Legacy is About the Present
As the founder of BNI®, I have spent years helping business owners build successful networks through referrals. But as I have grown older, I have come to realize that my true legacy is not in th...
Top Tips for Effective Communication
I was recently with my good friend Eric Edmeades, who is a powerful, engaging, and entertaining speaker. During our visit, he asked me about my top tips on effective communication....
How to NOT Be Boring While You’re Networking
Think about the last networking meeting you went to where people had a chance to introduce themselves: Were they interesting? Did they grab your attention? Were they engaging?...
The Carbon Almanac
My friend, well-known author Seth Godin, has come out with a new book called “The Carbon Almanac: It’s Not Too Late”. The section on Game Theory also relates to networking very effectively. I re...
Welcome to International Networking Week 2023
In 2007 I helped BNI® launch an initiative called International Networking Week® which is held during the first week of February every year. International Networking Week began as a way to he...
Networking at Non-Networking Events
Do you know that you can network anywhere? Networking at non-traditional networking settings can be very beneficial. One reason is because not very many people think of it. You typically have th...
The Concierge Concept – “Who’s In Your Room?”
There is a new concept in the recently released Second Edition of “Who’s In Your Room?” and it’s called The Concierge. The premise of the book Who’s In Your Room? is: Imagine that you live...
“Who’s In Your Room?” Second Edition
The revised and updated Second Edition of my book Who’s In Your Room? is released! I’m excited about this version because we’ve tripled the content in the book and included many stories about ho...
Ten Tips for Success at a Networking Mixer
Some people get nervous about attending a business networking function. They may be uncomfortable meeting new people, or they don’t know where to begin when they walk into the event. Others feel...
Build Your Credibility by Inviting
Here is an idea to enhance your contact with prospective referral sources and build your credibility with them: Invite those potential referral partners to an event that you are attending, host...