BNI Embarcadero » Rachel Walls http://bniembarcadero.com *Word-of-Mouth* is the most cost-effective form of advertising possible. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:56:05 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Scheduled Power Team Meetings (05/08) http://bniembarcadero.com/scheduled-power-team-meetings-0508/ http://bniembarcadero.com/scheduled-power-team-meetings-0508/#comments Thu, 01 May 2008 18:53:48 +0000 Rachel Walls http://www.bniembarcadero.com/scheduled-power-team-meetings-0508/ Legal (Chair: Shane Anderies), Meets last Friday of the month. Next: May 30 at 1:15pm at Pasta Benne, 88 Hardie Place, SF.Financial (Chair: Kevin Casey) Meets every two weeks on Wed from 5:30 – 630pm at Chevy’s on Van Ness. Next: April 30, May 14 & May 28.

Relocation (Chair: Rachel Walls) Meets every other Thursday from 830-930am. Next: May 8 & 22 @ Brian Buhl’s office, One Workplace, 475 Brannan Street, Suite 210, SF.

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Legal (Chair: Shane Anderies), Meets last Friday of the month. Next: April 25 at 1:15pm at Pasta Benne, 88 Hardie Place, SF.

Financial (Chair: Kevin Casey) Meets every two weeks on Wed from 5:30 – 630pm at Chevy’s on Van Ness. Next: April 2 & 19.

Relocation (Chair: Rachel Walls) Meets every other Thursday from 830-930am. Next: April 10 & 24 @ Brian Buhl’s office, 475 Brannan Street, Suite 210, SF.

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Legal (Chair: Ana Costa), Meets last Friday of the month. Next: TBD at 1:15pm at Pasta Benne, 88 Hardie Place, SF.

Financial (Chair: Kevin Casey) Meets every two weeks on Wed from 5:30 – 630pm at Chevy’s on Van Ness. Next: Feb. 6 & 20.

Relocation (Chair: Rachel Walls) Meets every other Thursday from 830-930am. Next: Feb 14 & 28 @ Brian Buhl’s office, 475 Brannan Street, Suite 210, SF.

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Legal (Chair: Ana Costa), Meets last Friday of the month. Next: Jan. 25th at 1:15pm at Pasta Benne, 88 Hardie Place, SF.

Financial (Chair: Kevin Casey) Meets every two weeks on Wed from 5:30 – 630pm at Chevy’s on Van Ness. Next: Jan. 9 & 23, Feb. 6 & 20.

Relocation (Chair: Rachel Walls) Meets every other Thursday from 9-10am. Next: Jan. 3 & 17 @ Brian Buhl’s office, 475 Brannan Street, Suite 210, SF.

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Enjoy! Happy 2008!

Rachel Walls

Here’s a sneak peak:

Executive summary

Master networkers are individuals who realise that networking is a life skill, not just something you do when you want something. Their networking includes connecting with different cultures, ages, special interests groups and networks. They are constantly making strong connections, following up, keeping in touch, identifying and making contact with spheres of influence, and forming win–win strategic alliances and mastermind groups.

Master networkers have much to teach leaders at any level about building influence. In fact, if you are not a master networker, it is highly unlikely that you will be an effective leader or have any substantial influence in your networks, communities or workplace.

However, influence gained through forming strong networks, and by becoming a sphere of influence, can be a two-edged sword. Master networkers understand that their ongoing success depends on treating their networks and the people within them with respect and integrity. This is one of the reasons why building networks takes time, effort and, most of all, sincerity.

The networking world is open to everyone, without exception, as long as your networking values are strong, ethical and transparent.

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