As president, Bush continued his habit of personally staying in contact with his network through brief phone calls and writing notes every day. Even at the end of a busy day he was known to pick up the phone and make twenty phone calls to friends across the nation. Likewise, Clinton's successful campaign for president was built on what the press called "FOB's" (Friends of Bill) - the network he'd been building for years.

SUCCESS IS RARELY A ONE-MAN SHOW. IT IS USUALLY A TEAM EFFORT.

Meeting people...working with teams...developing a list of trusted advisors...having personal contacts in place when you need the resources... these are all aspects of networking. And today's technology has made it easier than ever before.

Telephone conference calls, fax machines, Federal Express mail, and cellular phones make it possible for you to stay in touch with far more people than you could even just a few years ago. The tools are available to anyone who recognizes the benefits of networking. You no longer have to live near the people you network with on a daily basis.

HOW CAN I BUILD A PERSONAL NETWORK?
The Bible gives us six building blocks for constructing long-term relationships:

1. I must be CONSIDERATE. "Friendliness bears fruit for a man" Pr.19:22 (Mof)

2. I must be CONFIDENTIAL. "A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy man keeps a secret." Pr. 11:13

3. I must be CANDID. "An honest answer is the sign of a true friendship." Pr.24:26

4. I must be CONSTRUCTIVE. "As iron sharpens iron, so a friend shapes a friend." Pr. 27:17

5. I must be CONSISTENT. " A friend loves at ALL times, and a brother is born for adversity." Pr. 17:17

6. I must be COMMITTED. "Some friendships do not last, but some friends are more LOYAL than brothers." Pr. 18:24
   

Until next week...
FOL#45