Have you ever wondered who these people are who call themselves super connectors or LIONS?

I know that I get the question of who are these people, and how do they know that many people, who do I invite to my network, anyone I’ve ever met or only my clients and business partners. This is a personal decision and there are people all over the spectrum on this subject. LinkedIn defines its self as connecting you to your TRUSTED contacts.

I personally have chosen do only connect with people that I know because I feel that it makes my network stronger for me because my favorite feature is the Introductions – being able to ask the people that I know to introduce me to people they know – and this just doesn’t work if I don’t know the people that I am connected to and they don’t know the people that they are connected to.

But the decision is yours and it will depend on how you plan to use LinkedIn.

Below are a couple of articles that relate to this subject that I thought you’d find helpful:
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LinkedIn Clamps Down On Super-Connected Users
LinkedIn has imposed new restrictions on the number of connections any one person can have, say members of the LinkedIn open networkers, a controversial group that accepts almost all LinkedIn connection requests. The group appears to be walking an increasingly fine line with the social network.
2. LinkedIn Tips: How Many Connections Is Too Many?
When it comes to LinkedIn connections, some people believe more is better, creating huge networking circles. But that approach has prompted debate, with even some people inside LinkedIn saying that’s a risky strategy. Here are three good reasons to beware of having too many LinkedIn connections.
3. LinkedIN strategies – Tight vs Broad Network
There’s been a controversy going on within the LinkedIN crowd for years.
Is it more effective for your job search to build a LinkedIN network of close personal connections? Or instead, build a network with a broad reach, but weak connections?It depends on your purpose, and networking style. If you’re reading this blog, chances are your purpose is to change careers or jobs. Also think about how your network can be beneficial AFTER you land your new job.