We sit down with Mark Williams, LinkedIn expert, coach, and host of the Informed podcast, which covers everything you need to maximize LinkedIn for recruitment, job searches, business, and personal branding.

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Key Takeaways:

• How to optimize your LinkedIn profile to be FOUND 🎯
• Why activity (commenting!) is the secret to LinkedIn success 👏
• Why connections are less important than followers today
• The one feature LinkedIn needs to bring back (hint: it's about books 📚)
• Mark's cease-and-desist letter story from LinkedIn lawyers in Omaha!

Plus, stay tuned for a blooper at the end involving a ?????? moment 😂.

Mark shares invaluable LinkedIn strategies, from optimizing your profile to increasing visibility through activity. He also tells us about a quirky cease-and-desist letter he received from LinkedIn lawyers, why connections aren't what they used to be, and the one LinkedIn tip Troy implemented immediately after their conversation.

This episode is full of actionable tips to help you use LinkedIn to land your next role, grow your business, or elevate your professional presence online. Don't miss it!

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Timestamps

00:00 - Intro & Winter Sweater Vibes 🧥

01:37 - Meet Mark Williams, LinkedIn Expert

02:32 - The ONE Thing to Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile

09:52 - How LinkedIn Has Changed Since 2008

25:40 - Why Connections Aren’t Everything Anymore

30:04 - Visibility Tip: Engagement Is King 👑

41:37 - LIVE Profile Review: What Troy Got Wrong (and You Might Too!)

50:04 - Lightning Round: Mark’s Dream LinkedIn Feature & Fun Stories

57:49 - Cease-and-Desist Letter From LinkedIn Lawyers

59:00 - Bloopers & Outro

Resources Mentioned

• Mark Williams on LinkedIn: Mark's LinkedIn Profile
• The Informed Podcast: Listen Here
• Mark's Newsletter

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In this episode of HRIS Careers podcast, we interview Bonnie Tinder, the visionary Founder and CEO of Raven Intelligence, a peer-review platform designed to provide transparency in selecting implementation partners through unbiased peer reviews.. Bonnie is also recognized as a Top 100 Influencer in HR Technology.

There was a slight delay in the recording software so it sounds like Troy is talking over Bonnie in a few places. Our apologies, we were not able to detect it during the recording.

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Highlights

• Raven Intelligence's Mission: Providing transparency in selecting implementation partners through unbiased peer reviews.
• Key Takeaways:
• Success in implementations often comes down to selecting the right partner and ensuring projects have executive sponsorship, budget, and proper planning.
• Big consulting brands don’t guarantee success; boutique firms often outperform them.
• Implementation projects thrive or fail based on team consistency and expertise.

Bonnie also shares the symbolism behind the Raven, a highly intelligent bird known for seeing the big picture and learning from past experiences—traits mirrored in Raven Intelligence’s approach to helping organizations navigate software implementations.

Timestamps

0:00 - Welcome

0:45 - Meet Bonnie Tinder

3:57 - The Raven Intelligence Story

8:05 - Patterns in Successful Implementations (Success vs. Failure in Implementations)

13:11 - The Role of People in Project Outcomes

18:07 - Challenges in Building Raven Intelligence

24:25 - The Lightning Round

31:44 - How to Use Raven Intelligence

Resources

Bonnie Tinder Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/bonnietinder

RavenIntel.com https://ravenintel.com/

Top 100 HR Tech Influencers https://hrexecutive.com/2024-top-100-hr-tech-influencers/

Bradley Rice Salesforce Episode https://hriscareers.com/blog/bradley-rice

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In this episode of the HRIS Careers Podcast, Troy Wallace interviews Doug Hart, a retired FBI Special Agent with 27 years of experience and founder of ThreatZero Solutions. Doug shares his expertise in assessing and preventing workplace threats, helping organizations implement proactive security measures. This conversation highlights actionable insights for HR professionals, safety teams, and leaders on how to create safer, more resilient workplaces.

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Resources Mentioned

• ThreatZero Solutions Website
• Doug Hart on LinkedIn
• Example tool for monitoring student safety: Gaggle

Chapter Timestamps

1:08 – Introduction to Doug Hart

• Overview of Doug’s FBI career and the founding of ThreatZero Solutions.

4:47 – The Genesis of ThreatZero Solutions

• The gap in workplace violence prevention tools and how ThreatZero provides actionable solutions.

9:02 – Steps for HR and Safety Professionals

• Low-hanging fruit for immediate improvement, like training and evidence-based assessments.

13:00 – Three Critical Components of Violence Prevention Programs

• Awareness of pre-attack behaviors.
• Tools for reporting concerns.
• Conducting thorough threat assessments.

17:18 – Leveraging HR Data to Predict Risks

• Using performance management systems and employee engagement surveys to identify warning signs.

49:08 – Success Stories in Violence Prevention

• Real-life examples of ThreatZero’s impact in preventing workplace tragedies.

54:55 – The Reality of Workplace Liability

• The importance of foreseeability and proximate cause in mitigating organizational risk.

Key Takeaways

• Training Saves Lives: Employees can’t act on risks they don’t recognize. Regular training on recognizing warning signs and responding appropriately is essential.
• Technology Enhances Prevention: HR systems and tools like ThreatZero’s platform offer scalable ways to implement safety measures.
• Liability is Real: Organizations must be proactive in violence prevention to reduce exposure to costly lawsuits and devastating events.
• Prevention Over Response: The best strategy is to stop threats before they escalate rather than relying solely on emergency response plans.

Closing Thoughts

Doug Hart’s insights shed light on a difficult yet crucial topic: workplace safety. His solutions empower organizations to create a culture of vigilance, care, and prevention. This podcast episode is a must-listen for HR leaders and safety professionals aiming to protect their teams while fostering trust and resilience.

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