Comments on: Networking Lessons From Nature

By: Paul Arenson

Paul Arenson — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 22:54:30 +0000

Belonging to one of the Napa Chapters, PBA, I find this analogy particularly appropriate and true. Thank you.

By: Helen Terry

Helen Terry — Wed, 20 May 2009 06:52:32 +0000

Thanks for that Ivan!! Nature can teach us so much – as long as we stop long enough to stop and smell the roses!! The longer I practice Networking in my BNI Chapter, the more I am convinced that I would and could not flourish without my fellow networkers – what a remarkable concept BNI is.

By: Sampathkumar Iyengar

Sampathkumar Iyengar — Wed, 20 May 2009 03:01:30 +0000

Thanks Dr. Misner for the nice analogies which reflects your deep understanding of the subject

By: Illuminated Magnifying Glass

Illuminated Magnifying Glass — Sat, 16 May 2009 12:45:04 +0000

Cool blog, like what I read. Will be back to read more. Adding to RSS feeder. Bob

By: Jan Vermeiren

Jan Vermeiren — Sat, 16 May 2009 10:15:58 +0000

Hi Ivan,

I really like the analogies.

Thanks for sharing them !

Jan

Jan Vermeiren, founder of Networking Coach and author of “How to REALLY use LinkedIn” (http://www.how-to-really-use-linkedin.com)

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suction cup grab bars — Sat, 16 May 2009 03:03:35 +0000

Hey this is good stuff. So glad you posted. I like reading blogs like this. Sandy

By: Shawn McCarthy

Shawn McCarthy — Thu, 14 May 2009 16:50:50 +0000

Also remember these other analogies regarding wine and BNI: Weeds need to be removed. “Negaholics” are the weeds of BNI chapters.
Vines need time to develop. It may take several months (or more) for you to see results after joining BNI.
Some vintners plant rosebushes at the end of rows of vines to monitor the area for bugs and disease. A chapter’s attendance policy is it’s rosebush. People who miss meetings regularly will also miss referrals! Keep up the attendance policy and watch your members become fruitful!
Choose new members carefully. The time and energy you spend doing this will create a great chapter; just like the vintner’s time and energy create great wine!

Shawn McCarthy BNI ED Ventura County, Ca.