South Geeks’ Post

🎉 Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year to my LinkedIn community! 🌟

I think you need to take a break from being a community manager and be taken care of by a community that understands what you're going through. "What's this woman saying again?" Isn't it funny that we, as social media managers, are always looking out for others but find it difficult to be pampered or ‘babied’ by someone else? Where do you run to when you want to rant? Where do you run to when you need a few resources? Who responds to your messages in due time? (relationship people should not even say anything 🙄) We do all of this (and more) for the communities we manage, yet we rarely experience it ourselves. Sad, right? Well, I have a SOLUTION for that! You'll find it Inside Social Media Management, a community I'm building to help social media managers grow, share their struggles, celebrate their wins, and connect with like-minded professionals. If this sounds like something you'd like to be a part of, I have something special for you in the 'Welcome Message.' Sign up via https://lnkd.in/eCWzPws5 Talk to you soon ♥️

Have you signed up for my monthly newsletter yet? If not, now's the right time to do so!!! I know, I know, I know...... there are TONS OF NEWSLETTERS OUT THERE, WHY SHOULD I SIGN UP FOR YOURS? Here's why..... In celebration of nearing 15,000 connections on LinkedIn I'll be sending out my top tips on ways to grow an AUTHENTICALLY BUILT community on the platform. 13 years on the platform, 6 or so years worth of building, all coming to you so you can shorten the amount of time it takes to start seeing success leveraging the platform. No sales mumbo jumbo, no intense messaging, simply good quality information once a month. Here's the link to head on over to my site and do so before it goes out next week! www.amanda-banks.com #linkedintips, #buildyourcommunity, #makeanimpact, #communitymatters

🚀 Missed our live #webinar last December? No worries, we've got you covered! Immerse yourself in the replay of "Optimize Your Day as a Community Manager" and uncover the secrets to boosting your #productivity and elevating your #communityengagement like never before. Feeling pressed for time? 🕒 No problem! Simply scroll down for the webinar's key takeaways. ✨ Your journey to becoming a more efficient and impactful Community Manager starts here!

I finally updated the experience section of my LinkedIn Page 😅

🎓🌍 Calling all African scholars and researchers! 🌍🎓 In celebration of World Mental Health Day, the African Reproducibility Network (AREN), in collaboration with Dragonfly Mental Health, is hosting a vital webinar to address one of the most pressing issues in academia: ⛔Burnout ⛔ A condition that impacts not just our productivity but also our mental health, motivation, and well-being. 🟣 This webinar will help you: ✔️ Understand what burnout is and how it specifically manifests in academia. ✔️Learn practical, evidence-based techniques to manage and prevent burnout. ✔️Explore how to create a healthier, more sustainable work-life balance in the demanding world of academia. 👉Session Title: The Basics of Burnout 🗓️ Date: October 10, 2024 ⏰ Time: 2:00 pm GMT 📍 Where: Virtual 👉 Register here: https://lnkd.in/dT_DiZXr Join us for this important session and take the first step toward a healthier academic journey. 💡✨

Follow our LinkedIn!

There’s no me without YOU. When I first joined LinkedIn, I had many questions and felt unsure about how to navigate this platform.   But today, we are 8,000 friends. I've learnt that: ◾ People appreciate genuine interactions. ◾ Regular engagement helps build strong relationships. ◾ Share insights and support your connections. ◾ Every connection offers a new perspective.   ◾ Building a network takes time and persistence. If there’s one golden advice I will give to you today; ◾ There’s always someone just a few steps behind you on the same journey.   ◾ Think back to where you were a few months or years ago.   ◾ Share the advice you wish you had known then.   ◾ Show them how you did it and where you are now from your perspective.   ◾ Focus on helping others rather than just promoting yourself.   ◾ This approach builds authority and trust quickly.   You can sell your services to a few but aim to lead and support many.   To everyone who’s been part of this journey, thank you! Your support means the world to me because there’s no me without you. Congratulations to us.🧡 We’re on the 8000th floor, isn’t that wonderful? PS: Precious Chinkere designed this unique flyer. Chukwudozie Joshua; gifted me with this beautiful flyer; check it out in the comment section. #admintalks #administration #milestone #celebration #linkedincommunity #linkedinfams #vvwithmao

If you’ve ever felt inadequate because your community is small, cheer up – you may be more successful than you think. 🙌 When you have a moment, I recommend digging into this comprehensive report. It’s full of great insights and pulls back the veil on what’s really happening in top communities. If you don't have time for the full report, I share my top 3 takeaways in today's post. Sharing your passion through a community is deeply rewarding. It can also be lonely and filled with doubt. There are very few resources out there that can tell you if you’re on the right track. This report might just make your day!