15 ways network to your dreams

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How to Network Your Way

to the Life You Dream15 Ways Networking Helps Your Dreams Grow into Reality

byDawn Billings, CEO and Founder ofThe Heart Link Network

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Contents

Introduction....4

1. Network with Integrity...5

2. Network with Action..6

3. Network with Differentiation....7

4. Network with Appreciation...8

5. Network with Attention..9

6. Network with Optimism...10

7. Network with Empathy.11

8. Network with Intelligence..12

9. Network with Joy...........13

10. Network with Accountability............... 14

11. Network with Excellence...15

12. Network with Insight..16

13. Network with Enthusiasm..17

14. Network with Focus...18

15. Network with HEART...19

About the Author www.TheHeartLinkNetwork.com .............20
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Decide to

NetworkUse every letter you write,

Every conversation you have,

Every meeting you attend

to express your fundamental

beliefs and dreams.

Affirm to others the vision of the world you want.

Network through thought.Network through love.

Network through spirit.

You are the center of the network.

You are the center of the world.

You are a free, immensely powerful source

of life and goodness,

affirm it, spread it, radiate it.

Think day and night about it.

And you will see a miracle happen:

The greatness of your own life.

Not in the world of big powers, media, and monopolies,

but of five and a half billion individuals.

Networking is the new freedom, the new democracy,

a new form of happiness.

Dr. Robert MullerFormer Assistant Secretary-General

United Nations


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INTRODUCTION

Times have changed. The job market

is increasingly competitive and cut-

throat so more and more people

desire to be in business for

themselves. Many love the idea of

the flexibility, the challenge,

and the opportunity that comes

with a direct selling, or network marketing business, but often they do not

realize how imperative developing the ability to network truly is for the

success of their business. They usually have knowledge of their product, skills

to make powerful presentations, and great enthusiasm but struggle finding

people to make presentations to.If you have ever found yourself in a similar

situation, I have written this simple reference guide to help you. I want you to

Make Sure Your Dreams Come True.

My philosophy is simple.

In Order to Be Great . . .You must Learn to Make Every Connection Valuable!

Isnt it a sad snapshot of our society today that the interest we pay on our

credit cards is too high while the interest that we pay to those around us is too

low. Your opportunities for great success lie within your grasp, but dreams

are never accomplished alone. That is why I want to share with you a way to

expand your circle of influence and make many more wonderful friends with

this powerful tool called networking.

Take these networking ideas and reflect on them. Then apply them your life

and work and watch the transformation begin. All it takes is you, a dream that

you wish to make come true, and your willingness to be undeniably great.


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1. Network with Integrity

Yourintegrity will affectyour destiny;

dont leave home without it.

Clarence Hodges

Great networking, likegreat relationships, requires integrity. Great networkers are sincere, honest, truthful

and consistent in their conversations under all circumstances. They do not promise

things they dont mean, or attempt to take advantage of others. Trust is a critical

and necessary building block for all relationships. Trust is established when

integrity is a primary value held by both individuals involved in a relationship.

Relationships built on a strong foundation of integrity can weather any storm.

Integrity calls each of us to be whole and complete in word and deed. It asks that

we do what we say we will do, when we say we will do it, and that we will be who

we say we will be. Integrity gives the words we speak great value, and only our

actions will determine their worth, as well as, our net worth. If we live lives filled

with integrity our businesses will not only thrive, but grow strong. Without

integrity our relationships, dreams and businesses will wither like daisies in thedesert. Only you can choose. The great news is that it is all up to you, but if I were

you, I would always network with integrity.


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2. Network with Action

Make the most of today.Translate your good intentions

into actual deeds.

Grenville Kleiser

Living your dreams requires that youtake a leap of faith and believe in yourself and

others to help you get where you want to go.

