Not for nothing is the BNI mantra “Givers Gain”. Being a giver implies ‘caring’ about the next person and is key to successful BNI outcomes – if you do not care about the success of other members in your chapter, you will not enjoy tremendous success.
By going through the motions, attending meetings, doing your 60 [...]
A good networker has two ears and one mouth and should use them both proportionately. When you meet someone in a networking environment you should ‘listen’ more than you ‘talk’ (especially if it is the first time you’ve met). Consequently, in books like The 29% Solution and Networking Like a Pro, I’ve [...]
There are many things that contribute to building a strong BNI Chapter (including good leadership). Another very important element of a strong, growing chapter, which is what we will talk about today, is that they know how to have fun.
It was Confucius who wrote: “Choose a job you love, and you will never have to [...]
A good 60-second presentation grabs the audience by the throat (figuratively speaking) and gets to the point fast. When you have their attention, ask for the referral.
A good 60-second presentation is not cute or oblique. Simple and succinct beats rambling every time.
As a BNI assistant director, I visit a lot of chapters and I’ve noticed [...]
A quick overview of the emotional impact the Christchurch Big Breakfast had on me, (and many others). Thanks BNI.
“If this video makes you stop and think about just how BNI is able to make a difference to the lives of others – why not post it to your Facebook page – collectively we can start [...]
