tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6839973553828132392024-03-05T11:11:30.778-08:00Adventures in Networking!Networking is my passion. Join me on my adventures to meet new people, learn through their wisdom and improve our lives together.Paul Nazarethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02916802238599116407noreply@blogger.comBlogger190125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-683997355382813239.post-4687752071255204252015-07-14T22:56:00.001-07:002015-07-14T22:56:42.454-07:00#DonorLove : Make time for this<p><font size="3"><a href="http://www.donorlove.ca/" target="_blank"><img title="loveq" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: right; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="loveq" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4U68EaGlECU/VaX2E6K3-_I/AAAAAAAADIQ/25j8w0bjCXI/loveq%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="209" align="right" height="240"></a>We value our donors</font></p> <p><font size="3">We appreciate our donors</font></p> <p><font size="3">We LOVE our donors?</font></p> <p><font size="3">I have to tell you that in my travels on several sides of the fundraising world, working in charities and serving donors as a advisor – they are NOT feeling the love. </font></p> <p><font size="3"><a href="http://www.donorlove.ca/" target="_blank"><img title="plate" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: left; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="plate" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6Qx_RTJZav4iIpeE6PdFZb2OEUed-9ktGMW8xhWNQVIbSnYPRwUSy4_drGnjVo2h6p-JOJ3M67Jvikfj_kSaC2HCsFgEFHgegx-lR3IrDZyInDpM5UrcWeYGwNvfUDPRyFB6jB6r2-5EV/?imgmax=800" width="240" align="left" height="138"></a>It’s certainly not that charities and fundraisers don’t want to show them love but it’s hard to keep the plates spinning and the shop working and still create magic moments for donors.</font></p> <p><font size="3">As a career fundraiser I know that it’s hard for those who run large conferences because they need to manage hundreds of people and credit worthy curriculum. </font></p> <p><font size="3">But sometimes you need to do something different. The people who have put this together are a crazy bunch - t</font><font size="3">hey are creative, passionate, fearless and so many of them are my personal inspiration in work and in life. Also, they have raised a lot of money and are <a href="http://www.donorlove.ca/#!speakers/cexn" target="_blank">fundraising experts</a> who I have seen create these magic moments for donors and charities. </font></p> <p><font size="3">Look at the list of <strong><a href="http://www.donorlove.ca/#!schedule/cjg9" target="_blank">speakers</a></strong>, <a href="http://www.donorlove.ca/#!speakers/cexn" target="_blank"><strong>instigators and organizers</strong></a> – many of them are NOT from the city, province or even Canada. This is an AMAZING line up of people in <a href="http://www.donorlove.ca/#!venue/cee5" target="_blank">an inspirational non-conferency space</a>. It’s going to be weird, we’re going to interact ( like, physically move<a href="http://www.donorlove.ca/" target="_blank"><img title="word" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: right; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="word" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-I8_z9yuJX0E/VaX2FhJh1AI/AAAAAAAADIg/f-w032TXkVY/word%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="158" align="right" height="158"></a> about the room ) and going to hear from actual donors. </font></p> <p><font size="3"><font size="5"><font size="4">The word</font> <font size="6">LOVE</font> <font size="4">is</font> <strong>overused</strong>.</font> </font></p> <p><font size="3">But you’ll leave this event filled with love, for your donors, your work, your life, your profession and you’ll actually have strategy and tools from proven experts to do something about it. </font></p> <p><font size="3">My congrats to the team who has put this together. My only frustration is that it’s in 2016! This is like a big movie trailer with huge stars and a big blockbuster plot and a far away release…</font></p> <p><font size="3">The pain of waiting…well don’t wait too long because if you <a href="http://www.donorlove.ca/#!register/mainPage" target="_blank"><strong>register</strong></a> TODAY, you’ll pay <a href="http://www.donorlove.ca/#!register/mainPage" target="_blank"><strong>1/2 the price</strong></a>! Another pretty considerate idea from the organizers. </font></p> <p><font size="3">Below is how all the people involved in this event make me feel – let them make you feel this way too. <font size="3"><a href="http://www.donorlove.ca/#!register/mainPage" target="_blank">Join us in Toronto on May 11 2016 for #DonorLove</a> ! </font></font></p> <p><a href="http://www.donorlove.ca/#!register/mainPage" target="_blank"><img title="jump" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="jump" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Z8YaA4Sxk9s/VaX2GP8zTjI/AAAAAAAADIk/ae0rtbX3_Q0/jump%25255B13%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="542" height="367"></a></p> Paul Nazarethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02916802238599116407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-683997355382813239.post-48613212456717902212015-01-16T04:35:00.001-08:002015-01-16T04:35:28.291-08:00Mothers : Scourge of the Working World?<p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><em>Did this title anger you?</em> </font> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">It should, but even if it did what are you going to do about it? </font> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">Nothing probably. </font> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">I work in a sector that is 90%+ women and I haven’t done much. 2015 is the year I’m going to change that.</font> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">What's frustrating and fascinating is that even with women in positions of authority in the social sector, mothers are treated as a badly as they are in the rest of the working world.</font> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">Like criminals who steal time and resources from the company. I personally know dozens of women fired on maternity leave. Even more who have quit jobs or not returned to work because employers treat mothers like recently patrolled inmates - child care treated like a substance abuse problem shamefully to be dealt with privately and not to interfere with work. Reflecting on just two recent reads where people consider it <a href="http://www.babble.com/kid/what-not-to-say-to-working-mom/" target="_blank">fine to criticize a working mom</a> and about an employer telling a person to “<a href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/careers/career-advice/experts/i-was-ordered-to-give-up-my-child-or-my-job/article22049108/" target="_blank">give up her child</a>”. What?!</font> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">In the past I have reached out and helped peers in these times of challenge but more needs to be done and I struggled with how. </font><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">Networking is my thing, like the little drummer boy it’s the one gift I can give to my network and I’ve learned that when it comes to bigger ideas, only fools try to tackle them alone. </font> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">So I'm building a private network for mothers made up of anyone in my network who wants to join, all are welcome. And I'm certainly not the 'male authority' running the show but more the servant of this network here to keep things moving and make connections happen. </font> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">Let me make it clear why am I doing this:</font> <ol> <li><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">This is personal. I’m trying to save my own soul and shut up my own complains of “who’s going to do something about this?!”. Not those dolts in HR, not the ‘leaders’ who yap on about it. I’m shutting up and putting some personal skin in the game.</font></font></li> <li><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">I have a mother, a sister, even my own wife has been ill treated in this way. In my wife's case it brings me to madness that because I "<em>love her</em>" that I'm incapable of objectively recommending her professionally. While it's true, I do “love her”, the decision to create an unbreakable life-long union was because of my respect and admiration for her work ethic, personal values and career ambition. Marriage was the ultimate professional endorsement! But I digress.</font></li> <li><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">In recognition that women built my personal career. I have had WAY more female mentors, sponsors, teachers than men in my career. Especially when I started a family, professional women in my life helped me immensely. It’s <em>payback</em> time ladies.</font></li></ol> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><a href="http://paulnazareth.blogspot.ca/2015/01/grab-your-pitchforks-its-time-for-good.html" target="_blank">A big thanks to the team at CBC Metromorning Toronto for their #2forTO initiative that helped me decide 2015 was the year to do this and I was allowed to ‘start small but just start’.</a> And to <a href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/search/?q=byline%3a%22Leah+Eichler%22+AND+!articletype%3aauthor&start=80#newsResults" target="_blank">Leah Eichler and the Globe and Mail Careers crew whose work has been so helpful to the younger women</a> I serve, coach and support.</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">So, dear network I'm asking anyone interested to join my private group. And if you're not in my neck of the woods feel free to create your own. </font> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">The goals are:</font> <ul> <li><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">Connecting mothers returning to the working world with peers to help them with job searches and preparing for them</font></li> <li><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">To keep in touch with mothers in the year of maternity leave for the purpose of keeping in touch with their industry</font></li> <li><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">To support mothers in those critical first five years of their child’s life when they are working and balancing child care</font></li></ul> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">We’re going to host some events, do LinkedIn workshops and I’ll be fostering a lot of private meetings. Who knows how much good we’ll do but by God, we’ll do some good.</font> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">After all, we value our peers. Heck were losing the brains, ideas and networks of half the population here. Are you with me? (Said in a very Jerry McGuire type voice). </font> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">Send me an email, LinkedIn message, tweet that says. “Paul, I’m in”. </font> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">Join the #MomNetwork </font> <p><font size="4" face="Trebuchet MS"><em><a href="http://about.me/paulnazareth" target="_blank">Paul</a></em></font> <p><em>*I am not a feminist, I don’t know if this is politically correct or not. I hope it doesn’t come off as paternalistic, patronizing or condescending in any way. I’m a humanist in service of great people I know. I didn’t know what else to do so I said “shut up Paul and do something’'. Hope that makes sense.</em></p> Paul Nazarethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02916802238599116407noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-683997355382813239.post-47892598324066554922015-01-13T23:45:00.001-08:002015-01-16T03:48:40.670-08:00My 2015 Networking MVP Awards<p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"></font><a href="http://youtu.be/g4tpuu-Up90" target="_blank"><img title="GC15_PIC" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: right; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="GC15_PIC" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-r61dBmQFa5o/VLYep24K6qI/AAAAAAAADGE/jCEDqSa2j_M/GC15_PIC%25255B5%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="247" align="right" height="167"></a></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">Five years ago, networking had such a profound impact on my life I had to express my gratitude over and above a simple ‘thank you’. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">The “<a href="http://paulnazareth.blogspot.ca/2011/01/2010-golden-crab-awards.html" target="_blank">Golden Crab award</a>” was born in <a href="http://paulnazareth.blogspot.ca/2011/01/2010-golden-crab-awards.html" target="_blank">2011</a>. Since then, I have taken a few days at the start of each year to reflect on who has had the most impact on my life, work, career and thank them publicly. If you feel inclined, here are <a href="http://paulnazareth.blogspot.ca/2011/01/2010-golden-crab-awards.html" target="_blank">2011</a>, <a href="http://paulnazareth.blogspot.ca/2012/01/2011-golden-crab-awards.html" target="_blank">2012</a>, <a href="http://paulnazareth.blogspot.ca/2013/01/golden-crab-award-pauls-mvps-of.html" target="_blank">2013</a> and <a href="http://paulnazareth.blogspot.ca/2014/01/golden-crab-awards-2014.html" target="_blank">2014’s</a> winners. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">This year held massive change and challenge for me, almost every single person who has been named on this list helped in some way to push and pull me past my fears and helped me to make the change I knew needed to happen. Not just <a href="https://www.canadahelps.org/en/giving-life/community-happenings/welcoming-paul-nazareth-to-the-canadahelps-team/" target="_blank">a <strong>job change</strong></a>, but a change in the very way I think and live. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">To every person reading this post who is part of my network, if you have not read <strong><a href="http://paulnazareth.blogspot.ca/2015/01/thank-you-dear-network.html" target="_blank">this post on all you do for me please do</a></strong>. These are the four people who I have to call out for making 2014 my greatest year on earth.</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">Calling out this first person is kind of awkward, because up until recently, I worked for him. But I’ve known him for almost 15 years, he’s been a teacher and mentor for much of that time and now that I don’t work for him I can go <a href="http://www.scotiabank.com/ca/en/0,,3638,00.html" target="_blank"><img title="malcolm" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: left; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="malcolm" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9hDSJPeaunkSRNOYCriHG_6QVtLJiTcjAwNIh6BHw0FuXzBJWIU_3hd7pxJ0ZPFTC1P8m57sr66jadT6GcdwHSW8Z0Sj93wl7t4st5rgivJdQptk4CMkW8qTa-SKIgmKekE6DcrW62ZWc/?imgmax=800" width="173" align="left" height="183"></a>back to being on the executive of his fan club. It’s no surprise to anyone that <a href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/careers/career-advice/passion-came-first-and-a-career-followed/article595993/" target="_blank">Malcolm Burrows</a> is first on this list. One of the most emotionally intelligent human beings I know on earth, he taught me the value of <a href="http://www.forbes.com/sites/victorlipman/2014/03/13/dont-let-perfect-be-the-enemy-of-good-tips-to-help-tame-perfectionism/" target="_blank">imperfection</a>, flexibility and focus. He challenged me and gave me the chance to ride along on the adventure that is <a href="http://www.scotiabank.com/ca/en/0,,3638,00.html" target="_blank">his work and impact on Canada’s philanthropic sector</a>. What I admire most is for someone who has accomplished much he retains a sense of curiosity, play and humility that is an inspiration in my work and life. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">It sounds so easy to call out the head of my beloved Canadian Association of Gif<a href="https://twitter.com/UinvitedU/status/517830469447331840/photo/1" target="_blank"><img title="ruth" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: right; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="ruth" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-PXhWG9K1x9s/VLYeqWhDU_I/AAAAAAAADGQ/3GTou8MSwIo/ruth%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="200" align="right" height="133"></a>t Planners, <a href="http://www.cagp-acpdp.org/staff/details.asp?id=17973" target="_blank">Ruth MacKenzie</a>. But she’s on this list first for what she has taught me about being a courageous human being and a leader, secondly for her profound impact on the community that is the fuel for my career and increasingly, <a href="http://youtu.be/9-9xd6zEDBU" target="_blank">weaved into my DNA</a>. I value humility, kindness, wisdom but I also require unequivocal excellence in the people I elect to be on my <a href="http://paulnazareth.blogspot.ca/2012/10/your-personal-board-of-directors.html" target="_blank">personal board of directors</a>. What Ruth has done, in service to the volunteers, with strategy and action - caused me to rethink what I’m doing with my life. And in the middle of a personal crisis this year, we had a talk that reminded me what real heroes are made of. This is a networking award, a leadership award an expression of admiration and gratitude. Ruth, you are a <em>rockstar</em>. I’m grateful to be part of your team and for your partnership, mentorship and unabashed awesomeness. I almost forgot people like you exist until this year.</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">In 2012 I set a goal that took me two years to achieve. As the leadership guru <a href="https://www.google.ca/search?q=napolean+hill&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&gfe_rd=cr&ei=Gh22VLXQDcbz8wfwhoLgDw#q=napoleon+hill&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&tbm=vid" target="_blank">Napoleon Hill</a> once said – a dream is useless until it’s spoken out loud and then it becomes a goal. I told my dream to <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/pub/charles-oneil-epc/25/229/a6b" target="_blank">Charles O’Neil</a>, that I was becoming an isolat<a href="https://twitter.com/CharlesONeil1" target="_blank"><img title="CharlesONeil" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: left; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="CharlesONeil" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-FxePdaM7WzI/VLYeq2oPC4I/AAAAAAAADGY/2L6evwtSRJE/CharlesONeil%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="110" align="left" height="148"></a>ed expert and needed to figure out how to get to the east coast of Canada to listen and learn from peers there. Of all the people I asked for help with this goal, Charles was the person to work to make this dream possible. This past fall I got to spend time doing exactly what I needed. Listening, being in dialogue, expanding my network and learning about the culture and climate of philanthropy in a community I really didn’t understand. I have been given the honour of teaching in several roles and I want to ensure my perspective is national and grounded in the real work done by peers in the philanthropic sector. Charles made that possible with such generosity, he reminded me why <a href="http://www.cagp-acpdp.org/?page=FriendofCAGP" target="_blank">he recently won the highest award in my profession</a>. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">When I talk about having <a href="http://paulnazareth.blogspot.ca/2012/10/your-personal-board-of-directors.html" target="_blank">a personal board</a>, I often talk about the need for a spot for someone younger than you who often will ‘scare you forward’ by their sheer awesomeness. Some people are annoyed by a younger person out<a href="http://fundraisergrrl.tumblr.com/" target="_blank"><img title="RoryGreen" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: right; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="RoryGreen" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-tRi0stfPB2c/VLYerC7Y5tI/AAAAAAAADGk/KNdFFUf3iSQ/RoryGreen%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="141" align="right" height="146"></a> pacing them and challenging their personal best – I’m inspired by it. <a href="http://www.roryjmgreen.com/" target="_blank">Rory Green</a> was that person for me in 2014. I was in Canada’s national newspaper <a href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/careers/career-advice/life-at-work/im-a-gen-y-wannabe-are-you/article19679273/" target="_blank">the Globe & Mail earlier this year confessing that I’m a ‘wanna be Millennial’</a> because of their skill, drive, values and how they manifest them very early in a career. It was Rory’s story I was telling. Overcoming challenges, and like me at a younger career moment, the haters. Rory collaborated on numerous networking events and ideas, gave so generously and connected like a networking boss. She pushed herself in <a href="http://afptoronto.org/blog/tag/rory-green/" target="_blank">speaking roles</a>, <a href="http://youtu.be/ymBA7GnBv1A" target="_blank">social media strategy</a> and career. Many young professionals in social-profit consider Rory a rockstar. She is and I’m so proud and grateful to know her.</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">Earlier this year I called all the previous Golden Crabs together for a dinner. And each of them continue to play a pivotal role in my work and life, they are my MVP’s of networking after all. <a href="http://paulnazareth.blogspot.ca/2011/01/2010-golden-crab-awards.html" target="_blank">Alan, Ann, Kate, Promod</a>, <a href="http://paulnazareth.blogspot.ca/2013/01/golden-crab-award-pauls-mvps-of.html" target="_blank">Clare, Christina, Leah</a>, <a href="http://paulnazareth.blogspot.ca/2012/01/2011-golden-crab-awards.html" target="_blank">John, Brock, Lisa</a>, <a href="http://paulnazareth.blogspot.ca/2014/01/golden-crab-awards-2014.html" target="_blank">Emma, Nizam, David and Shannon</a> – thank you for all you have done and continue to do for me and our shared network. