Adam J. Kovitz gets Tagged by Jason Jacobsohn!

8 Random Things About Adam Kovitz
1. Childhood Cancer Survivor
2. Come from a line of professional musicians and generally outgoing performers
3. Recovering engineer and rocket scientist
4. Barbershop (singing) enthusiast: Tenor & Lead
5. Huge Classic Rock and Roll Fan
6. Gamer Geek: Got Dice?
7. Mets fan
8. I know how to count from 1-10 in Korean

8 People I Get to Tag
1. Matthew Best
2. Lori Richardson
3. Bette Daoust
4. Jay Deragon
5. Thom Singer
6. Wendy Weiss
7. Vincent Wright
8. Keith Stern, webmaster
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Inspired NetWorkers – The Guru Connector
By MARK STURGELL, Great Lakes Bureau Chief

What if you could make one contact that would connect you with everyone else?

I don't know about you, but I find that inspiring! This month I want to introduce you to the man who might just be that one contact - your personal Avatar to connect you with, well, just about anyone in the world. At least he is the man with the dream, David Hall, the original "Guru Connector". Now that David lives in Indianapolis, he is certainly qualified as one of our Great Lakes Inspired Networkers.

The Financial Executives Networking Group
By PETER BIADASZ, Southern Plains Bureau Chief

If you are a senior financial executive such as a CFO, Controller or Treasurer who has achieved a six figure cash income, and have typically achieved 15 to 20 years of business experience do I have a teat for you, The Financial Executives Networking Group (FENG). The FENG is a voluntary, international organization whose membership is free to qualified financial members sponsored by an existing member. The FENG provides senior executives an easy way to network exclusively with other senior financial executives and to share career transition experiences, job leads and workplace challenges. The group, which began in 1991, has evolved into a "circle of friends" of over 27,000 members. Based in the United States with over 60 chapters, the organization also has members in over a dozen countries spanning 4 continents and continues to enjoy an annually growth rate of 8-10%.

Doctor Cindy Zafis – Entrepreneurial Healer
By LOUISE FLODIN, Health and Wellness Editor

Allergies and weakness

Dr. Cindy Zafis is a Chiropractor that is more than someone who adjusts the kinks out of your spine. She has refined an acupressure treatment for pollen allergies. Inside a closed glass vial are various pollens. Dr. Cindy has tray after tray of these little vials. During the testing process she places vials in your open palm, then uses muscle testing to determine weakness. She uses the O ring (place your index finger and thumb tip to tip to form a circle. Then lace the index finger and thumb of your opposite hand through the circle forming a chain. If you are allergic Dr. Cindy can gently pull your "chain" apart. If your muscles have not been "weakened" by the vial and its contents you can keep the "chain" together. No matter how macho you may be you can not maintain a finger chain when you are allergic to the substance in the vial. In cases where patients are suffering from allergies seeming to be specific to the environment around their home Dr. Cindy has them leave out a bowl of water for three days...

The Intention of Discovering Leaders
By CANDY WEBB, Network Marketing Editor

Some start their day with affirmations: "I attract positive, outgoing, entrepreneurial people to my life every day". Now that’s not bad. In fact, starting ones day with that type of affirmation could certainly increase the likelihood that you would be at least aware of the great people passing in and out of your life – that might be half of the search!

Who will you meet today?
By LINSY GUERRERO, Social Networking Editor

Do you ever wonder what people are thinking when they shake hands or even when talking on the phone? It’s funny because it seems that in today’s world of social networking, more and more relationships are created while mixing business with pleasure. Over the past few years I have seen many of these relationships prosper, but on the same token fail because of one key element: communication.

Got Self-Promotion Phobia?
By ANN BARCZAY SLOAN, Women's Networking Editor

Introducing Molly Gordon, Master Certified Coach
Creator of Authentic Promotion and Shaboom, Inc.

Whenever Molly Gordon’s Authentic Promotion newsletter pops into my inbox, I find it irresistible. I must open it quickly to see what delightful brew of wit, whimsy, and multi-dimensional wisdom she’s serving up this time.

