One Man’s Story of SuccessOne Man’s Story of Success

Rick WeaverRick WeaverChief Inspiration OfficerLifeteacher.com | New York, NYChief Inspiration OfficerLifeteacher.com | New York, NY

MEETING PROFESSIONALS INTERNATIONAL HOUSTON AREA CHAPTER

Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Marriott Houston Airport at George Bush Intercontinental

One One Connection Connection Can Make Can Make

A DifferenceA Difference

One One Connection Connection Can Make Can Make

A DifferenceA Difference

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““When we get too caught up in the “busyness” When we get too caught up in the “busyness” of the world, we lose connection with one of the world, we lose connection with one

another - and ourselves”. another - and ourselves”.

Jack Kornfield, Ph.D./ Buddhist Monk

Truly effective and lasting human Truly effective and lasting human connections require:connections require:

• Authenticity• Honesty• Humility

- No Ulterior Motive- Not Afraid of Telling the Truth - Modest / Egoless

- No Ulterior Motive- Not Afraid of Telling the Truth - Modest / Egoless

Association Meeting PlannerAssociation Meeting Planner

Hotel Sales ProfessionalHotel Sales Professional

Coach, Speaker, FacilitatorCoach, Speaker, Facilitator

Developed human connections through meetings & events

Developed human connections through the trade associations

Developed human connections through education & knowledge

Association Meeting PlannerAssociation Meeting PlannerDeveloped human connections through meetings & events

• Meeting and exceeding internal client objectives• Providing opportunities for attendees to network• Highlighting physical without minimizing technological

Hotel Sales ProfessionalHotel Sales ProfessionalDeveloped human connections through the trade associations

• Got involved in the association and gave back• Developed relationships that went deeper• Allowed connections to help me design a new life

Coach, Speaker, FacilitatorCoach, Speaker, FacilitatorDeveloped human connections through education & knowledge

• Connect individual coaching clients to their dreams• Use my platform to impact peoples lives in a profound way• Guide attendees along a path of knowledge

There were times in my career that others had to carry me…

There were times in my career that others had to carry me…

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Connection Methods - TechnologyConnection Methods - Technology• Phone/Fax• Email• Instant Messaging• Blogs/Forums• Social Networking (LinkedIn, FaceBook, etc.)• Video Conferencing

Connection Methods - PhysicalConnection Methods - Physical• Face to Face (whether scheduled or spontaneous)• Hand written cards & notes• Baby Holding• Adult Day Care• Volunteering at local charity• Get involved in your community• Religious or Spiritual Gathering

Connection Methods - EmotionalConnection Methods - Emotional• Recognition of a friend, family member or colleague• Doing something nice for someone anonymously

In the Experience Economy, the philosophy is that up to now, we have focused most of our efforts on pricing commodities, goods and or services.

In the Experience Economy, the philosophy is that up to now, we have focused most of our efforts on pricing commodities, goods and or services.

For some time, we have been emerging into a new era of thought where we are finding that what our customers really want is an experience that keeps them coming back for more.

For some time, we have been emerging into a new era of thought where we are finding that what our customers really want is an experience that keeps them coming back for more.

People Pay For Experiences…People Pay For Experiences…People Pay For Experiences…People Pay For Experiences…

…because there is an emotional connectionof some kind to that experience.

When that emotional connection is there,they potentially will pay over and over

for that experience.

…because there is an emotional connectionof some kind to that experience.

When that emotional connection is there,they potentially will pay over and over

for that experience.

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My success has come as a direct result of the My success has come as a direct result of the connections I made in MPI. connections I made in MPI.

My success and the realization of my dreams happened because I wasn’t afraid to reach out, step

out of my comfort zone and connect.

Ask yourself these 3 questions:Ask yourself these 3 questions:

1. Am I making the most of my human connections?1. Am I making the most of my human connections?

2. In the connections I do have, am I authentic, honest & humble?2. In the connections I do have, am I authentic, honest & humble?

3. What’s keeping me from raising the bar and connecting more?3. What’s keeping me from raising the bar and connecting more?

I joined MPI because I had to…… I stayed becauseI joined MPI because I had to…… I stayed because

Human Human Connections Connections

Can Make Can Make A DifferenceA Difference

Human Human Connections Connections

Can Make Can Make A DifferenceA Difference

One Man’s Story of SuccessOne Man’s Story of Success

Rick WeaverRick WeaverChief Inspiration OfficerLifeteacher.com | New York, NYChief Inspiration OfficerLifeteacher.com | New York, NY

MEETING PROFESSIONALS INTERNATIONAL HOUSTON AREA CHAPTER

rick@lifeteacher.comrick@lifeteacher.com