103. Unlocking LinkedIn's Hidden Value: Meaningful Relationships Over Useless Likes with Ronnie Battista
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What if the key to LinkedIn success isn’t about how many posts you make but how you engage with others?

This week, I’m joined by Ronnie Battista, a seasoned UX leader in the experience design community with over two decades of expertise. Ronnie, who recently joined Chubb to lead their experience lab, brings valuable insights from his extensive consulting background and 15 years of teaching UX at Rutgers.

We explore the often-overlooked negative aspects of LinkedIn, focusing on how to use the platform effectively for genuine networking and professional growth. We discuss the evolution of LinkedIn from a straightforward networking site to a content-driven platform and how to navigate this change while maintaining authenticity.

Ronnie shares personal experiences and practical advice on building meaningful connections, the true value of engagement, and how to avoid the common pitfalls of chasing likes and followers. We dig into some strategies for using LinkedIn with purpose, including the power of thoughtful comments, the importance of having clear goals, and how to curate your feed for a more positive experience.

This episode is packed with actionable tips for professionals at all stages of their careers. Whether you’re job hunting, looking to expand your network, or simply want to make better use of LinkedIn, you’ll find valuable insights on how to leverage the platform effectively while staying true to your professional goals and mental well-being.

Helpful Links:• Connect with Ronnie on LinkedIn)• ronniebattista.com) Ronnie BattistaLeader, Experience Lab @ ChubbAbout Ronnie Ronnie has been a leader in the XD community for over 20 years.  He spent the bulk of his career in consulting but has recently joined Chubb, leading the Experience Lab. He’s been teaching UX for the Masters Program at Rutgers for the last 15. He’s provided XD strategy, research, and design services to over 250 clients worldwide. Connect with Ronnie on LinkedIn)Have you been putting off building your portfolio? **Wix Studio can help get you there faster!**If you’ve been sitting on building your new website, Wix Studio can help get you there faster. Wix Studio is a powerful platform that lets you create and manage websites easily. With Wix Studio, you can quickly adapt designs for every device, reuse assets, my favorite, export from Figma and much more. Check out beyonduxdesign.com/wix) to start creating today! Start creating today!)Transform your career from fuzzy to focused **Get nearly $25 off UX Playbook’s Fast Track Bundle!**If you want to transform your career from fuzzy to focused, make sure to grab UX Playbook’s Fast Track Bundle. Head to beyonduxdesign.com/playbook), and use the promo code **BEYOND **for nearly $25 off these examples, videos, and tips hand-crafted by my buddy Chris Nguyen. Sign Up Today!) —Thanks for listening! We hope you dug today’s episode. If you liked what you heard, be sure to like and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! And if you really enjoyed today’s episode, why don’t you leave a five-star review? Or tell some friends! It will help us out a ton.If you haven’t already, sign up for our email list. We won’t spam you. Pinky swear.• Get a FREE audiobook AND support the show)• Support the show on Patreon)• Check out show transcripts)• Check out our website)• Subscribe on Apple Podcasts)• Subscribe on Spotify)• Subscribe on YouTube)• Subscribe on Stitcher)

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