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[Video] Going Tribal: To Make Business Connections

I've jumped on the tribal bandwagon.  Have you? Seth Godin wrote the book, Tribes and is a master business connector. All it takes for a tribe to form, Godin writes, “is a shared interest and a way to communicate.” I belong to two tribes, an online and an offline one.  What makes them successful?  Cooperation and a "give first" philosophy. When people who are like minded, band together for a common cause, it creates synergy and … [Read more...]

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Cooperation in Business Networking is the New Model for Success

The way that people do business and interact with each other changes every 40 years.  Think about it.  In 1923 flappers were the rage.  The affluent were partying hard and having a ball, while the poor fended for themselves.  In 1929 the stock market crashed, sending some of those who had lost their fortunes, jumping off buildings.  President Roosevelt, in an effort to get the nation back on track ushered in a cooperative … [Read more...]