You're doing LinkedIn wrong (and your current employer knows it)

I had coffee with a client last week. Brilliant COO. She has twenty-five years of operational excellence and is ready for her next C-suite role.

Her LinkedIn profile had 247 connections and hadn't been updated since 2019.

She told me, "I don't want my CEO to think I'm looking."

Here's the problem: Her CEO wasn't the only one who couldn't tell she existed.

Recruiters couldn't find her. Board nomination committees couldn't find her. The opportunities she deserved? They went to executives who understood something she didn't.

LinkedIn isn't about broadcasting that you're looking. It's about being findable when opportunity comes looking for you.

At D&S, we've helped thousands of senior leaders navigate this exact challenge. How do you maintain strategic visibility without raising red flags? How do you position yourself for board opportunities while excelling in your current role?

I break this down with Debra Boggs on our YOUTUBE Channel here.

Here we covered:

• The optimization strategy that makes you visible to recruiters and board committees without alerting your current employer

• The engagement approach that builds your reputation without looking desperate or obvious

• The features most executives miss that can open doors to your next opportunity

• Why LinkedIn remains the platform where executive careers and board seats are made

  
  

This isn't theory. These are the strategies our clients use to land roles and board positions every single week.

30 minutes. Tactical. Interactive.

Here's what I know: You've earned your seat at the table. But if the right people can't find you, none of that matters.

Already have questions about your specific situation? Message us today. This is literally what we do all day at D&S Executive Career Management , and I'm happy to point you in the right direction.

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