Comments on: Episode 68: “The Hard Path Is Easier” http://www.bnipodcast.com/2008/08/20/episode-68-the-hard-path-is-easier/ The Official BNI Podcast is a weekly audio discussion with Dr. Ivan Misner, the Founder and Chairman of BNI, the world's largest business networking organization. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:31:01 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: - The Official BNI Podcast http://www.bnipodcast.com/2008/08/20/episode-68-the-hard-path-is-easier/#comment-4864 - The Official BNI Podcast Fri, 19 Aug 2011 20:28:29 +0000 http://www.bnipodcast.com/?p=78#comment-4864 [...] Misner Podcast: Play in new window| Download| EmbedSynopsisThis show was originally broadcast as Episode 68.Today’s podcast focuses on the theme “Taking the hard path often makes life easier, and taking [...] [...] Misner Podcast: Play in new window| Download| EmbedSynopsisThis show was originally broadcast as Episode 68.Today’s podcast focuses on the theme “Taking the hard path often makes life easier, and taking [...]

]]> By: Perryn Olson http://www.bnipodcast.com/2008/08/20/episode-68-the-hard-path-is-easier/#comment-297 Perryn Olson Fri, 07 Nov 2008 14:46:41 +0000 http://www.bnipodcast.com/?p=78#comment-297 I have been in BNI for over 5 years & been an ambassador for half of that. Each time I see the Membership Committee take the easy path and not interview an applicant, the new member causes trouble. Simply qualifying a possible member and turning down an applicant that does not fit the chapter's standards makes things easier in the long run. I have been in BNI for over 5 years & been an ambassador for half of that. Each time I see the Membership Committee take the easy path and not interview an applicant, the new member causes trouble. Simply qualifying a possible member and turning down an applicant that does not fit the chapter’s standards makes things easier in the long run.

]]> By: harley cannon http://www.bnipodcast.com/2008/08/20/episode-68-the-hard-path-is-easier/#comment-294 harley cannon Fri, 22 Aug 2008 02:32:32 +0000 http://www.bnipodcast.com/?p=78#comment-294 Hello! I'm a self employed musician who is blind. I've been in my chapter since the last Thursday in May. Our chapter is working to do the things that work, so as a chapter, we're getting good results! I'm a little slow getting started,but I'm working for building a productive future, one day at a time! I'd like to know of any other blind members in other chapters who wouldn't mind sharing there experiences in dealing with paper work, spread sheets... I write out my 60 second(s) in my portable computer and deliver it after hearing it in my ear phone. I usally use a music background for more of an impact. I'm Harley Cannon: "Christian MusicMaker! Blessings! l Hello!
I’m a self employed musician who is blind. I’ve been in my chapter since the last Thursday in May.
Our chapter is working to do the things that work, so as a chapter, we’re getting good results!
I’m a little slow getting started,but I’m working for building a productive future, one day at a time!
I’d like to know of any other blind members in other chapters who wouldn’t mind sharing there experiences in dealing with paper work, spread sheets…
I write out my 60 second(s) in my portable computer and deliver it after hearing it in my ear phone.
I usally use a music background for more of an impact.
I’m Harley Cannon: “Christian MusicMaker!
Blessings!
l

]]> By: Dino http://www.bnipodcast.com/2008/08/20/episode-68-the-hard-path-is-easier/#comment-295 Dino Fri, 22 Aug 2008 01:30:57 +0000 http://www.bnipodcast.com/?p=78#comment-295 I think many times all it takes is a few members willing to lead the chapter. Having a strong President is key though. If the leader of the chapter is willing to make the tough decisions and stand by them, the chapter will follow. Have a strong leadership team will lead to even more success. My team that I have has been crucial to our chapters amazing success, and in turn that has led to great members who buy into givers gain. By leading by example, out LT has set the bar by which all members know they have to follow. They see the what the standard is and they follow it. We attract alot of visitors, however with the MC following the proceedures from BNI they approve only the cream of the crop. We have had some negative members, but by making the hard decisions, the MC is able to police the membership at time of renewal. Taking the hard path in the end does make chapter life easier, and chapter success a reality. Dino www.rosecitybnict.com I think many times all it takes is a few members willing to lead the chapter. Having a strong President is key though. If the leader of the chapter is willing to make the tough decisions and stand by them, the chapter will follow.
Have a strong leadership team will lead to even more success. My team that I have has been crucial to our chapters amazing success, and in turn that has led to great members who buy into givers gain.
By leading by example, out LT has set the bar by which all members know they have to follow. They see the what the standard is and they follow it.
We attract alot of visitors, however with the MC following the proceedures from BNI they approve only the cream of the crop.
We have had some negative members, but by making the hard decisions, the MC is able to police the membership at time of renewal.
Taking the hard path in the end does make chapter life easier, and chapter success a reality.
Dino
http://www.rosecitybnict.com

]]> By: The Computer Lady http://www.bnipodcast.com/2008/08/20/episode-68-the-hard-path-is-easier/#comment-296 The Computer Lady Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:01:54 +0000 http://www.bnipodcast.com/?p=78#comment-296 Thanks everyone After reading 3 of the 4 posted comments I'm not going to say how my club of 3 yrs has been affected by taking the easy path when it comes to holding mbrs accountable, but I would like to say that it's a team effort and 1 or 2 people on the leadership team can't "make" it work. I can't wait to see the new team take us past this tmp set-back. Personally, every time I do what I find is hard I always get some kind of "reward" for it, if I look. lol :-) Thanks everyone
After reading 3 of the 4 posted comments I’m not going to say how my club of 3 yrs has been affected by taking the easy path when it comes to holding mbrs accountable, but I would like to say that it’s a team effort and 1 or 2 people on the leadership team can’t “make” it work. I can’t wait to see the new team take us past this tmp set-back.
Personally, every time I do what I find is hard I always get some kind of “reward” for it, if I look.
lol :-)

