Kevin D. Turner

Brand to Land: Eliminating Personal Blanding™ with the Sharpest Tools & Strategies for Your Professional Success. Branding ╽ LinkedIn Profile Optimization ╿ Trainer ╽ Career Coach ╿ Speaker ╽ ⛨ Verified Profile

To pivot, you must first prove it, and then build it into your brand! I know this to be true, as I have successfully pulled off five evolutions in my career. Transitioning from Fortune 50 Sales &amp; Marketing Management to Venture Capital (VP), to Public &amp; Private Turnarounds (CEO &amp; VP), executively leading a Non-Profit 50 internationally into 140 countries (International Director), and finally proving it to myself by turning a side gig into a 14+ year successful business (Managing Partner).Welcome to my profile; I'm Kevin D. Turner, a Managing Partner of TNT Brand Strategist, a technology and business-focused Organizational and Personal Brand Builder with deep expertise in Visioneering, Communications, Culture Building, and creating Disruptive Advantages. My passion for talent development and cultivating high-performance teams globally while profitably managing, branding, and growing organizations, has contributed to my career success.  🔘 Optimized 7K+ LinkedIn Profiles &amp; Trained 50K+ People on Best Practices since 2005 🔘 Beta Tester for Open AI since 2021 &amp; 19+ LinkedIn Features since 2005 🔘 Achieved LinkedIn 5 Star Rating &amp; 200+ Written Recommendations  🔘 Developed &amp; Led Teams of 65+ Sales &amp; Marketing Professionals 🔘 Marketed &amp; Sold $550M+ Domestically &amp; into 140 Countries  🔘 Created, Hired &amp; Managed 4 Domestic &amp; Foreign Offices  🔘 Lived in the US, Switzerland, Germany, Sweden &amp; Japan 🔘 Established International Offices, HR &amp; Payroll  🔘 CrowdSourced &amp; FundRaised $25.3M 🔘 Managed Full P&amp;L of $352MWith a Philosophy forged in Customers First, Triple Bottom Line (3PL) "People, Planet &amp; Profit" coupled with a keen Business Acumen and a Personal Resolve to Change the World, I have held Sales, Marketing, and Branding leadership roles with SONY, Stone VC, Thomas Nelson, TurneRRounD, American Teachers, American Heart Association, &amp; TNT Brand Strategist.TNT Brand Strategist – Devoted to Your SuccessHigh Touch, Confidential, Never Outsourced, &amp; Tech AwareLinkedIn Service Provider ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Top Rated Pro  🔘 Top Recommended LinkedIn Profile, Resume, Bio, &amp; Business Page Optimization  🔘 Organizational Branding, Personal Branding &amp; Brand Strategy Development  🔘 Leadership, Career, Interview &amp; Executive Development Coaching  🔘 Corporate LinkedIn &amp; Social Selling Training  🔘 Career &amp; Corporate Transition Services  🔘 Podcast &amp; Keynote SpeakerKevin D. Turner, Managing Partner &amp; Brand Strategist, TNT Brand Strategist, LLC📱 +1-214-724-9111      ✉ Kevin @ TNT Brand Strategist .com     @MrKevinDTurner

Public Speaker

Hope you enjoy checking out some of my favorite LIVE & Podcast Guest Appearances talking about LinkedIn, Social Selling, Personal Branding, Brand To Land, & Career Strategy.

If you're looking for that Competitive Advantage in your Job Search, you might want to check out Amazon's Best Seller: HIRED!3 Every Employment Method by Al Smith "the HIRED guy" & 26 Recognized Career Expert Contributors (including me).

🔘 350+ pages of Job Search help to discover what works best for you
🔘 How to position yourself on LinkedIn for top search results
🔘 Unique methods to stand out from your competitions
🔘 Full chapter on the best use of ✦AI in job search
🔘 The "3-Hour Hack" (shhhhh, don't tell)

Available in Paperback & Amazon Kindle: https://lnkd.in/eKSqVmpd

The Best Time & the 2nd Best Time to Learn, is Before you have to Apply.

[in]quiring Minds Want To Know: 
What's your Job Seeker or Career Builder Competitive Advantage? 

