If You Want to Generate Leads From LinkedIn, Avoid These 14 Mistakes

It’s about posting with purpose

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4 months ago, I returned to LinkedIn after a 2 year hiatus.

My goal?

Position myself to sell a high-ticket service.

The only problem was I didn’t know exactly what that service was.

I knew I had valuable skills, but translating them into a scalable offer seemed like an uphill battle.

I saw people on LinkedIn regularly closing deals and generating leads, yet it felt like they had something I didn’t.

I decided to dig in and study what made others successful on the platform.

I:

• Posted regularly
• Experimented with different strategies
• Gathered feedback.

This experience taught me that generating leads on LinkedIn isn’t just about showing up and sharing content — it’s about avoiding some common mistakes that kill your chances of converting followers into clients.

Here are 14 mistakes you must avoid at all costs if you want to build authority, engage your audience, and generate leads on LinkedIn:

1. Posting without a clear content strategy