Founder & Chief Visionary Officer of BNI, the world’s largest business networking organization. Founded in 1985 and has 11,600 chapters in 76 countries.
Joined November 2008
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Sometimes the biggest obstacle to results isn’t the strategy. It is our willingness to change.
Are we rejecting an idea because the evidence says it won’t work, or because trying it requires us to do something differently? tinyurl.com/45uh78fj
BNI Executive Director Training in Monaco
I attended the ED Training yesterday at the Convention center. They had fantastic questions for me. I love what I do for a living (I mean life).
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Contacts are valuable, and your relationships are currency.
It’s how well you know each other that counts, not how many contacts you have.
The ones that you turn into lasting relationships make a difference. Create strong relationships for networking success.
The #1 reason people don't start conversations: fear.
They have a fear of rejection, fear of inadequacy, or looking foolish. Practice helps the fear fade. The more you start conversations, the better you become at it.
Be the first to say hello.
When was the last time you invited a REFERRAL SOURCE to a networking event?
Introducing them to other businesspeople you know gives them an opportunity to meet others in your target market and may also provide new business opportunities.
Bring them to your networking meeting.
BNI Red Night on the USA Cruise
Our last night together was lots of fun, and it was easy to see the BNI part of the main dining room. I loved hanging out with all of you thank you for being part of BNI. 💖
Photos courtesy of BNI member, Scott Fowler.
We are on our layover in Philadelphia, on our way to the BNI Global Convention in Monaco.
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Friday Fact
What: The First Ivanism
When: December 1985
Why: It was the end of BNI’s first year and we had 20 chapters.
I hosted a mixer. People were sitting at tables with people they already knew, eating the food.
And that's how the very first Ivanism came to be.
My Presentation on the BNI USA Cruise
The members chose the topic, “Who’s In Your Room?”
We had a good time, and I enjoyed sharing the morning with all of them!
Thank you for the photos, BNI member Scott Fowler, owner of Palmetto Moose Productions.
If you are going to the BNI Global Convention, go to this gallery in Eze, an amazing village on a hill, 30 minutes from Monaco. The artist, Julien, uses the same methods as the Old Masters in his shop “Planet Cuir.” instagram.com/en.2o/
A great mentor can make all the difference for a new BNI member. BNI Canada Executive Director Mark Graber joins me to discuss how the Passport Program and mentoring help new members connect, engage, and become part of the team. tinyurl.com/3y8cd5ew
20 Years of “Truth or Delusion: Busting Networking’s Biggest Myths”
My co-author, Mike Macedonio, and I share our thoughts on the 20th anniversary of this best-selling book. What is your favorite story or chapter from Truth or Delusion? tinyurl.com/3u9t29xs
One of My Top Tips for Giving Referrals
When you have a hot referral for a networking partner, don’t hold onto it.
Make the call. Share the information.
The goal is to connect your referral partner with someone who is looking for what they offer.
The Three R’s of Networking: Relationships, Reliability, and Referrals
For networking success, you must have the first two before you can expect the third.
Take time to get to know people, prove yourself reliable, and build credibility.
It’s not what you know. It’s not even who you know.
It’s how well you know each other.
A contact is someone you’ve met. A connection is someone who knows you, trusts you, and feels confident referring you.
Don’t just grow your network wide. Grow it deep. tinyurl.com/yf4jt35f
Begin developing relationships NOW with people whose help you will need in the future.
Your network is not something you can put together in a moment of need. Strong relationships take time to build.
Successful networkers focus on building relationships.
Fun on the BNI USA Cruise
My family and I enjoyed meeting BNI Members and their guests on the Member Extravaganza cruise 2 weeks ago. Thanks, everyone, for sharing your photos. 😊 BNI.com
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