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THE 7 HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PEOPLE BY STEPHEN COVEY - ANIMATED BOOK...

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Our Members : Jacob's Collision Inc.

Main phone: 707-452-9692

After hours text message: 707-241-4630 

(Typical reply is 5 – 30 minutes depending on time of day)

Email: support at jacobscollisioninc.com

Physical Address: 1011 Mason Street, Vacaville 95688

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Our Members : Dream Street Tees

Business phone: (707) 335- 9692

adriana@dreamstreettees.com or sales@dreamstreettees.com 

Vacaville, California 95687
United States
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Transform Your Team: The Power of Positive Leadership

Step into the world of effective leadership with Simon Sinek, founder of The Optimism Company, and learn how to empower your team to exceed their own expectations.

Discover how empathy, positive feedback, and a culture of coaching can elevate team performance and morale. Simon shares practical advice on avoiding common leadership traps and fostering an environment where mistakes are stepping stones to success.

Video from The World Business Forum, November 2023, with Chris Stanley

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Social Impact of Professional Network Services

When it comes to the social impact that professional network services have on today's society, it has proved to increase activity. According to the SNCR, "[t]hree quarters of respondents rely on professional networks to support business decisions. Reliance has increased for essentially all respondents over the past three years. Younger (20–35) and older professionals (55+) are more active users of social tools than middle-aged professionals. More people are collaborating outside their company wall than within their organizational intranet."

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Some History of Professional Network Services

In 1997, professional network services started up throughout the world and continue to grow. The first recognizable site to combine all features, such as creating profiles, adding friends, and searching for friends, was SixDegrees.com. According to Boyd and Ellison's article, "Social Network Sites: Definition, History, and Scholarship", from 1997 to 2001, several community tools began supporting various combinations of profiles and publicly articulated Friends. Boyd and Ellison go on to say that the next wave began with Ryze.com in 2001. It was introduced as a new way "to help people leverage their business networks".

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Grace Under Pressure: Leadership Lessons from the Miracle on the Hudson

How can a moment of crisis redefine the essence of leadership? 

Simon shares Ric Elias' life-changing experience as a survivor of the miraculous Hudson River plane landing and its profound implications on leadership and personal growth. 

Discover how practicing grace towards ourselves and others can not only change the way we lead but also create a ripple effect of positive change across our personal and professional lives.

Video from The World Business Forum, November 2023, with Chris Stanley

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What is a Professional Network Service?

A professional network service (or, in an Internet context, simply a professional network) is a type of social network service that focuses on interactions and relationships for business opportunities and career growth, with less emphasis on activities in personal life.

A professional network service is used by working individuals, job-seekers, and businesses to establish and maintain professional contacts, to find work or hire employees, share professional achievements, sell or promote services, and stay up-to-date with industry news and trends. According to LinkedIn managing director Clifford Rosenberg in an interview with AAP in 2010, "[t]his is a call to action for professionals to re-address their use of social networks and begin to reap as many rewards from networking professionally as they do personally." Businesses mostly depend on resources and information outside the company and to get what they need, they need to reach out and professionally network with others, such as employees or clients as well as potential opportunities.

"Nardi, Whittaker, and Schwarz (2002) point out three main tasks that they believe networkers need to attend to keep a successful professional (intentional) network: building a network, maintaining the network, and activating selected contacts. They stress that networkers need to continue to add new contacts to their network to access as many resources as possible and to maintain their network by staying in touch with their contacts. This is so that the contacts are easy to activate when the networker has work that needs to be done."

By using a professional network service, businesses can keep all of their networks up-to-date, and in order, and helps figure out the best way to efficiently get in touch with each of them. A service that can do all that helps relieve some of the stress when trying to get things done.

Not all professional network services are online sites that help promote a business. Some services connect the user to other services that help promote the business other than online sites, such as phone/Internet companies that provide services and companies that specifically are designed to do all of the promoting, online and in person, for a business.

