Do you take responsibility for yourself and for your actions? Even if you screw up by mistake, do you take responsibility for it? Or do you cry to everyone, get others involved in your drama, make excuses, blame others, hideout, and avoid? Amazingly more people behave as described above than those who take full, 100%…
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Women Are Natural Networkers
Here is why women are natural networkers! I have spent years networking with both men and women. In that time I have noticed a lot of difference between how the two sexes network for business. I have come to realize that Women are really very natural networkers. Building a strong network requires that you nurture…
Sometimes a Relationship Is Not What It Seems
Being in a business relationship requires clear communication so that everyone is on the same page! You know how sometimes you get involved in a relationship and you are sure that it is one thing only to find out it is really something else? Women can certainly relate to this, they find themselves dating for…
If Referrals Are Important, Why Are They Random?
I am always interested in learning how people generate referrals for their business. So, when I am networking I will ask the people I meet the following questions; How much of your business is by referral and the response is often 50% or more. That always leads me to my next question, do you have…
Collaborations Between Networking Organizations Benefit All
Here is why collaborations between organizations benefit all! For years many of the Chambers of Commerce have considered BNI their competitor and in Indiana many people believed that Rainmakers and BNI were competitors, yesterday with Rave reviews from vendors, attendees, and speakers alike that myth has been busted. Yesterday, Feb 5th, 2009 was the very…