October 17th, 2007
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In This Episode, Dr. Misner Interviews BNI Director Patti Salvucci On Her “Less Is More” Approach To Building Chapters.
Patti Has Built Over 100 Chapters With An Average Of 27 Members Each
Use The Practice of “Focused Inviting”
Only Invite People Who You Know Are The Best At What They Do
Ask Them To Do The Same In Turn
The Less You Say, The More People Will Participate
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September 19th, 2007
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In This Episode, Dr. Misner Describes The Early Growth Years Of BNI from 1986-1989:
Steady Growth Was The Key
The Origin Of The Visitor Host Position
During These Years, BNI Learned That It’s All About People, Not About Places or Professions
The Givers Gain Philosophy Is Based Upon The Social Capital Theory Of The Law Of Reciprocity
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June 27th, 2007
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In this episode, Dr. Misner talks with BNI Minnesota Executive Director Nancy Giacomuzzi about the process of transitioning from one Leadership Team to the next including:
Ivan Spoke Before 400+ BNIers in Minneapolis
Why BNI Wants Leadership Teams to Change on a Regular Basis
Avoiding Leadership Team Burnout
Leadership Means Creating More Leaders, Not More Followers
What Should Leadership Team Members Do After They Leave The Leadership Team?
Why Do I Have To Go To Training Again?
What Criteria Do You Use To Choose New Leadership Team Members From The Existing Membership?
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