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Networked Business

Many businesses utilize networking as a key element in their marketing plan. It helps to develop a strong feeling of trust between those involved and plays a big part in raising the profile of a company. Suppliers and businesses can be seen as networked businesses, and will tend to source the business and their suppliers through their existing relationships. As well as with the companies they work closely with. Networked businesses tend to be open, random, and supportive, whereas those relying on hierarchical, traditional managed approaches are closed, selective, and controlling. These phrases were first used by Thomas Power, businessman and chairman of Ecademy, an online business network, in 2009.

Additionally, social media has made a positive impact on networking as it also has allowed for more openness and inclusivity. To be successful with social media, it is vital to consider and plan an approach that can be maintainable and reliable. The best method is to put time aside weekly and make a plan for a few days a week and block off time to improve a social media approach.

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Five simple strategies to sharpen your critical thinking | BBC Ideas

Is the sky really blue? That might seem obvious. But sometimes things are more nuanced and complicated than you think. Here are five strategies to boost your critical thinking skills.

Animated by Ana Stefaniak. Made in partnership with The Open University.

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Ethics of Business Networking

Networking can be an effective way for job-seekers to gain a competitive edge over others in the job-market. The skilled networker cultivates personal relationships with prospective employers and selection panelists, in the hope that these personal affections will influence future hiring decisions. This form of networking has raised ethical concerns. The objection is that it constitutes an attempt to corrupt formal selection processes. The networker is accused of seeking non-meritocratic advantage over other candidates; advantage that is based on personal fondness rather than on any objective appraisal of which candidate is most qualified for the position.

There are some risks that must be considered when using and publishing on social media, because companies can be held liable for the content posted by their employees on blogs or social networks. According to Olswang it is necessary to prepare a clear privacy policy while also remaining compliant to protecting company data and adhering to the social media platform's privacy policy. This ensures the networker can still build their connections and not risk damaging the relationships they've built.

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History of Business Networking

Before online business networking, face-to-face networking was the only option for business people. This was achieved through a number of techniques such as trade show marketing and loyalty programs. Though these techniques have been proven to still be an effective source of making connections and growing a business, many companies now focus more on online marketing due to the ability to track every detail of a campaign and justify the expenditure involved in setting up one of these campaigns.

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Use Strategic Thinking to Create the Life You Want

Seven questions can clarify what really matters to you and help you build your own life strategy, according to BCG’s Rainer Strack. 

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Overview of Business Networking

There are many ways to network, whether the traditional way of making connections through a group or club or non-traditional through hobbies or unrelated events. They all serve the same purpose of making close and valuable connections that allow for an equal exchange of knowledge or advice. Business networks are types of social networks which are developed to help executives connect with other managers and entrepreneurs to further each other's interests  by forming mutually beneficial business relationships. By doing so, they can both each other's business interests by forming mutually beneficial business relationships. Business networking is a way of leveraging your business and personal connections to help you bring in new customers, vendors or to get great advice for running your business. There are several prominent business networking organizations that create models of networking events. When followed, the models allow the business person to build new business relationships and generate business opportunities simultaneously. A professional network service is an implementation of information technology in support of business networking. Chambers of Commerce and other business-oriented groups may also organize networking activities. However, there are multiple networking groups, and there is no one-size-fits-all for every person or company. The models will vary based on their field of business and what they want their outcomes/goals to be.

It is important to note; networking works mainly in favor of small businesses. The owners have to dabble with a variety of job functions in a small set-up. When they meet up with like-minded people, they learn from their experiences and guidance on essential. They can even find partners and angel investors through a networking group of experienced business owners. A plethora of networking events takes place in every country where entrepreneurs can meet, expand their affiliations, educate themselves and feel empowered. Adopting smart tactics can go a long way in securing partnerships, friendships and acquaintances. Collaboration is also a huge part of networking. According to Sorenson, Ritch L., et al. it can create stronger relationships, better conflict management and build better connections. Networking works best when supported by good conflict resolution and collaboration when trying to solve a problem.

