The Power of ONE
ONE – Opportunity, Need and Empowerment
We have the opportunity, we see the need and we are
empowered to use our strengths to make a difference.
Our reach can expand around the world.
With the Power of ONE
We can all make a difference
Using the Power of One
Collaborate, Communicate & Commit
You Can Maximize your opportunities.
Find Common Ground.
Work Together and Create Measurable Results
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Leverage Using the Power of ONE!
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The Power of ONE
How Do I Use The Power
of ONE?
• Through Associations
• Rotarian, United Way
• Lifestyle Editor, Freelance Writer
• Mentor, Speaker, Corporate Trainer
• Published Author of 4000+ articles
• Radio and TV Personality
• Huge Resource Bank
Setting a Guinness World Record!
4000 Business Matches in 2 hours
20 rounds – 3 minutes each
Adjudicated by Philip Robertson
Moderated by Donna Messer
Goal –
Achieved World Record Status!
Mirror, Mirror on the Wall
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What matters most is how others see you;
not how you see yourself!
The Power of ONE
What value do you bring?
•WHO are you?
•WHO do you know?
•WHAT can you share?
The Power of ONE
It’s who you know, what you know
and who knows you!
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favourite vacation spot?
vehicle?
favourite pet?
hobbies, special interests?
Associations?
volunteering?
bucket list?
ONE key to success
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Be an Authority
Be Visible
Be Credible
Be Adaptable
Be Profitable
Be Heard
Be an Author – let your voice be heard!
The Power of One
Use the RISE Philosophy
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Rapport: Find common ground with people
you meet.
Information: Take time to exchange details
where both sides benefit.
Solutions: Create measurable results
Ethical: Respect and compliancy for rules &
regulations.
Putting the Pieces Together
Contact
Opportunity
Negotiate
Solution
Strategize
Explore
The Power of One with a 2nd Chance
Population 300
Transferable Skills?
Community Employed
The Power of ONE
Maximizing Opportunities
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Dog Guides of Canada
The Power of ONE
Reaching Youth at Camp Enterprise
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Business Boot Camp
How ONE can make a difference
Meet Johnny The Bagger Boy
Social Media – Expand the Power of ONE –
Visibility, Credibility, Profitability!
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LinkedIn
LinkedIn Groups
Blogs
Google Alerts
Twitter
Facebook
Blog Talk Radio
YouTube
Maximize The Power of ONE
Be prepared – have plenty of business cards
Be open minded – have a We not Me attitude
Don’t be afraid to “give to get”
Treat everyone as an equal
Build your network wisely, use social capital
Follow Up - Say Thank You – in writing!
Don’t waste your resources – use the Internet
Give without expectation – return is measurable
Set realistic & achievable goals; be accountable
ONE Way to Maximize your Network
1. Do your homework – set goals in advance.
2. Travel right.
3. Circulate.
4. Start fresh.
5. Who’s who.
6. One, two or three.
7. Infomercial.
8. Handshake.
9. Get to know them.
10. Card exchange.
11. Win/win.
12. We came; we met; we will meet again.
Cycles of Life, Keeping You on Track
Through the Power of ONE
Get from where you are –
To where you want to go!
The book is a journey, with timely tips
along the way ……..
• Learn to use the Power of ONE
• Maximize your network
•Measure your results
ConnectUs International Inc.
323 Kerr St. Suite 202
Oakville ON
L6K 3B6
dmesser@connectuscanada.com
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