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We all do things with and through people. Carol shares the power that can come from this. I thought I knew a great deal about LinkedIn; I use it daily: posting, checking people’s profiles, quick research, etc.  But LinkedIn’s rules keep changing and the nuances are forgotten – and need to be remembered. This book teaches everyone, from the novice to the expert, about the importance of a strong profile and maintaining your presence. Listen to Carol’s advice – she is a rock star in this area. (By the way, I made easy but impactful changes while reading the book because she makes the how-to’s easy to implement.) This book is a MUST READ. Frequently review it and have it available to give to friends and colleagues.” - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eDavid Magy - Principal at Abeln, Magy, Underberg \u0026amp; Associates \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“As a business executive, key executive advisor, consultant and mentor, Carol Kaemmerer’s expertise is fully reflected in her book. She provides critical rationale as to why it is imperative for today’s executive to showcase their skills and talents so that the right people and opportunities find them. LinkedIn for the Savvy Executive is a wonderful blend of strategy, practical use of LinkedIn features, and solid branding advice to help you reflect who you are and what differentiates you from others. This is a must read for all… especially, those in transition or contemplating a move!” - \u003c\/span\u003eJohn F. (Jack) Ruppel - Formerly Vice President, Lee Hecht Harrison \u0026amp; Principal of J.F. 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Carol does a masterful job of walking you through everything you need to know to create a stunning LinkedIn profile or to put real meat on the bones of a bare one. With its To-Do Lists at the end of every chapter and the final Checklists at the end of the book, nothing is left undone. The book is approachable and action-oriented to make the most of your time and get you the LinkedIn profile you always dreamed of having! Kudos, Carol, on this latest edition!” - \u003c\/span\u003eMargaret Ricci, MBA - CEO, Cultural Strategies, LLC and Chapter Director, Twin Cities COO Forum \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“LinkedIn for the Savvy Executive is accessible and actionable for the busy executive. While LinkedIn books generally focus on mechanics, Carol Kaemmerer focuses instead on strategies, helping the executive reader understand how to use LinkedIn in ways that are consistent with their personal brand. I’ve made changes to my profile already and have a list of things still to address. Executives, this is a great read.” - \u003c\/span\u003eLori Syverson - President, Explore Edina and Edina Chamber of Commerce \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Carol Kaemmerer has created a wonderful resource for executives looking to ramp up their presence on LinkedIn. I especially appreciated the chapter on profile pictures, \u003c\/span\u003ewhich is spot on. Great work!” - Jennifer Kelly - Lead Photographer and Founder, KeliComm Headshots \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI love \u003cem\u003eLinkedIn for the Savvy Executive\u003c\/em\u003e!  As an executive recruiter, I meet many professionals who are in between jobs or looking to make a change and I refer all of them to Carol Kaemmerer’s book.  \u003cem\u003eLinkedIn for the Savvy Executive\u003c\/em\u003e is comprehensive, easy to read and actionable.  Every professional should read it, build an amazing on-line profile and leverage their profile to enhance their personal and professional brand. - \u003c\/span\u003ePaula Norbom - Founder \u0026amp; President, Talencio – recruiting and staffing company in the Health Technology Community\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“LinkedIn for the Savvy Executive is the best kind of how-to – it is also why-to. My favorite part of the book addresses why executives need LinkedIn. 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Every executive reader will take away something valuable from this book.” - \u003c\/span\u003eNancy Burke - Co-Founder and Career Guide, Burke\u0026amp;Penn, and Author of \u003cem\u003ePower Your Career: The Art of Tactful Self-Promotion at Work\u003c\/em\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Carol continues to educate on how to leverage LinkedIn for professionals. I find her expert advice to be exceptional. Every time I read something from her, I quickly implement what she recommends. This book hits the mark again and I know it will have a positive impact on my LinkedIn profile and the results I'm looking for.\" - \u003c\/span\u003eMary Jacobs, MA - Director, The Center for Sales Innovation, St. Catherine University \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Carol has made a great resource even better with this 2nd edition. Buy it...Read it... and Apply it to your personal brand, YOU! Make LinkedIn work for you. The summary sections \"To Do's\" are MUST Do's, and Carol makes LinkedIn’s complexity easy to understand. I recommend LinkedIn for the Savvy Executive to my friends, colleagues, and students.” - \u003c\/span\u003eFrank S. Klisanich - CEO, FSK Enterprise Consulting llc and Adjunct Instructor: Augsburg University; Opus College of Business, University St. Thomas; Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Carol Kaemmerer has written a brilliant primer for the executive who wants to leverage their presence on LinkedIn.  \u003cem\u003eLinkedIn for the Savvy Executive \u003c\/em\u003etakes you through the process step-by-step, explaining how to maximize your information. Carol not only walks you through the mechanics of putting together an effective LinkedIn site, but also outlines ways to maximize your presence.\"  - \u003c\/span\u003eCarole Hyder - Feng Shui expert, teacher, author, and consultant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“This book is a difference maker that will set you apart from the pack as a special LinkedIn presence. There are many guides that can deliver a technically proficient presence, but much like the difference between a good and a great meal, they are sharing only the recipe. Carol’s insights, guidance and nuances will let you be that great chef who delivers more; in fact, she will drive you to deliver the very best meal you ever had. 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This book cannot channel all of the benefits of Carol’s executive coaching and profile development, but her emphasis on strategy for executives and her clear, accessible writing style make this a must-read for executives who take responsibility for their career direction.” - \u003c\/span\u003eEric Gustafson - Managing Partner and Family Business Advisor, Gustafson Group\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“When you read this book, it’s like Carol Kaemmerer is sitting there discussing strategy with you and explaining why it works. Carol was my LinkedIn coach and it seems to me that she’s actually giving away her seed corn here in this book. It’s your gain. Read it and reap.” - \u003c\/span\u003eKurt Grotenhuis, CPA - Managing Partner and Principal Consultant, KURT Konsulting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Carol has provided me a wealth of insight regarding my LinkedIn profile and how to message my experiences and accomplishments. 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She has served on four health system boards, including as inaugural chair of Advocate Aurora Health. Currently she is chair of the Board of Trustees of Chamberlain University.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDisch served on the faculty at the University of Minnesota School of Nursing, and from 2000-2012, she was the Director of the Katharine J Densford International Center for Nursing Leadership. 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She is a multi-award-winning author.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManthey is a founder of the Nursing Peer Support Network, a free-standing non-profit organization providing peer-based support to nurses in recovery from substance use disorder throughout Minnesota. She is a nurse who earned an MNA (1964) from the University of Minnesota. She was awarded an Honorary PhD (1999) from the University of Minnesota and maintains an affiliate appointment with the School of Nursing at the University of Minnesota.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManthey is a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing and was recognized as the recipient of the American Academy of Nursing Living Legend Award in 2015. This award recognizes persons for their extraordinary contributions to the nursing profession, sustained over the course of their careers, and continuing positive, ongoing impact on the profession. In 1993, Manthey was named a Fellow of the Royal College of Nursing, the largest professional association and union for nursing staff in the world\u003cbr\u003ewith more than half a million members. RCN Fellows are inspirational leaders who have made an exceptional contribution to nursing and improving health and patient care.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This book explains with great insight and commendable candor, how the School has confronted difficulties and created new opportunities. These are valuable lessons for nursing programs, but beyond as well. The innovations and approaches laid out in this book can be a model for change in other health disciplines and in other parts of higher education.\" - \u003cstrong\u003eJAN MALCOLM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The book takes an incredibly honest look at the challenges in nursing education, practice, and research — challenges which are both internal and external — and shows how, though an 'abundance mindset' possibilities arise and are implemented. This book is an essential read — a read that will do much to advance knowledge, education, and caring.\" - \u003cstrong\u003ePENNY WHEELER\u003c\/strong\u003e, MD\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Transformational change goes beyond incremental improvement and transition; instead, it involves evolutionary thinking, paradigm shifts, disruptions, adaptation, and empowerment. As you read 'Igniting Transformational Change' you will find that it addresses all of these characteristics. The candor, creativity, and collaboration modeled throughout this book, along with powerful lessons learned, can serve as a roadmap for other Schools of Nursing and their collaborative partnerships. By sharing their story, the University of Minnesota School of Nursing journey has paved the way for others to follow.\" - \u003cstrong\u003eLINDA D. SCOTT\u003c\/strong\u003e, PHD, RN, NEA-BC, FNAP, FAAN\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Artisan Digital","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49266208735549,"sku":"9798986727417","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0477\/8731\/1254\/files\/9798986727417ita.jpg?v=1724358833"}],"url":"https:\/\/itascabooks.com\/collections\/artisan-digital.oembed","provider":"Itasca Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}