Go Grand, Never Bland, Brand to Land &
#KeepRockingLinkedIn!
Kevin
On a Mission to Eliminate Organizational & Personal Blanding™

PS: My apologies for my one take video Product Review 

#JobSeekers #JobSearch

Kevin D. Turner 

Eliminating Personal Blanding™, Executive Personal Branding & Outplacement Services, Optimized 7K+ Profiles, 4K+ Resumes, Trained 50K+, Globally Recognized Personal Branding & LinkedIn Growth Expert.

It's here: the 7th Annual #NEWLinkledInFeature(s) Captured [in] the Wild for 2026, kicking off with 10 today, & special Capture Creds going to Gillian Whitney, Brenda Meller🥧 & Tony Restell. 

Thank You to all the Eagle-Eyed and Sharing-Hearts who help make this the ultimate list of NEW LinkedIn Features and changes, without you, this resource could not be possible. 

United We Are Believers [In]: Share the Knowledge, Set Others Free & #KeepRockingLinkedIn!
Kevin
On a Mission to Eliminate Organizational & Personal Blanding™

#NewFeatures #LinkedInExpert #JobSeekers

View newsletter: Keep Rocking Linked [In]!

Welcome to the 7th Annual edition of the NEW LinkedIn Features Captured [in] the Wild for 2026. Updated 02.20.2026 Captured [in] the Wild = 22+ Thank 

Open article: #NEWLinkedInFeature(s) Captured [in] the Wild 2026! by Kevin D. Turner • 10 min read

#NEWLinkedInFeature(s) Captured [in] the Wild 2026!

Today my Eagle-Eyed & Sharing-Hearts [in]nies bring you 3 #NEWLinkedInFeature(s) & changes, 
bringing us to 22+ Captured [in] the Wild for 2026. 

Let's Dive [In]:
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💀 RIP [Website link] FKA [Custom link] disappears from Top card and can't be re-added in edit mode (not to be confused with Business Premium +'s [Custom button] that follows us around [in]).

The ability to add a [Website link] in the Top card that rolled out on 4.23,2023, if you didn't already have one, was removed 07.01.2025. 

Since 07.01.2025 trying to edit your [Website link], unless you had Business Premium +, made it go away. 

[Website link] was originally a Creator mode feature and thats why Members of all Levels who added it originally, may still have it, until it rolls off their account based on this 💀 RIP. 

Co-Captured with Kenneth Nel

02.18.2026
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▲ (3rd) level network Filter added back into the ✦Al-powered people search filters and Reset moves to the bottom of the (All filters) menu. 

We lost the (3rd) network level Filter when AI-powered People search began its rollout 11.13.1025,

02.18.2026

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▲ [Search appearances] relabeled as [Profile appearances] in Activity menu. 

This relabel was part of the rollout of Premium Business+ [Profile Engagement] on 02.08.2026 but now seems to be rolling out to all accounts. 

Co-Captured by Jeff Young & Mic Adam 

02.12.2026

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Thank You to all the Eagle-Eyed and Sharing-Hearts who help make Captured [in] the Wild the ultimate list of NEW LinkedIn Features and changes, now in its 7th year, without you, this resource could not be possible.

Please let us know what New LinkedIn Feature is your new favorite. 

Share the Knowledge, Set Others Free &
#KeepRockingLinkedIn!
Kevin @ TNT Brand Strategist LLC
On a Mission to Eliminate Organizational & Personal Blanding™

Since 2005, TNT Brand Strategist, LLC has optimized 7K+ Profiles / Company pages plus 4K+ Resumes with access to internal tools to increase rankings, drive Recruiter contact, generate 24/7 exposure, maximize ROA (Return On Application) and accelerate transitions to dream careers. Most clients get recruited for their dream opportunities shortly after & directly related to their Resume & LinkedIn Profile Optimization. 

#CapturedInTheWild

SWEET 16 #NEWLinkedInFeature(s) & changes Captured [in] the Wild for 2026. Today we bring you 6. 

Let's Dive [In]:
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✰ [Profile Engagement] shows Business Premium and above how each major section of their profile is performing by either (Impressions per section) or (Clicks per section)
Desktop & Mobile:

Captured [in] the Wild by LIAM DARMODY
02.08.2026
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▲ [First name] & [Last name] edits will now restrict use of any Special Characters (accept - . ), Emojis, or Numbers.
[Additional name] does not have the same restrictions.
 
