30/06/2025
Should you accept every connection request on LinkedIn?
That was the key question discussed during our recent LinkedIn for Networking presentation delivered to members of the Southern Strength Agile Manufacturing Network.
Many attendees believed you should only connect with people you’ve met in person, highlighting how much trust is still built through face-to-face interaction.
So where does LinkedIn come in? Here are two ways it can support professional relationship-building:
1️⃣ Engage with your existing network.
You do not need thousands of connections for LinkedIn to work for you. Often, we connect and then forget. A simple like, comment or direct message can help reignite a valuable relationship.
2️⃣ Be intentional with new connections.
Even if you have not met someone, they might be worth connecting with. Review their profile and consider why they might have reached out. There could be a meaningful opportunity behind the request.
Does your team take a different approach to LinkedIn connections? We would love to hear what makes you hit accept.