Jumping in completely can be intimidating

when you begin but all great dreams require

action to come alive. Action is defined by movement. In order to make your

dreams come true you simply must Get Up, Get Out, and Get Determined to Make

Your Dreams Real. Consistent action has consistent results. Dedicated, loyal,

respectful, behaviors create loyalty. We are all we aware of the behaviors that

choke the life out of loyalty. We know the pain of being disappointed, dissatisfied

and betrayed. We each understand that Actions speak louder than words. It is

imperative that we keep our actions consistent with the words, You can count on

me. I have a great connection for you, and I live and work committed to

excellence. People are watching and listening to every word you say. They are

choosing every day who and who not to do business with. Let the actions you take,speak volumes about the quality person you are, and people will take action to do

business with you.


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3. Network with Differentiation

Knowing what makes you differentunderstanding what makes you unique,

is the key to providing knowledge,

insight and/or a product, or service

that has the potential to change your life,

and the lives of those you meet.

Dawn L. Billings, Author,

CEO & Founder of The Heart Link Network

Differentiation is a critical part ofgreat networking. Differentiation is the ability to differentiate one persons

strengths and talents from another. Great dreamers must recognize the talentsand gifts their colleagues naturally bring to a situation and the talents and gifts

of those around them. They know people have different strengths and interact

according to their own individuality. When you understand the strengths of

individuals, you can build on them and utilize their talents to aid you in making

your dreams come true. People working within their core strengths are happier,

healthier, more productive and more satisfied with their lives. As you begin to

truly understand what differentiates YOU, and makes you stand out and truly

unique, you will be that much closer to living the dream that was givenspecifically and specially to you. Do something that causes you to stand out

while at the same time reinforces your identity and values. You are unique.

Bring your uniqueness with you wherever you go, and give it as your gift to the

world.


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4. Network with Appreciation

Theres no doubt about it,appreciation in any form at any time

brightens anyones existence.

And, like a beam of sunlight

striking a mirror,

the brightness is reflected back at you.

Author Unknown

Appreciation is is a gift we giveto someone who has blessed our lives. It is a small price to pay for enormous

returns. Appreciation in all relationships, including professional relationships,

refreshes and replenishes a relationship just as water nourishes a plant. When

someone helps you by giving you a lead, referring a friend or customer to you,

or remembers to remember you in conversation, it is imperative that you

show your appreciation. There is no better advertisement than word of mouth.

Each individual you meet is an endowment--a gift, and a wonderful

opportunity. Because each person you meet is a gift, it is important that you

remember to acknowledge and appreciate everything about them, even the little

things. Appreciation is recognition. All individuals crave being recognized.

When every encounter is filled with appreciation, your network of contacts and

friends will flourish. When your network flourishes, your dreams flourish.


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5. Network with Attention

Give whatever you are doingand whoever you are with

the gift of attention.

Jim Rohn,Author and Philosopher

Ne t wo r k i n g i s abo u tattention. It is getting it and giving

it so you can help yourself and others grow. Giving our attention to someone

makes them feel both valuable and important and causes them to want to return the

favor. Like gardens, your dreams must be attended. In order to attend to something,

the first requirement is showing up emotionally and physically. Great

Networkers must not only show up to help make their dreams come true, they must

commit to consistency. We must pay attention to our dreams the way we would to

a garden. We must tend it, till it, water it, weed it, harvest it and celebrate its fruit.

Paying attention will be the best investment any networker makes in the name of

effectiveness. You appreciate what you pay for. Pay a fair price, and you will

receive great rewards. Paying attention to the women you network with, what they

do well, as well as their challenges will create an opportunity to provide them with

inspiration, encouragement and opportunities that will aid them in reaching new

levels of competence. And when you aid someone in making their dreams come

true, they want to help you accomplish your dreams as well.


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6. Network with Optimism

The optimistsees the scar over the wound:

the pessimist

still sees the wound

underneath the scar. Ernst Schroder

Ask yourself, Am Iusually optimistic and confident? The answer needs to be Yes! Optimism is

animportant element in making your dreams come true. Great networkers not

only believe in themselves, they believe in, and have faith in, the other

professional women they meet.

