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The Choice Is Yours
After 23 years of research with over 700 CEOs and their companies, I discovered a simple fact. That is, there is one recurring choice, like no other, that alters the face of a business forever. Very...
View Article7 Qualities of Visionary Leadership
As a member of BNI, you are a leader in your field. Devoted to achieving a higher level of results, you set an example to everyone around you. Your job is to continue to grow as a leader in your work...
View ArticleStep Up to Leadership
Leadership is tough. Consider some of the great leaders, and the obstacles they had to overcome: Lincoln, Roosevelt, Kennedy, Churchill, Thatcher, Patton, Schwarzkopf, Eisenhower, Montgomery, Dell,...
View ArticleInspired Leadership
Over my 36 years in retail management, one day stands out. It was my first day as store manager at a new location—and it was the day I learned afresh about the essence of leadership. As I entered the...
View ArticleThe Habits of Character and Leadership
The ultimate aim of human life and activity is development of character, according to Aristotle. The most important goal you could hope to accomplish in the course of your life is to become an...
View ArticleThe Law of Integrity
Great business leadership is characterized by honesty with every person, under all circumstances. This law requires that you also be impeccably honest with yourself. As Emerson said, “Guard your...
View ArticleStructure. Education. Commitment.
If you really wanted to, and had the time and resources, could you open your own restaurant? I think most business people and entrepreneurs could figure out what they needed to do and actually open a...
View ArticleSpecial Offer from Keith Ferrazzi
He blew us away and got a standing ovation at this year’s U.S. National Conference in Pittsburgh. Now our good friend, best-selling author Keith Ferrazzi, has an extraordinary gift for all of us. Keith...
View ArticleHave You Paid Your BNI Dues?
I had dinner last night with a friend who told me a story about his snow blower. The snow blower story wasn’t that exciting, so I won’t go into it. Although, in the middle of the snow blower story, the...
View ArticleThe Power of Leverage
Studying and practicing the principles of effective delegation have given you the foundation necessary to exploit the power of leverage. We will now examine other forms of this key tool of professional...
View ArticleIntroducing BNI Maine’s NEW Managing Director
BNI Maine is excited to announce that effective May 1, 2012, Jason Buchanan joined the BNI Maine team as managing director for the region. Jason Buchanan is the founder and president of Colonial...
View ArticleThe Fast Track Team Check In Assessment
With new leadership comes the opportunity for fresh ideas, a renewed focus, and a new assessment of the chapter. To help with assessment, this month we are providing a fun Fast Track exercise that many...
View ArticleHow We Turned Our Chapter Around
Early one Friday morning last January, I woke up dreading the BNI meeting that was to start at 7:00 am. It was cold outside with chance of flurries and it was my day to do my 10-Minutes. I had prepared...
View ArticleCan Seasoned Members Learn New Tricks?
In this first part of a two-part series, David Holzer, ten-year BNI member and nine-year director consultant, takes a look at what Fast Track offers seasoned members. Having led his chapter through...
View ArticleWhat Does It Take to Get Excited about Your Chapter?
“My chapter just isn’t excited about what we’re doing. Why not?” This is a question the Fast Track team at del Fuego gets quite a bit. The answer is pretty simple and the story of BNI Commerce...
View ArticlePut the ZIPPITY-Doo-Da Back into Your Chapter
What makes a great region? A great chapter? What does it take for members to make more money each year they are in BNI? How does a chapter get the zippity-doo-da back? It’s not rocket science. But,...
View ArticleDr. Misner Speaks about Leadership on “The Heart of Leadership” Series
Dr. Misner shares his insights on what the heart has to do with leadership with co-hosts of the “Heart of Leadership” series, Rinaldo Brutoco and Deborah Rozman. Listen to the interview here.
View ArticleIs Your Chapter ‘Checking In’?
For those of you who are or have been “On the Fast Track,” (Fast Track program, Fast Track Friday Call, Fast Track weekly newsletter, Fast Track coaching, the famous Fast Track Tips), you know how...