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">Shout outs this year go to:</font></p> <ul> <li><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><a href="http://www.whatgivesphilanthropy.com/fundraisermaeves-career-corner/maevesmeetup/" target="_blank">Maeve Strathy</a> and all the young professionals who have given me the chance to be their personal board and part of the most exciting moments in their careers</font> <li><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/pub/heather-jewell/20/b28/380" target="_blank">Heather Jewell</a> and <a href="http://www.techsoupcanada.ca/en/community/blog/nonprofit-technology-rockstars-jason-shim" target="_blank">Jason Shim</a> for creating “<a href="http://pintsnotprofits.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">Pints Not Profits</a>” a networking group for technical professionals in the social-profit community</font> <li><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><a href="https://twitter.com/erejman" target="_blank">Elizabeth Rejman</a> and <a href="http://www.janicecunning.com/fundraising-with-joy-interview-series-paul-nazareth/" target="_blank">Janice Cunning</a> for constantly collaborating and allowing me to be part of their professional evolution and being such a strong part of mine. </font> <li><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><a href="http://paulnazareth.blogspot.ca/2013/03/a-true-networking-adventure-kilihiketo.html" target="_blank">Jaime</a>, <a href="http://paulnazareth.blogspot.ca/2014/03/witness-21st-century-job-search.html" target="_blank">Heidi</a>, <a href="https://hbr.org/2014/12/the-7-attributes-of-ceos-who-get-social-media" target="_blank">Peter</a> and the Tangerine network. For leading by example, teaching by doing and reminding the world that social business is real and there’s huge value in it</font> <li><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><a href="http://www.forbes.com/sites/deborahljacobs/2014/02/05/investors-diss-twitter-but-career-climbers-shouldnt/" target="_blank">Lina Duque</a> for her kind <a href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/careers/career-advice/life-at-work/how-to-manage-your-personal-brand-while-keeping-your-day-job/article18722910/" target="_blank">feature on me in the Globe & Mail</a> and <a href="http://ce-online.ryerson.ca/ce/default.aspx?id=3602" target="_blank">her course at Ryerson University</a> as well as teachers like <a href="http://dontapscott.com/2012/07/tedglobal-2012-four-principles-for-the-open-world/" target="_blank">Don Tapscott</a> and the ever-awesome <a href="http://www.cbc.ca/radio/undertheinfluence" target="_blank">Terry O’Reilly</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-radio-critical-your-career-paul-nazareth?trk=mp-reader-card" target="_blank">CBC Radio</a> for producing the greatest brain food in Canada</font> <li><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><a href="http://www.blogto.com/fashion/mancave-barbers-lounge-toronto" target="_blank">Anthony and Vivian at Mancave Barbershop</a> for helping me change how I thought of me before I could change how the world did. And <a href="http://www.toms-place.com/" target="_blank">Tom Mihalik Jr.</a> for being my style guide and generously speaking again <a href="http://paulnazareth.blogspot.ca/2014/08/menstyleto-evening-of-style-at-mancave.html" target="_blank">to help guys suit up and restart their own self image</a>.</font> <li><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">The teams at <a href="http://www.charityinfo.ca/categories/Gift-Planning-in-Canada" target="_blank">Gift Planning in Canada</a>, <a href="http://www.charityinfo.ca/articles/How-to-champion-fundraising-everywhere" target="_blank">Hilborn Fundrasing eNews</a>, <a href="http://afpseo.afpnet.org/Career/rescenterdetail.cfm?ItemNumber=27395" target="_blank">AFP eWire</a>, the <a href="http://edition.pagesuite-professional.co.uk/Launch.aspx?PBID=414fe60e-e313-4273-a46e-9eb528bea928" target="_blank">Globe and Mail Giving Guide</a>, <a href="http://youtu.be/mEyRQR8vRbg" target="_blank">Charity Executive TV</a> and <a href="https://charityvillage.com/Content.aspx?topic=Networking_Making_it_work_for_you#.VLYYq1FbJ8E" target="_blank">CharityVillage</a> for allowing me to write and be part of their education and service to the sector </font> <li><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/20140425020932-18717680-networking-while-walking" target="_blank">The hundreds of people who have come with me on the road and netwalked in 2014</a>!</font></li></ul> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">I can’t say it enough dear network – <strong><a href="http://paulnazareth.blogspot.ca/2015/01/thank-you-dear-network.html" target="_blank">I kind of don’t exist without you</a></strong>.</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">You are how I succeed and achieve my life mission to help others do the same. <a href="http://paulnazareth.blogspot.ca/2015/01/thank-you-dear-network.html" target="_blank">Thank you</a> for all you do, who you are and letting me be part of it!</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">My best wishes to you for great success in 2015 and as always please remember that <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulnazareth" target="_blank"><u>I’m at your service</u></a> – let me know how I can help you get to where you want to be in 2016. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">With great gratitude, <em><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulnazareth" target="_blank">Paul</a></em></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><a href="http://youtu.be/l-gQLqv9f4o" target="_blank"><img title="GC_Thanks" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="GC_Thanks" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-B1wYjlAsJ1I/VLYesdQzmhI/AAAAAAAADGs/dvPyS0d6OzY/GC_Thanks%25255B6%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="540" height="311"></a></font></p> <p> </p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"></font></p> Paul Nazarethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02916802238599116407noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-683997355382813239.post-78283835871928222172015-01-10T04:20:00.001-08:002015-01-17T16:23:37.868-08:00Thank you dear network<p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">I’m not one for resolutions. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">Each year around the new year I make some time to reflect, a personal strategy retreat. Usually alone and I check in on how I’m feeling about work, life, love and if I am where I want to be. </font><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">What profoundly overwhelmed me this year more than most was what you, dear network, did for me. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">You reached out, you pitched in, you pushed your way in sometimes when I was feeling negative and needed help. My goodness you are a powerful bunch of world-changers a</font><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">nd I am deeply grateful, for each and every one of you. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">This is the time of year I sit down, read through <strong><u>all </u></strong>my contacts (it takes a couple of hours), reflect on how they’ve helped me and name <a href="http://paulnazareth.blogspot.ca/2014/01/golden-crab-awards-2014.html" target="_blank">my personal networking MVP’s</a> but in a digital age it’s hard to personally write to 3000 LinkedIn connections and 5500 Twitter followers but I want to say, just once as we start this year …</font></p> <p><a href="http://youtu.be/1TO48Cnl66w" target="_blank"><img title="thanks" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="thanks" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-J-YA2ORQzts/VLEZHP2TIkI/AAAAAAAADFs/bkQtSy57q3Y/thanks%25255B5%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="446" height="362"></a><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">They say <em>‘it takes a village to raise a child’ </em>well it certainly takes a network to build a life, achieve personal success and to have the impact one wants to have on the world. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><em>I kind of don’t exist without you.</em> </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">Thank you for everyone who collaborated on projects and events, who kept me informed about ideas and activity I should be involved in. Who advocated for me around speaking engagements and writing opportunities and especially those who pushed me to evolve to what has been the most powerful job change of my life ( <strong><a href="https://www.canadahelps.org/en/giving-life/community-happenings/welcoming-paul-nazareth-to-the-canadahelps-team/" target="_blank">did you know that I changed jobs?</a></strong> ). </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">As usual, let me remind you. That I am here for you, that I am in your corner and am your advocate and servant in all things dear network. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">Thank you to those who let me in, let me help. <em>That too is a gift. </em></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">So if you have an idea you need to say out loud, or physically mastermind with people in a room, if you have a networking idea or presentation to give, <a href="http://paulnazareth.blogspot.ca/2012/10/your-personal-board-of-directors.html" target="_blank">some personal board members to turn over</a> or yes a body to move ( I have access to Zipcar vans eh )….</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Trebuchet MS"><strong>I’M AT YOUR SERVICE</strong></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">People call me stuff like “networking king” or “social media guru” these things make me ill, not in a humblebrag way - I’m outright <strong>not</strong> these things. I’m a connector to the <strong>real</strong> experts, a collaborator and amplifier of your awesomeness and as much as it looks like I’m leading on some things, <em>my utmost desire is to serve in all things</em>. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">So how can I help you in 2015? </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">Be in touch, seriously, reach out. By email, via <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulnazareth" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> or yes, <a href="https://twitter.com/UinvitedU" target="_blank">Twitter</a>.</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">Do it today. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">After all, I have almost everything I desire in this world and YOU are the reason I have it. I’d love to do the same for you. <a href="http://about.me/paulnazareth" target="_blank"><img title="walkon" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: right; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="walkon" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-y69aA8EWh6A/VLEZHtY71xI/AAAAAAAADFw/BcdHBkPOpfc/walkon%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="193" align="right" height="130"></a></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">Have a great 2015, see you soon dear network.</font></p> <p><font size="6" face="Georgia"><em><a href="http://about.me/paulnazareth" target="_blank">Paul</a></em></font></p> Paul Nazarethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02916802238599116407noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-683997355382813239.post-60266884188891887652015-01-10T03:36:00.001-08:002015-02-01T13:27:22.861-08:00Grab your pitchforks. It’s time for a good old mob!<p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><a href="http://businessbookreader.blogspot.ca/2014/12/13-things-mentally-strong-people-dont.html" target="_blank"><img title="emperor" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: left; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="emperor" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-m347EkmCEBI/VLEOwo6zMdI/AAAAAAAADE0/fkwKE3ZD7vo/emperor%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="206" align="left" height="211"></a>It’s funny how negativity accumulates</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">It creeps in, piles up, grows like a weed inside you, around you silently until you realize it’s become part of how you think – that’s not a good thing and you know it.</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">I’m not one for resolutions but recently my favourite <a href="http://paulnazareth.blogspot.ca/2012/10/your-personal-board-of-directors.html" target="_blank">personal board member</a>, the CBC metromorning crew in Toronto put forth a challenge to the city. </font><font size="4" face="Trebuchet MS"><em><a href="http://www.cbc.ca/metromorning/episodes/2015/01/08/two-for-toronto-4/" target="_blank">Two for Toronto</a></em></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">Can you do two small things, to add some positivity to the world around you? Tiny things like starting a <a href="http://livingtorontojournal.com/little-free-library/" target="_blank">bird box library</a> in your neighbourhood or <a href="http://www.cbc.ca/metromorning/episodes/2015/01/08/two-for-toronto-4/" target="_blank">partnering with a local organization like the parks movement. Listen to Matt and the team talk with some idea folks here.</a></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">I love being part of something positive, simple, fun – so I’m in! </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">My second idea is a more quiet and private/personal one<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carrotmob" target="_blank"><img title="mob" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: right; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="mob" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-LJhQb6jxg1E/VLEOxQ2oC1I/AAAAAAAADE4/2qtRWG3ANmU/mob%25255B6%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="293" align="right" height="121"></a>. <a href="http://paulnazareth.blogspot.ca/2015/01/mothers-scourge-of-working-world.html" target="_blank">It’s about the value of Mothers</a>, read more here. But first I’ve decided it’s time to go on the attack.</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">Grab your pitchforks, torches, wallet and business cards we’re going to attack and loot a local Toronto business!</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">How is this helping Toronto and how is this positive you ask? Well that negativity I was talking about creeped into <em>my</em> emotional vocabulary last year just near the end. And a good old fashioned positive explosion is just what the doctor ordered to wash it out. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carrotmob" target="_blank"><img title="carrot" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: left; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="carrot" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-gIlRvd1Qz5Y/VLEOxh505zI/AAAAAAAADFA/jV0LNhtQdh0/carrot%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="189" align="left" height="189"></a>How does this relate to “attacking” a business? Oh we’re going to mob it all right – a “Carrot Mob” is what it’s called. Something the ever-awesome <a href="http://www.cbc.ca/radio/undertheinfluence" target="_blank">Terry O’Reilly, Canada’s adman in Chief</a>, another CBC host shared at the recent <a href="https://www.canadahelps.org/en/giving-life/community-happenings/the-walrus-talks-philanthropy-is-there-a-right-way-to-give/" target="_blank">Walrus Talks on Philanthropy</a>. Its not a boycott, <strong>it’s a BUYcott!</strong> </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">Now the idea (<a href="http://toronto.carrotmob.org/" target="_blank">see here</a>) was pretty hippie and involves all sorts of complicated agreements with the company that the profits will be used for sustainable investment or food security blah blah, I’m keeping it simple. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><strong><a href="http://carrotmobto.eventbrite.ca" target="_blank">Tuesday February 10th at 6pm</a></strong>, we’ll gather after work, do a bit of “<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/20140425020932-18717680-networking-while-walking" target="_blank">netwalking</a>” in the Annex and go to <a href="http://www.bulkbarn.ca/en-ca/locations/on/bulk-food-toronto-25.html" target="_blank">the brand new Bulk Barn</a> to get healthy or unhealthy snacks, but to welcome this great store to the area. Then we’ll go nearby for some food and more networking. <strong><a href="http://carrotmobto.eventbrite.ca" target="_blank">For details and to RSVP click here.</a></strong></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">I love this, hope you do too dear network. See you there!<a href="https://twitter.com/UinvitedU/lists/cbc-metro-morning-crew/members" target="_blank"><img title="metromorning" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: right; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="metromorning" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcv5ag-Q0Gb6OQEr1DgT4GQNFW6XqTj-YPp5ZUBPgjSNJBUKdfAaA9CEs-_vjkuyvhhyphenhypheney0-xpMksxar9AXrT7g0hS10Bvbr3q6pIvm1fomUW-m6yXAV1E7le_dCK-JTFmesQNBKo8HYm2/?imgmax=800" width="244" align="right" height="195"></a></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">And <a href="http://www.cbc.ca/metromorning/episodes/2015/01/08/two-for-toronto-4/" target="_blank">Matt, Jill and the whole Metromorning crew</a>, thanks to you for the idea and fostering some friggin positivity in this city. We can all use a little more. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">If you don’t follow <strong><a href="https://twitter.com/UinvitedU/lists/cbc-metro-morning-crew/members" target="_blank">CBC Metromorning</a></strong> or other <strong><a href="https://twitter.com/UinvitedU/lists/cbc-accounts-to-follow/members" target="_blank">CBC idea-people on Twitter</a></strong> I’ve made these lists so click on their names above and follow to keep learning from them and participating in great ideas like this! </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><a href="http://businessbookreader.blogspot.ca/2014/12/13-things-mentally-strong-people-dont.html" target="_blank"><img title="13thingscover" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: left; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="13thingscover" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-OPXzeKIGkh8/VLEOyqPeAAI/AAAAAAAADFQ/CowzRd8TFck/13thingscover%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="98" align="left" height="144"></a>And if you’re looking for a great read to combat negativity in 2015 read <a href="http://businessbookreader.blogspot.ca/2014/12/13-things-mentally-strong-people-dont.html" target="_blank">Amy Morin’s wonderful : 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do.</a> </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">Best of the new year to you, and a challenge – what two tiny things can you do to make your world a better place? </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">Please share in the comments or <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%232forTO&src=tyah" target="_blank">on Twitter using #2forTO</a></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">As always, thanks for reading,<a href="http://about.me/paulnazareth" target="_blank"><img title="aboutme2" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: right; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="aboutme2" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-9DNI4d7d8FQ/VLEOy-FUqiI/AAAAAAAADFY/Cq0Rj4uhk30/aboutme2%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="191" align="right" height="85"></a></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><em><a href="http://about.me/paulnazareth" target="_blank">Paul Nazareth</a></em></font></p> Paul Nazarethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02916802238599116407noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-683997355382813239.post-11882365623263014302015-01-03T04:24:00.001-08:002015-01-03T04:24:13.232-08:00Welcome new Twitter Followers!<p align="center"><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><font size="4"><em>Thank you for investing your time on Twitter with me!</em></font> </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/today/author/18717680" target="_blank"><img title="twitterwelcome" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="twitterwelcome" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-3yaXyd8SK3Y/VKffZ_S7TRI/AAAAAAAADEI/d7Fpo7aTYqg/twitterwelcome%25255B8%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="364" height="212"></a></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">I wanted to say a personal thanks and to be up front about what you’ll find in your feed from me and what I hope to do for you as a follower. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">For the past decade my interest in social media has not been social, I am<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/20140710112753-18717680-business-professionals-think-digital-not-social?trk=mp-reader-card" target="_blank"><img title="Dbusiness" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: right; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Dbusiness" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn4CmE3PHeSggXztreQq21lYVABIVngCjwA0h6UrPrt5hjTXZkIzAXDviTHpaoDYrOGS2i5oIdPJpikB34BmeB1NdRgx-J2Ck-Cmw7qfHtyb9K2VJPt86cDIpIMM3cVe2Z7ttAMRqxjj9N/?imgmax=800" width="240" align="right" height="159"></a> obsessed with the future of <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/20140710112753-18717680-business-professionals-think-digital-not-social?trk=mp-reader-card" target="_blank">digital business</a>. You’ll see lots of content on <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/uinvitedu/social-media-business-education/" target="_blank">how and why business and social are working together</a>. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/uinvitedu/paul-nazareth-personal-media-portfolio/" target="_blank">My career</a> for the past 15 years has been in fundraising – I now work for <a href="http://youtu.be/zSJo3oVeezo" target="_blank">a national Canadian charity that serves hundreds of advisors (law, finance & accounting), thousands of charities and millions of donors</a> called <a href="https://www.canadahelps.org/en/giving-life/community-happenings/welcoming-paul-nazareth-to-the-canadahelps-team/" target="_blank">CanadaHelps</a>. So you’ll find trends in finance, philanthropy and <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/uinvitedu/charity-vs-social-profit/" target="_blank">fundraising strategy</a> with insights crossing the country on a regular basis allows me to observe.