easy to include this Episode of 'Connections' in your web page. Thank you Stan Relihan Expert Executive Search: www.expertsearch.com.au General,,Podcast,,LinkedIn,,Business,,Networking,,Internet Stan Relihan no No http://connections.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/02/24/connections-023-oracle-and-enterprise-20/ http://connections.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/02/24/connections-023-oracle-and-enterprise-20/#comments Sun, 24 Feb 2008 09:19:37 +0000 Stan Relihan http://connections.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/02/24/connections-023-oracle-and-enterprise-20/ Download Connections #023 - Oracle and Enterprise 2.0
In this interview, Doug provides a recap of his presentation, outlining how Oracle is embracing some of the new concepts embodied by Web 2.0 companies such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Digg & Spock. Theres also a very useful discussion on the impact that deployment of these Disruptive Technologies is having - flattening Corporate Heirarchies, enabling Collaboration and transforming Work Environments in the Enterprise. This Episode is essential listening for Corporate Managers, CIOs , CTOs - and any business professionals interested in gaining productivity benefit from technology. RESOURCES: Sales Performance & Improvement with Enterprise 2.0 (SLIDE SHOW) PICTURES of the Business Networking Event (SLIDE SHOW) Like this PodCast? Then share it with your network - and show your support by ‘casting a vote’ at Digg.com, or writing a Review on iTunes. And don’t be shy - please leave a Comment. Your feedback & suggestions are greatly appreciated. If you’re a Blogger or Webmaster - you can download Embed Code that makes it easy to include this Episode of ‘Connections’ in your web page. Thank you Stan Relihan Expert Executive Search: www.expertsearch.com.au ]]> http://connections.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/02/24/connections-023-oracle-and-enterprise-20/feed/ 19:45 Doug Hughes is Vice President, Customer Services for Australia New Zealand at Oracle Corporation. Doug was the Keynote Speaker on the subject of 'Sales ... Doug Hughes is Vice President, Customer Services for Australia New Zealand at Oracle Corporation. Doug was the Keynote Speaker on the subject of 'Sales Performance Improvement' at a recent Networking Event, organized by myself and my colleagues at Expert Executive Search - in conjunction with our business associates from Oracle, Hewlett Packard Ernst Young Revenue Growth Services. In addition to delivering a presentation on how Enterprise is using Web 2.0 tools applications to achieve significant improvements in the Sales process, the event itself took Business Networking to a new level - with 3 Fortune 500 companies collaborating to present a message of mutual interest, to a gathering of over 100 members of the ICT and Business community. This included representatives from a number of organizations, including Unisys, Intel, Accenture, CSC and range of smaller companies. Download Connections #023 - Oracle and Enterprise 2.0 In this interview, Doug provides a recap of his presentation, outlining how Oracle is embracing some of the new concepts embodied by Web 2.0 companies such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Digg Spock. Theres also a very useful discussion on the impact that deployment of these Disruptive Technologies is having - flattening Corporate Heirarchies, enabling Collaboration and transforming Work Environments in the Enterprise. This Episode is essential listening for Corporate Managers, CIOs , CTOs - and any business professionals interested in gaining productivity benefit from technology. RESOURCES: Sales Performance Improvement with Enterprise 2.0 (SLIDE SHOW) PICTURES of the Business Networking Event (SLIDE SHOW) Like this PodCast? Then share it with your network - and show your support by 'casting a vote' at Digg.com, or writing a Review on iTunes. And don't be shy - please leave a Comment. Your feedback suggestions are greatly appreciated. If you're a Blogger or Webmaster - you can download Embed Code that makes it easy to include this Episode of 'Connections' in your web page. Thank you Stan Relihan Expert Executive Search: www.expertsearch.com.au General,,Podcast,,LinkedIn,,Stan,Relihan,,Business,,Web,2.0,,Networking,,Technology,,Internet Stan Relihan no No http://connections.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/02/19/connections-022-running-a-network-of-virtual-assistants/ http://connections.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/02/19/connections-022-running-a-network-of-virtual-assistants/#comments Mon, 18 Feb 2008 14:00:56 +0000 Stan Relihan http://connections.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/02/19/connections-022-running-a-network-of-virtual-assistants/ Download Running a Network of Virtual Assistants
