b.: What makes a LinkedIn comment stand out and genuinely add value?
Davis: Share your own tips, resources or a story that shows you've read the post while expanding on its message. Keep it straight to the point, while also keeping mobile readers in mind because most people read the comments on their [phones] …
Let's say someone landed a new job or a promotion. I wouldn't just congratulate them, but I'd ask an interesting question like, "What are you most looking forward to learning in your new role?" Asking questions like this shows others that you're engaged, increases your chances for a response, and makes your profile stand out.
b.: There's a pop-up feature on LinkedIn that suggests prewritten messages. Is this a helpful tool or could it lead to everyone sounding the same?
Davis: It's something that makes the messages more robotic, and it's not personalized. It doesn't feel like a human is speaking to a human. It feels like a robot is speaking to a human, and it just doesn't feel good …
It comes down to getting out of your comfort zone a little bit. I understand that it's scary … because now you're someone that's not fitting in with the crowd. But at the same time, if you're going to stand out and become the best version of yourself, you have to do things that other people won't do.
b.: How should LinkedIn users use AI, if at all, when writing comments?
Davis: You should only be using AI for practicing and improving your comment-writing skills. It's like using training wheels. When you're going to speak with other top thought leaders, you can't be using AI for it, because then you're just not being honest to who you are …
I mean, you can use it for a bit, but sooner or later, just like when you ride a bike, you have to take the training wheels off. … That's the only way you're going to get better.
b.: How can people show off their expertise without coming off as too self-promotional?
Davis: Well, the fine line is you want to strike a balance as someone who's helpful and knows their stuff… So in other words, being a helping hand for the people that may not [know] you.
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