View ArticleMembers Share Favorite Leadership or Support Position
The BNI Facebook group recently asked members who have served on their BNI chapter’s Leadership Team or Support Team what their favorite position was. Here are a few of the responses. Add YOUR...
View ArticleTeam Training on the Fast Track
A question members repeatedly ask about Fast Track is, “What results can we expect, for REAL?” After 5+ years of working with chapters, big and small and in-between, Fast Track can say one thing for...
View ArticleThe Leadership Team’s Yellow Brick Road to Success
We’ve had so much fun lately coaching leadership teams and want to share with you what we’ve learned. First, there are five essential elements to any leadership team to take their chapter to the next...
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What Dog Sled Teams Can Teach Us About Leadership
My wife and I had the opportunity to experience a dog-sled excursion while visiting the Ice Hotel in Sweden last year. While waiting to get onto the sleds and take off across the frozen river, we...
View ArticleLeaders Emerge when Leadership Is Required
There is something magical about the word leadership. In one study, 75% of those polled placed themselves in the top 90% based on leadership qualities. Most people want to be a leader and consider...
View ArticleBuilding Your Network
Every change in your life has most likely been influenced in some way by other people. According to the law of probabilities, the greater number of people you know who can help you, the more likely it...
View ArticleLearning the VCP® Process in the Real World
A number of years ago, I became involved with a new company that required training at headquarters. During the training we toured corporate headquarters and met the staff. Near the end of the tour we...
View ArticleLead by Example
To break through the success barriers and make a difference in your own life, you must aspire to a leadership role. You must develop the ability to influence others to work with you to achieve your...
View ArticleContinual Learning is Key to Your Business Success
There are countless opportunities for you to find or create a new business, and most of them are close at hand. There are several steps you can take to maximize these business opportunities to get rich...
View ArticleThink Like a Connector
I highly recommend to all BNI members the new book, Host: Six New Roles of Engagement for Teams, Organizations, Communities and Movements. Co-written by Mark McKergow and Helen Bailey, the book...
View Article7 Key SMART Goals to Achieve Business Success
We constantly see stories about someone who has set SMART goals and acquired business success. What others have accomplished, you can accomplish as well, if you simply learn my seven “must-know” SMART...
View ArticlePrioritize with the “Rule of Three”
Do you have trouble prioritizing all the things you need to get done? Worry no longer! Simply follow the “Rule of Three” to spend your time on what counts. No matter how many different things you do in...
View ArticleDr. Mark McKergow on Host Leadership
Dr. Misner had the opportunity to talk with his good friend Dr. Mark McKergow (author of The Solutions Focus) about his new book Host Leadership and the concept of leading with a host mentality. Watch...
View ArticleWho’s the Best Leader in Your Organization?
In his latest and greatest video, Frank De Raffele talks about leadership in business and offers insight into the qualities that the best leaders in your organization possess. Are you one of them?...
View ArticleBe a Host, Not a Guest
Watch Frank De Raffele’s most recent “Frankly Speaking” video. This week’s business networking tip is encapsulated by a simple mindset: “Be a host, not a guest.” Watch HERE.
View ArticleFrom Chapter Member to Headquarters Executive
In honor of BNI’s 30th anniversary, BNI Vice Chairman Emeritus Norm Dominguez reflects on nearly three decades of involvement with the organization and tells of the remarkable professional growth BNI...
View Article“Dose of Leadership” Host Speaks with Dr. Misner
Richard Rierson recently interviewed Dr. Misner on the top-rated iTunes podcast, “Dose of Leadership.” In this podcast, Dr. Misner talks about his unique philosophy of adding value to others’ lives...
View Article7 Tips to Boost Employee Engagement and Create a Culture of Success
What’s the difference between leaders who inspire a high level of employee engagement—and those who struggle to get people to simply do the bare minimum that their jobs require? The secret lies in...
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