March 2007
Art of Networking(See Chapters Across the Globe and BNI In the News for more coverage of International Networking Week™ events.)
BNI's Inaugural International Networking Week™—A Worldwide Success!The first-ever International Networking Week™, which took place February 5-9, 2007, has generated great interest in BNI.
As of the week after, there were over 40,500 documented Google hits for International Networking Week™. Going from 0 to 40,000 hits in a matter of months, International Networking Week™ was a proven success—and its phenomenal publicity and branding power will continue to bring more exposure to BNI.
In addition, during the week of February 5-9, at least 18 countries from around the world hosted large-scale events, many of which garnered significant media coverage. While the number of large-scale events is estimated to be in the hundreds, there were also thousands of BNI groups across the globe that recognized International Networking Week™ by a special Meeting Stimulant, created by BNI to debut during the inaugural International Networking Week™.The inauguration of International Networking Week™ was a rousing success, and BNI is looking forward to next year's events being even bigger and better.
For more information on International Networking Week™, please visit: http://www.internationalnetworkingweek.com
Dr. Misner is the New "Networking Success" Columnist for The National NetWorkerAdam J. Kovitz, editor-in-chief of The National NetWorker, cites Dr. Ivan Misner as "one of the biggest influences on [his] current thinking and teachings in regard to networking." Kovitz, who calls his previous experience as a director for BNI "quite a positive one," says that when he started The National NetWorker almost two years ago, he told himself that he would know his publication was a success when Dr. Misner recognized it as a "viable source of networking information and education."
Dr. Misner has not only recognized The National NetWorker as a respectable networking resource, he also has joined the team of contributing writers! Misner's monthly articles are now appearing every third week in a column entitled "Networking Success with Dr. Ivan Misner."
Click here to view Dr. Misner's column in The National NetWorker.
Undo Your Public Speaking AnxietyEverybody knows that if you are afraid when you speak in public it gives the impression you don't know what you're talking about and that your products and services aren't as good as you say they are. You must speak confidently and clearly—without fear—if you want to gain business from your BNI group, or anyone else for that matter.
That's why when I told Ivan Misner, founder of BNI and a fellow member of the Transformational Leadership Council, about a major breakthrough I've just had in my work that helps fearful speakers, he asked me to write a short description of it for BNI members.
The University of Arizona conducted research that proved that The Lefkoe Method eliminates the fear of public speaking in an average of 3.3 hours. This is the method my colleagues and I have used to help over 12,000 people in one-on-one sessions for the past 22 years.
For the first time this method is now available in a state-of-the-art, interactive DVD that helps fearful speakers become confident speakers. The DVD works by leading you step-by-step through the Lefkoe Method. Now you can get rid of your fear of public speaking just by watching this DVD and you can try it risk free!
To take advantage of this offer or just to learn more, please visit www.undoityourself.com/bni.
Morty Lefkoe, President, Undoityourself
Networking and the Sexes SurveyHave you ever wondered if men and women approach networking differently? We did!
You are invited to participate in an innovative on-line survey to study this fascinating idea. This short survey will only take a few minutes of your time. The findings will be used as the basis for a book on gender and networking that will be developed in the near future. Your honest opinions and comments are greatly appreciated and will be kept completely confidential.
Click here to take the survey now.
Word of Mouth Conference: BNI SpecialLearn how to do word of mouth at the official "how-to" conference for the word of mouth marketing industry: Word of Mouth Basic Training, April 17-18 in New Orleans.
This is the only conference where you can learn how to do viral, buzz, blog, and word of mouth marketing. This is one event our members simply cannot miss. Register today to:
- Hear keynote Chip Heath—the best-selling co-author of Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die—speak.
- Take a much-needed vacation to the Big Easy and soak up some authentic New Orleans sites, sounds, and eats with your word of mouth learning.
- Learn valuable lessons from General Mills, Nintendo, O Magazine, and more!
To claim this generous discount, register at www.womma.org/wombat3 with discount code "wommabni."
Don't miss this incredible event. Reserve your spot today!