As a result of this activity, she was recently nominated for the prestigous ‘Australian of the Year’ award. She’s also written a very successful book, “Worth More Than Rubies - The Value of a Work At Home Mum“. In this interview, Kathie describes how she uses a variety of Internet tools and applications to build, administer and market her business. http://www.vadirectory.net Podcast: Using LinkedIn as a Business Tool Like this PodCast? Then share it with your network - and show your support by ‘casting a vote’ at Digg.com, or writing a Review on iTunes. And don’t be shy - please leave a Comment. Your feedback & suggestions are greatly appreciated. If you’re a Blogger or Webmaster - you can download Embed Code that makes it easy to include this Episode of ‘Connections’ in your web page. A transcript of this interview is also available for download, courtesy of ‘A Clayton’s Secretary’. Thank you Stan Relihan Expert Executive Search: www.expertsearch.com.au ]]> http://connections.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/02/19/connections-022-running-a-network-of-virtual-assistants/feed/ 17:55 Kathie Thomas is an Author, Blogger, Public Speaker and founder of the Virtual Assistant Industry in Australia. She operates a thriving network of over 200 Virtual ... Kathie Thomas is an Author, Blogger, Public Speaker and founder of the Virtual Assistant Industry in Australia. She operates a thriving network of over 200 Virtual Assistants in more than 16 countries around the world - helping and empowering hundereds of women to establish successful businesses working from home. Download Running a Network of Virtual Assistants As a result of this activity, she was recently nominated for the prestigous 'Australian of the Year' award. She's also written a very successful book, "Worth More Than Rubies - The Value of a Work At Home Mum". In this interview, Kathie describes how she uses a variety of Internet tools and applications to build, administer and market her business. http://www.vadirectory.net Podcast: Using LinkedIn as a Business Tool Like this PodCast? Then share it with your network - and show your support by 'casting a vote' at Digg.com, or writing a Review on iTunes. And don't be shy - please leave a Comment. Your feedback suggestions are greatly appreciated. If you're a Blogger or Webmaster - you can download Embed Code that makes it easy to include this Episode of 'Connections' in your web page. A transcript of this interview is also available for download, courtesy of 'A Clayton's Secretary'. Thank you Stan Relihan Expert Executive Search: www.expertsearch.com.au General,,Podcast,,LinkedIn,,Social,Networking,,Stan,Relihan,,Business,,Networking,,Internet Stan Relihan no No http://connections.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/02/02/connections-020-10000-contacts-now-what/ http://connections.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/02/02/connections-020-10000-contacts-now-what/#comments Sat, 02 Feb 2008 06:25:12 +0000 Stan Relihan http://connections.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/02/02/connections-020-10000-contacts-now-what/ Download Connections #020 - 10,000 Contacts - Now What?
What prompted me to invite Steven to appear on the show was the fact that he seems very adept at using the LinkedIn Question & Answers forum to raise his profile, with thought-provoking questions, such as ‘Why Network: Business AND Pleasure?’ - which elicited over 200 responses. While Steven has yet to find a focus & productive outlet for his networking enthusiasm, he does have the advantage over his peers (most of all who are still on Facebook) in having made the transition to the professional environment of LinkedIn (and established a significant presence thereon) - something that will no doubt serve him well as his career develops in coming years. Join us as we discuss a number of issues related to the Open Networker philosophy, acceptable codes of networking behaviour & and what it takes to reach the elite status of being a Top 50 LinkedIn ‘Super-Connector’. Like this PodCast? Then share it with your network - and show your support by ‘casting a vote’ at Digg.com, or writing a Review on iTunes. And don’t be shy - please leave a Comment. Your feedback & suggestions are greatly appreciated. If you’re a Blogger or Webmaster - you can download Embed Code that makes it easy to include this Episode of ‘Connections’ in your web page. Thank you Stan Relihan Expert Executive Search: www.expertsearch.com.au ]]> http://connections.