Partners in great working relationships work together toward their goals, hopes

and dreams, and overcome forces that attempt to impede their success,

together. That is what womens networking is all about.

A great networker is an ultimate optimist. They believe that in every

networking situation is an opportunity for something wonderful. The glass is

always half full in great networking relationships, and just waiting to be filled

to over flowing with opportunities, acts of kindness, and potential connections.Great networkers have great attitudes. They believe that there is an abundance

of business for everyone. They believe in themselves, in other people, and in

the possibility of turning their dreams into reality. Great networkers network

with great optimism.


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7. Network with Empathy

If there is any one secret tosuccess,

it lies in the ability

to get the other persons point of view

and see things from his angle

as well as yours.

Henry FordAmerican Industrialist

Agr ea t r e l a t i ons h i pdepends on emotional and relational intelligence. Great networkers know the

value of getting to know and understand themselves, as well as others. People

are complex and confusing. Therefore, great networking relationships require

respect, empathy and compassion. Empathy, put simply, is the ability to see the

world from anothers perspectiveto be able to relate to how it might feel to

be in their shoesto listen through their ears, and see the world through their

lenses. Empathy asks that we not only understand the meaning of the golden

rule, Do unto others as you would have them do unto you, but that we

understand the platinum rule as well, Do unto others as they would prefer to

be done unto.

Stephen Covey tells us in his best-selling book 7 Habits of Highly Successful

People to Seek first to understand, then to be understood. Great networkers

network with Empathy.


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8. Network with Intelligence

Intelligence is imperative to success.Intellectual intelligence

causes us to strive, seek and learn.

Emotional intelligence

causes us to understand and

appreciate ourselves and others,

but Relational intelligencecauses us to give until we end up

receiving more than we ever imagined. Dawn L. Billings, Author

CEO & Founder, The Heart Link Network

Great networkers are intelligent. They are not simply intellectuallyintelligent; they are emotionally intelligent as well. John Mayer and Peter Salovey

who coined the term emotional intelligence define it as the ability to monitor

ones own and others feeling and emotions, to discriminate among them and to

use this information to guide ones thinking and action. Relational intelligence is

defined as keen abilities to relate to and communicate with in order to create

bonded relationships. However intelligence is defined, it is clear that emotional

and relational intelligence are vital components in the intelligence quotient of great

networkers. Relationally intelligent people are able to monitor their feelings,

reflect upon them and then, use the information to guide their responses and

interactions with others. Net-workers with a lack of emotional and relational

intelligence can abuse their opportunities, and in the process, end up hurting their

business when they network, much more than they help it.
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9. Network with Joy

Dont forget to dance,and when you do,

dance with a heart filled with joy!

Dawn L. Billings,CEO & Founder

ofThe Heart Link Network

Great networking, and great dreams arebuilt on the joy they bring usthe joy of

meeting new people, the joy of conversation,

the joy of building your business, the joy of

treasure hunting, the joy of connecting and

building lasting and profitable relationships.

That is why I created The Heart Link Networkwomens networking. I wanted

women to attend a networking gathering and feel joy about living their dreams and

helping other women live theirs. People want to feel special and believe that they

are a part of something that makes a difference. When we are invested in a

business endeavor that makes us feel good about ourselves and what we are doing

for others, it gives our life meaning. Through meaning comes purpose. A life lived

with purpose is a happier, more fulfilled life. When your are not living your

dreams, ask yourself, how much joy do I feel when I am sharing what I do with

other people? If you dont feel joy, search for the things that brings you joy, then

Get Up, Get Dancingand Get Determined to Make your dreams come true,

while helping others do the same.
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10. Network with Accountability

Try not.Do, or do not.There is no try.

