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- LinkedIn Stories? And more trends for 2021....The Growth Letter by Tim Cakir - Issue #27
LinkedIn Stories? And more trends for 2021....The Growth Letter by Tim Cakir - Issue #27
Hello,
Though things may seem dark and uncertain at the moment, this week I want to focus on looking forward, to make the most of new innovations and get ahead of trends for next year.
I have had the good fortune to benefit from mentors in my personal life and career. Many people seek coaching and guidance, though they rarely ask themselves if they are ready for the experience. This article from Harvard Business Review provides you with a checklist to mentally prepare yourself for coaching.
How to make sure you’ll benefit from the experience.
When I first heard about LinkedIn stories, I was skeptical. In fact, I still am. I associate stories with Instagram, and silly weekend antics. Yes, companies use Instagram stories for ads, but usually in a B2C context. How can stories be used in a more serious way? Check out this article to find out.
It’s official: LinkedIn Stories is coming! LinkedIn is following in the footsteps of Snapchat, Instagram, and Facebook with a new stories format.
As promised, let’s start looking ahead to next year and check out some of the rising trends. Agile marketing and human connection are a few of the 7 highlights in the below article. Download Deloitte’s full report here for more.
Deloitte report finds agile marketing, authenticity key as brands must meet “human needs.”
An interesting interview with Canva’s head of growth. The platform gained an impressive 10 million new users during Q3 by helping
Canva head of growth shares insights into how remote teams are collaborating creatively on the platform. We are more than 6 months into the “new normal” courtesy of COVID-19. At this point, companies…
Who to Follow
Alex Wieckowski, “The Book Guy”, who tweets under the handle Alex and Books is well worth following.
I’ve always struggled to make time to read, but I want to make it a daily habit. Alex tweets about how to become a better reader, and implement what you learn from books.
The latest Tweets from Alex and Books 📚 (@AlexAndBooks_). “The Book Guy”
📖 I tweet about books & becoming a better reader.
🎙 Host of “The Reader’s Journey” podcast. Listen here: https://t.co/wH2Q6E6pRA. Click 👉
Tools
This week I’m recommending Canva, because why not? They didn’t gain 10 million new users during a pandemic for nothing.
We all need to create an image, design a logo or edit a picture once in a while, and Canva is the best tool for doing it quickly, especially if you aren’t blessed with artistic talent.
Create beautiful designs with your team. Use Canva’s drag-and-drop feature and layouts to design, share and print business cards, logos, presentations and more