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Earlier this month we celebrated Independence Day. But, Ann Mehl points out that there is a myth about independence. To illustrate this she tells us an allegorical tale called “The Story of the Long Spoons”. In it a man visits Heaven and Hell. First, in Hell, he sees a banquette table laden with food and

I got another motivational piece from Harvey Mackay who said he often asks people in his seminars what they do to get better at their jobs. The usual responses include: going back to school for continuing education, joining trade organizations, networking, working harder and smarter, etc. Harvey says those are all good but suggests other

It says it right on our NYC Lucky 62 Website- We’re a FORTIFIED introdution force. Big, effective and better at connecting people for business.  You’ll remember last week we talked about the power of WHOA- and how it is meant to sharpen, enhance and and enlarge our connections. When you meet a person mentally remember

It might seem intuitive, but I’ll reiterate that in networking meeting new people is critical to success. That’s why visitors are so important to the chapter. In fact, about 25% of our total closed business comes from visitors. In 2014, that amount should be at least $1,250,000, if we close $5M or more. Now that

 “Who do you know”?  It’s the most asked question at a NYC meeting. We’re not just looking for a matching business connection….we’re searching also for the best personality connection..for business.  And being good “connectors” is what we should all strive to be…. Broadway Producer and Professional Connector Michael Roderick told us when we are repeatedly

Lisa Skye is still Lisa Skye. She has been our leader, our mentor for 4 1/2 years, guiding our personal growth and development. She has taught us thru her words, her actions….and her quotes at the bottom of our rosters. She named us Lucky and taught us: ” Luck is where Preparation meets Opportunity”…so said

The only thing constant is CHANGE. Who read the book, “Who Moved My Cheese?” It is a delightful and informative book about a few mice living in the maze of life who get real used to finding their cheese in the same spot every day.  One day it isn’t there. The book is really about recognizing,

Last week we spoke about how you can make any presentation better by conveying 3 simple messages—naturally and with your own words and personality….  ……I’m happy to be here……I know what I’m talking about….I love my job. So, now you’re ready to make a great presentation or conduct a terrific meeting right? Not so fast.  

I’ve learned that to make any presentation more successful it’s important to convey THREE simple messages. Conveying these 3 messages won’t necessarily get your audience to agree with you, but they will help “open the receptors”. It will help your audience to more effectively listen to you. Here they are: I’m happy to be here…I know

Harvey Mackay tells us how Bill Cosby spent years as a starving comedian, staying up nights talking to seasoned comics, writing his material, honing his skills before even smelling success. Cosby said “Anyone can dabble, but once you’ve made the commitment, then your blood has that particular thing in it and it’s very hard for