Captured [in] the Wild by Brenda Meller
02.05.2026
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▲ Featured [Document]s no longer offer Full Screen, Download, Page indicators, Zoom, Title with total Pages, Accessibility mode, and Page progress meter.

Captured [in] the Wild by Jeff Young
02.05.2026
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▲ [Top Voice] badge in Profile Top card has changed location and visually from a light blue button ([in] Top Voice) bellow the Headline to a dark blue [in] next to the Golden Premium [in].

Captured [in] the Wild by Jane Jackson
02.02.2026
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▲ [Top Voice] has added a Top Voice Nomination Form: Link in main Article.
02.02.2026
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✰ New [Contact LinkedIn Support] no longer takes us through the maze of help page options and allows us to provide details of what we are making contact about. Link in main Article. Contact options:
·      Request my personal data on LinkedIn
·      Delete my personal data on LinkedIn
·      Rectify/change my personal data on Linkedin
·      Object to the processing of my data on LinkedIn
·      Transfer my personal data on LinkedIn to another data controller
·      Managing my account and/or privacy settings
·      Close my account
·      Regain Access to My Account
·      Close/Merge Duplicate Accounts
·      Other

Perfect for requesting that missing data download file
02.02.2026
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Thank You to all the Eagle-Eyed and Sharing-Hearts who help make Captured [in] the Wild the ultimate list of NEW LinkedIn Features and changes, now in its 7th year, without you, this resource could not be possible.

Please let us know what New LinkedIn Feature is your new favorite. 

Share the Knowledge, Set Others Free & #KeepRockingLinkedIn!
Kevin @ TNT Brand Strategist LLC
On a Mission to Eliminate Organizational & Personal Blanding™

Since 2005, TNT Brand Strategist, LLC has optimized 7K+ Profiles / Company pages plus 4K+ Resumes with access to internal tools to increase rankings, drive Recruiter contact, generate 24/7 exposure, maximize ROA (Return On Application) and accelerate transitions to dream careers. Most clients get recruited for their dream opportunities shortly after & directly related to their Resume & LinkedIn Profile Optimization. 

#CapturedInTheWild

✰ [Automated comments detection] helps [in] Detect, Restrict & Remove Automated Comments (& perhaps the Commneter) submitted via a browser extension, script, or third party tool, without human action involved in clicking the “comment" button. These types of automated comments are not allowed on LinkedIn.

On detection of an Automated Comment, [in] will do the following: 
1️⃣ the comment will be removed from the (Most relevant) section, 
2️⃣ then possibly removed from outside the commenters network, 
3️⃣ and finally if the Member continues to use Automated Comments they may be restricted from using [in].

This process should allow authentic comments to get the proper exposure they deserve and perhaps spark more genuine conversations.

Many of those Automated Comments may also be a systematic tell tale for Members using PODs (Post Optimized Deception) or the latest PODs By Proxy (where the 'author' doesn't directly join a POD, so they have plausible deniability, but they pay a service who has POD accounts, often Fake or Hi-Jacked Profiles, that (Share without comment) the original post, triggering their PODs automated Comments on the original post. 

Detecting and Stopping the Automated Comments is a great step towards eliminating PODs & PODs By Proxy, allowing authentic content and engagement to survive & thrive once again, here on [in].

Remember: If it’s Not [in] the Approved Partners lists, We Must Resist.
⫸ Full platform:
https://lnkd.in/gsSw_cKv
⫸ Sales Navigator:
https://lnkd.in/giv8aXBQ
⫸ Recruiter:
https://lnkd.in/gcFhVu9q

Here's the Video from Gyanda Sachdeva VP of Product Management at LinkedIn.

Share the Knowledge, Set Others Free & #KeepRockingLinkedIn!
Kevin
On a Mission to Eliminate Organizational & Personal Blanding™

#NEWLinkedInFeature #POD

✰ [All-in-One] 'AiO', a NEW Premium offering 10+ Features focused on supporting SMB (Small Business Marketplace) Leaders Sell, Market & Hire on [in], officially launches today (FKA: the Premium Business Suite BETA).

'AiO' offers a blend of unique features [in]spired by Business Premium, Sales Navigator lite, Recruiter Lite and Marketing Campaign.

