Those of us in the ‘influence marketing’ arena know that one of the most powerful motivators is the fear of ‘losing’ something – we love to have fun and get …
BNI tips for members
It’s not what you know, it’s who you know
I’m rapidly coming to the conclusion that the old saying “it’s not what you know, it’s who you know” really is the secret to success. It’s not so secret of …
Article contributed by Mariska Mannes. It’s winter, cold and hard to get up in the mornings, the economic climate is a little dreary – who would want to get up? …
Article contributed by Mariska Mannes. During these winter months it’s a great time for reflection and that’s just what we did at the Takapuna chapter recently. The Takapuna chapter was the …
Manners maketh the business
Our mothers taught us right when they asserted that ‘manners maketh the man / woman’. Manners also maketh the business. Not only are manners important socially, but they can make a …
Meet the right people
It often happens at networking events, but it should never happen at a BNI meeting. And yet it did this week! A new member of a group was left on …
The real meaning of ‘Givers Gain’
I’m speaking at the BNI Big Breakfast in Wellington next week about Givers Gain – about real reciprocity – how it’s a powerful technique of ‘influence’ and how when used …