April 2026

Week 28

The GAINS Profile: Going Deeper Than Small Talk

Most members think better networking starts with better talking. In BNI, better networking usually starts with better listening. If we want deeper trust and better referrals, we have to move beyond surface conversation and into meaningful connection.

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Week 29

The Mission Mindset: BNI Is a Team Sport

I was listening to a talk from astronaut Christina Koch — Mission Specialist on Artemis II — and something she said stopped me cold. The astronaut is just the tip of the iceberg. Behind every mission are hundreds of people, each with a role. And if one person drops the ball, the whole mission is…

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Week 30

The Referral Confidence Gap

Most members say they want more referrals. But many members silently hold back from giving referrals because they’re afraid of getting it wrong. That hesitation is what I call the referral confidence gap.

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Week 31