Post by Cole Schafer

I’m in a toxic relationship with LinkedIn. I keep threatening to leave if it doesn’t get its act together. But, we both know my threats are as empty as a rusted wheelbarrow in a Texas drought. For better or worse, I’m here to stay. Despite the sorry state of the algorithm, the bizarre memes, the insatiable rage-baiting and the army of naughty trolls laying havoc to well-meaning users, I still believe in this platform. I didn’t write this piece to tear LinkedIn apart. My hope is that somebody—with some amount of pull—will read it and consider a few of my recommendations. I believe that platform would be better for them. If you notice yourself nodding along as you read it, please pass it along to anyone at LinkedIn you know.