March/April 2006
Art of Networking
From the FounderHow Deep Is Your Network?
Recently, someone I barely knew contacted me and asked if I would promote his business service within my networking organization. I considered this person a business associate, but definitely not someone I knew very well. That request made me think about how many people assume that if they have met you, they can ask for something that only a close associate would be willing to do.
Master Networkers know that having a good contact doesn't necessarily make someone a good connection. Having run an international networking organization for more than two decades, the most important thing I have learned is, it is not "what you know," or "who you know"—it is "how well you know them" that really counts in building a powerful personal network. | Read this article
Breaking News
BNI's New E-Catalog: Resources for Networking
As a subscriber to BNI's Resources for Networking e-newsletter, you should have already received the new SuccessNet e-mail catalog.
The catalog will feature the new "Misner's Moments Networking Downloads" - MP3 audio downloads to improve your networking skills. | Read this article
1st BNI Worldwide Conference
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is going to be the venue for the first international event for BNI members. The BNI Worldwide Conference will be held June 20 through June 22, 2006.
The event will celebrate not only the first 20 years of BNI but also the fulfillment of Dr. Ivan Misner's vision that BNI become a truly international networking organization.
BNI has taken off in Malaysia, which as a country can boast the highest average chapter size in the world. Congratulations to National Director Avryl Au and her team of dedicated Directors.| Read this article
Art of NetworkingNetworking Your Way into Big Companies
People from big companies rarely attend local networking events. They simply don't have the time to spend with others who are irrelevant to their career. Instead they invest in intra-company networking with their peers in other divisions or in related functions such as marketing, manufacturing, or customer service.
So if corporate decision makers never show up at the events you attend, does that mean it's a waste of time for you to go to these functions? It does if you spend all your time chitchatting while you're there. On the other hand, you can get your act together and be smart about it. | Read this article
To The Next Level
First BNI Podcast
BNI has entered the world of podcasting thanks to Muskegon, Michigan's Lakeshore Business Professionals chapter.
The Lakeshore Business Professionals BNI Podcast is believed to be the first BNI chapter podcast in the world. It is a weekly show featuring the week's 10 minute presentation, BNI news, tips, upcoming events, plus a plug for another podcast. | Read this article
BNI in the News
"Father" of Modern Networking Still Has Advice
Decades after beginning a career that would land him the title "father of modern networking," Dr. Ivan Misner is still dispensing advice to his followers - a group that's bigger than ever and growing faster by the day.
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