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/02/02/connections-020-10000-contacts-now-what/feed/ 15:31 Steven Burda is a young Entrepreneur Senior Financial Analyst with a Fortune 500 company. Hes also one of the Top 50 most-connected LinkedIn's users, ... Steven Burda is a young Entrepreneur Senior Financial Analyst with a Fortune 500 company. Hes also one of the Top 50 most-connected LinkedIn's users, according to TopLinked.com. As a 26-year old who has yet to realize any significant commercial benefit from his 10,000+ connections, Steven is a classic case of being 'All Dressed Up - Nowhere to Go.' However, he is bright, good-natured helpful to others in his network (and obviously very popular). Download Connections #020 - 10,000 Contacts - Now What? What prompted me to invite Steven to appear on the show was the fact that he seems very adept at using the LinkedIn Question Answers forum to raise his profile, with thought-provoking questions, such as 'Why Network: Business AND Pleasure?' - which elicited over 200 responses. While Steven has yet to find a focus productive outlet for his networking enthusiasm, he does have the advantage over his peers (most of all who are still on Facebook) in having made the transition to the professional environment of LinkedIn (and established a significant presence thereon) - something that will no doubt serve him well as his career develops in coming years. Join us as we discuss a number of issues related to the Open Networker philosophy, acceptable codes of networking behaviour and what it takes to reach the elite status of being a Top 50 LinkedIn 'Super-Connector'. Like this PodCast? Then share it with your network - and show your support by 'casting a vote' at Digg.com, or writing a Review on iTunes. And don't be shy - please leave a Comment. Your feedback suggestions are greatly appreciated. If you're a Blogger or Webmaster - you can download Embed Code that makes it easy to include this Episode of 'Connections' in your web page. Thank you Stan Relihan Expert Executive Search: www.expertsearch.com.au General,,Podcast,,LinkedIn,,Social,Networking,,Stan,Relihan,,Business,,Networking,,Internet Stan Relihan no No http://connections.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/01/27/connections-019-im-on-linkedin-now-what/ http://connections.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/01/27/connections-019-im-on-linkedin-now-what/#comments Sun, 27 Jan 2008 03:51:50 +0000 Stan Relihan http://connections.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/01/27/connections-019-im-on-linkedin-now-what/ Download Connections #019 - I'm on LinkedIn - Now What?
Join us for a good-natured, informative & entertaining session - as we discuss everything from Managing Your Career & Funny Resum Mistakes to Avoid - to general tips on getting the most out of your Social Networking activities. BOOKS: I’m on LinkedIn - Now What? I’m on Facebook - Now What? WEB LINKS: JibberJobber.com - An Online Job Search Management Tool I’m on LinkedIn - Now What? (the blog behind the book) I’m on Facebook - Now What? (the blog behind the book) Funny Resum Mistakes Like this PodCast? Then share it with your network - and show your support by ‘casting a vote’ at Digg.com, or writing a Review on iTunes. And don’t be shy - please leave a Comment. Your feedback & suggestions are greatly appreciated. If you’re a Blogger or Webmaster - you can download Embed Code that makes it easy to include this Episode of ‘Connections’ in your web page. Thank you Stan Relihan Expert Executive Search: www.expertsearch.com.au ]]> http://connections.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/01/27/connections-019-im-on-linkedin-now-what/feed/ 22:30 Jason Alba is Chief Executive Officer of JibberJobber.com " a leading Job Search Management Tool. Hes also the author of a book on how to ... Jason Alba is Chief Executive Officer of JibberJobber.com " a leading Job Search Management Tool. Hes also the author of a book on how to use LinkedIn more effectively, entitled Im on LinkedIn " Now What? Jason is a smart guy - with an easy conversational style and a ready chuckle. Download Connections #019 - Iamp;#039;m on LinkedIn - Now What? Join us for a good-natured, informative entertaining session - as we discuss everything from Managing Your Career Funny Resum Mistakes to Avoid - to general tips on getting the most out of your Social Networking activities. BOOKS: I'm on LinkedIn - Now What? I'm on Facebook - Now What? WEB LINKS: JibberJobber.com - An Online Job Search Management Tool I'm on LinkedIn - Now What? (the blog behind the book) I'm on Facebook - Now What? (the blog behind the book) Funny Resum Mistakes Like this PodCast? Then share it with your network - and show your support by 'casting a vote' at Digg.com, or writing a Review on iTunes. And don't be shy - please leave a Comment. Your feedback suggestions are greatly appreciated. If you're a Blogger or Webmaster - you can download Embed Code that makes it easy to include this Episode of 'Connections' in your web page. Thank you Stan Relihan Expert Executive Search: www.expertsearch.com.au General,,Podcast,,LinkedIn,,Social,Networking,,Stan,Relihan,,Recruiting,,Business,,Networking Stan Relihan no No