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Isn’t it just like a holiday weekend to get us thinking about things we don’t usually think about like what we have not done in our lives that we still want to do? For me, two of my top three goals or dreams have to do with writing. They would be, first, work on a book idea I have called “The Billion Dollar Gift”  which is about twelve people who are chosen to spend $500 million, each, for “the greater good” but they have only six months to spend it. The winner will be the person who is able to create the largest impact on the greater good with their half billion and, as a result, receive the prize of one billion.

The reason I decided to write this book is because I wanted to experience what it would “feel” like to have a lot of money and be able to, as many really wish they could, make a HUGE difference in the world. What I find out, to my surprise in writing this book, is that it takes a lot of thought as to how to spend that much money. In fact, I have told a lot of people–friends and strangers, about the book and they have weighed in with all kinds of suggestions as to how the money should be spent.

Go through this elaborate exercise has helped me see, surprisingly, that it is not as simple as it seems to spend such a large amount of money. I mean, after all, when you are challenged to have the money stretch further and help more than anyone else could do with it, you have to think very strategically. As a result this book has taken much longer than most of my books, but that doesn’t bother me. I am not after the accomplishment of finishing the book but, rather, immersing myself in a long, drawn out, thoughtful journey through strategic philanthropy. Just like the experience of reading a good book, I want to savor the writing part of this endeavor.

My second book, which I won’t spend as much time today with, is actually the beginning of a series of books I will be writing called “Miss Stories” with the first book titled, Miss Understood and the Case of the Missing Angel. I even started a blog a couple of years ago that has sat dormant for too long call www.missstories.com.

But what are your things that you have yet to do? If you want you can share them with me by email (melissa@networlding.com) or you can share them with the world in the comments, below. No matter, what, start NOW. Don’t wait. As Seth Godin has been saying in his recent blog posts, “ship something.”

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What Do Your Values Reflect?

December 11, 2009

reflectonwatermediumWhat does it mean to have a system for networking? I  created a method to change random, “one-shot”  networking into mutually beneficial and consistently productive Networlding. There are seven steps in total that once mastered will allow you to be an effortless Networlder. The steps will be presented individually because each step must be completed before moving onto the next. Take time with each step and make sure the your responses and truthful and valuable for you.

STEP NUMBER 1:

Create Your Values Foundation.

We all have values, but what are your top four and, if you can, what are they in level of priority?

Carol had been what we call in Networlding “baseline networking” for years. She was at the top of her game working as Director of HR for a large organization. However, the long hours and an intense travel schedule left Carol feeling that her personal life lacked balance. From layoffs and career changes to being sought out for competitive executive positions, Carol had been through all of the ups and downs of corporate life.

As she began thinking about what she wanted her future to look like she thought more about her childhood dream of being a physiologist. Carol appreciated valued-based business and aspired to start an individual psychology practice of her own.

With these goals in mind Carol took the first step in Networlding and identified her top four values:

• Spirituality
• Connection
• Making a difference
• Achievement

With these values in mind, Carol decided to leave her six-figure salary and return to graduate school. By understanding her values Carol will not lose sight of them through her process. With her values in mind she is more apt to meet others with similar values and build a network of people around her that will help maintain these values. She will also vocalize her values more often and make requests to be introduced to people who hold similar and complimentary values.

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Four Best Networking Tools for Inbound and Outbound Marketing: The 20% that Yields an 80% Return

November 22, 2009

Wondering what works and what doesn ‘t when it comes to “push” or outbound marketing or “pull” or inbound marketing? As Malcolm Gladwell mentions in his third book, Outliers an expert is someone who has had more than 10,000 hours of study in one particular area. Online marketing is my area and there really are [...]

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Notes from the Future: Table of Contents

September 26, 2009

i. Prologue – Written by Melissa Giovagnoli – What was the original genesis of the Innovation Center concept?  How long of a gestation period was there?  What earlier attempts had been made?  What was learned from those experiences?  What specific events/encounters provided the catalyst that made the whole thing possible starting in 2009? I. Chapter [...]

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Social Networking Week in Review and Marketing Myopia Once Again

September 24, 2009

Fortune 500 Series: FedEx delivers success through social media … By Jennifer Leggio Blogger, Jennifer Leggio showcases The FedEx Citizenship blog that provides insights from their employees into FedEx global citizenship programs and the The FedEx Cares Week blog is an internal blog that chronicles the annual global philanthropy event by having team members share [...]

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Unlocking Trust in Marketing Online

September 22, 2009

What does it look like to build trust online? Maybe showing rather than telling will be more helpful. Let me start with an actual campaign I am currently implementing. Event: A live event in Chicago teaching social media Target market: Lawyers Date scheduled: Last two weeks in October 1.  I started by going through my [...]

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August 30, 2009

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30 Social Networking: Questions to Ask Any Organization

August 18, 2009

This last year has been a powerful growth year for Networlding as we have formed and built what we call the NPA or Networlding Partner Alliance. The alliance is made up of a wide variety of thought leaders in social networkng, new media and all things Web 2 and 3.0. Following is a list of [...]

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10 Ways to Leverage LinkedIn Success With Groups – Part I

August 13, 2009

Open the Door of Opportunity I have been training people on LinkedIn now for more than six years and I keep hearing the same question,”Now that I am LinkedIn what do I do?” Following is a list of 10 things (this is Part I) you can be doing that are can really make a difference [...]

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Three Ways Brand is Being Redefined in Social Networking

August 6, 2009

As the world starts to move from a primarily vertical — command and control — system for creation value to a more horizontal — connect and collaborate — value creation model, and as we blow away more walls, ceilings and floors at the same time, societies are going to find themselves facing a lot of [...]

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