How Much Personality Should A Professional Reveal In Social Media?
Let’s say you’re a professional person, a dentist, consultant or speaker … How much personality is appropriate for you to show in your Facebook personal profile picture?
Do you think it destroys your professional credibility to be seen as a golfer, hiker, fisherman or dog lover? I personally think it helps people to connect and build trust. However, I really want to know what you think.
Should professional people only be seen professionally, whether it’s a business or personal Faceboook account? Take the poll. Share your opinion and see what others think.
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Randy Alvarez, who will interview me next month on his Wellness Hour show, says he thinks my personal Facebook profile picture “the ball cap and the dog need to go”…
Tell me what you think. Watch the first 3 1/2 minutes of this video and take the poll. Thank you!
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Hey Rita,
I think having a picture of you on your dog on Facebook is ok. I would not have a picture of just the dog or something else that is not you. I use Facebook for personal and business so sharing something personal like a picture of me and my kids should not be a problem. I do think it is best to have a professional picture for your Linkedin profile. I am a big Linkedin user and I would rather do business with those that keep their profile picture more professional. Looking forward to seeing you on the Wellness Hour Show next week. Please be sure and send out a reminder.
All the best
JB
Hi JB, Thanks for taking time to share your opinion. Great point about LinkedIn, which is sort of like the “business suit' of social media networking … I'll keep you posted on the Wellness Hour interview, which will take place in June. My Best,