by Beth Harte I have rules about my social networks and I am sure most people who are comfortable utilizing social networks do too. When someone is just starting to get involved in building up their social network it’s hard to know or recognize when and where to set boundaries. As well, there seems to be a bit of a challenge when it comes to being completely professional or being yourself.  Luckily, the rule of being “you” is winning out and those folks who think they are being “professional” in sending blog links, promotional introductions, and other spammy items are turning into ” professional outcasts .” You might also be wondering how to separate professional relationships from your  friends. With social media and the necessity to be honest, real and transparent , they are bound to mingle, so either accept that up front or make a rule to keep them separate and stick to it. [Disclaimer: the link in this paragraph links to my blog]. I’ll share my rules and then maybe you’ll see it’s okay to make your own rules…I mean, it’s your network, right?

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