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April 23, 2006

Connection

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Connecting with others is about first connecting with yourself.

Abundant Networkers are Connectors. Everything they do is about the relationships they build and contribute to.

Connectors are individuals who naturally build bridges between themselves and the outside world through powerful, lasting relationships. Connectors have a knack for identifying other’s needs and talents, and linking them up with other like-minded people, resources, and needs. They love to build relationships and connect people for the pure joy of it.

The Abundant Networker group coaching program takes the concept of being a Connector a step further by helping you understand that connection begins with yourself. Abundant Networkers are also powerful Connectors in that they have a sense of their Significance, their Self-Worth, and how they add value.

Abundant Networkers learn how to connect with themselves, to excavate the DNA of their greatness and then learn how to bring that greatness to the world through quality relationships.

They understand that before they can build relationships with others and the world outside them, they must first build a relationship with themselves, with who they naturally are.

Are you a Connector?

April 12, 2006

The Art of Building Relationships

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I just got back from participating in the Referral Institute annual Conference. The Referral Institute is a training, consulting, and coaching company focused on the art of referral marketing. Their training is second-to-none, based on the intellectual property of Dr. Ivan Misner, founder and chairman of BNI.

This conference is unlike any other conference. That's because everybody who attends it is a master networker. You don't just attend this conference - you actively participate by getting to know other attendees, and building relationships.

The title of Keith Ferrazzi's book, "Never Eat Alone", definitely applies here.

It was an eye opener and a priviledge to be a part of this exceptional group of professionals.

The next time you go to a conference, ask yourself:

Who do I most want to meet?
Who do I want to re-connect with?
Who do I want to be introduced to?

You may just come away with a lot more than information - you may build or re-capture some amazing relationships.

February 24, 2006

Networking Notable

"Your network is your net worth." 

Tim Sanders, author of The Likeability Factor and Love Is the Killer App

How are you valuing your net worth?