Yoda,Star Wars character

Success depends on yourwillingness to raise you hand high and say yes to your dreams. It also requires

that you commit to self-responsibility and be 100% accountable for your

actions and choices. Accountability is a critical part of emotional intelligence,

and impacts the vitality and longevity of all relationships in very dramatic

ways. Being self-responsible and accountable enhances every area of a

relationship. Great networking relationships strengthen and fortify you and

your dream, and they require that each person is willing to be accountable and

responsible for their emotions, actions, reactions, choices and behaviors, as

well as results. Accountability is one of the most important tools in tending the

network relationship garden. Using our garden metaphor, self-responsibility is

like the hoe, responsible for removing the weeds that can choke all that is

beautiful and growing in the garden. Learning to be self-responsible can be the

difference between having a relationship that is unproductive and decaying,

and one that is flourishing. Network with accountability.


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11. Network with Excellence

Risk more than others think is safe.Care more than others think is wise.

Dream morethan others think is practical.

Expect morethan others think is possible.

West Point cadet maxim

Great dreamers understandthat there is a difference between perfection and excellence. No one is perfect. No

dream is perfect. Perfection is impossible. All things grow, and change as we

understand them better. However, great effectiveness is maintained and nurtured

by people who are committed to excellence. These are people who are willing to

do a little bit more, and go the extra mile. Excellence means that you are willing

to be the best you can be. While are willing to admit the fact you are not perfect,

you are committed to continuously improve your abilities to communicate, willing

to share, eager to produce and committed to continually growing personally and

professionally. Anyone can choose to become an excellent networker who

develops and strengthens new relationships to help them accomplish the dreams in

their hearts. No one, no matter the effort, can be perfect. But you can take the time

to become an excellent communicator, and someone who has honed their ability to

share what they do and love in a powerful, effective, concise and moving way. All

you need is an ardent desire, consistent commitment and action. Before long, you,

too, will be reaping the benefits of your determination and effort.


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12. Network with Insight

No manis capable of self-improvement

if he sees no other model

but himself.

Conrado I. GenerosoAuthor

Great dreams as well as,great relationships depend on our willingness to understand what motivates and

drives our protective and defensive behaviors. This is called gaining insight.

Insight implies looking within to understand underlying motivations. What is

the real message behind the words you spoke? What is the meaning behind your

actions? Are you aware of times when you might do or say things that are

inconsistent with the direction of your dream? Clarity strengthens

communication. Communication is one of the most necessary skills we need to

develop to achieve success. We must look to understand and to be understood.

Open dialogue is key to uncovering what motivates individuals. When women

choose to work together, plan together and grow together, they are seeking truth

with one another. What an exciting adventure life becomes when players play

beyond the superficial. That is exactly what The Heart Link Network was

designed to do, open hearts to what is real and important, as we learn to help

one another live the dreams in our hearts.
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13. Network with Focus

Only when your consciousnessis totally focused on the moment you are in

can you receive

whatever gift, lesson, or delight

that moment has to offer.

Barbara De Angelis

American expert on relationships

Great dreamers understand the powerof focus. They know what they want, and set

a definite course to get it. Great dreamers

understand the power of goal setting, putting

goals in writing and establishing deadlines, while they strive, and are committed

to achieving their own success. Great networkers also focus on helping others

achieve their goals. Great networkers realize that networking is not just

socializing (although interaction brings with it many wonderful rewards),

networking requires the focus of a surgeon concentrated on his or her effort. It

demands that you know where you are headed, and why. As well as how you

might help others get where they want to go.

With laser focus, networking can burn through the obstacles on your path to

success, but always remember to focus your efforts with heart. When you focus

on what you want, others can catch your vision and help you get there faster.

Great networkers network with laser focus and the heart to go with it.


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14. Network with Enthusiasm

Its faith in somethingand enthusiasm for something

that makes life worth living.

Oliver Wendell Holmes

Enthusiasm is contagious.Catch it. Then spread it everywhere

you go. When you feed your dreams

and efforts with a wonderful dose of

enthusiasm, you are sure to tackle your life and the dreams in your heart with great

vigor. No one likes to be around someone who drains all of their energy. Fill

yourself up before you leave your house so that you have plenty to share when youreach your destination. I designed The Heart Link Network on the female endocrine

system so that it would help to raise womens serotonin levels. When our serotonin

levels are raised we feel happier, healthier, more hopeful and more capable. How

wonderful it is to have a place to go and be filled with energy and enthusiasm when

you are feeling low. And how wonderful it is to have a place to go when you have

enthusiasm to spare and share.

