Susan Avello, writing on Kyle Lacy’s Blog, wrote a post about her frustration receiving generic LinkedIn Connection Invitations. Here is what Susan said in her post:
It literally sends me over the edge when I get these requests. Why, you say? Because if you can’t take a few seconds to delete what’s already written in there and tell me why you would like to connect with me, how connecting with me is beneficial for both of us, what common interests we share, or just say a quick hello or tell me a joke – then I don’t need to connect with you!
What it tells me is that you will more than likely be trying to sell me something, sending me all your blog posts, or something to that affect and not engaging with me on a personal or business level and I don’t have time for that.
I’m in complete agreement. Here’s what I responded back to her with in a comment on the blog post:
You are exactly right about sending connection invitations. I delete all the ones that use the generic phrase. My attitude is the same as yours - if you cannot take a moment to craft a message of how we know each other or why we should connect - your not worth my time.
We’ve been talking a lot about increasing your on-line network and connecting to others, including your members and high level trusted advisers. As you start to connect to folks that might not remember you from an event, or don’t know you very well, it’s critical that you craft a short message indicating how you know the person and why they should connect with you. The more personal the invitation, the higher the probability, the person will respond by pressing the “ACCEPT” button.
To read Susan’s full blog post, please click the link below
Stop with your Stupid and Generic LinkedIn Invitations
Barry Deutsch
