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The LinkedIn Playbook for Employees
How to Build Your Professional Brand Without Losing Your Job
James Cheo (Author)
9781394362400, Wiley
Hardback, published 28 May 2026
336 pages
22.6 x 15.8 x 3 cm, 0.499 kg
Build a powerful LinkedIn presence that opens doors to career opportunities In today's competitive job market, talented professionals risk career invisibility when they lack a strong LinkedIn presence. The LinkedIn Playbook for Employees: How to Build Your Professional Brand Without Losing Your Job shows you how to build authentic professional influence while working as a full-time employee. Written by James Cheo, Chief Investment Officer at a global bank and LinkedIn Top Voice who grew his following to over 80,000 while maintaining his day job, this book delivers proven strategies for transforming your LinkedIn profile from digital résumé to career catalyst. The LinkedIn Playbook for Employees guides you through every aspect of building a sustainable LinkedIn presence, from optimizing your profile and defining your value proposition to crafting compelling content that resonates with your target audience. You’ll discover how to develop 3-5 content pillars that give your voice structure, master storytelling techniques that make your expertise memorable, and leverage the psychology of attention to ensure your posts get noticed. The book reveals technical best practices including optimal posting times, format strategies that drive exceptional engagement, and how to use LinkedIn’s features to dramatically amplify your reach. You'll also discover: Perfect for professionals, job seekers, entrepreneurs, career changers, university students, and business leaders, The LinkedIn Playbook for Employees provides a comprehensive roadmap for building a professional brand that differentiates you in your industry, adds genuine value to your network, and creates sustainable career opportunities. Written from the perspective of an employee rather than an influencer, this practical guide shows you how to amplify your voice without losing your authenticity or jeopardizing your position.
Foreword: The Email That Nobody Read xiii I Foundation—Why This matters Now 1 1 Why LinkedIn Is the Professional Network that Changed Everything 3 2 The Cost of Invisibility (Why Professional Branding Isn’t Optional) 13 3 Start Before You’re Ready 23 II Your Digital Storefront— Profile and Positioning 31 4 Building Your LinkedIn Landing Page: The Three- Second Test 33 5 Define Your Niche, Audience, and Value Proposition 55 III Content Strategy— What to Say and How to Say It 69 6 Building Your Content Pillars: Your Editorial Strategy 71 7 What to Post (And What Not to Post) 87 8 The Art of Storytelling for Employees 99 9 The Psychology of Attention: Writing for the Brain 113 IV Technical Excellence— Format, Features, and Optimization 133 10 Technical Best Practices: Photos, Videos, Timing, and Algorithm 135 11 LinkedIn Features and Tools: Amplify Your Reach 149 12 Settings and Security: Protecting Your Brand 165 V Community— From Connections to Relationships 177 13 The Five Pillars of Trust: How to Build Credibility That Lasts 179 14 Networking on LinkedIn: Building Community, Not Just Connections 201 15 Social Proof and Credibility: Evidence Over Claims 211 VI Conversion— From VIsibility to Opportunity 227 16 From Visibility to Opportunity: Turning LinkedIn Presence into Career Outcomes 229 17 Measurement and Growth: Tracking Results and Evolving Your Presence 245 VII Sustainability— Ethics, Mindset, and Longevity 253 18 Ethics and Professional Boundaries: Navigating LinkedIn with Integrity 255 19 Mindset, Resilience, and Longevity: Sustaining Your LinkedIn Presence 269 Epilogue From Presence to Legacy 283 Appendix Quick- Start Resources 285 Glossary of LinkedIn Terms 289 Bibliography 291 About the Author 299 Index 303
Subject Areas: Business & management [KJ]