</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/today/author/18717680" target="_blank"><img title="KeepCalmNetworkON" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: left; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="KeepCalmNetworkON" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-eDN9Lcxh4zo/VKffahoNHdI/AAAAAAAADEU/gRUXTJPN-Sk/KeepCalmNetworkON%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="168" align="left" height="122"></a>I live to serve passionate professionals, it’s <a href="http://about.me/paulnazareth" target="_blank">my personal mission in life</a>. <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/uinvitedu/nazareth-networks/" target="_blank">Networking is the very air that I breath</a>. So you’ll see lots of content on connecting for better business and a better life. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">Lastly, I’m an addicted reader. Business books mostly, biographies and <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/uinvitedu/bizmagination/" target="_blank">other material</a> that keeps me learning and giving me the tools to help others find their way to personal success. I have a <a href="http://businessbookreader.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">business book blog that I post from <strong>here</strong></a>. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><strong>WARNING!! I feel I should inform you of the following!</strong> </font></p> <ul> <li><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">90% of my tweets are scheduled, sure I interact but I work a lot so I almost never live tweet except from events or talks. Consider me your resource on digital business, smart philanthropy and personal success – ask me a question though, <em>I’ll always be there.</em></font></li> <li><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">This is 98% a professional account, there will be no pictures of my kids, instagrammed lunch or music concerts. The 2% is my own personal insights on <a href="http://paulnazareth.blogspot.ca/2014/11/why-interstellar-is-worth-seeing.html" target="_blank">movies</a>, <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/basaraa/suiting-up/" target="_blank">mens’s style</a> and political stuff.</font></li> <li><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">I’m interested in <em>your personal success</em>, so from time to time I’m going to get all up in your business and ask how I can help. This is why I’m here, it’s what I live for, to lift up great people. </font></li></ul> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">Thanks again for the follow, remember I am here to help. So ask questions, ask for introductions, challenge me on my position on anything. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">This is the world’s largest networking event and I just asked you “<em>so who are you and why are you on this earth?</em>” – I look forward to your response.</font></p> <p><font size="5" face="Georgia"><em><a href="http://about.me/paulnazareth" target="_blank">Paul Nazareth</a></em></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">Enjoy this quick video on Twitter for business!</font></p> <div id="scid:5737277B-5D6D-4f48-ABFC-DD9C333F4C5D:5ea6af1e-414c-48ac-98b1-557631ce8623" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent" style="width: 448px; float: none; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px"><div id="bc25ff4f-4f44-4963-beef-817a246eb1df" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; display: inline;"><div><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGirUZq1WtQ&feature=youtube_gdata_player" target="_new"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-JNulgFHHqbU/VKffa4IoILI/AAAAAAAADEc/LhFjopRByC4/videob3706f777c08%25255B44%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-style: none" galleryimg="no" onload="var downlevelDiv = document.getElementById('bc25ff4f-4f44-4963-beef-817a246eb1df'); downlevelDiv.innerHTML = "<div><object width=\"448\" height=\"252\"><param name=\"movie\" value=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/BGirUZq1WtQ?hl=en&hd=1\"><\/param><embed src=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/BGirUZq1WtQ?hl=en&hd=1\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" width=\"448\" height=\"252\"><\/embed><\/object><\/div>";" alt=""></a></div></div><div style="width:448px;clear:both;font-size:.8em">Twitter for Business</div></div> Paul Nazarethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02916802238599116407noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-683997355382813239.post-25278655810915373712014-12-21T00:15:00.001-08:002014-12-21T00:30:29.845-08:00Philanthroinsight with the Walrus and Sonnet LAbbe<p align="center"><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><a href="http://thewalrus.ca/tv-the-body-always-gives-a-shit/" target="_blank"><img title="philanthro" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="philanthro" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-0soXkgV64Lk/VJaFIjUBi7I/AAAAAAAADDA/duLl2jxMIAI/philanthro%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="434" height="161"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><em>This post is for those in the club.</em> </font></p> <p align="left"><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">Not VIP`s, the opposite, the servants of good. </font><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">The people who live inside the moving parts of fundraising, philanthropy, charity, non-profit, social-profit – the people that are open to discussion beyond golf, moustaches, ice-buckets and chocolate almonds. Who are tired of hearing about the usual conversations on this topic. Donors, fundraisers, volunteers, boards, lawyers, accountants all the people who make it happen and see inside the sausage factory that is often expressed as neat, clean, feel-good, dimple-faced philanthropy.</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">As usual the folks at the <a href="http://thewalrus.ca/" target="_blank">Walrus Magazine</a> and <a href="http://thewalrus.ca/foundation/" target="_blank">Foundation</a> take their talks further, behind the curtain on a subject. This fall they chose <a href="http://thewalrus.ca/the-walrus-talks-philanthropy-toronto-2014/" target="_blank">philanthropy</a>.</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><a href="https://www.canadahelps.org/en/giving-life/community-happenings/the-walrus-talks-philanthropy-is-there-a-right-way-to-give/" target="_blank"><img title="walrusspeakers" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: left; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="walrusspeakers" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-yT_fshxlR38/VJaBhBfjw6I/AAAAAAAADCU/Ax0I_b_D56E/walrusspeakers%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="187" align="left" height="105"></a>What a unique line up of speakers that assembled the body parts of giving ( the heart), funding ( the legs), doing (the hands), investing (the head) and marketing (the mouth). <a href="https://www.canadahelps.org/en/giving-life/community-happenings/the-walrus-talks-philanthropy-is-there-a-right-way-to-give/" target="_blank">Read more in this review of the evening</a> – this is a reflection on one talk.</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">She’s a poet, a writer, a thinker but she’s also a spy into this profession and way of life. I met <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonnet_L%27Abb%C3%A9" target="_blank">Sonnet L’Abbe</a> now a decade ago working in a university advancement office as a writer. She has worked for causes in healthcare, community, in civic engagement using her command of head, heart and all that lies between as an asset to fundraising teams – this makes her an insider. It`s a dangerous magic but as a poet she gets to say things that none of us, not the donors, the fundraisers, the institutions can say.</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><a href="http://thewalrus.ca/tv-the-body-always-gives-a-shit/" target="_blank"><img title="sonnet2" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="sonnet2" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUqEg_CJ4aI908CfdSTSVqwhousqicO727tXnE5HUTN9ORR_Zy_jOOBTeOJn4rgYfu8x_CnkWa5w2YHotROcMxXrh8vFTAVztRahlSAQIrAGkPZKwI8yWSuOZhtNsbHNuElzmLr-seyV8Z/?imgmax=800" width="240" height="134"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><strong><a href="http://thewalrus.ca/tv-the-body-always-gives-a-shit/" target="_blank"><font size="4">And she did. <em>Watch it by clicking here</em></font>.</a></strong> </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">I personally made sure a few dozen in my network were in attendance and after the performance they all said ‘<em>how does she know our hopes, fears, dreams, anger, even our words!?”. </em>She reached into us, and showed us our own guts. It can be uncomfortable for some, I loved it. Every word.</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">So as 2014 comes to a close and we all reflect on what we do, what we’ve done, where we are going. What better medium to help in that reflection than poetry?</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">What happens when the heart and head <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/29/your-money/charitable-giving-from-head-or-heart.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0" target="_blank"><img title="heartthink" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: left; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="heartthink" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-R3FPyHp1gmA/VJaBh_y2fMI/AAAAAAAADCg/RTbmyJM6TOQ/heartthink%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="240" align="left" height="140"></a>start working together in the world of philanthropy? </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><em>Powerful things, I`ve seen it.</em></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">Thanks to the <a href="http://thewalrus.ca/about-us/" target="_blank">Walrus</a> team, this is why I subscribe and give to you. Because you create conversations like this. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">And to <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonnet_L%27Abb%C3%A9" target="_blank">Sonnet</a>, I have said it before, I’ll say it again, besides what <a href="http://youtu.be/E_RSJ6xuHbE" target="_blank">Gord and his Tragic friends think</a>, I think poets are a gift to humanity. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">Certainly a gift in my life. <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonnet_L%27Abb%C3%A9" target="_blank"><img title="sonnet" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: right; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="sonnet" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Hi90BU7rYGo/VJaBi9fOu6I/AAAAAAAADDI/lF4quZ5Z77o/sonnet%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="157" align="right" height="157"></a></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">And I’m grateful just to know her.</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">If you haven’t already, <strong><a href="http://thewalrus.ca/tv-the-body-always-gives-a-shit/" target="_blank">click here to watch that insightful poetry on philanthropy</a></strong> – would love your thoughts in the comment section below! </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">Thanks for reading, </font></p> <p><font size="4" face="Georgia"><em><a href="http://about.me/paulnazareth" target="_blank">Paul</a></em></font></p> Paul Nazarethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02916802238599116407noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-683997355382813239.post-17206491594804793922014-11-15T23:12:00.001-08:002014-11-18T20:54:08.569-08:00Why Interstellar is worth seeing<p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">I’ve got some issues, some problems vexing me. And I’ve been stuck.</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">I also happen to be a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Generation_X" target="_blank">GenX’er</a> and we communicate through movies..</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><a href="http://youtu.be/zSWdZVtXT7E" target="_blank"><img title="interstellar" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="interstellar" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-PwhDjmaHoq8/VGhOdFvU7yI/AAAAAAAADBs/iJh27DoPutc/interstellar%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="467" height="173"></a></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">Tonight against the advice of the <a href="http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/critics-notebook-case-interstellar-747630" target="_blank"><strong>critics</strong></a> and some <a href="http://mashable.com/2014/11/08/science-of-interstellar/" target="_blank"><strong>very smart people</strong></a> I went to watch the movie <strong><a href="http://youtu.be/zSWdZVtXT7E" target="_blank">Interstellar</a></strong>. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">It’s been called this generation’s <a href="http://youtu.be/XHjIqQBsPjk" target="_blank">2001 A Space Odyssey</a> and I can certainly see the parallel. Not because either movie was scientifically correct – no – because they helped us dream.</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">The critics and <a href="http://time.com/3578557/tyson-interstellar-tweets/" target="_blank">scientists</a> like the people who hold us back in our lives </font><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">are people of today. </font><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">They do their dreaming while they are asleep.</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">But there are so many in my network, who dream while they are awake. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">They are the artists of the possible. The people <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/297519465/the-icarus-deception-why-make-art-new-from-seth-go" target="_blank">Seth Godin writes about when he busts the myth that we shouldn’t fly too close to the sun</a>. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">The people of the present are the ones who told us flight wasn’t possible, diseases couldn’t be cured, genomes couldn’t be mapped. Their DNA is coded with the words like “can’t, won’t, No”. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">You the people of the future ( this is certainly not limited to the young by the way ) are coded with words like “maybe, what if, why not”. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">So, my problems won’t be solved overnight, the hardest problems aren’t. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">But let me call out some people who I hope to encourage forward, who I hope I can be of service to before I leave this world. </font></p> <ul> <li><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonshim" target="_blank">Jason Shim</a> who dreams in digital </font> <li><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/pub/sonnet-l-abb%C3%A9-ph-d/38/560/5bb" target="_blank">Sonnet L’Abbe</a> who connects people through word</font> <li><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><a href="http://www.wetalkwomen.org/about/" target="_blank">Kavita Dogra</a> who connects them in deeds</font> <li><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/pub/matthew-cimone/a/5a9/a3b" target="_blank">Matthew Simone</a> who stares up at the sky</font> <li><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mashacemma" target="_blank">Masha Cemma</a> who stares into our cells</font> <li><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/pub/neil-maccarthy/24/10b/666" target="_blank">Neil McCarthy</a> who helps souls take flight</font></li></ul> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">On this networking adventure I have met many travellers who dream while they are awake…I don’t pretend to be smart enough or courageous enough to be one of you – but I’ll damn well be the shoulders you stand on to reach the stars. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">Despite critics, scientists and naysayer, I believe you will make it there. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">Like Canadian Commander Chris Hadfield through science reached the stars, he touched our hearts with <a href="http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/0345814940/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=15121&creative=330641&creativeASIN=0345814940&linkCode=as2&tag=chrhadinc-20" target="_blank">images</a> and <a href="http://youtu.be/KaOC9danxNo" target="_blank"><strong>music</strong></a>. You are thinking collaboratively, you are the citizens of tomorrow. <em>And you inspire the hell out of me.</em> </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">It was a midnight show, and it’s late. </font><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">I’m off to sleep, to dream. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">A quick note to say, thanks for all you do for me dear network.</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">Vexed, but hopeful.<a href="http://about.me/paulnazareth" target="_blank"><img title="walkon" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: right; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="walkon" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-2wk0ZUTVh28/VGhOdcjedQI/AAAAAAAADBw/jkWQkzdNtOY/walkon%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="168" align="right" height="113"></a></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><em><a href="http://about.me/paulnazareth" target="_blank">Paul</a></em></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"></font></p> Paul Nazarethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02916802238599116407noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-683997355382813239.post-21023471805043619152014-08-18T23:58:00.001-07:002014-08-18T23:58:41.801-07:00#MenStyleTO an evening of style at the Mancave<p align="right"><font size="2" face="Trebuchet MS"><strong><a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/menstyleto-career-confidence-for-men-tickets-12701112369" target="_blank"><em>RSVP for Free Here</em></a></strong></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">Style is fun. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">It also can help with career development.</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">Men are finally starting to realize this. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">Toronto just hosted <a href="http://www.tomfw.com/" target="_blank">Canada’s first Men’s Fashion</a> Week. <a href="http://www.cbc.ca/news/arts/toronto-men-s-fashion-week-why-it-s-time-to-put-more-designs-for-guys-on-the-runway-1.2730527" target="_blank">It was a roaring success.</a> This coming fall will see the second huge <a href="http://beta.gentlemensexpo.com/" target="_blank">Gentlemen’s Expo at the Metro Convention Centre</a> ( a must attend for the modern gent). </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">But fancy beards and expensive whiskey aside – what about normal working guys who just want to <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/basaraa/suiting-up/" target="_blank">step up their style</a> a little bit? </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">For up and coming career climbers – budget is a critical issue and a $5,000 suit isn’t an option. Also, the office isn’t a place to push the style envelope.</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><a href="http://www.blogto.com/fashion/mancave-barbers-lounge-toronto" target="_blank"><img title="mancave" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: left; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="mancave" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-55naVpJuoyE/U_L1lW9_zmI/AAAAAAAADAU/KzvH6JdEQUc/mancave%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="207" align="left" height="138"></a>Enter <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23MenStyleTO&src=typd" target="_blank">#MenStyleTo</a> Tuesday August 26th ! I’m co-hosting with two awesome folks who have helped me immensely. The <a href="http://mancavebarbers.ca/" target="_blank">Man Cave Barbers Lounge</a> is our location and they will speak about modern hair style and hair care. <a href="https://urbandaddy.wordpress.com/tag/tom-mihalik-jr/" target="_blank"><img title="" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: right; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-UR1GD4DK1dQ/U_L1mIulXwI/AAAAAAAADAc/7Se5XK_HpMI/TomJr%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="138" align="right" height="162"></a></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">The fine folks at <a href="http://paulnazareth.blogspot.ca/2013/06/does-suit-make-man.html" target="_blank">Toms Place in Toronto</a> have helped me so much over the years. <a href="https://urbandaddy.wordpress.com/tag/tom-mihalik-jr/" target="_blank">Tom Mihalik Jr.</a> will join us to share tips for this fall and on how to suit up smart for both style and work. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-c1w9lpNONrI/U_L1mnWpl7I/AAAAAAAADAk/4wEMuAQZTk4/s1600-h/TwitterJuly2014%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="TwitterJuly2014" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: left; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="TwitterJuly2014" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-fv-riEeMYYw/U_L1nb_2wVI/AAAAAAAADAo/fKXCgbkCj60/TwitterJuly2014_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="114" align="left" height="107"></a>I’ll be closing up the speaking with how style has helped me with my career. You may have heard about <a href="http://paulnazareth.blogspot.ca/2014/06/pocketstyle-its-not-business-its-just.html" target="_blank">my pocket square endeavour</a> – I’ll share why I believe in style as a career catalyst and how you can save money and still look as good as you want. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">Space is limited, it’s <strong><a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/menstyleto-career-confidence-for-men-tickets-12701112369" target="_blank">FREE to attend so please RSVP here</a></strong> and share with others in your network! </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="2" face="Trebuchet MS"><em><a href="http://www.blogto.com/fashion/mancave-barbers-lounge-toronto" target="_blank"><img title="mancave2" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="mancave2" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-vdKjT7oC6CE/U_L1nyG53tI/AAAAAAAADA0/AKmOfc5l2yM/mancave2%25255B13%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="251" height="168"></a></em></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="2" face="Trebuchet MS"><em><a href="http://www.blogto.com/fashion/mancave-barbers-lounge-toronto" target="_blank">Picture from @BlogTO</a></em></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><em>For those sharing using Twitter, our hashtag is </em><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23MenStyleTO&src=typd" target="_blank"><em>#MenStyleTO</em></a><em> and our speakers are </em><a href="https://twitter.com/TomsPlaceTO" target="_blank"><em>@TomsPlaceTO</em></a><em> </em><a href="https://twitter.com/ManCaveTO" target="_blank"><em>@ManCaveTO</em></a><em> and </em><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%40uinvitedu%20%23menstyle&src=typd" target="_blank"><em>@UinvitedU</em></a></font></p> Paul Nazarethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02916802238599116407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-683997355382813239.post-5545335050239637912014-08-17T21:56:00.001-07:002014-08-17T21:56:49.585-07:00Networking while walking<p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/today/post/article/20140425020932-18717680-networking-while-walking" target="_blank"><img title="" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: right; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivJth505EbV2S2PRVs1ylRTHNm5D5fdHXuQlgxVmhQI3Bl9g90bAwlRdgt030G3RJeNLsj8caaeeDPq2NAc_daG6kh9KPoHjRXKeUYwXKCHza-XtDULchyphenhyphene9d_Gh18c0PnOQdmfSzgqGnI/?imgmax=800" width="240" align="right" height="158"></a>A big thanks to the many people who came out this summer to my two <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/today/post/article/20140425020932-18717680-networking-while-walking?trk=mp-reader-card" target="_blank">networking while walking ( also known as ‘netwalking’ )</a> events. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">I’ve shared the benefits of this very popular networking style that I’ve adopted myself for the past year or so. <a href="http://paulnazareth.blogspot.ca/2013/09/networking-while-walking-netwalking-tips.html" target="_blank">Something I do about 3 days a week with individuals for my own personal business networking.</a></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">But bringing together a group is something kind of magical – and I think we can all agree the w<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/today/post/article/20140425020932-18717680-networking-while-walking" target="_blank"><img title="" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: left; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-im_qed1vOiQ/U_GHhlvWBDI/AAAAAAAAC_g/40KwAyuS6d8/netwalkjuly2%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="240" align="left" height="113"></a>orld could use a little more magic these days. A little more positive energy. A little more light in our lives. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">And so I reach out, to my network, these days through platforms like Twitter and LinkedIn to strangers too, open invite so people come only when they feel they are ready. <a href="http://paulnazareth.blogspot.ca/2013/03/my-twitter-handle-u-invited-u.html" target="_blank">A networking philosophy of mine</a>. Park of this magic is the fresh faces it adds to our collective networks. Although I’ll add that these aren’t <em>really </em>strangers. Today’s social networking strategy means most people will come out because they are aligned with your b<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/today/post/article/20140425020932-18717680-networking-while-walking" target="_blank"><img title="Twitter" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: right; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Twitter" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/--GlmHW5Gypo/U_GHiLYlIsI/AAAAAAAAC_s/HqdIOKZm6dk/Twitter%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="240" align="right" height="180"></a>usiness, sector or career philosophy and have decided it’s time to meet in person. I’m finding in fact in several cases my open netwalks are drawing out contacts who don’t have time to meet me one on one but are curious at the idea ( introverts find this structure approachable ). <font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">You’ll note there is always one or more <a href="http://paulnazareth.blogspot.ca/2014/01/golden-crab-awards-2014.html" target="_blank"><strong>Golden Crabs</strong> ( my personal networking MVP’s )</a> at these events. Getting out there is why these people are the best in my network. </font> </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">The two I held this summer we just the kind of events I was hoping for. Sure they were fun but I’m viciously clear on what we are doing there, ask anyone who attends we’re not wandering around lost in the woods. No, I have talking topics, workshop exercises, networking training and the goal is clear: revenue for-profit business or more funds raised for social-profit charity. </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"></font><a href="http://paulnazareth.blogspot.ca/2013/05/networking-on-go-walking-meetings.html" target="_blank"><img title="" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-T0kCx453b-0/U_GHigKYjuI/AAAAAAAAC_0/yx0jwrCKxTg/Aug2%25255B9%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="372" height="247"></a><a href="http://paulnazareth.blogspot.ca/2013/05/networking-on-go-walking-meetings.html" target="_blank"><img title="" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-MUAOr3wpZz0/U_GHjX5UQEI/AAAAAAAAC_4/kcdR2DAFXxg/netwalkJuly%25255B9%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="372" height="273"></a></p> <p align="left"><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">Business connections have been made, follow up meetings have happened, revenue has been generated, people have been hired from these events, I am deeply honoured to be a part of this. </font><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">So those who have attended, thank you for investing the time with me and I’m proud you’ve invested time in yourselves. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">Maybe you’ve heard <a href="http://paulnazareth.blogspot.ca/2014/08/sharing-some-news-with-gratitude.html" target="_blank"><em>I have a new job</em></a>. Part of this role will be to cross this country serving the charity sector to help raise the bar on social profit. My new team is all about collaboration, innovation and progress – so keep your eyes out for a <a href="http://paulnazareth.blogspot.ca/2013/09/networking-while-walking-netwalking-tips.html" target="_blank">netwalk in your city</a> soon! </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">Until then, thanks for reading (see below for some insight from netwalkers)</font></p> <p><font size="5" face="Trebuchet MS"><em><a href="http://about.me/paulnazareth" target="_blank">Paul</a></em></font></p> <p><a href="http://paulnazareth.blogspot.ca/2013/09/networking-while-walking-netwalking-tips.html" target="_blank"><img title="NetwalkQuote1" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="NetwalkQuote1" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-PYn967uh2oE/U_GHjyVf_gI/AAAAAAAADAE/yBRECHu5h88/NetwalkQuote1%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="421" height="319"></a></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><em>A mentor shared with me that when it comes to career planning, you can do anything but you can’t do everything. Having focus and a clear goal is key ~ <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/annrosenfieldcfre" target="_blank">Ann Rosenfield</a> </em></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><em>I have always tried to follow my professional passions through work or volunteering in my sector. I never thought of doing something I love with my career skills like it was art. ~ Liz Rejman ( </em><a href="http://youtu.be/oKDE2YRNYS8" target="_blank"><em>see Seth Godin</em></a><em> )</em></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><em>Stories are what make a business case or case for support touch the head and heart at the same time. Artists tell these stories best and I think I need to spend more time around them to learn to tell better stories. ~ Talking about meeting Canadian poet and writer <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/pub/sonnet-l-abb%C3%A9-ph-d/38/560/5bb" target="_blank">Sonnet L’Abbe</a> </em></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><em>Today a Nobel Prize winning scientist shared with me that the secret to getting ideas into the world isn’t just good ideas but strong social networks – and that I have to network constantly to build them ..l blew my mind. </em></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><em>When I turn to people at work, people in my network their advice and feedback is clouded by the baggage of our history and relationship. Today a stranger gave me honest, clear and unbiased feedback and suggestions - it’s what I needed most right now.</em></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><strong>Were you at one of the netwalks? Could you add your thoughts and comments below? Thank you! P</strong></font></p> Paul Nazarethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02916802238599116407noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-683997355382813239.post-23134703381230006202014-08-11T21:58:00.001-07:002014-08-11T21:58:53.686-07:00My Three CNEs<p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">I was born in Toronto, but when it comes to the CNE ( <a href="http://theex.com/" target="_blank">the Canadian National Exhibition for international</a> <a href="http://theex.com/" target="_blank"><img title="cne" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: right; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="cne" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-erRaY6G8hPo/U-me7-GjyhI/AAAAAAAAC98/aczBNp3o1eA/cne%25255B5%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="356" align="right" height="79"></a>readers ) it doesn’t matter where you’re from.</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">The summer is a special time for everyone in Toronto, and the CNE is a bittersweet moment. You love it for all that it is, but it is the harbinger of summer’s doom. What better way to squeeze the last fun out of the season before it ends. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">But while most people have just one visit to the CNE, for years I’ve had three and they’re three totally different CNE’s too! I hope you find some value and maybe ideas in one of them…</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><strong>1) The Kids.</strong> Being of baby-raising age right now this is a wonderful full day of activities that is affordable and crazy fun. We don’t live close by so the secret is to drive to the underground parking in the <a href="http://theex.com/main/entertainment/for-kids/superdogs" target="_blank"><img title="superdogs" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: left; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="superdogs" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-o2ocnHl3uOs/U-me9ih7K7I/AAAAAAAAC-E/SifOoUzV5cg/superdogs%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="240" align="left" height="126"></a>Direct Energy Centre that is accessible for strollers. Start the day walking to the <a href="http://theex.com/main/entertainment/for-kids/" target="_blank">kids area</a> where this is always lots to do – the <a href="http://theex.com/main/entertainment/for-kids/" target="_blank">petting zoo</a> is a must. Lunch at the food building, a visit to the agricultural building with an early afternoon finish at the <a href="http://theex.com/main/entertainment/for-kids/superdogs" target="_blank">ever-awesome superdog show</a>. They end up tuckered out, wheel them downstairs to the car and you’re off before the crowds show up. <a href="http://theex.com/main/entertainment/pyrotechnics" target="_blank"><img title="CNE_Night" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: right; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="CNE_Night" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-AtM2sdAt24w/U-me95CHp4I/AAAAAAAAC-M/tREgUVM2GKk/CNE_Night%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="240" align="right" height="129"></a></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><strong>2) The Friends.</strong> There is nothing like the midway at night. This thing is 135 years old so anyone who grew up in or around the city will have nostalgic feelings for the place – <a href="http://theex.com/footer/other/media-centre/cne-history-and-general-information" target="_blank">so much history</a>! Show up on the Red Rocket in the late afternoon when most folks are leaving and <a href="http://theex.com/main/food/" target="_blank"><img title="CNE_Food" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: left; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="CNE_Food" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-_EV26oOGf0E/U-me-kYv2TI/AAAAAAAAC-U/IZuBvwYqnas/CNE_Food%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="240" align="left" height="98"></a>head to the food building for something delicious and dangerous. I never miss out on a huge pickle and something deep fried that usually leaves me queasy for a couple hours. The sun goes down, the lights come up<a href="http://theex.com/main/food/" target="_blank"><img title="CNE_Pickle" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: right; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="CNE_Pickle" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ibHpzOIZgl8/U-me_LH__FI/AAAAAAAAC-c/phljB1POrS8/CNE_Pickle%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="137" align="right" height="183"></a> and the fun begins. <a href="http://theex.com/main/schedule/" target="_blank">Every night there’s something fun to do at the CNE</a>. Walking and catching up with friends, winning at the horse races, losing at crown and anchor is always awesome. Some years there are <a href="http://theex.com/main/entertainment/pyrotechnics" target="_blank">fireworks</a>, a date-night staple. Riding that loud and crowded rocket back into town is the best way to end the night.</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><strong>3) The shopping (senior secret).</strong> Funny enough, this trip is best made with someone over 70. Before my grandmother passed well into her 80’s we would again drive into the Direct Energy Centre early in the morning, use that wheelchair accessible elevator and take a thoughtful stroll. To see stuff that the kids wouldn’t have patience for and my friends would usually make fun of (yes, I like flowers). I love to see the many different things for sale in the <a href="http://theex.com/main/shopping/arts,-crafts-and-hobbies-pavilion" target="_blank">craft building</a>, th<a href="http://theex.com/main/entertainment/exhibits/garden-show" target="_blank"><img title="CNE_Flowers" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: right; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="CNE_Flowers" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-dH7H0HyZe1M/U-me_gWuvyI/AAAAAAAAC-k/cdmV5vszxqM/CNE_Flowers%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="302" align="right" height="186"></a>e sights, sounds and smells of the world in the <a href="http://theex.com/main/shopping/international-pavilion" target="_blank">international shops</a> and I love to barter and argue with the hard sellers in the <a href="http://theex.com/main/shopping/shoppers-market" target="_blank">shoppers market</a>. Finish it off with a slow stroll through the <a href="http://theex.com/main/entertainment/exhibits/garden-show" target="_blank">garden show</a> and it is always a day well spent <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-4_yFnlSzOho/U-mfAVw6cKI/AAAAAAAAC-o/ONGk5GwOUJ4/s1600-h/CNE_Me%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="CNE_Me" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: left; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="CNE_Me" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Wg8_-7PXBb0/U-mfBDpVzrI/AAAAAAAAC-0/qXy_ENcuCHA/CNE_Me_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="123" align="left" height="164"></a>for a tiny cost. If you have seniors in your life, these areas are totally accessible. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">I always find <a href="http://theex.com/attachments/infographic-cne-fun-facts.pdf" target="_blank">fun and unique things at the Ex</a>. Heck, I’ve just scratched the surface! I have friends who are die-hard <a href="http://theex.com/main/entertainment/air-show" target="_blank">airshow fans</a>, some are into the <a href="http://theex.com/main/entertainment/music/" target="_blank">music</a> – <a href="http://theex.com/main/entertainment/" target="_blank">check out this page for all there is to do!</a> This year I’m on vacation and will take my family to opening day, it’s going to be a treat. It’s one of<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUFIfFLnkbDVXd77sangK9qF601QPLYPMRlLvabiuocJ_vcYNjak3oHKaFb_KZXOaCU_iZ3sB_Xr0wSdKqzj-xkVeBZqSd2eo0yidyvPQTqM9ggk_gSc4S7MEU5orJH8dcLz2gmWYveI6b/s1600-h/CNE_TinyToms%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="CNE_TinyToms" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: right; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="CNE_TinyToms" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-_VPjE6gFL50/U-mfCRLcxbI/AAAAAAAAC_E/JcapNsCJAW0/CNE_TinyToms_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="128" align="right" height="96"></a> Toronto’s true treasures and I hope you find your way down. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">I leave you with the jingle that made the hearts of every kid born in the past 50 years will know well. See you at <a href="http://theex.com/main/food/the-inventors-of-classic-foods-at-the-fair/tiny-tom-donuts" target="_blank">Tiny Tom’s</a>Tiny Tom’s….</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">( How about sharing a story of your Ex-capades below? )</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">Thanks for reading! <a href="http://about.me/paulnazareth" target="_blank">Paul</a></font></p> <div id="scid:5737277B-5D6D-4f48-ABFC-DD9C333F4C5D:9d36f896-1875-44cf-b077-7b4d53b9aba7" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent" style="width: 448px; float: none; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px"><div id="0dfcdb72-92ab-4c35-96e6-c2825a75c5a9" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; display: inline;"><div><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgs7j4GGeww&feature=youtube_gdata_player" target="_new"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-yIJRJtPLt-0/U-mfC7FkmzI/AAAAAAAAC_M/0W3N5xBESls/video5b0de232afb2%25255B24%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-style: none" galleryimg="no" onload="var downlevelDiv = document.getElementById('0dfcdb72-92ab-4c35-96e6-c2825a75c5a9'); downlevelDiv.innerHTML = "<div><object width=\"448\" height=\"252\"><param name=\"movie\" value=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/bgs7j4GGeww?hl=en&hd=1\"><\/param><embed src=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/bgs7j4GGeww?hl=en&hd=1\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" width=\"448\" height=\"252\"><\/embed><\/object><\/div>";" alt=""></a></div></div></div> Paul Nazarethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02916802238599116407noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-683997355382813239.post-67791564137268973002014-08-11T01:15:00.001-07:002014-08-11T06:19:41.885-07:00Sharing some news with gratitude<p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-NHQ19MjVGVA/U-h7d4O2-BI/AAAAAAAAC9U/iHDYruyLw0E/s1600-h/change2014%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img title="change2014" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: right; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="change2014" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-FoOrXj-nPXM/U-h7fHguCpI/AAAAAAAAC9Y/NIO1eu9r9Bc/change2014_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="371" align="right" height="218"></a>Nice to know peers care, the emails/tweets started Friday night….</font><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">“Paul, changing jobs?!” as my work emails bounce and voicemail spills the beans. 250 people viewed my LinkedIn profile this weekend. Yikes, so I’m fessing up.</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><em><strong>Ok, yes, it’s true. I’m making a change.</strong></em> </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">It certainly didn’t come easy, most people know the person I worked for was one of my career heroes. A mentor to many and in a role that few get to play in Canada with an amazing team of positive people of great talent and integrity. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">But because of <a href="http://about.me/paulnazareth" target="_blank">my life mission</a>, after helping hundreds of peers do better, do more, step into their greatness ( <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/today/post/article/20140805104431-18717680-baby-boomers-don-t-downsize-upgrade" target="_blank">giving people a little nudge now and then</a> )…the fingers started to point back in my direction. Was <em><u><strong>I</strong></u></em> standing tall, being all that my strengths make me, fulfilling the gifts many mentors had given me? <strong>I wasn’t.