'AiO' BETA Testing began back in June 2025 (I joined the BETA/Early Preview (my 19th on [in]) in August 2025).

During the Premium All‑in‑One onboarding process, an ✦AI-assisted tool reviews your profile, company page, and website to understand your business and targets. You can also manually edit the target criteria to get tips and suggestions that fit your business needs.

 $99 a Month For 10 Competitive Advantages 
 ‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾
1️⃣  $50 POST BOOST Credit Monthly including target (Client audience) filter
2️⃣  $50 JOB PROMO Monthly or $600 Credit immediately with an annual plan 
3️⃣  15 [Daily prospect suggestions] based on your target criteria. (like Sales Nav but is limited 15 daily, saving up to 40 Profiles, without notes and does not offer the custom post feed by prospects)
4️⃣  [Unlimited search with advanced filters] helps you quickly find prospective clients with search filters for job function, seniority, location, headcount, and years of experience
5️⃣  [Prospect insights] identifies signals like recent company changes, mutual connections, and more to help you connect with new clients
6️⃣  [✦AI-assisted message drafts] to help you connect with prospective clients
7️⃣  [Trending posts with prospects] shows you the posts your target audience is engaging on
8️⃣  [Auto-invite to follow] grows your following faster by automatically inviting people who engage with your content to Follow your profile
9️⃣  [Company spotlight] showcases your Company page in your Profile Featured section
🔟  [✦AI-assisted message drafts] to foster hiring by easily drafting personalized messages to qualified applicants based on profile insights, your company details, and your open jobs

LinkedIn Premium All-in-One:
https://lnkd.in/e6ZpefyT
https://lnkd.in/e2hcPiTf
https://lnkd.in/ejJ3b4Fv

Premium All-in-One early subscribers are seeing: 
🔘 57% more followers, 
🔘 40% more profile views, &
🔘 61% increase in messages with replies from suggested prospects.  

Let me know if you'd like a 2 Month Free Trail (as I may have access to a limited amount to gift and can only gift them to Members who are 1: not a Premium subscriber yet or 2: on Career Premium., No current Business Premium, Sales Nav or Recruiter Members can receive this gift).

United We Are Believers [In]: Share the Knowledge, Set Others Free & #KeepRockingLinkedIn!
Kevin
On a Mission to Eliminate Organizational & Personal Blanding™

#NEWLinkedInFeature #SMB

NEW LinkedIn Discoverability Signal Captured [in] the Wild for 2026:

If you read LinkedIn’s new 'Skills on the Rise' list that just released, you may have realized it's not just a skills list, it's a discoverability map for how Job Seekers and Career Builders should position their Profiles now.

My Takeaway: Don't think “I'll just add a few AI buzzwords” and be found. Think its time to show what you can do, where you create value, and how you help teams win moment and back it with proof.

What LinkedIn is Signaling is a Stronger Mix Proof Backed:
🔘 Technical Capability
🔘 Business Application
🔘 Communication & Stakeholder Influence
🔘 Leadership & Execution

After optimizing over 7000+ Profiles that is exactly where most break down.

Too many profiles still read like:
 “Here is my title, my years, and my responsibilities.”
But the market is moving toward:
 “Here is what I improve, how I do it, who I do it for, and the outcomes I drive.”

For Job Seekers & Career Builders, that means this is a great week to refresh your: Headline, About summary, Skills, & Experience.

Here's a few examples of this language shift:

Instead of:
 “Experienced marketing manager”
Try:
 “Marketing Operations Leader improving GTM execution, workflow efficiency, and cross-functional alignment”

Instead of:
 “HR leader with 20 years of experience”
Try:
 “HR / People Leader focused on talent development, stakeholder communication, and scalable people operations”

Instead of:
 “Project manager with strong organizational skills”
Try:
 “Program / Project Leader driving stakeholder communication, standards compliance, and delivery execution”

LinkedIn says this year’s list looks at year-over-year growth in both skills added to profiles and growth of those skills among people who were hired. That is a strong reminder that your profile language is not just branding, it's about visibility and relevance. 

