Ivan Misner

Bestselling Author at BNI

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Dr. Ivan Misner is a New York Times bestselling author and co-author of the bestselling book, Networking Like a Pro (Entrepreneur Press 2017). He is also the founder and chief visionary officer of BNI, the world's largest referral marketing and networking organization.

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Thought Leaders

You Have the Power to Create Your Own Legacy — What Will It Be?

True legacy is not just in the success of our endeavors, but in the impact that we have made on others around us. We can leave an "intentional legacy" in the world by making a positive impact on the lives of others.

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Master These 4 Elements to Develop a Powerful Personal Network

With these four elements in place, an entrepreneur can successfully build a network full of high-quality connections.

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By incorporating these strategies into your networking efforts, you can cultivate a life-long referral process that contributes to sustainable business growth.

Marketing

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Thought Leaders

Toxic Competition Can Destroy Your Business. Here’s How to Build a Culture of Co-Creation.

The authors of the new book, "The Third Paradigm: A Radical Shift to Greater Success," discuss the positive power of co-creation in business.

Thought Leaders

How Great Leaders Communicate Their Vision

Expand your leadership capacity by learning how to gain buy-in and consensus and move projects forward despite any challenges that may arise.

Thought Leaders

4 Key Things You Need to Know About Your Business to Truly Succeed

The new book, "The Third Paradigm," identifies the pillars that form a solid foundation for business success.

Thought Leaders

Co-Creation Can Boost Creativity, Community and Sales for Your Business. So What Is It?

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Thought Leaders

It’s No Longer About Competition or Cooperation. This Is the New Force That Is Driving Business Success.

The new book, "The Third Paradigm," discusses how businesses should harness the power of consumers who want a say in creating and improving the products and services they buy.

Business Funding

Stop Saying ‘I’m Bad at Remembering Names.’ Use These Simple Tips to Break the Bad Habit Once and For All.

Many of us have experienced what it's like to learn someone's name and forget it just minutes later. Here's how to finally remember names.

Building a Business

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Referrals are great, but then you still need to convert them into clients. Here are some pre-vetting and first-contact techniques to accomplish that.

Thought Leaders

Is Your Employee Guilty of This Toxic Workplace Trait? Here’s How to Tell — and How to Deal With It

This trait is characterized by an exaggerated sense of self-importance, an obsession with status and an expectation of special treatment.

Thought Leaders

10 Easy Ways to Be a Better Networker

Building connections doesn't have to be a chore: By projecting authenticity, following up consistently and being of genuine service, you can network with humor, style and success.