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Culture Evolution – What’s the procedure?
Culture Evolution - What's the procedure? When we join BNI, we commit to serving the Chapter and our fellow members. But this really should be viewed less as a commitment and more of an opportunity and privilege. BNI members who have served with distinction understand...
Visitor Experience – “Going the extra mile”
BNI Visitors Experience - "Going the extra mile" The value in having visitors attend our Chapter meetings can never be stated enough. Visitors purchase from members they see when they visit. Not every visitor, and not every time, but our research shows that at...
Chapter Hopping, Not Cool!
Chapter Hopping - Rarely wise, for anyone. Occasionally there’s a good reason for a BNI member to want to change Chapters. Life circumstances may change, meaning they are unable to attend meetings on a particular day anymore, or a particular time. Changes in...
Trust the Process!
Trusted Business Relationships One of the most valuable components of any relationship is trust. In fact, it’s safe to say that without trust, any relationship is doomed. Business relationships are no different. No business relationship lacking trust will ever be...
Are you memorable for the right reasons?
Weekly Presentation - Memorable for the right reasons? Just this week I witnessed a member deliver a Weekly Presentation that I will never forget. It was one of the most memorable Weekly Presentations I have ever seen or heard of. I will remember it for quite a while...
Power Teams and Contact Spheres
Pro-active Power Teams - Super-effective networking. We often talk a lot about the processes in BNI that make the system work so well. With the accountability that BNI incorporates, there are a number of tasks we commit to doing as part of our membership to ensure we...
Diversity and Balance – Stronger Chapters for All
Diversity and Balance - Stronger Chapters for All. Just like society in general, BNI Chapters benefit greatly when they have diversity and balance. Chapters that have six or so contact spheres of close to equal size, find that this balance and diversity is invaluable...
Recognition – Celebrating Success
Recognition - Celebrating Success One of BNI's core values is recognition. But what exactly should we be recognising, and how should we go about it? Before we get to that though, let's look at "Why" recognition is so important. Why In simple terms, those who are...
Staying professional and on mission
Staying professional and on mission. One thing all the most successful Chapters have in common is their professionalism. When a professional standard is set and adhered to, Chapters do better, which leads to more money in the pockets of each Chapter member. A higher...