My advice to career builders:
►  Do not just list skills
►  Translate your skills into capability signals & back'm with proof
Examples:
º improved workflow speed
º aligned stakeholders across functions
º strengthened reporting quality
º supported revenue growth
º led teams through change
º reduced risk / improved compliance

That kind of brand signaling is where discoverability and credibility start compounding.

If you are actively Job Seeking or Career-Building, what is one capability you want your profile to be found for in 2026?

Go Grand, Never Bland, Brand to Land &
#KeepRockingLinkedIn!
Kevin
On a Mission to Eliminate Organizational & Personal Blanding™

#SkillsOnTheRise #LinkedIn #JobSearch #CareerGrowth #CareerBuilder #LinkedInProfile #PersonalBranding #Discoverability #ExecutiveBranding #OpenToWork

This [Document post] element (AKA a Carousel) was made with the assistance of ChatGPT Plus (& I gave up early and posted anyway).

LinkedIn New Discovery Signal Captured [in] the Wild

😮‍💨 If you've been thinking about writing a business book but aren't sure how to turn your ideas into authority, you're in the right place.

You already have the knowledge. What you're missing is a clear path from what's in your head to a published book that positions you as the go-to expert in your field.

Most professionals struggle because
• They have too many ideas and no structure
• They don't have time to write from scratch
• Self-publishing feels confusing
• They don't know how to use their book to attract clients

That's exactly what I help with.

📘 WHAT I DO

I help experts, consultants, and coaches turn what they already know into a published business book that builds authority, visibility, and client trust.

This isn't just about becoming an author. 

It's about becoming the obvious expert in your market.

🎯 THE EASY PEASY APPROACH

My Easy Peasy system removes overwhelm by focusing on what you already have.

I can
• Turn your existing content into a clear book structure
• Extract your expertise through guided interviews
• Walk you through writing and self-publishing
• Handle layout and typesetting
• Help you get your book live on Amazon
• Create a LinkedIn-based visibility plan so your book attracts the right readers

You don't have to do this alone.

💬 WHY I DO THIS

It took me twenty one years to write and publish my first book. I know how frustrating it is to have the knowledge but not the roadmap.

I’m not a publishing executive turned coach. I’m an author turned guide. I’ve been through the process myself, so my clients never have to go it alone.

Today, I’m a five time business book author, podcast host, and visibility strategist who’s helped hundreds of professionals grow their credibility and reach.

Everything I teach is designed to make the journey from expert to author to authority feel achievable.

📩 YOUR NEXT STEP

If writing a business book is on your radar, whether you are just getting started or already have a messy draft, message me on LinkedIn.

We can talk about your ideas and goals. No pressure. Just clarity.

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A BIT ABOUT ME

🌏 Citizen of four countries with a global heart 🇨🇦 🇬🇧 🇺🇸 🇮🇱

📚 Lifelong lover of business books and the people who write them

👩🏻‍💻 Digital nomad currently working remotely from San Antonio, TX 🤠

🫖 Powered by tea… ideally with biscuits on the side 🍪

🎯 INFJ who believes everyone has a book inside them

🐾 Dachshund lover and former rescue mom to two pups who stole my heart ❤️

Gillian Whitney

⏰ Reminder to Attend: LinkedIn Live Book Launch Party!

The celebration is just days away! Join us as we launch "The Butterfly Strategy: Transform Online Connections Into Community and Clients" by Val Roskens Tews.

🦋 What This Book Offers: 

✅ Heart-centered approach to LinkedIn visibility 
✅ The proven 3 Cs method for authentic connection 
✅ Strategies to stop performing and start connecting 
✅ Ways to build genuine business relationships 
✅ Guidance for becoming consistently visible as yourself

About the Author: Val Roskens Tews is a first-time author and content writer who believes in the quiet power of kindness. She created The Butterfly Strategy to help people find their courage and voice online because she knows what it's like to feel uncomfortable talking about yourself.

🗓️ Monday, February 16, 2026 
🕐 1pm EST | 12pm CST | 11am MST | 10am PST 
📍 Live on LinkedIn

🔗 Click the link to attend: https://lnkd.in/gKBqTGrB


Let's celebrate Val's achievement together!

Business Book Coach & Author Visibility Strategist ⭐️ I help experts turn ideas into a business book so they can build authority & attract clients 📚 5x Author & Podcast Host

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