Networking is as much as skill as it is anything else. Some people do it naturally, some try hard not to do it.
We may not like it but we are social. Many of us have actually found out that we can do more by working with others than we can on our own. We call this, TEAM Dynamics. Sometimes, playing and working as a Team works, sometimes it doesn’t. It takes much more than just saying you’re a Team and then moving forward. Everyone has to be committed at very close to the same level of commitment.
Perfect Networker, LinkedIn, Xing, ecademy, Ryze and Leads and Bids are but six examples appearing all over the net. Personally, I’ve placed my profile with more than thirty (30) different social networking sites including my own, The Seal of Liberty Society.
Here’s a thought, before you put your profile on any network ask yourself two questions: The first is, “What am I prepared to give [to the organization]?” Time, money, articles, blogs, critique, advice, help, preview, review or what? What are you prepared to give?
The second is, “What is it that you want [from the organization]?” More exposure, a specific number of inquiries, friends, dates, business, information, education or can you even define it? Do you know what you want?
One thing is absolute; you’ll only get out of something equal to the portion that you put into it. Don’t expect something for nothing; it doesn’t exist in cyberspace either. But then, What do you think?
More than 22 months have gone by with speech and speech and advertisement after after advertisement. We now stand on the eve of what I personally believe is one of the most important elections since I began voting.
I’ll tell you who I’m in favor of in a few minutes and why.
As an international businessman I’ve paid attention to what people and companys’ are saying outside America. Frankly, it isn’t pretty. I remember when certain countries didn’t like us but then they never liked us. Today, nearly every country including our closest allies hate our foreign policy, hate our muscle and more than that, they hate our President.
Frankly, I don’t blame them. George W. Bush has left us with a legacy of intolerance, pain, sorrow and injustice. Why? All so he can show the world who’s boss. It’s tragic.
Well, now we find ourselves at the dawn of a new day. Election day eve. Tomorrow we can all change the course of America forever.
I’m for Senator Obama. I want this man and Joe Biden to win. I don’t just want them to win. No, I’m hoping that they receive an absolute clear mandate from all of us that want change from the sad course we’re on to one that will benefit everyone. Rich and poor, middle class and those without homes and without hope. There is hope in Obama. Will he be perfect? I’m not expecting that. I’m expecting someone who places America before his ego. I want a real President that represent what we, the American people want and frankly we deserve.
I predict a landslide win for Obama/Biden. I’ve already voted (2 weeks ago). How about you? Help send a message to other nations and to our own people. It’s a new day. Let’s go vote.
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The worst economic times since the Depression. That’s what some are saying, others feel that more opportunity exists today that ever before. Personally, I fall into the later group.
What bothers me most is that we’re not seeing solutions to this crisis coming from anyone except Poulson and/or congress. Well maybe the President’s office but frankly, they’ve already made to many mistakes. What about private equity? What about Funds? What about Tax Breaks?
Before you panic, think of this for a moment. If we turn over $700 B or any amount, how long will it take to recoup that? Instead, why not give those who have the money a tax incentive to buy distressed property? Why not give people with money that can spend their own, instead of ours, a break on their tax bill if they will buy property? Won’t this get capital circulating again? Won’t this eliminate another act that will only weaken the dollar against all other currencies.
Why does it have to be the Gov’t. that changes, why can’t they give us an incentive to make the change and solve the problem? Hey Congress! Give us a great tax break and we’ll buy every house that’s in default. This problem will go away faster than you can say, CMO.
Do you agree? Or, do you disagree? Why?
What is the key? Worthwhile goals! Let’s start there. Did you know that only 3% of the population ever set goals? By the way, a goal is not one that starts, “Someday I’m going to . . . ” No a goal must be realistic and measurable.
So, you’re a high school graduate and you set a goal that in 5 years you’re going to be a NASA certified astronaut. Is that realistic. Is it doable? Is it something where you can measure your progress? The answer may well be Yes, except that it doesn’t reflect reality at all. It would take 8 or more years from that point in your life. But, with a little modification, it could work.
Let’s talk about how the law of attraction comes into play.
Let’s assume your goal is, “I want to raise my income by 25% over the next two years. I’m committed to doing whatever that takes to accomplish the objective.” Alright, even if you work for an hourly wage, this may be doable for you. Here’s how? Consider your circumstance and begin saying to your supervisor and others, I’m looking for a way to increase my income by 25% or more over the next two years. What are your thoughts?
By doing this you will have made your statement to the world, the universe, you God, your significant other and/or your family that this is what you want to do. You will attract those that can and will want to help you. Why? No one’s absolutely certain but suppose I come to you with something I want to do. Are you going to just listen or will you try to think (even if it’s only for a few minutes) of someway you might be able to help? You’ll spend a few minutes thinking about it because that’s what we do. We try! If you can’t immediately think of something, you’ll say so. Otherwise, you might say something like let me think about that. You might even ask others on my behalf. Before long a few people, a lot of people, hundreds of people and then even thousands of people you don’t even know are looking for a solution for you.
Some of the ideas like robbing a bank, holding up a convenience store or taking more money from a loan you’ll reject immediately. Opps, wait a minute, maybe you don’t rob a convenience store, you go to work in a part time capacity to increase you pay. Well, that may be one solution. It may not be your solution. And so it goes.
Goal first, progressive realization next. Go for it. Give it a try. What have you got to lose?
Tell me how it works for you.
Husband, Father, Grandfather, Son, Brother, Uncle, 32 Degree, K.C.C.H. Mason, Serial Entrepreneur, Possibilist, Chairman & CEO, Leader, Speaker, Philanthropist, Veteran, and Friend.
A successful entrepreneur with 23 companies to his credit, Mr. Rawson is focused on solutions that provide sustainable answers to domestic and global issues. 
