How to Communicate Effectively When Networking
Effective communication can be challenging. If it were easy, there would be no need for books, training programs, or research on the subject. There would also be far fewer divorces–and wars. And...
Celebrating 38 Years of BNI
January 8, 2023, marks the 38th anniversary of BNI® (Business Network International). It was 38 years ago that I launched the very first chapter in California, USA. By the way, the BNI Founder C...
End of Year Reflections
As we approach the end of 2022, I would like to connect with all of you and wish you a healthy and prosperous 2023. A...
Has Anyone Ever Tried to Bribe You?
We all have core values that resonate in our lives. Our personal values are important to the way we live and work. These values will be stable throughout our lives and typically will not change...
The Best Way to End a Conversation
We’ve all been at business networking events where a conversation with someone takes much longer than we expected (or wanted). I am often asked about the best way to end a conversation in a netw...
Work Your Network With the 4Cs – Competence
In my book, "Work Your Network With the 4Cs," my co-author Dr. Oudi Abouchacra and I share The Four Cs, which are the foundation of all relationships. I believe that understanding each of them i...