Somewhere between the humble-brag "gratitude posts," the AI-generated hot takes, and the DMs that are definitely a scam, LinkedIn lost the plot. In this episode, Marci, Ami, and LaToya dig into the wild, weird, and increasingly unprofessional world of LinkedIn - and yes, they're calling it exactly what it is: Facebook in a blazer.
They swap the most unhinged LinkedIn posts they've seen lately, break down how scams and security red flags are quietly eroding trust on the platform, and get real about the flood of AI-generated content clogging everyone's feed. Along the way, they debate what "whatever you see first says a lot about you" really means for your algorithm - and reminisce about a simpler, MySpace-shaped internet.
But this isn't just a roast session. The trio also gets into genuine ideas for fixing LinkedIn: better platform screening, smarter AI content moderation, and engagement filtering that actually rewards authentic professional networking instead of performative nonsense.
If you've ever scrolled LinkedIn and thought "wait, is this Facebook?" - this episode is for you.
In this episode:
- How LinkedIn shifted from professional networking to personal updates and performative content
- Common scams and security issues chipping away at platform trust
- The impact of AI-generated content on authenticity and engagement
- A candid critique of humble-brag culture and "performative" posts
- Real ideas for restoring LinkedIn's original purpose and what platforms could learn from the past
- Why authentic networking still matters, even in a feed full of noise
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Welcome to The HR Misfits — the podcast for people who care about work, leadership, and humans… but are tired of the corporate script. This is where HR, leadership, and workplace culture get real. Every episode dives into the messy, meaningful, and often unspoken side of work — from people leaders and founders to operators, creatives, and career rebels who don’t fit neatly in a box.
We talk about the moments that shape leaders, the systems that need rethinking, and the stories behind policies, power, burnout, belonging, and growth. No buzzwords. No performative culture talk. Just honest conversations about what it actually takes to build workplaces that work for people.
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