@Derick Mildred thanks for posting the list of the 250 rising stars! number_on_list fullname linkedin_url followers recent_activity_link 1 Navin Goyal MD https://www.linkedin.com/in/navingoyalmd/ 99,000+ https://www.linkedin.com/in/navingoyalmd/recent-activity/all/ 2 Gaurav Mehta https://www.linkedin.com/in/gauravmehta15/ 99,000+ https://www.linkedin.com/in/gauravmehta15/recent-activity/all/ 3 Dr. Faith N https://www.linkedin.com/in/faith-nwaobia/ 99,000+ https://www.linkedin.com/in/faith-nwaobia/recent-activity/all/ 4 Sean Kelly https://www.linkedin.com/in/theseankelly/ 98,000+ https://www.linkedin.com/in/theseankelly/recent-activity/all/ 5 Marcus Chan https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcuschanmba/ 86,000+ https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcuschanmba/recent-activity/all/ 6 Onica Davis https://www.linkedin.com/in/onica-davis-58716b172/ 98,000+ https://www.linkedin.com/in/onica-davis-58716b172/recent-activity/all/ 7 Shella Idrees https://www.linkedin.com/in/shellalounge/ 87,000+ https://www.linkedin.com/in/shellalounge/recent-activity/all/ 8 Richa Valecha https://www.linkedin.com/in/richavvalecha/ 88,000+ https://www.linkedin.com/in/richavvalecha/recent-activity/all/

I just received The LinkedIn Edge by Jeb Blount and Brynne Tillman and added it to my reading pile. I haven’t read it yet, but after skimming the premise and structure, here’s what it appears to focus on: What the book seems to cover - LinkedIn as a full prospecting system, not just a social platform - How LinkedIn + AI can reduce reliance on cold calls without killing pipeline - The balance between fast prospecting (now) and slow prospecting (later) - Using intent signals like job changes, engagement, profile views, and network proximity - Personal brand, credibility, and visibility as sales and trust levers - Showing up consistently so conversations feel warmer before outreach ever happens The underlying idea Prospecting works better when people recognize you, trust you, and understand what you do before you ask for time. For now, sharing in case it’s useful for anyone thinking about how LinkedIn, AI, and outreach are evolving. Download a full copy below. @Joe Apfelbaum your thoughts on the book would be great!

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