Word-of-Mouth Marketing is always Working.*
(*It just may not be working in your favor!)
By IVAN MISNER, Ph.D., Networking Success

You may be thinking: Hey, I’m not asking anybody to refer me, so word-of-mouth marketing is not something I need to concern myself with. I mean, if I provide good products or services, and if my customer service is up to par, I’ll naturally get some customers by word of mouth. Why bother with plans and strategies? Why spend all that extra effort to get people to refer me? I’m getting word-of-mouth free, every day, and it’s not costing me any time or effort!

America is a Strategic Advantage
By PATRICIA PARHAM, Ph.D., Power Thought of the Week

Structure follows Strategy

The growth strategy that you adopt determines the form that will facilitate the alliance. For example, customer-supplier relations may lead to exclusivity agreements. Outsourcing deliveries, IT or HR, may evolve into long-term service contracts. Sharing customer bases or bundled services or products may result in profit sharing. Use your network to determine the right agreements to make your alliance strong and profitable.

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Why Is Running a World-Class Networking Experience?
By ZALE TABAKMAN, Canadian Bureau Chief

Have you ever heard the expression "The Loneliness Of The Long Distance Runner"? Other than the name of a book and a movie, I have no clue what they are talking about. Long distance running has shown to be one of the best opportunities to meet people that I have had in years.

Interview with Note-working creator Vanessa Lowry
By LORI RICHARDSON, Northwest Bureau Chief

Marketing and advertising veteran Vanessa Lowry wants to change the world using handwritten notes. She strives to help people with better follow up for prospective customers. Vanessa knew the power of the hand-written note. At one point within her successful business, she created a new service for hand-writing cards for her customers’ clients.

Real Estate and Networking in Ft. Myers
By GLEN GOULD, Southeast Bureau Chief

When Della White of Environmental Services Group (www.healthierhome4you.com) suggested that we feature a networking group in Ft. Myers, Florida, the only question that remained was "which group?"

Why Wyland...?
By SIAN LINDEMANN, Arts Editor

In recent months, I have had a significant challenge...to discover and identify for our TNNW subscribers, the very best of the "mover and shaker"organizations in the arts industries. This quest includes the reference to arts alliances, arts co-ops, arts orgs, retail galleries and additional new options on the web.

Doctor Cindy Zafis - on the winding road to success
By LOUISE FLODIN, Entrepreneurial Editor

"I went to college during the computer training and information years. I was fascinated by how computers could assist research and the information on line was awe inspiring. Being shy and reserved the prospect of working with a machine that didn’t give me attitude or drama had an allure I wanted in my life. Another major draw for me was I could work anytime of the day or night. My computer didn’t care if my hair was brushed or I was impeccably dressed. My degree in Computer Science trained me to problem solve, this skill has sustained me and propelled me to find the missing piece to any puzzle. I make this process fun and enjoyable."

Solo Sez Practitioners Are Not Alone
By SCOTT R. FORCINO, Esq., Legal Editor

This month I explored the world of the solo practitioner. By definition, this means the attorney that works alone, possibly with an office staff and/or a paralegal to handle routine matters. A web-site ABA Solo Center, however, gives these solos a voice to each other and forms a valuable network and professional resource. This site is a Listserv and is free and is available through the ABA (American Bar Association). Attorneys can either read the online discussions and not publicly participate or may respond to another solosez member with a private email. The one rule of participation states that one must send a message introducing themself to the group prior to posting a message to the group.

Networking Your Website Using Squidoo
By RITA WILHELM, Contributing Writer

Squidoo is a very interesting and unique type of social networking site, and it happens to be a great way to network your website, and market your business. I’ve noticed that many Squidoo ‘lenses’ rank very high in the Google’s search engines.

People, Power & Possibiliites: Without a Support System
By DONNA FISHER, Contributing Writer

It seems like there have been a number of young Hollywood celebrities in the news lately, not for their accomplishments, but for destructive choices and brushes with the law. And several times I've heard the commentators say that part of the problem is "they don't have a support system" or "they need a support system".

Power Thought of the Week: Who’s the right partner?
By PATRICIA PARHAM, Ph.D., Contributing Writer

Good strategic partners each benefit from the alliance, moving both in the direction of greater growth and profits. Be sure that both clarify WIIFM, what’s in it for me. Use your networking to identify potential partners who share at least one or two of your core values in order to maximize the probability of success. From those core values craft a compelling, shared mission that will drive you to success.

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