</strong> </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">So, I have made a change. You’ll hear about it in a little time but first, at the urging of many helpful voices, I’m taking a break. Just a few days to recharge, rest and reset before the exciting challenge that lays ahead. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">Of course I’m still hosting a <a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/netwalkto-the-big-one-tickets-12597859537" target="_blank">BIG networking while walking event Sunday August 17th in High Park in Toronto</a>. I would love to see you there, maybe get your advice and wisdom that day. <strong><a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/netwalkto-the-big-one-tickets-12597859537" target="_blank">To learn more click here</a></strong>.</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/uinvitedu/mentoring-resources/" target="_blank"><img title="giants" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: left; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="giants" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-OIaiPgQgT-8/U-h7fkgsIDI/AAAAAAAAC9g/0WJGqdnMcQw/giants%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="163" align="left" height="102"></a>Until then I want to use this neutral moment to express my gratitude. It took me a long time to come to this decision, many people walked with me as I struggled with it. Countless mentors like <a href="https://twitter.com/maggieleithead" target="_blank">ML</a>, the peers of Seth Godin’s <a href="http://youtu.be/p4l3tDQKKJ4" target="_blank">Krypton College</a> (lead by <a href="http://www.promodsharma.com/" target="_blank">Promod Sharma</a>), <a href="http://www.janicecunning.com/" target="_blank">the fundraiser’s coach Janice</a>, the courageous <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberleymackenzie" target="_blank">Kimberley MacKenzie</a> and the many <a href="http://tweetcottage.com/" target="_blank">ladies of #TweetCottage</a> . My many mentors both <a href="http://paulnazareth.blogspot.ca/2012/10/your-personal-board-of-directors.html" target="_blank">experienced</a> and <a href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/careers/career-advice/life-at-work/im-a-gen-y-wannabe-are-you/article19679273/" target="_blank">future leaders</a>. And of course the <a href="http://businessbookreader.blogspot.ca/2014/05/decisive-by-chip-and-dan-heath.html" target="_blank">authors of the many books that I use to inspire others</a> and MOST of all <strong><a href="http://paulnazareth.blogspot.ca/2014/01/golden-crab-awards-2014.html" target="_blank">my networking MVP’s, the Golden Crabs</a></strong><strong></strong>. <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/uinvitedu/paul-nazareth-personal-media-portfolio/" target="_blank"><img title="keep-calm-and-walk-your-talk" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: right; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="keep-calm-and-walk-your-talk" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-YWRv37reV-A/U-h7goBAD3I/AAAAAAAAC9o/6yoQUknQHco/keep-calm-and-walk-your-talk%25255B5%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="150" align="right" height="175"></a></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">When you hear the news, you’re going to say “this is a good fit” – indeed my entire career has been leading up to this role. I talk a <strong><u>lot</u></strong> of smack about servant leadership and being at the service of this sector. I will soon get a chance to walk that talk and put my life where my mouth has been when speaking at conferences, <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/uinvitedu/paul-nazareth-personal-media-portfolio/" target="_blank">in blog posts, industry articles and tweets</a>. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">Until then, I’ll be hugging my kids, meeting with some of you, listening a lot. Being in silence ( can I even do that?! ). </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">If you’re reading this you’re probably one of the people that got me here. Before I celebrate getting anywhere I want to take a moment, in humility and great gratitude to say.</font></p> <p align="center"><font color="#0000ff" size="7" face="Trebuchet MS"><strong>THANK YOU</strong></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">I’m known as the connector because of my network (that’s you). You make me everything I am and I am so grateful. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">See you soon, <em><a href="http://youtu.be/lgGKSjiw0HQ" target="_blank">Paul</a></em>.</font></p> Paul Nazarethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02916802238599116407noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-683997355382813239.post-85729742540383122212014-08-04T22:18:00.001-07:002014-08-15T22:18:51.765-07:00August 17 Netwalk and Potluck Picnic in High Park<p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><a href="http://netwalkingtoronto.eventbrite.ca" target="_blank"><img title="BU011092" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: right; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="BU011092" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-O7w2_lwicGg/U-hl_EU2c5I/AAAAAAAAC88/fvi4Io9qEoI/pyramid%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="301" align="right" height="182"></a>I have promised many that this <a href="http://netwalkingtoronto.eventbrite.ca" target="_blank">netwalk</a> would happen, the BIG ONE. </font><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">We have space for 100+, so please mark this event in your calendar and share! </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><strong><a href="http://netwalkingtoronto.eventbrite.ca" target="_blank">August 17, we’re going to walk and talk – about you!</a></strong> </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">This isn’t a fundraiser, there is nothing to buy or sell, we won’t be walking fast so there will be NO health benefits (human pyramid above is for metaphor-purposes only). </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">It’s about networking, it’s about enjoying summer (goodness forbid we slow down a moment) it’s about helping you get to where you want to go. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">Celebrating that life is good, and if it isn’t good, if you are facing challenges and feeling down – how do we make life better again, together. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">Sorry, no hokey stuff. No singing or hand holding ( spouses and significant others welcome though so I guess, you can hold hands ) but business cards ( or contact cards if you are a student or in between work right now ) are mandatory!! </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><a href="http://paulnazareth.blogspot.ca/2013/06/the-walk-to-end-nothing-7-july-2013.html" target="_blank">This will be the fifth netwalk I’m hosting</a> and I’ve had <a href="http://paulnazareth.blogspot.ca/2013/07/netwalkingto-note-of-gratitude.html" target="_blank">great feedback from previous netwalkers…</a>I’ve taken that consideration into account. So, a later start this year, <strong>10am.</strong> We’ll walk for 2 hours, I’ll have some networking <a href="http://netwalkingtoronto.eventbrite.ca" target="_blank"><img title="highpark" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: left; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="highpark" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-kh6072j9830/U-BpJkGOnnI/AAAAAAAAC9E/7_Dy9DOVcaw/highpark%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="297" align="left" height="198"></a>activities for us along the way. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">A new fun feature this year, an optional potluck lunch! We’re going to be a High Park in Toronto that has both parking and a subway stop. I’ll have volunteers to keep our coolers and stuff safe during the walk and we’ll return to a fun and delicious networking lunch! </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">More details to come about exact meeting location and food logistics but for now, <strong><a href="http://netwalkingtoronto.eventbrite.ca" target="_blank">please mark your calendar and RSVP here</a></strong>. Share the event with anyone you like who could benefit from some networking, fresh contacts, fresh perspective, fresh food! <a href="http://about.me/paulnazareth" target="_blank"><img title="TwitterJuly2014" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: right; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="TwitterJuly2014" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-5hYXwtY0XgE/U-BpKLOd_SI/AAAAAAAAC8k/VmxbTvYWmxQ/TwitterJuly2014%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="118" align="right" height="111"></a></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">See you Sunday August 17th for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/netwalkto" target="_blank">#NetwalkTO</a> ! </font></p> <p><font size="5" face="Trebuchet MS"><a href="http://about.me/paulnazareth" target="_blank"><em>Paul</em></a></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"></font> </p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">When: Sunday Aug 17, 2014 meet at 10am</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">Where: High Park Ave and Spring Rd. near the parking.</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">Who: Open to anyone looking to advance career, enrich life</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">Cost: No cost. Noon potluck picnic lunch is optional. <strong><a href="http://netwalkingtoronto.eventbrite.ca" target="_blank">RSVP Here</a></strong></font></p> <p><strong><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"></font></strong> </p> <p><strong><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">--------- UPDATE -------- UPDATE ---------</font></strong></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">So our exact meeting spot is High Park Ave and Spring Rd (<a href="https://maps.google.ca/maps?q=High+Park+ave+and+Bloor+St.+We&hl=en&ll=43.653513,-79.465232&spn=0.003722,0.003031&sll=43.649522,-79.463661&sspn=0.01489,0.012124&gl=ca&hnear=Bloor+St+W+%26+High+Park+Ave,+Toronto,+Ontario&t=m&z=18" target="_blank">just south of High Park and Bloor St. W</a> ) . left of the parking spots. I hope to have a sign of some sort up. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">If you have <strong><a href="http://netwalkingtoronto.eventbrite.ca" target="_blank">RSVP’d</a></strong> I will email you with more details and my mobile phone number so you can be sure to find us.</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">As for the picnic/potluck portion, I’ll bring extra drinks. Keep it simple (don’t stress!), remember it has to last in your cooler or car for 2 hours while we walk. If you’re coming by subway I have someone volunteering to watch our stuff while we walk so feel free to bring a cooler (and chairs if you don’t like sitting on the grass, which I don’t ). </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">Most importantly, please be on time!!! Plan to be there for 9:45am please. We start walking at 10am sharp!! </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">Really looking forward to it, we’ve crossed the 40 person mark attending so it is going to be a really great mix of people!!</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">I’m starting to get “what should I bring for the picnic potluck?” emails….here are some ideas: </font></p> <ul> <li><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/02/dining/02mini.html?_r=0" target="_blank">NYTimes 10 Picnic Food Ideas</a></font></li> <li><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><a href="http://allrecipes.com/recipes/everyday-cooking/on-the-go/picnic-recipes/" target="_blank">Top All-Recipes Picnic Ideas</a></font></li> <li><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><a href="http://www.mrfood.com/Editors-Picks/Perfect-Picnic-Menu-53-Make-Ahead-Picnic-Recipes" target="_blank">Perfect Picnic Menu</a></font></li></ul> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">Store-bought is totally fine, this is not a hipster-judgement event. But go easy on the desserts. </font></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"></font></strong></p> Paul Nazarethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02916802238599116407noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-683997355382813239.post-62271795909817915662014-07-11T02:41:00.001-07:002014-07-11T02:41:16.134-07:00#NetwalkTO Group Introduction 13 July 2014<p> </p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7RYqEMjU2Fya9USwSFyEZxCBZ0piO7zORqvRJEoVi7q9MeQhD1n-HKcx0Ktwev3I0hLZTo5lLB5bpU1FvdRAAPJGFHUxOHysMqMnaMR1dzCJwbHmtLX-SbpF8TcW0ZDsrdQ5PQzRtT4t9/s1600-h/distilleryair%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="distilleryair" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: left; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="distilleryair" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-F8O3xWA5Scs/U7-xOjkY0nI/AAAAAAAAC7M/E_luU6j39gY/distilleryair_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="240" align="left" height="180"></a>This Sunday we’ve got a small private group going on a <a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/summer-netwalking-farmers-market-tour-tickets-11894565967" target="_blank">netwalk at the Toronto Distillery District</a>! </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">As promised here is a very quick group introduction for you so you can do your homework on each other before you show up. </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><strong>THE GOLDEN</strong></font></p> <p><font color="#000000" size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">As you may know, I created a <a href="http://paulnazareth.blogspot.ca/2013/01/golden-crab-award-pauls-mvps-of.html" target="_blank">networking MVP award</a> that I give out every year. It’s a totally selfish exercise in me calling out the excellent people in my life who I feel are the most helpful to me and <a href="http://paulnazareth.blogspot.ca/2011/01/2010-golden-crab-awards.html" target="_blank">most proactive networkers I know</a>. You’re going to meet THREE of them! <a href="http://www.sociallygood.ca/about.html" target="_blank">Clare McDowall</a> owner of Socially Good a digital marketing firm (and ballroom dancing enthusiast!). And two awesome fundraising leaders <font color="#000000" size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/annrosenfieldcfre" target="_blank">Ann Rosenfield</a> and visiting from Regina Saskatchewan <a href="http://www.christinaattard.com/" target="_blank">Christina Attard</a> who are two of the most life giving positive people you’re ever going to meet. </font></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><strong>THE BUSINESS OWNERS</strong></font></p> <p><font color="#000000" size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">These are three amazing leaders in my life with amazing businesses that are of value to my network and are part of re-writing what it means to be awesome in this economy. <a href="http://www.ikommunications.com/" target="_blank">Kate Hodgson a professional storytelling coach</a> who teaches business owners how to tell their stories, <a href="http://9to5narrative.com/" target="_blank">host of the 9 to 5 narrative in Toront</a>o. </font> <font color="#000000" size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><a href="http://movingseniorstorontoeast.com/" target="_blank">Karen Shinn</a> is one of the original <a href="http://movingseniorstorontoeast.com/" target="_blank">Downsizing Diva’s</a>, an innovative business that helps Canadians not just move but make life transitions as part of a move. </font><font color="#000000" size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><a href="http://fundraisingpharmacy.com/?page_id=2" target="_blank">David Kravinchuk</a> is helping Canadian charities fundraise better coast to coast as head of the <a href="http://fundraisingpharmacy.com/" target="_blank">Fundraising Pharmacy</a>.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><strong>THE FASCINATING FUNDRAISERS</strong></font></p> <p><font color="#000000" size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">I know 5,000 fundraisers. I’m so happy these 5 are joining us, I have so much to say about them but for now, here’s the link to their profiles. <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/kavitadhardogra" target="_blank">Kavita Dogra</a></font>, <a href="http://environmentaldefence.ca/staff/cynthia-foo" target="_blank">Cynthia Foo</a><font color="#000000" size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"></font>, <font color="#000000" size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=159624945" target="_blank">Cameron Becker</a>, <font color="#000000" size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=75974209" target="_blank">Idalette Martins</a>, <font color="#000000" size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><a href="www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=112453998" target="_blank">Roma Prudente</a>.</font></font></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><strong>THE INTERWEB CELEBRITY</strong></font></p> <p><font color="#000000" size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">Recently I’ve been thinking, ‘when does this guy sleep!’ which you know if <strong>I’m </strong>thinking that means someone is super active. <a href="http://embracedisruption.com/2013/08/01/weeklydisruptor-co-founder-of-devto-inc-joallore-alon-aka-clickflickca/" target="_blank">Joallore Alon</a>, better known as <a href="https://twitter.com/clickflickca" target="_blank">ClickFlickca online</a> is active as a disruptor and marketer all over Toronto. <a href="http://clickflickca.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">He’s built a solid following</a> and many business owners I know cite him as a leader and teacher. </font></p> <p align="center"><font color="#000000" size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><strong>THE NEW FACES</strong> </font></p> <p><font color="#000000" size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">I should make a bigger deal about <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/bradbass" target="_blank">Brad Bass</a> being a Nobel Peace Prize laureate but he excites me most because I met him at a Science Expo teaching scientists how to network! A science networking enthusiast!!!! </font><font color="#000000" size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/pub/christine-bowden/12/743/8a1" target="_blank">Christine Bowden</a> is a Career Services leader at a Canadian College. </font></p> <p align="center"><font color="#000000" size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><strong>THE STRONG SILENT TYPES</strong></font></p> <p align="center"><font color="#000000" size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">We have about five people who I don’t know at all or who are more private folks and you’ll meet them in person on Sunday. More fresh faces for the network of course.</font></p> <p align="center"><font color="#000000" size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><strong>OUR TOUR HOST!</strong></font></p> <p><font color="#000000" size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><a href="http://www.tastytourstoronto.com/" target="_blank">Audrey Ooi is the amazing business owner of Tasty Tours</a>, a fellow UofT alumni she is our host for the Distillery Farmers Market tour we’ll be going on! She’s also part of the <a href="http://www.endeavourvolunteer.ca/" target="_blank">Endeavour Volunteer Network</a> a consulting group that helps the Canadian Nonprofit community!</font></p> <p><font color="#000000" size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">So! As you can read, <a href="http://paulnazareth.blogspot.ca/2013/07/netwalkingto-note-of-gratitude.html" target="_blank"><strong>last year was a ton of fun</strong></a>. Come on time please, 9am sharp and you know where we’re meeting – bring business cards!!</font></p> <p><font color="#000000" size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">Dress is casual, it’s going to be sunny and warm. </font></p> <p><font color="#000000" size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">For those of you Tweeting, our hashtag is #NetwalkTO</font></p> <p><font color="#000000" size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">See you soon!</font></p> <p><font color="#000000" size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><a href="http://about.me/paulnazareth/" target="_blank">Paul</a></font></p> <p><font color="#000000" size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"></font></p> Paul Nazarethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02916802238599116407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-683997355382813239.post-12578176425680669452014-07-07T19:49:00.001-07:002014-07-07T19:49:41.014-07:00The Lego Movie: Questions our Modern World Brick by Brick<p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><a href="http://youtu.be/WTP9U0oDDKg" target="_blank"><img title="lego" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: right; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="lego" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-_r3ft2tbTyo/U7tcNFPxHAI/AAAAAAAAC6I/G7P5MWHnARQ/lego%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="281" align="right" height="227"></a><em>You remember Lego</em></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">It is often called “the toy of the 20th century”. </font><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">But in the 21st century even the makers of Lego knew that even though they were more profitable than ever, the very core of their business was under attack. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><a href="http://youtu.be/fZ_JOBCLF-I" target="_blank"><img title="legomovie" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: left; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="legomovie" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-To09r01Rukg/U7tcNnJzSNI/AAAAAAAAC6Q/OPjgkgIZSLE/legomovie%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="196" align="left" height="242"></a></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"></font> </p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><em>So they made a movie.