LinkedIn Dilemma: Profile or Network? #shorts
21 Jul 2023 · 1 min

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In this short monologue, Dr. Wayne Pernell explains a recent LinkedIn poll he posted and references a related blog post by his friend and LinkedIn coach Mark Halpert. The central discussion is the classic "chicken‑or‑egg" question for professionals: should one first develop a polished, up‑to‑date LinkedIn profile, or should one first focus on building networking skills and understanding one’s network? Pernell notes that both he and Halpert offer retainer‑based services to individuals and companies to help with either or both aspects, and they collaborate on introductions. The content highlights the ongoing debate between profile‑first and network‑first approaches and positions their coaching services as solutions to either path.