]]> By: Carol Golding http://www.bnipodcast.com/2008/08/20/episode-68-the-hard-path-is-easier/#comment-293 Carol Golding Thu, 21 Aug 2008 06:43:37 +0000 http://www.bnipodcast.com/?p=78#comment-293 Thank you Ivan ... our Chapter in Australia is suffering because members are trying to take the "easy path". As President I have been trying the disciplined approach without much success so far. Next week we are having a Chapter Building session and your words will echo in my ears as we review how to improve our status. The principles you refer to in this podcast are no different to raising well-educated children with disciplines in medicine, law, accounting, etc. As a business mentor I apply them to my clients with great results. I'm not sure how the BNI members will respond to your recommendations but if I don't try, I won't know! Thank you Ivan … our Chapter in Australia is suffering because members are trying to take the “easy path”. As President I have been trying the disciplined approach without much success so far. Next week we are having a Chapter Building session and your words will echo in my ears as we review how to improve our status. The principles you refer to in this podcast are no different to raising well-educated children with disciplines in medicine, law, accounting, etc. As a business mentor I apply them to my clients with great results. I’m not sure how the BNI members will respond to your recommendations but if I don’t try, I won’t know!

]]> By: Helen Terry http://www.bnipodcast.com/2008/08/20/episode-68-the-hard-path-is-easier/#comment-292 Helen Terry Thu, 21 Aug 2008 06:23:21 +0000 http://www.bnipodcast.com/?p=78#comment-292 This concept is so very true. In our particular chapter the previous leadership team had not disciplined at all. The result was murmerings between members and an undercurrent of dissatisfaction that started to affect us all.You know, the "one (or two) bad apple" syndrome....When the new leadership took over, all the issued were addressed and the offending members spoken to. This led to some resignations, naturally - but the vibe and happy atmosphere that prevails was really worth the effort. We are a small but growing chapter with a positive outlook that is excelling in referrals and each meeting is a joy to attend. Thanks Ivan - this is a concept that should be followed without hesitation. Helen Terry Port Elizabeth South Africa This concept is so very true. In our particular chapter the previous leadership team had not disciplined at all. The result was murmerings between members and an undercurrent of dissatisfaction that started to affect us all.You know, the “one (or two) bad apple” syndrome….When the new leadership took over, all the issued were addressed and the offending members spoken to. This led to some resignations, naturally – but the vibe and happy atmosphere that prevails was really worth the effort. We are a small but growing chapter with a positive outlook that is excelling in referrals and each meeting is a joy to attend. Thanks Ivan – this is a concept that should be followed without hesitation.
Helen Terry
Port Elizabeth
South Africa

]]> By: Shawn McCarthy http://www.bnipodcast.com/2008/08/20/episode-68-the-hard-path-is-easier/#comment-291 Shawn McCarthy Wed, 20 Aug 2008 21:30:10 +0000 http://www.bnipodcast.com/?p=78#comment-291 It may be somewhat of an oxymoron,but the hard path IS easier! This is one thing that is very consistent in BNI chapters- if the leadership team follows the (proven) system,everybody wins! So what can YOU do, right now, to help move your chapter forward?It's very easy to sit back and complain about your chapter's struggles- but by "stepping up to the plate" and getting involved, your chapter will become more successful. With LT training right around the corner, this is an awesome concept to share with all the new officers- I'll sure be doing so!Thank you Ivan (and Steve) for this great info! Shawn McCarthy BNI ED Ventura County, Ca. It may be somewhat of an oxymoron,but the hard path IS easier! This is one thing that is very consistent in BNI chapters- if the leadership team follows the (proven) system,everybody wins! So what can YOU do, right now, to help move your chapter forward?It’s very easy to sit back and complain about your chapter’s struggles- but by “stepping up to the plate” and getting involved, your chapter will become more successful. With LT training right around the corner, this is an awesome concept to share with all the new officers- I’ll sure be doing so!Thank you Ivan (and Steve) for this great info! Shawn McCarthy BNI ED Ventura County, Ca.

]]> By: Carol Schlintz http://www.bnipodcast.com/2008/08/20/episode-68-the-hard-path-is-easier/#comment-290 Carol Schlintz Wed, 20 Aug 2008 21:14:25 +0000 http://www.bnipodcast.com/?p=78#comment-290 My BNI chapter is almost a year old. It took us 18 months in precore to get to 20 and start core. About this time a year ago we were stuck at 16 member-wannabes. Our executive director was pressuring our director to dump us (or force us to bring in the last 4 needed). We were making the effort and we wanted quality people/businesses to start off our chapter. We chose the hard path and the risk of being "abandoned" and continued our quest for the best. We got them, we kicked off and our chapter is thriving in every sense. The hard path then made for the best path now! Thanks for sharing in the podcast! My BNI chapter is almost a year old. It took us 18 months in precore to get to 20 and start core. About this time a year ago we were stuck at 16 member-wannabes. Our executive director was pressuring our director to dump us (or force us to bring in the last 4 needed). We were making the effort and we wanted quality people/businesses to start off our chapter. We chose the hard path and the risk of being “abandoned” and continued our quest for the best. We got them, we kicked off and our chapter is thriving in every sense. The hard path then made for the best path now!

Thanks for sharing in the podcast!

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