From the Founder
Networking Resonance
Focus on what is working rather than what's not.
By Dr. Ivan Misner

When I ask BNI audiences whether BNI is working for them, I almost always hear a resounding "YES!" But sometimes, someone from the audience will say, "No, it's not working for me." When this happens, I ask the audience to name one thing—just one thing—that is working for them.

One of the first answers is almost always about getting referrals. | Read this article


Art of Networking
Cure the Underdeveloped Network Syndrome
By Anne Baber & Lynne Waymon, co-authors of Make Your Contacts Count: Networking Know-How for Business and Career Success

What ails your network? Is it underdeveloped? Most are. People join groups and assume they have networking relationships with the other members. But they generally don't. Here's a fresh look at the various kinds of networking relationships you may develop. Once you know what kind of relationship you have with someone, then the next steps to develop the relationship become obvious. | Read this article


To The Next Level
4 Secrets of Chapter Growth
The not-so-mysterious reasons why the Professional Connections Chapter doubled.
By Gordie Allen, VP, Professional Connections, Maitland, FL

Twelve months and 26 members ago, our leadership team made a commitment to double our membership ranks by December 2006. Our plan was specific and measurable, and as a result, we achieved and even surpassed our target goal of 52 members. While some chapter outsiders marveled at our accomplishment, our secrets are simple and few. | Read this article


Breaking News
But I'm a Baby Boomer … What's the BNI Podcast?!

By now, we've all heard about the exciting new BNI Podcast that debuted in early April 2007. It has revolutionized communication within BNI. Now Dr. Misner can speak directly to BNI members worldwide through podcast episodes, which can be accessed for free! | Read this article