Comments on: The real meaning of ‘Givers Gain’

By: Riyaz Mahendy

Riyaz Mahendy — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:24:31 +0000

I agree totally. However, there’s a way to overcome this: If i can share.

I have coached Chapters LTs to prepare a Referral Activator sheet so that members can jot down while their colleagues are presenting, of any ideas of a referral.

In some cases, and for added fun, at the end of the meeting, the Chapter President, as a stimulant can randomly ask members to stand and say, what is another member looking for the coming weeks. Because this is at random, members pay more attention.

By: David Wimblett

David Wimblett — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 17:58:23 +0000

Hi Colin,

Brilliant blog – totally agree.

My Area Director, Dinah Liversidge, goes a stage further, she believes that ‘Givers Give’.

Best regards,

David Wimblett
Regional Director – London North West (UK)

By: Catherine Opie

Catherine Opie — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 11:12:27 +0000

Thanks for reminding me the most important thing in any interaction with another is to be fully present and listen, I learn so much more that way!

There’s also an old proverb:

There was an old owl who lived in an oak
The more he heard the less he spoke
The less he spoke the more he heard
Why aren’t we like that wise old bird?

By: Mariska Mannes

Mariska Mannes — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 08:48:51 +0000

Well expressed Colin. Interesting comment about the short attention span. I’m sure every person, even people with a short attention span, can focus for 60 seconds. Sorry can’t use that one for an excuse! When I see this happen in chapters I wonder how that member can give when they haven’t heard what their colleague wants. Does this mean they won’t gain? Listening = givers gain.

By: Graham Southwell

Graham Southwell — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 13:05:54 +0000

Well said Colin. I await your presentation next week with interest 🙂
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