When you share enthusiasm, it builds and grows in your own heart so in sharing it,

you always end up with more than you had when you began. What a wonderful

thing to realize that, like love, no matter how much enthusiasm you share, you will

always be blessed with more than you give away. That is what The Heart Link

Networkwomens networking is all about.
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15. Network with HEART

In the arithmetic of love,one plus one equals

everything,

and two minus one equals

nothing.

Mignon McLauglin, Author

Great networkers, aswell as dreamers, live life with

a giving heart. Feeling fulfilled

in their work and life, they are

eager to give of their time, their resources and share their talents. Is there anything

more rewarding than knowing what you have to offer can bring someone else a

glimmer of hope, a fresh idea, or confidence? Seasoned networkers can lend their

support by providing information, introducing people they know to people they

need to meet and people they meet to people they need to know. Great networkers

listen. Dale Carnegie said it best. You can make more friends in 3 months by

really listening to others than you can in 3 years by getting others to listen to you.

Its interesting to note that the word heart has within it the word hear. Great

networkers focus on bringing not only their heart to where they are but their

listening skills as well. Great networkers network with a heart that can hear, and

then act to help dreams come true, both for themselves and others. Enjoy

networking as you use this powerful tool to make your dreams a reality.

Blessings Dawn Billings, CEO and Founder ofThe Heart Link Womens Network
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Dawn L Billings, MA, LPCIn 2008 Dawn was selected as one of the nations 80 emerging women leaders out of over

3200 applicants, by Oprah Magazine and The White House Project, as well as, chosen as

one of 15 Women of Achievement by the Cobb County, Georgia, YWCA for her

socially dynamic programs and dedication to women and children.Dawn is the CEO, Founder ofThe Heart Link Network,

www.TheHeartLinkNetwork.com an innovative womens

networking organization, which has over145 locations in the US,

Canada and Australia. Dawn is dedicated to linking women to

wonderful resources, new ideas, products and services and

especially the hearts of one another. Dawn is also the creator of

www.WomenLiftingtheWorld.com short, just a Dawn minute

inspirational videos to uplift, encourage and inspire the hearts of

all who experience them, and the www.Heart-Notes.com Garden where you can plant a

virtual flower and send it with a brief heart-note to someone to say thank-you, Imthinking of you, You can do it, Dont ever give up, etc.

Dawn is also the creator ofThe Heart Alliance, an online womens networking

community that connects women around the world, and the GOD CAN, an inspiring and

uplifting experience for women who feel stressed, confused, angry or anxious. It is

lovely. Click the linkGOD CAN and experience it today.

But Dawns favorite accomplishment is the creation of the beloved CAPABLES

Learning System, www.GetCapables.com a plush parenting toy/tool touted by parenting

experts, to revolutionize parenting around the world.

Dawn is President ofDawnBillings.com, a training and executive coaching company,where she is a consultant to Executives and Organizations focusing on teamwork,

communication skills, improving productivity and retaining top talent using her highly

acclaimed Primary Colors Personality Test that was administered to over 60,000 people

in 2008, of which she is the author.

Dawn is the creator ofthe online business directories called www.TROVAnow.com There

is a small business directory www.TrovaBusinessDirectory.com and a women owned

business directory www.TrovaWomenBusiness.com Every business gets a FREE listing.

Dawn is is the author of over20 books including Greatness and Children: Learn the

Rules, Entitled to Fail, Endowed to Succeed: Americas Journey Back to Greatness,Choose to Be Great Workbookand her classic fable, The Perfect Heart, but Dawn is most

proud of the fact that both of her sons Tony, 30 and Corbin 21, are awarding winning

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