Guides
Short guides. Examples to adapt.
Practical, dated guides for the moments that matter: getting your data, following up, asking for introductions and referrals, and reconnecting with people you have lost touch with.
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- Get your LinkedIn® dataThe direct link to LinkedIn's download page, a click-by-click tour of where to find it, what arrives when (Basic and Complete), and how to import it safely.3 min read · Updated 1 November 2026
- Networking follow-upWhen to follow up after meeting someone, what to write, how many times to try without a reply, and how to reconnect after a long silence.5 min read · Updated 26 September 2026
- Warm introductionsAsk for introductions people are glad to make: choose the right connector, send a forwardable note, use double opt-in, and close the loop.5 min read · Updated 26 September 2026
- Reconnect with old contactsWrite to someone you have not spoken to in years without it being awkward: pick who, lead with a real reason, ask for nothing yet, and nudge once.5 min read · Updated 1 November 2026
- Ask for a referralAsk for a job referral or a client referral people are happy to give: choose who, be specific, give a note to forward, and say thank you.6 min read · Updated 1 November 2026
- Network cleanupSort your connections into close, warm and wide circles in about ten minutes, without deleting anyone, and see where to spend your time.5 min read · Updated 1 November 2026
- What is a personal CRM?A personal CRM is a private place to keep track of the people you know and when to get back in touch. What it does, who needs one and what to look for.4 min read · Updated 1 November 2026
- Weekly networking routineNetworking works when it is small and regular. Three moves a week in one fixed slot: follow up, say hello again, and be useful.4 min read · Updated 1 November 2026
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