Episode #952
Episode 952: Positive Attitude Is a Competitive Advantage
Source date: 2026-03-18 Browse 2026
Positive attitude is one of the top two characteristics of great networkers. Realism with hope attached builds trust faster than credentials.
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Episode #950
Episode 950: The Growth Mindset
Source date: 2026-03-04 Browse 2026
John Rivers explains how to apply a growth mindset to your BNI chapter by dedicating 15 minutes a day to inviting visitors and following up.
Episode #946
Episode 946: Small Talk
Source date: 2026-02-04 Browse 2026
Small talk doesn’t have to be shallow. It is a bridge to meaningful conversation, and it can show warmth, approachability and confidence.
Episode #912
Episode 912: Imposter Syndrome
Source date: 2025-05-28 Browse 2025
Dealing with imposter syndrome requires a combination of mindset shifts, practical strategies, and ongoing self-awareness.
Episode #871
Episode 871: When Conversation Stops, Conflict Escalates
Source date: 2024-07-31 Browse 2024
Prevent conflicts in your BNI chapter and business by approaching conversations with a mindset of collaboration, not competition.
Episode #861
Episode 861: Five Ways to Encourage Employees to Network (Classic Podcast)
Source date: 2024-05-22 Browse 2024
Building a business through word of mouth is everyone’s job. Here are five tips to develop a networking mindset in your staff.
Episode #771
Episode 771: Work Your Network
Source date: 2022-08-17 Browse 2022
Work Your Network teaches you how to progress on the Referral Confidence Curve with Competence, Credibility, Clarity, and Connectivity.
Episode #681
Episode 681: Mindset Is Everything
Source date: 2020-11-11 Browse 2020
Lee Roebeck joins Dr. Misner this week to share a story that demonstrates how having the right mindset can help you through any situation, no matter how harrowing.
Episode #611
Episode 611: Your Business Has a Referral Confidence Curve
Source date: 2019-06-05 Browse 2019
David Kauffman of BNI Delaware Valley joins Dr. Misner on the podcast this week to talk about the Referral Confidence Curve. It isn’t just your behavior in BNI meetings that affects your referability. Your behavior in.
Episode #531
Episode 531: Why Is Positivity Important to Networking?
Source date: 2017-11-01 Browse 2017
Norm Dominguez joins Dr. Misner to talk about the Law of Positivity: “When you have and practice a Positive Attitude, you will become more excellent in whatever you do. Be Positive and you will be Happy.”
Episode #488
Episode 488: The Easy Path Is Harder
Source date: 2017-01-04 Browse 2017
Following the BNI program can be hard. It’s not easy to maintain attendance, generate quality referrals, immerse in a culture of learning, and maintain a positive attitude. But in the long run, chapters that take the.
Episode #139
Episode 139: Follow-Up’s Covered–Now What?
Source date: 2010-01-27 Browse 2010
Positive attitude, enthusiasm, trustworthiness, and good listening skills are traits 2-5 of Master Networkers.
Episode #132
Episode 132: Five Ways to Encourage Employees to Network
Source date: 2009-11-25 Browse 2009
Building a business through word of mouth is everyone’s job. Here are five tips to develop a networking mindset in your staff.
Episode #49
Episode 49: Conquer Your Fear of Public Speaking
Source date: 2008-04-09 Browse 2008
Even though BNI wasn’t founded to train people to speak in public, participating in a BNI group builds self-confidence in front of groups. Many people fear public speaking more than death. One early BNI member.