</em></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">Blah blah blockbuster hit – kids movies do that. But I’m in this place now (child rearing years). Where I have to watch movies 10,000 times with my kids until I despise even the thought of a movie ( <a href="http://youtu.be/3Ud6B_NXoNc" target="_blank">Disney’s Frozen anyone?!</a> ) and</font><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"> the Lego movie is different. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">On the surface it’s a great kids movie, stacked to the ceiling with <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1490017/" target="_blank">blockbuster voices</a> like Morgan Freeman, Elizabeth Banks, Liam Neeson, Will Arnett, Will Ferrell, Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum, Billy Dee Williams, rising star Chris Pratt and many more. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">But the story is a phenomenal comment on modern life, the motivation of work, the cause of a career, a question of creativity and the danger of business for the sake of business. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><a href="http://youtu.be/KsYfFZTVkrc" target="_blank"><img title="legobusiness" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: right; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="legobusiness" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-0i42OZ3tpaM/U7tcOAtgJnI/AAAAAAAAC6Y/NeqIoNpcm80/legobusiness%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="240" align="right" height="103"></a>Take the villain for example, his name is “<a href="http://youtu.be/KsYfFZTVkrc" target="_blank">President Business</a>” and his henchmen are the “micro-managers”. Anti-capitalist? Not so fast. A good deal of the plot deals with creative masters of the universe who are brilliant but can’t work together and can’t set or achieve any goals.</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">Even the theme song “<em><a href="http://youtu.be/vx5n21zHPm8" target="_blank">Everything is Awesome</a></em>” which was nominated for several prestigious awards is an ironic reminder that we are often <a href="http://youtu.be/vx5n21zHPm8" target="_blank"><img title="The-lego-movie-awesome" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: left; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="The-lego-movie-awesome" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-VJEzHXiOis4/U7tcOvvAPNI/AAAAAAAAC6g/vqPwMc5LzJI/The-lego-movie-awesome%25255B12%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="153" align="left" height="126"></a>brainwashed to believe life has to always be “great”. The movie literally begins with all the characters going through life using “<a href="http://youtu.be/jDFRA2ACH4Q" target="_blank"><strong>the instructions to fit in, have everybody like you and always be happy</strong></a>” which include how to prepare for the day ( I especially love the dig “<a href="http://youtu.be/vx5n21zHPm8" target="_blank">drink ridiculously expensive coffee</a>” ). </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">The movie ends up with a commentary on how we have let business get away with stifling creativity, and creativity get away with stifling inspiration – one gets the feeling the makers of Lego hope it helps the parents who purchase their product let <a href="http://brickartist.com/" target="_blank"><img title="lego heart" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: right; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="lego heart" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-OkIHHACXT8U/U7tcPJMxwOI/AAAAAAAAC6o/B8VdtKe97Ko/lego%252520heart%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="215" align="right" height="201"></a>children return to the free-play of 20 years ago instead of the ‘guided’ play that rules today’s childhood.</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">Thoughtful, brilliant, subversive, creative, insightful. Kids or not, I encourage you to watch it.</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">Sure some in the <a href="http://www.fastcocreate.com/3026121/why-the-lego-movie-is-much-more-than-a-90-minute-toy-commercial" target="_blank">marketing world found it a brilliant anti-ad-movie</a>, and even T<a href="http://www.economist.com/blogs/prospero/2014/02/new-film-lego-movie" target="_blank">he Economist picked up on it’s unique value</a> – but I hope it is for you a joyous questioning moment in why we work and how we work. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">As the villain loves to say “<a href="http://youtu.be/jC6WJ3fTUkc" target="_blank">it’s not personal, it’s just business</a>”. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">Would love your comments after you see it!</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">Here’s a preview below </font><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">( <a href="http://www.lego.com/en-us/movie/videos/behind-the-bricks" target="_blank">and click here for an interesting behind the scenes site</a> ). Enjoy!</font></p> <p><a href="http://about.me/paulnazareth" target="_blank"><img title="blog" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: left; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="blog" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-6iezdLvqHZY/U7tcQdnACpI/AAAAAAAAC6w/wr9RBbUlOEk/blog%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="90" align="left" height="86"></a><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"></font> </p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"> <font size="4" face="Georgia"><em> <a href="http://about.me/paulnazareth" target="_blank">Paul Nazareth</a></em></font></font></p> <p> </p> <div id="scid:5737277B-5D6D-4f48-ABFC-DD9C333F4C5D:4edc07f2-509b-4339-b122-0f900025746a" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent" style="width: 495px; float: none; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px"><div id="67ba6e0a-4057-45d9-b32f-767a7c249ad5" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; display: inline;"><div><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPnY2NjSjrg&feature=youtube_gdata_player" target="_new"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-FsNpkQ1W_UI/U7tcQ3lnFHI/AAAAAAAAC64/4UElMwfmXok/videoeaf432fa7d56%25255B39%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-style: none" galleryimg="no" onload="var downlevelDiv = document.getElementById('67ba6e0a-4057-45d9-b32f-767a7c249ad5'); downlevelDiv.innerHTML = "<div><object width=\"495\" height=\"278\"><param name=\"movie\" value=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/lPnY2NjSjrg?hl=en&hd=1\"><\/param><embed src=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/lPnY2NjSjrg?hl=en&hd=1\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" width=\"495\" height=\"278\"><\/embed><\/object><\/div>";" alt=""></a></div></div></div> Paul Nazarethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02916802238599116407noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-683997355382813239.post-19660524823453394332014-06-08T00:44:00.001-07:002014-06-08T00:44:43.148-07:00Masterclass moment in business networking: Gratitude<p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">I often describe networking as my oxygen.</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">It’s how I breathe, I do it <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/today/post/article/20140425020932-18717680-networking-while-walking?trk=mp-reader-card" target="_blank">daily</a> and naturally as part of living.</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">It’s not in my DNA, it’s <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/today/post/article/20140528050535-18717680-5-tips-to-hack-networking?trk=mp-reader-card" target="_blank">a decades-long learned skill</a>.</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><a href="http://shepalearning.com/books/work-the-pond/" target="_blank"><img title="workthepont" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: left; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="workthepont" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Ci8OubuHwc0/U5QUYkwB9EI/AAAAAAAAC5g/aHnB4ai5r6c/workthepont%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="97" align="left" height="134"></a>After dozens of books, hundreds of sessions given and thousands of networking meetings later – it often returns back to one team and one book.</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><a href="http://shepalearning.com/books/work-the-pond/" target="_blank"><strong>Work the Pond.</strong></a></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">This book has been at the <a href="http://businessbookreader.blogspot.ca/2012/11/my-top-books-for-business-networking.html" target="_blank">top of my list for a decade</a>. It can be read by anyone, business people, students, anyone who is trying to learn how to connect with people to build relationships.</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">Years ago I reached out to the <a href="http://shepalearning.com/speakers-programs/about-the-speakers/" target="_blank">Shepa team, Judy and Gayle</a> responded and we’ve kept in touch ever since. Sure I <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/today/post/article/20140503062818-18717680-enter-my-library-of-networking-books" target="_blank">promote their book every chance I get</a> and <a href="https://charityvillage.com/Content.aspx?topic=Networking_Making_it_work_for_you" target="_blank">mention it in my many presentations and articles</a> but that’s because it’s the best. I have no expectation of recognition or return from them.</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">Wonderfully, Gayle and Judy keep in touch and have even <a href="http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Darcy-Rezac-s-Positive-Networking--Tip-of-the-Week--Two-Lists--Three-People.html?soid=1101229959371&aid=J7DSDiVC2AA" target="_blank">mentioned me kindly in their weekly networking tip</a> ( <strong>which I highly recommend you subscribe to, </strong><a href="http://shepalearning.com/free-weekly-tip/" target="_blank"><strong>click here</strong></a> ) – but their <a href="http://www.fastcompany.com/3024354/work-smart/5-simple-ways-to-harness-the-power-of-gratitude-at-work" target="_blank">gratitude</a> was raised to a new level recently. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">It was a random afternoon at work, a phone call: <em>‘you have a package at the front desk’</em> which I wasn’t expecting. Upon opening I found this:</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><a href="http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304893404579531642744085528" target="_blank"><img title="" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinuC9Pc-jO7tzHHa5PFeUqvSRNoGC9w3S6xT3RDwiPtI7uW_EpI4pkU4eZRRwyuAYniAr0ZRnuexPFaaMqkG5BzmLCvQf8P79ZH_M-qHPH0JQCnDfvG3n_x9c_jSNCPtzQ53K4wdoFu0pi/?imgmax=800" width="510" height="480"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">What’s up with Olives you say? </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">See, every once in a while I share with my network in conversation or social media things that fascinate me. Sometimes in frustration I can’t satisfy my curiosity about things like men’s style, pop culture and … <a href="http://vimeo.com/88691155" target="_blank">the history of olives</a>! For years I searched and have never seen a book or information about the history of this hyper-popular part of food culture.</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">Here’s where the networking learning comes in. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">Listening, actively will give you insight into how to master <a href="http://www.fastcompany.com/3024354/work-smart/5-simple-ways-to-harness-the-power-of-gratitude-at-work" target="_blank">gratitude</a>. There are so many people we are grateful to but it is in the unexpected moments where we can surprise, delight and be of value that we make an impression that will last. <a href="http://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesleadershipforum/2012/11/28/your-most-powerful-forgotten-weapon-gratitude/" target="_blank">Gratitude is a hidden business tool too often forgotten</a>.<a href="http://shepalearning.com/books/work-the-pond/" target="_blank"><img title="pond2" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: right; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="pond2" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-pJ1byFNQxnE/U5QUZsecOsI/AAAAAAAAC5w/D5YpV28ry3Y/pond2%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="361" align="right" height="162"></a></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">This is a business lesson, this is a life lesson.</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">It’s why their book is a best seller the world over for more than ten years. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">One of SO many lessons this team teaches me. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">Am I saying thanks for saying thanks? Yes, but I’m also applauding the teachers for walking their talk. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">You rock Shepa team! </font></p> <p><font size="4" face="Georgia"><em><a href="http://about.me/paulnazareth" target="_blank">Paul</a></em></font></p> <p><a href="http://shepalearning.com/books/work-the-pond/" target="_blank"><img title="Shepa2011" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Shepa2011" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-njuAEzY8Io8/U5QUac03ryI/AAAAAAAAC54/Z9_ofYKJo1Q/Shepa2011%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="504" height="363"></a></p> Paul Nazarethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02916802238599116407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-683997355382813239.post-35722534696274886562014-06-07T23:14:00.001-07:002014-06-07T23:14:12.124-07:00Cadillac #CTSDrive Klout Perk Review<p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">People know me as a <a href="http://hbr.org/special-collections/insight/putting-social-media-to-work" target="_blank">social business enthusiast</a>. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">So I’ve used the social influence platform <strong><a href="http://klout.com/corp/about" target="_blank">Klout</a></strong> to keep track of the digital reach of myself and my network for a few years. Recently they have launched <a href="http://klout.com/corp/perks" target="_blank">Klout perks</a>, a way to engage users and of course create social influence about products those users love. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">Speaking of love. <a href="http://www.gm.ca/gm/english/vehicles/cadillac/cts-sedan/overview" target="_blank"><img title="Sleep" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: right; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Sleep" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-3JJ1fyX5g3A/U5P_KbSe6sI/AAAAAAAAC4o/6VokpqB3x4o/Sleep%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="287" align="right" height="152"></a></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">I have always loved the aesthetics of cars, not so much the power but the practical creature comforts and use of a vehicle. Cup holders make or break a car. </font><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">And the <a href="http://www.gm.ca/gm/english/vehicles/cadillac/cts-sedan/overview" target="_blank"><strong>Cadillac CTS</strong></a> is a car I’ve had my eye on for years. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">Imagine my surprise and delight when one day <a href="http://klout.com/corp/about" target="_blank">Klout</a> reaches out offering me the chance to drive the <a href="http://www.autonet.ca/en/2013/11/15/third-times-a-charm-for-cadillac-cts" target="_blank">brand new 3rd generation CTS</a> for a weekend. When I share with people the return on time invested in social media I focus on <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/uinvitedu/social-media-business-education/" target="_blank">business and career benefits</a>. I try not to share the fun and unique stuff to keep expectations realistic. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">But I won’t lie, <em>I was excited</em>. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">I have considered the CTS to be the pinnacle of North American business vehicles. You can keep your refined European lines, when this car arrived I knew aggression could fit into a Hugo Boss suit. <strong>It’s name is was CTS.</strong> </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">The car showed up at my office ( nice touch Klout team ) and it was a long Friday knowing that this beast was waiting in the bowels of the Bay St. garage waiting for me. I had set up a drive for a few friends in the car after work and to honour that grill that means pure testosterone to me – we hit a steakhouse for some rare meat and then, oggle the car.</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><a href="http://www.gm.ca/gm/english/vehicles/cadillac/cts-sedan/overview" target="_blank"><img title="HapticSeat" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: left; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="HapticSeat" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Q8tiTYp8H7w/U5P_Kn-yRgI/AAAAAAAAC4w/F16XK9CCrPM/HapticSeat%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="274" align="left" height="185"></a>I’m a family guy with a family car but I never miss the Auto Show in Toronto so I’ve kept up with what’s out there. And this car lives on the cutting edge of technology, power and drivability. Sure there’s horsepower to spare but it was the amazing features that blew me away. </font><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">The Audi A3 that won ‘world car of the year’ supposedly for it’s tech and has a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haptic_technology" target="_blank">haptic</a> steering wheel. <em>Big deal</em>, the CTS has a <a href="http://youtu.be/lTqL4NOR8HA" target="_blank">haptic drivers seat</a>! The seat vibrates when there is a car in your blind spot, or when you’re backing out of a spot both which is helpful and <a href="http://youtu.be/WHg86kYARB4" target="_blank">could save your life</a>. Same thing goes for lane change warnings, awesome.</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><a href="http://www.gm.ca/gm/english/vehicles/cadillac/cts-sedan/overview" target="_blank"><img title="HUD_CTS2" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: right; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="HUD_CTS2" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-bYkjQTAbmZo/U5P_LHcEXoI/AAAAAAAAC40/a88wAVQa3nU/HUD_CTS2%25255B8%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="240" align="right" height="172"></a>The <a href="http://youtu.be/tpXYwoZ6zWw" target="_blank">head’s up display projected into the windshield</a> was connected to the GPS. Sure the Bose sound system was amazing but it was things like the seat cooling system, intelligent tech connection to your phone and automated everything that made the interior more like a cockpit than a car. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">You’ve heard about the parking assist on many new cars, <a href="http://youtu.be/VL2iyMuMNz0" target="_blank">the CTS actually helps you hunt for a parking spot and then parks for you</a>. I think we parked maybe 25 times, every single person screamed the first time. Even the luxury car owners were freaked out by the technical advance in this feature.</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">That weekend was both Mothers Day and my little boy’s birthday so I have to say a big thanks to Cadillac Canada and Klout for giving me a chance to spoil both of them. But it was me who was spoiled the most. Getting a chance to drive it for a few days showed me the difference in daily driving – my morning drive was transformed. Gone were all the bump<a href="http://www.gm.ca/gm/english/vehicles/cadillac/cts-sedan/overview" target="_blank"><img title="CadillacKlout" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: left; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="CadillacKlout" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-wkWEwwGXnGg/U5P_LqyjCEI/AAAAAAAAC5A/AvI3kF15Gm0/CadillacKlout%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="287" align="left" height="176"></a>s and bothers. I’ve been in BMW’s, Mercedes Benz’s and I love Audi’s but this is a stark reminder that <strong>the North American car is <u>back</u></strong>. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"> <a href="http://youtu.be/9L9utf8r0qU" target="_blank"><em>With a vengeance</em></a><em>.</em></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">My favourite part of the weekend was taking a couple business peers and buddies who owned BMW’s, Audi’s and Mercedes out for a drive. There was some grumbling – ‘I was specifically told Cadillac’s don’t have this, don’t do this’ said one. My own family has owned only North American cars and even my own father admitted he wouldn’t have thought about a Cadillac until he saw how affordable something of this level would be. If you are in the market for a luxury vehicle, you owe it to yourself to just check it out. The tech, the drivability, the usability is incredible. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">It even survived a trip to Costco.<a href="http://www.gm.ca/gm/english/vehicles/cadillac/cts-sedan/overview" target="_blank"><img title="cts3" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: right; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="cts3" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaDwdQR4yp8Iv-MVgkwncxniwurXkaSwzGjHQrdwn8OYVKIHnbB5900fMcIQddPLoVoInm0ySgmbV4iH1M26c0RLsouu4nMk9ODXhksgzTOqyQP7H5Hw7H8oH9sfNVfOSsjhFcaHwydsaP/?imgmax=800" width="335" align="right" height="324"></a></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">Thanks again Cadillac Canada and Klout, I know <a href="https://storify.com/Milaspage/ctsdrive-a-glimpse-of-the-campaign-for-klout-infu" target="_blank">many of the #CTSdrive folks valued the drive too</a>. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">As a <a href="http://www.forbes.com/sites/forrester/2013/07/17/in-business-everybody-uses-social-media-for-work-the-question-is-how/" target="_blank">social business enthusiast</a> I LOVED that you threw the hashtag on the back of the car! People asked me about it all over town especially where I work on Bay St.. It gave me the opportunity to actually talk about <a href="http://www.fastcompany.com/section/the-rules-of-social-media" target="_blank">the difference between social media and digital business</a>. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">Besides the usual commercials and promotion, I leave you with this great review of the car which I totally agree with. <strong>What a weekend.</strong> </font></p> <div id="scid:5737277B-5D6D-4f48-ABFC-DD9C333F4C5D:cae01b4f-4acb-4077-87f1-85ccb9f2ede9" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent" style="width: 483px; float: none; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px"><div id="49786840-7e9a-44db-9b38-33df9d65e4d8" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; display: inline;"><div><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDcXAVoYNMk&feature=youtube_gdata_player" target="_new"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-zww-DGPuik4/U5P_MnHU-cI/AAAAAAAAC5M/UzK1SRgu4AU/video91564041bfcb%25255B60%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-style: none" galleryimg="no" onload="var downlevelDiv = document.getElementById('49786840-7e9a-44db-9b38-33df9d65e4d8'); downlevelDiv.innerHTML = "<div><object width=\"483\" height=\"271\"><param name=\"movie\" value=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/CDcXAVoYNMk?hl=en&hd=1\"><\/param><embed src=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/CDcXAVoYNMk?hl=en&hd=1\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" width=\"483\" height=\"271\"><\/embed><\/object><\/div>";" alt=""></a></div></div></div> Paul Nazarethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02916802238599116407noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-683997355382813239.post-8859036781501416372014-06-01T13:51:00.001-07:002014-06-01T13:51:39.143-07:00PocketStyle : It’s not business, it’s just personal<p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">So the time has come to share.<a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pocketstyle/" target="_blank"><img title="PocketBanner" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: right; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="PocketBanner" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK5lO5un7EjFehSk-x1umV6Al8LnZN0jptpwmfP4WjEO0Glk-6HsIhDqfhoWPOyjzQGXM8ODYdgvNv5HeNFWYIQVlc-yNFi8pKl7e1VjkY-kQboGWfFceosPcNcP0nuew2Nhuo5yugJL2P/?imgmax=800" width="130" align="right" height="803"></a></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">Let me clear up front, I’m sharing this with you because you’re part of my network and NOT because I want you to buy something. </font><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">Frankly, it’s because <strong>you</strong> dear network that this all started in the first place. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">It’s no secret, I love pocket squares. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">But I’m often asked, <u>WHY?!</u></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">Underlying it all, it comes down to three things:</font></p> <ol> <li><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">I’d like to bring back the idea of a civil gentleman</font></li> <li><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">In a suit since 19, I am tired of “the uniform” look</font></li> <li><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">As a networking enthusiast, this is about walking my talk. Being well groomed says you care about details</font></li></ol> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">But there was three barriers to raising my style game:</font></p> <ol> <li><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">Working on a nonprofit/fundraising salary means I can’t shop at C-Suite retailers (<a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pocketstyle/mens-fashion-leadership/" target="_blank">who I respect and adore; Harry Rosen, Brooks Brothers are the Titans of men’s style</a> and new players like <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pocketstyle/mens-fashion-leadership/" target="_blank">GotStyle</a> and events like <a href="http://www.gentlemensexpo.com/" target="_blank">the Gentlman’s Expo</a> are rewriting Canadian style for men) but the average price is $30 and some as high as $150!</font></li> <li><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">Canadians aren’t really into pocket squares, there isn’t a lot of affordable selection in Canada</font></li> <li><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><em>I didn’t have the confidence</em></font></li></ol> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">In the past several years Tom and his son at <a href="http://www.toms-place.com/" target="_blank">Tom’s Place in Kensington Market</a> have helped me dress better on a budget. They took the time to teach me so much about dressing well. Tom Jr. has even come out to speak at my networking events about dressing for success - I’m eternally grateful to both Toms!</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">I’ve also discovered some retailers who sell cheaper squares so I go on an <strong><a href="http://paulnazareth.blogspot.ca/2012/06/dress-and-eat-like-man-on-budget.html" target="_blank">annual road trip once a year</a></strong> to buy all my work clothes. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><strong>But – my own network was pushing me to do something entrepreneurial that focused on my personal passion and not my work in philanthropy.</strong></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pocketstyle/our-squares/" target="_blank"><img title="pic4" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: left; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="pic4" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Vzx2_wpdS20/U4uSU6aK50I/AAAAAAAAC4A/_z-oG366-_8/pic4%25255B12%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="140" align="left" height="210"></a>I’ve been mentoring and helping several young men in my network to raise their style game for career and confidence. But they too can’t afford the $30, $60 and $100+ price on what is ( let’s be honest here ) a napkin with no table. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">So as <a href="http://businessbookreader.blogspot.ca/2011/04/linchpin-seth-godin.html" target="_blank">Seth Godin, a personal business hero</a> says. If you care about <a href="http://youtu.be/oKDE2YRNYS8" target="_blank">art that no one else is making, ship it</a>. Not really for profit, but for the sake of making something you’re passionate about a reality.</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">Right at this time having another baby my wonderful wife took some time off (to have said baby ) MADE me a square for our anniversary. After some number crunching I realized we could pick out the designs make them at a cost that would be affordable and cover our costs. I know, many peers of mine have given me a lecture about not making big profit but I’ve been blessed with<a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pocketstyle/" target="_blank"><img title="poster-image-3---5-x-7" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: right; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="poster-image-3---5-x-7" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0AGSlNvhFx3LoP7q5jtFUilOYZ5jhY1drgGGfGjYMDeyj0DvsxUvZ4ZKqDJO7fVj29u5MhAzto6uJXGr7C6ddBk68DsRDx9hlPrRw8cxNPOxUH5CN_I24T7PrAU3H5rcEAYCjeVntyBP9/?imgmax=800" width="229" align="right" height="321"></a> one of the coolest jobs in Canada working with people I respect and admire. This is something that is 90% my wife’s and I’m just the conduit for. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">We’ve been quietly selling them in Toronto thanks to the fine folks at <a href="http://len4all.com/" target="_blank">LEN4ALL</a> in the trendy <a href="http://www.blogto.com/design/len-democratic-purveyors-toronto" target="_blank">Danforth East area</a>. Stop in any time to browse and pick up other cool locally made stuff!</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">But it’s time for me to share. Especially with Father’s Day coming up!</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">So if you’re interested in knowing more:</font></p> <ul> <li><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pocketstyle/our-squares/" target="_blank">Here are the designs we have in stock</a></font></li> <li><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pocketstyle/" target="_blank">Here is our page on how to fold them and style tips</a></font></li> <li><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/PocketStyleCanada" target="_blank">Our online purchasing page</a> (we’re still getting the hang of Etsy) </font></li> <li><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><a href="https://twitter.com/PocketStyleCA" target="_blank">Follow us on Twitter</a> </font></li></ul> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">For my personal network I’m discounting our usual 2 for $29, 3 for $39 and 5 for $59 price and will meet you in person to drop them off. Feel free to drop me a line. I’ll also be hosting a pop-up shop really soon too!</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">In the end what I really want to do is thank you dear network. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><a href="http://about.me/paulnazareth" target="_blank"><img title="gpocket" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: left; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="gpocket" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-FnqVfSXSzEY/U4uSWddNhaI/AAAAAAAAC4M/EezuzPi8r-Q/gpocket%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="138" align="left" height="141"></a>For constantly pushing me, inspiring me, pulling me towards my dreams.</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"> With great gratitude,</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"> <font size="5" face="Georgia"><em> <a href="http://about.me/paulnazareth" target="_blank">Paul</a></em></font></font></p> Paul Nazarethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02916802238599116407noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-683997355382813239.post-55043159224864950952014-04-02T22:38:00.001-07:002014-04-02T22:38:51.852-07:00Networking at CAGP 2014 in Vancouver<p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><a href="http://afptorontoevents.info/7-tips-for-getting-the-most-out-of-your-next-conference/" target="_blank"><img title="handshake" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: right; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="handshake" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-R_fZ0IVi6kg/Uzzz2TO7t9I/AAAAAAAAC18/q_FePa4cMCk/handshake%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="129" align="right" height="172"></a>You’ve invested time and your organization has invested in you to come to this conference – <a href="http://afptorontoevents.info/7-tips-for-getting-the-most-out-of-your-next-conference/" target="_blank">why not make the most of it</a>?</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">Here are three unofficial ways to add a little more learning ( and fun ) to this year’s conference experience!</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><a href="http://afptorontoevents.info/7-tips-for-getting-the-most-out-of-your-next-conference/" target="_blank"><img title="keith" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: left; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="keith" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJjW23XB9pWZqZ9aZRicgkU3v22_4hZmmr9Qet_s81YqQXHUTr_5XWiyxBG8Z9gU0urWK8en83iZNu23EjS6_QuYmX9a38jiEfNe-XZmsIrcF2WjImfdqG0FhsYf7rgbGqp-fBR614brJt/?imgmax=800" width="100" align="left" height="160"></a><strong>1) Tuesday night (April 8) dinner!</strong> Each year a lot of delegates fly in the night before the conference starts. Why wander the streets with a newspaper? Join us for a no-RSVP no-pressure networking dinner! Dress is casual, we’ll meet in the lobby between 6pm and 6:30pm around the concierge. Bring a spouse, bring a friend. Vancouver fundraisers who aren’t attending the conference please come out too! Let’s warm those brains up and start talking shop.<a href="http://www.pinterest.com/uinvitedu/social-media-business-education/" target="_blank"><img title="shutterstock_78037456" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: right; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="shutterstock_78037456" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/---PXdZ6nO_c/Uzzz4COPLKI/AAAAAAAAC2I/W6iSYWzhvY8/socialmedia1%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="155" align="right" height="152"></a></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><strong>2) 15 minutes of <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/uinvitedu/social-media-business-education/" target="_blank">social strategy</a> education!</strong> 4:30pm at the registration desk on Wednesday April 9 I’m giving a quick session on how to get started and do more using social media for yourself and your charity or business. I’ll be giving out free resources and there will be prizes! </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><a href="http://paulnazareth.blogspot.ca/2013/05/networking-on-go-walking-meetings.html" target="_blank"><img title="feet" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: left; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="feet" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-CwKuIUHwXn0/Uzzz4kP3c9I/AAAAAAAAC2U/djXYfVd-WPQ/feet%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="121" align="left" height="91"></a><strong>3) Take a hike eh?</strong> If you haven’t heard about my new love of “<a href="http://paulnazareth.blogspot.ca/2013/05/networking-on-go-walking-meetings.html" target="_blank">netwalking</a>” or “<a href="http://paulnazareth.blogspot.ca/2013/05/networking-on-go-walking-meetings.html" target="_blank">networking while walking</a>” it’s fantastic. Fresh air, gets the <a href="http://fundraisergrrl.tumblr.com/" target="_blank"><img title="RoryGreen" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: right; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="RoryGreen" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-eJxOo0jXOtg/Uzzz5BRFgXI/AAAAAAAAC2Y/AXvIRt1yWiw/RoryGreen%25255B8%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="112" align="right" height="116"></a>brain and conversation going. Co-hosted by local fundraiser ( and internet celebrity curator of the cathartic blog “<a href="http://fundraisergrrl.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">fundraiser grrl</a>” ) <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/pub/rory-green/20/b69/25" target="_blank">Rory Green</a>! We’ll gather in the lobby at 2:30pm on Friday April 11 and be back for the ‘official’ social event ( which you <em>must</em> go to this year, it’s going to be valuable big-time )</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><a href="http://paulnazareth.blogspot.ca/2014/03/cagp-2014-twitter-team.html" target="_blank"><img title="CAGPTwitter2014" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: left; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="CAGPTwitter2014" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-dioyPB1pIsI/Uzzz5h-647I/AAAAAAAAC2k/BH6f9f1uV38/CAGPTwitter2014%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="170" align="left" height="187"></a>If you use Twitter, we are using <a href="http://paulnazareth.blogspot.ca/2014/03/cagp-2014-twitter-team.html" target="_blank">#CAGP2014</a> and have a <a href="http://paulnazareth.blogspot.ca/2014/03/cagp-2014-twitter-team.html" target="_blank">conference Twitter Team!</a> Find me in the delegate list and email if you have any questions.</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"> See you in Vancouver!<a href="http://about.me/paulnazareth" target="_blank"><img title="blog" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: right; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="blog" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-J9E55efVU50/Uzzz6mfwWhI/AAAAAAAAC2o/wq9nLmMWNr0/blog%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="84" align="right" height="80"></a></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"> <a href="http://about.me/paulnazareth" target="_blank">Paul Nazareth</a></font></p> Paul Nazarethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02916802238599116407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-683997355382813239.post-75376415818721285512014-03-29T20:19:00.001-07:002014-03-30T11:22:50.553-07:00CAGP 2014 Twitter Team<p><a href="http://www.cagpconference.org/" target="_blank"><img title="CAGPTwitter2014" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: right; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="CAGPTwitter2014" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-4Dk5s_4njz4/UzeNPElAtgI/AAAAAAAAC1U/98GfY0D79c8/CAGPTwitter2014%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="239" align="right" height="263"></a>Who couldn’t be excited that we’re <a href="http://www.cagpconference.org/" target="_blank">gathering together for the 21st time</a> as a professional community! It’s coming up soon and we hope delegates, <a href="http://www.cagpconference.org/sponsors/" target="_blank">sponsors</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/LeahEustace/cagp2014-speakers/members" target="_blank">speakers</a> can join us on the world’s most powerful dialogue and learning platform – Twitter! <p>Today, there are<strong> </strong><a href="http://www.mikemccready.ca/blog/2012/03/six-benefits-of-using-twitter-at-a-conference/">a lot of benefits to using Twitter at conferences</a> and a lot of ways it can be used to <a href="http://smallbusiness.chron.com/nine-ways-use-twitter-conference-32583.html">add value to both attendees and sponsors</a>. <p>So please join myself and the team in tweeting up and around <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23cagp2014&src=typd" target="_blank"><strong>#CAGP2014</strong></a> ( the official hashtag – <a href="http://youtu.be/gjbS_r3qD0k" target="_blank">click here to learn what a hashtag is</a><strong></strong> ) <p>Not on Twitter? <a href="http://paulnazareth.blogspot.ca/2013/01/paulcast-2013-twitter-tips.html" target="_blank">Here are some quick tips</a> but consider this your chance to sign up, learn with your peers. This is our biggest twitter team ever!! Remember if you see us tweeting at sessions, say hi!! <ul> <li>Follow the main <a href="https://twitter.com/CAGP_ACPDP" target="_blank">CAGP</a> account: <a href="https://twitter.com/CAGP_ACPDP">@CAGP_ACPDP</a> <li>Leah Eustace <a href="https://twitter.com/LeahEustace">@LeahEustace</a> <li>Paola Coronado Hass <a href="https://twitter.com/PaolaCoronadoH" target="_blank">@PaolaCoronadoH</a> <li>Peggy Killeen <a href="https://twitter.com/PeggyKilleen" target="_blank">@PeggyKilleen</a> <li>Jill Nelson <a href="https://twitter.com/nelson_jill">@Nelson_Jill</a> <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/kristin-maschka/how-to-use-your-next-conf_b_3618895.html" target="_blank"><img title="CagpTwitter" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: right; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="CagpTwitter" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-COVQM2_06iU/UzeNPhUx0WI/AAAAAAAAC1c/f22Mzsy6dNI/CagpTwitter%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="217" align="right" height="122"></a> <li>Charles O’Neil <a href="https://twitter.com/CharlesONeil1" target="_blank">@CharlesONeil1</a> <li>Ryan Fraser <a href="https://twitter.com/RyanCFP" target="_blank">@RyanCFP</a> <li>Janice Correa <a href="https://twitter.com/jlbcorrea">@JLBCorrea</a> <li>Sherry Booth <a href="https://twitter.com/Sherry_Booth" target="_blank">@Sherry_Booth</a> <li>Genane St. Rose <a href="https://twitter.com/GenaneStR">@GenaneStR</a> <li>Holly Wagg <a href="https://twitter.com/HollyWagg">@HollyWagg</a> <li>Amanda Stacey <a href="https://twitter.com/EstatesLaw">@EstatesLaw</a> <li>Trina Owens <a href="https://twitter.com/TrinaOwensSK">@TrinaOwensSK</a> <li>Lisa MacDonald <a href="https://twitter.com/lisalmacdonald" target="_blank">@lisalmacdonald</a> ( editor of <a href="https://twitter.com/GPinCanada" target="_blank">@GPinCanada</a> ) <li>Calvin Fong <li>Preeti Gill <a href="https://twitter.com/Preeti_Things" target="_blank">@Preeti_Things</a> <li>Stacey Charles <a href="https://twitter.com/Stacey_Charles" target="_blank">@stacey_charles</a> <li>Marcella Zanella <a href="https://twitter.com/MarcellaZanella" target="_blank">@MarcellaZanella</a> <li>And <a href="https://twitter.com/UinvitedU">Me! Paul Nazareth @UinvitedU</a></li></ul> <p>Also! For the first time, many of our <a href="http://www.cagpconference.org/sponsors/" target="_blank">exhibitors and sponsors</a> are Tweeting so follow the hashtag to say thanks for making the conference possible and to ask questions to learn from their experience in the sector. <p>Be sure to <a href="https://twitter.com/LeahEustace/cagp2014-speakers/members" target="_blank">follow and engage the speakers too</a>! < Click here for list <p>Want to learn more? <strong>I’ll be hosting a free 15 min social-media crash course Thursday, 4:30pm at the reception desk for any interested delegates</strong> of the conference. Free resources, information and there will be prizes too!