Business Relationships

Hello Everyone:
Recently I read John Maxwell's, "The 360 Degree Leader". The book looks at a "leaders" journey.  Mr. Maxwell believes leaders learn how to lead, that they are not necessarily "born to lead".  He touches on many imporant aspects of leading from the "middle". One of the sections in the book talks about the importance of Expanding Your Circle of Acquaintances and he gives some excellent points. 
 
1) Expand beyond you inner circle 
2) Expand beyond your expertise
3) Expand beyond your strengths
4) Expand beyond your personal prejudices
5) Expand beyond your routine
 
"If you desire to expand your circle of acquaintances, all you need are a few strategies and a WILL do it", John Maxwell
 
 

Empowering Women Network, Inc. (EWN) gives professional women the opportunity to expand their circle of acquaintances by getting connected with other professional women and focusing on professional development.  Visit us at www.empoweringwomen.net! 
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Georgia Dudley, Founder, Empowering Women Network, Inc.

The other day EWN held it's January Kickoff Event to a Sold Out crowd of amazing professional women from all ages, back grounds, professions, lives, etc. It was a sight to see ~ when only yesterday we didn't exist?  The power of women to connect and support each other amazes me.  The strength in their resolve to do what's right and make an impact is remarkable.  Over the last 6  years we have built Trust among our members and guests and have created the largest professional women's organization in the MIDWEST by FAR! It just so happened that the other day I read an article about the "Ten Ways to Build Trust" and I realized these are the ways we are building our organization. Here goes:  1) Keep your promises and follow through with commitments; 2) Realize that Trust is up to you; 3) Trust people who are different from you; 4) Forgive and move on; 5) Tell the truth; 6) Communicate openly and honestly; 7) Be a good listener; 8) Work at building trust when there is problem; 9) Learn to recognize whom to trust, 10) Trust yourself 1st and foremost to do the right thing at the right time! 
I hope that if you read this note you will also take the time to "click" on one of the EWN Radio Topics so you to can hear what we accomplish at our monthly meetings. Isn't it time for YOU TO GET CONNECTED with EWN?  Georgia Dudley, Founder, Empowering Women Network, Inc.