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Donna Messer is inspiring – a passionate motivator who truly walks her talk. She has addressed thousands of people on three continents, bringing with her a message that says “walk with me, on your journey of self- discovery”. Through her company, ConnectUs International, she has designed a series of motivational and inspiring workshops and keynote presentations for clients in the both public and private sectors. Donna has written more than 4,000 articles, which have been published in magazines and newspapers and featured on radio and television around the world.
A former broadcast journalist, an entrepreneur, and a lover of life – Donna and her family live in Southern Ontario.
www.connectuscanada.com
The Power of Positive LinkingBuilding Relationships, Builds
Business
Everyone in the world is part of an endless chain of connections.
The best way to build business is to be part of that chain.
Negotiate
Explore
Contact
OpportunityS
olu
tion
Strategize
Putting the pieces together
How Do You Think?
Think laterally!
There is always
more than one way
to achieve your goals.
Network =
•WHO are you?
•WHAT do you need?
•WHAT are you willing to share?
Awareness Heightens Achievement! A-H-A
1. What do I like to do?2. What am I good at?3. What are my strengths?4. What are my weaknesses?5. What are my hobbies/interests?6. What associations do I belong to? 7. Who do I know? 8. What can I share?9. What special skills do I have?10. Am I a volunteer? Where?11. Charity - do I have a favourite?12. What’s my wildest dream? If
money, talent and time didn’t count - what would I like to do?
How Do We Think...
Orange Big picture thinker, think in “pods”, comfortable with conceptual ideas.
RedThink in terms of chapters, always need a beginning, middle and end.
GreenOrganized, sequential in their thinking - specific and brief.
An idea is a fragile thing.
Turning it off is much easier than keeping it lit.
“I have an idea…”
“A word of caution…”
“A little too radical…”
“I like it myself…”
“We tried something just like that once…”
“Let me play devil’s advocate…”
“It’s just not us…”
“I wish it were that easy…”
“Oh, it was just an idea…”
Together We Make Things Happen!
I have an idea! Just do it!
Let’s get all details!
Be careful!
Let’s do the overview!
Let’s follow up!
Make The First Minute Count
• Start with a smile
• Make eye contact
• Introduce yourself
• Let people know what you do
• Explain what you need
• Ask how you can help them
• Say thank you
• Keep in touch
Ten Rules for Good Networking
Be prepared
Be open minded
Don’t be afraid to ask
Treat everyone in your network as an equal
Build your network on information, not status
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Say Thank You
Don’t waste your resources
Give without expectation
Set realistic and achievable goals
Be committed and determined to do
whatever it takes
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Ten Rules for Good Networking
Maslow vs. Messer Hierarchy of Needs
Self-fulfillmentEgotistic NeedsSocial NeedsSafety/Security NeedsBasic Needs
The best way to build business is to be part of that chain.
The Power of Positive Linking
ConnectUs International Inc.
323 Kerr St. Suite 202Oakville ON
L6K 3B6
905 337 9578 phone905 337 9320 fax
www.connectuscanada.com