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Beyond Authority: How to Truly Lead Your Team

Leadership is not a journey to rise in the ranks. Leadership is a journey to help those around us rise.

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Business Networking

In businesses, networking is the sharing of information or services between people, companies, or groups. It is also a way for individuals to grow their relationships for their job or companies. As a result, connections or a network can be built and useful for individuals in their professional or personal lives. Networking helps build meaningful relationships that are beneficial to all involved parties to exchange information and services. Gaining new significant business acquaintances can be obtained by networking meetings, social media, personal networking, and business networking.

In the second half of the twentieth century, networking was promoted to help business people to build their social capital. In the US, workplace equity advocates encouraged business networking by members of marginalized groups (e.g., women, African-Americans, etc.) to identify and address the challenges barring them from professional success. Mainstream business literature subsequently adopted the terms and concepts, promoted them as pathways to success for all career climbers.

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LETIP OF VACAVILLE
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Vacaville, CA 95696

Ryan Stone, President

707-480-0959

How to be a creative thinker | Carnegie Mellon University Po-Shen Loh

Have you ever wondered whether you lack creativity? Po-Shen Loh, a social entrepreneur, illuminates issues within the education system while instructing tens of thousands of diverse students. Serving as a U.S. Math Olympiad coach and professor at Carnegie Mellon University, he endeavors to tackle these problems. He has developed a captivating educational system, reminiscent of Twitch game streaming. Explore the significant challenges and their solutions in the video.

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The LeTip Creed

LeTip is a professional organization of men and women dedicated to the highest standards of competence and service. Our purpose is the exchange of business tips. Members will, at all times, maintain the highest professional integrity. Each business category is represented by one member and conflicts of interest are disallowed.

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Welcome to LeTip!

Vacaville LeTip is an active group of professionals working together to better the community and grow business. We meet weekly to work together and find ways in which we can help each other. LeTip expects members to attend meetings because relationships can't be built if attendance is not consistent. We expect our members to be ethical, professional and experienced in their respective lines of work.

The businesses in Vacaville Chapter of LeTip are dedicated to providing the best possible services and products to the residents of Vacaville and surrounding areas. We're consistently growing, so be sure to check back often to find your best choice for a business partner in Vacaville, California.

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Start with WHY in ALL Your Conversations

Whether you're on a date or on a sales call, you want to be chosen over someone else. Simon explains how starting with WHY can help.

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Our Members : Maria Elena Young, One Hope Wines Consultant

One Hope Wines

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Our Members : The Blind Butler, Chad Tobin

Window Coverings

The Blind Butler

640 Eubanks Court

Suite 800

Vacaville, CA 95688

707-448-9800

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The best thing to do for your brain | David Eagleman on The TED Interview

David Eagleman is a neuroscientist who decodes the web of neurons and electricity that make our minds tick–and make us human. In this episode of The TED Interview podcast, Eagleman shares tips on how to be a good steward to your brain so that you can build mental resilience. Listen to the rest of the episode where Eagleman explains the mysteries of the brain, considers consciousness, and what it means to be human.

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Our Members : Website Design, Ryan Stone

Upward Trend Management, LLC

P.O. Box 981103

West Sacramento, CA 95798-1103

Ryan Stone

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Terry Minion

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Our Members : Coldwell Banker Kappel Gateway Realty, David Muerle

750 Mason Street
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Use Strategic Thinking to Create the Life You Want

Seven questions can clarify what really matters to you and help you build your own life strategy, according to BCG’s Rainer Strack. 

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Our Members : Knock’Em Out Pest Control, Alvin Mendiola

260 Link Road, Suite C

Fairfield, CA 94534

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520 Main Street

Vacaville, CA 95688

707-474-7564

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