<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-6HjU9xv_yyY/UzeNQFxFiUI/AAAAAAAAC1k/lhY1CBXPmTE/s1600-h/blog%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="blog" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: right; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="blog" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-TO7xJ9zIqII/UzeNQmi19oI/AAAAAAAAC1s/JfPSRsOeNVI/blog_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="88" align="right" height="84"></a> <p>Start <a href="http://socialmediatoday.com/node/512987">learning the lingo here</a> and here’s a superbasic video to get you started! See you “<a href="http://socialmediatoday.com/node/512987">IRL</a>” in <a href="http://www.cagpconference.org/visiting-vancouver/" target="_blank">Vancouver</a>! <p><a href="http://about.me/paulnazareth"><em>Paul Nazareth</em></a> </p> <p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9o2uvecHlGQ&feature=youtube_gdata_player"><img style="float: none; margin-left: auto; display: block; margin-right: auto" alt="" src="https://lh4.ggpht.com/-lXs27885jiM/UWre2t7fjJI/AAAAAAAACZc/qgPef5ANUnw/videof127e83e0235%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800"></a></p> <br /><!-- Blogger automated replacement: "https://images-blogger-opensocial.googleusercontent.com/gadgets/proxy?url=http%3A%2F%2Flh4.ggpht.com%2F-lXs27885jiM%2FUWre2t7fjJI%2FAAAAAAAACZc%2FqgPef5ANUnw%2Fvideof127e83e0235%2525255B5%2525255D.jpg%3Fimgmax%3D800&container=blogger&gadget=a&rewriteMime=image%2F*" with "https://lh4.ggpht.com/-lXs27885jiM/UWre2t7fjJI/AAAAAAAACZc/qgPef5ANUnw/videof127e83e0235%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" -->Paul Nazarethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02916802238599116407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-683997355382813239.post-73839169148875493642014-03-09T23:27:00.001-07:002014-03-09T23:27:05.583-07:00Witness a 21st Century Job Search<p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">Helping people with career development and job searches is a daily part of my life. So, </font><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">I meet a lot of job seekers and I talk to a lot of people in hiring positions. M</font><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">any have courage, some are leaders… </font><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><em>FEW innovate.</em> </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><a href="http://youtu.be/W0jwUv3YFcw" target="_blank"><img title="HeidiTsao_digital" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: left; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="HeidiTsao_digital" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-I1_C0FlwDgo/Ux1bMj0UUMI/AAAAAAAAC0o/5g4pAoNAvgY/HeidiTsao_digital%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="252" align="left" height="127"></a>Enter Heidi Tsao. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">Heidi is a marketing professional. I know what you’re thinking be let me share that some of the most unoriginal, 1950’s style job searches I’ve seen have come from ‘creative types’ on both sides of the hiring table. Heidi was different. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">Frustrated with the now 100 year old hiring process Heidi, who already had <a href="http://blogwhatblog.com/category/businessmarketing/" target="_blank">a well-read blog</a> decided to engage in a totally transparent and digital job search. </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><a href="http://youtu.be/W0jwUv3YFcw" target="_blank">See the first edition of : THE INTERVIEW STAGE</a></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">Her videos are entertaining and the quality of the content is better than most paid video-blogs out there. Both the content and the format, this is what a job search needs to look like in 2014. I’ve suggested to so many people that they need to <a href="http://paulnazareth.blogspot.ca/2012/01/job-search-resources.html" target="_blank">start blogging as job seekers</a>, <a href="http://paulnazareth.blogspot.ca/2013/01/paulcast-2013-twitter-tips.html" target="_blank">starting to use Twitter</a> and of course using <a href="http://paulnazareth.blogspot.ca/2013/10/pauls-2013-top-ten-linkedin-tips.html" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>. Most ignore me and choose the “safe, comfortable path” of sending out 1000 resume’s, talking to employer-focused recruiters and going on futile interviews. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><a href="http://paulnazareth.blogspot.ca/2013/03/my-twitter-handle-u-invited-u.html" target="_blank">I refuse to pull people to their own success</a>. So let me share how inspirational what Heidi has done is to me and many others. <a href="http://www.theinterviewstage.com/" target="_blank">Watch her videos, visit her site</a>, her <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/heiditsao" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/SneidiTee" target="_blank">Twitter</a> profile. This is a case study in career awesomeness. <a href="http://www.theinterviewstage.com/" target="_blank"><img title="InterviewStage" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: right; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="InterviewStage" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-mhPhOUkEgTg/Ux1bNKrzyqI/AAAAAAAAC0s/jwpLkoNWuQA/InterviewStage%25255B8%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="231" align="right" height="337"></a></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">Job seekers – pay attention to the content of this video series. It takes apart the interview process and tackles many of the frustrating part of a job search. From <a href="http://youtu.be/tdj8shhz5gk" target="_blank">THE dumb question</a>, <a href="http://youtu.be/1X9WbsKHg50" target="_blank">common questions</a> to the <a href="http://youtu.be/TbbBoDDfYq4" target="_blank">sometimes odd experiences</a>, to <a href="http://youtu.be/vDOLCXqj_aw" target="_blank">staying motivated</a>. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">And now, at the end of Heidi’s search, she has done the most powerful thing possible. Something networkers, hiring directors and yes even charities don’t do well – say a powerful<strong> thank you</strong>.</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">I choke up every single time I watch the video below. Heidi you are so witty, intelligent, inspiring and amazing. I look forward to getting to know you better but for now, thank you for allowing me to walk with you on this adventure and being courageous enough to share your challenges, frustrations and insight that I know will help many others in the future. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><a href="http://about.me/paulnazareth" target="_blank"><img title="blog" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: left; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="blog" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-p66xC-pAOG4/Ux1bNd9gYtI/AAAAAAAAC00/STKSQqau57c/blog%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="67" align="left" height="64"></a>With gratitude and respect, </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"> <em><a href="http://about.me/paulnazareth" target="_blank">Paul Nazareth</a></em></font></p> <p><em><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"></font></em> </p> <div id="scid:5737277B-5D6D-4f48-ABFC-DD9C333F4C5D:9c37fd59-3ef4-4523-ac4c-01321e6a37be" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent" style="width: 478px; float: none; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px"><div id="f10af3e5-5fe2-4e32-999f-601462ec370b" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; display: inline;"><div><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTjT4QiKpAw&feature=youtube_gdata_player" target="_new"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-kVrSY49Nqa4/Ux1bN6t81-I/AAAAAAAAC08/e5NTyygFUTU/video4198e3bea24c%25255B18%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-style: none" galleryimg="no" onload="var downlevelDiv = document.getElementById('f10af3e5-5fe2-4e32-999f-601462ec370b'); downlevelDiv.innerHTML = "<div><object width=\"478\" height=\"268\"><param name=\"movie\" value=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/RTjT4QiKpAw?hl=en&hd=1\"><\/param><embed src=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/RTjT4QiKpAw?hl=en&hd=1\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" width=\"478\" height=\"268\"><\/embed><\/object><\/div>";" alt=""></a></div></div></div> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><em><a href="http://youtu.be/1X9WbsKHg50" target="_blank">Ps. Thanks for the very kind shout-out!</a></em></font></p> Paul Nazarethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02916802238599116407noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-683997355382813239.post-22396861450485998032014-02-23T21:35:00.001-08:002014-02-24T18:50:10.091-08:00Ten Thousand Coffees! The evolution of networking<p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><a href="http://www.tenthousandcoffees.com" target="_blank"><img title="10K" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: right; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="10K" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Iigi1XuA2S0/UwrkMpFtrKI/AAAAAAAACz4/HR8SxjSub5w/10K%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" align="right" height="242"></a>We live in a wired, hyper-connected world. </font><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">My network knows I’m a <a href="http://paulnazareth.blogspot.ca/2012/08/podcast-future-of-social-business.html" target="_blank">social-business enthusiast</a>. But I was a networking enthusiast years before social media and I’m the first to admit that this media will always lack the true core of being “<em>social</em>” – time spent in-person with a real human being.</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">“We should grab coffee” is a century-old phrase uttered by business professionals around the globe in every language. It’s evolution has arrived, enter <a href="http://www.tenthousandcoffees.com" target="_blank">Ten Thousand Coffees</a>. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">Ten Thousand Coffees was instantly <a href="http://globalnews.ca/news/1096524/coffee-with-chris-hadfield-ten-thousand-coffees-connects-experts-young-professional/" target="_blank">noticed by the national media</a> and has some heavy hitters registered as experts. The <a href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/careers/careers-leadership/kirstine-stewart-from-tv-to-tweets-a-career-worth-following/article13825668/?page=all" target="_blank">President of Twitter Canada</a>, <a href="http://www.sigeneration.ca/tag/10000-coffees/" target="_blank">CMO of McDonalds</a> and <a href="http://strategyonline.ca/2014/01/21/marketers-connect-with-millennials-over-coffee/" target="_blank">astronaut Chris Hadfield</a> to name a few. But what’s awesome is that it’s about all of us, you and me and the next generation too.</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">Last week I embarked on my first meeting through this amazing platform. A young professional named Camille reached out to learn more about the world of nonprofit which I have worked in for over a decade. We met and talked ( <a href="http://paulnazareth.blogspot.ca/2013/05/networking-on-go-walking-meetings.html" target="_blank">these days I take my coffee to go and network while walking</a> ). It was a great talk, I was happy to dispel more than few myths about ‘saving the world’ and saved her some time and effort on her career journey. Camille, a 2nd year university student shared it was daunting to reach get that <a href="http://www.tenthousandcoffees.com/#profile/paul-nazareth-1" target="_blank"><img title="crowdtofacetoface" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: left; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="crowdtofacetoface" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-rpPkqKPXL4Q/UwwEzi0lr5I/AAAAAAAAC0I/ZdSaPuhP8YE/crowdtofacetoface%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="203" align="left" height="240"></a>first meeting before Ten Thousand Coffees. We certainly would never have met each other any other way and not many people can just <a href="http://www.forbes.com/sites/deborahsweeney/2013/03/05/7-everyday-places-to-start-networking-face-to-face-at/" target="_blank">jump into face to face networking</a>.</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">I agreed that <a href="http://paulnazareth.blogspot.ca/2011/08/never-cold-call-informational-interview.html" target="_blank">cold calling isn’t a great idea</a> and that investing in long-term networking is important. I shared <a href="http://paulnazareth.blogspot.ca/2012/02/why-search-for-job-before-you-need-it.html" target="_blank">why you need to start networking before you ‘need’ a job</a> , some secrets of mine about <a href="http://99u.com/articles/19678/10-steps-for-an-awesome-coffee-meeting" target="_blank">how to conduct a great coffee meeting</a> and the reminder of course, that it’s certainly <a href="http://paulnazareth.blogspot.ca/2014/01/networking-and-food-paulcast.html" target="_blank">not about the coffee or the food</a>. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">My most-read post of this blog ever is about how to create your own <strong><a href="http://paulnazareth.blogspot.ca/2012/10/your-personal-board-of-directors.html" target="_blank">personal board of directors</a></strong>. It is about the benefits of being a mentor and having mentors, that you can be both at once. I would encourage people singing up with <a href="http://www.tenthousandcoffees.com/#static/about" target="_blank">Ten Thousand Coffees</a> to do both, be a mentor to propel someone forward and reach out ahead to meet with someone who can pull you forward too.<a href="http://businessbookreader.blogspot.ca/2012/02/quiet-power-of-introverts-in-world-that.html" target="_blank"><img title="susan-cain" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: right; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="susan-cain" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieaX0e-fzAapDm8gvw2iaSpZzBCpG8seauFDtHXef9H0XKqPcd03IaqNekZJPQ0jC-oec21itXwwH71UOYIJH2h1VrZZNVECw8-L9zXe9V1d9bUfUrmzQriJE7pkJ3iqJW1zRmd1dUwOTy/?imgmax=800" width="171" align="right" height="140"></a></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">Are you an <a href="http://www.thepowerofintroverts.com/sixteen-things-i-believe/" target="_blank">introvert</a>? Many of the world’s smartest professionals are! International expert <a href="http://youtu.be/hcvleuvJD0w" target="_blank">Susan Cain</a> reminds us that networking en-masse at conferences and industry events isn’t just unhelpful to introverts, it’s unhelpful to most business professionals. One on one connections is how business gets done. If you haven’t read her book or watched her TED Talk, <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/uinvitedu/susan-cain-introvert-expert/" target="_blank">check out these many resources from her</a> if you’re someone who identifies as part of the ‘thinking-class’. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">This truly is an evolution in networking, bridging the best of the digital world with purposeful human connecting. Camille and I had a great walk, I’m going to open some doors for her, we’re going to keep in touch. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">One coffee down, 9999 to go. <strong><a href="http://www.tenthousandcoffees.com/#static/about" target="_blank">Join me would you?</a></strong> </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">‘Cause we can’t drink all <a href="http://www.tenthousandcoffees.com/#profile/paul-nazareth-1" target="_blank"><img title="blog" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: left; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="blog" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-DoyerCzi7XM/UwraOXVhesI/AAAAAAAAC0Q/yVlCc7CnNLE/blog%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="83" align="left" height="79"></a>this coffee by ourselves! </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">Thanks for reading…. <a href="http://www.tenthousandcoffees.com/#profile/paul-nazareth-1" target="_blank"><em><font size="4">Paul Nazareth</font></em></a></font><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"></font></p> <p> </p> <div id="scid:5737277B-5D6D-4f48-ABFC-DD9C333F4C5D:1a59743c-b858-406d-abcf-353024f07d24" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent" style="width: 524px; float: none; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto"><div id="ff34ff5c-09e1-4b04-bec9-b18c8515ebce" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; display: inline;"><div><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_AGbN1TB-A&feature=youtube_gdata_player" target="_new"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-PM3BaTQ1N_8/UwwE0tmxeGI/AAAAAAAAC0Y/ocseQR9bpPs/video9c713a8d1b9d%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-style: none" galleryimg="no" onload="var downlevelDiv = document.getElementById('ff34ff5c-09e1-4b04-bec9-b18c8515ebce'); downlevelDiv.innerHTML = "<div><object width=\"524\" height=\"293\"><param name=\"movie\" value=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/M_AGbN1TB-A?hl=en&hd=1\"><\/param><embed src=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/M_AGbN1TB-A?hl=en&hd=1\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" width=\"524\" height=\"293\"><\/embed><\/object><\/div>";" alt=""></a></div></div></div> Paul Nazarethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02916802238599116407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-683997355382813239.post-65425051917413401662014-01-21T23:01:00.001-08:002014-01-21T23:01:16.115-08:00Networking and food : Paulcast<a href="https://archive.org/details/ICA001" target="_blank"><img title="NetworkFood" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: right; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="NetworkFood" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/--oakKk1nNJ0/Ut9sqLqVIyI/AAAAAAAACyo/psKc84MnvI8/NetworkFood%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="267" align="right" height="178"></a> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><em>It’s not about the food</em>. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">After getting in this argument for the 1000th time someone asked me to share my meeting secrets. </font></p> <p><font size="5" face="Trebuchet MS"><a href="https://archive.org/details/ICA001" target="_blank">Click here for podcast <font size="1">(4mins)</font></a></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">I hope these tips are helpful, here are some basics for meetings:</font></p> <p><a href="https://archive.org/details/ICA001" target="_blank"><font color="#336699"></font><img title="NetworkingGrid" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="NetworkingGrid" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-fTIk2bzmUo4nfEibEF7pWjGlWa4clqGNTaCp7wg7UDe0PKMK4PiqNM9giQFr_6HBqW9pAadCv93besxGs5cTWAezxCxbpDGtFJc-Uw8hf6Ph1g2ve_SZmrtiu9wjuY2ENTYSkmq0l34L/?imgmax=800" width="497" height="340"></a><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">Other items mentioned in the podcast:<a href="https://archive.org/details/ICA001" target="_blank"><img title="podcast2" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: right; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="podcast2" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-2KgGFzsAHy8/Ut9sraI7NqI/AAAAAAAACy4/-A1da41iepI/podcast2%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="91" align="right" height="100"></a></font></p> <ul> <li><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><a href="http://www.timsstrategy.com/blog/the-top-10-things-not-to-eat-during-a-lunch-interview/" target="_blank">What not to eat at networking meetings</a></font></li> <li><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><a href="http://paulnazareth.blogspot.ca/2013/05/networking-on-go-walking-meetings.html" target="_blank">Walking meetings</a></font></li> <li><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><a href="http://paulnazareth.blogspot.ca/2011/09/going-beyond-coffee-networking-secret.html" target="_blank">Why Starbucks rules for networking</a> </font></li> <li><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><a href="http://paulnazareth.blogspot.ca/2013/08/handwritten-cards-in-digital-world.html" target="_blank">The power of handwritten cards in a digital world</a></font></li></ul> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">Thanks for listening! Please comment here or <a href="https://twitter.com/UinvitedU" target="_blank">tweet</a> your thoughts.</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><a href="http://about.me/paulnazareth" target="_blank"><img title="blog" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: left; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="blog" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-HEK47zp2-WI/Ut9subcCUjI/AAAAAAAACzA/YhQgZsasmyw/blog%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="70" align="left" height="67"></a>Good luck with your next meeting!</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"> <em><font size="4" face="Georgia"><a href="http://about.me/paulnazareth" target="_blank">Paul Nazareth</a></font></em></font></p> Paul Nazarethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02916802238599116407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-683997355382813239.post-73203671266824987312014-01-08T17:47:00.001-08:002014-01-08T18:08:48.482-08:00Golden Crab Awards 2014<p><em><font size="2">*Warning,this is always my longest post of the year.</font></em></p> <p><font size="3">I am blessed to know with certainty, why I’m on earth. </font><font size="3">I exist to: <em>Promote purposeful passionate people to help them reach professional and personal potential while enjoying life to the <a href="http://paulnazareth.blogspot.ca/2012/10/your-personal-board-of-directors.html" target="_blank"><img title="GoldenCrab2014" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: right; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="GoldenCrab2014" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ev2sK8NiZJU/Us3_cgsXOZI/AAAAAAAACvw/VLbL2m4p9Nw/GoldenCrab2014%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="266" align="right" height="177"></a>fullest.</em></font></p> <p><font size="3">I do this by creating a network, an army of passionate professionals to aid me in this task. Each year I name my ