It happens to a lot of us. A new LinkedIn connection request pops up without a note, a message, or a reason. Perhaps the person shares a few mutual connections, but they’re essentially a stranger.

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Professionals in any field will occasionally encounter client requests that don’t align with their capabilities, values or business objectives. For agency leaders, deciding whether or not to take on a ...

Is it Possible to Have Too Many Friends? You can never have too many friends—unless you are on Facebook. With a 5,000 friend limit, people who are inundated with requests have to pick and choose. Most ...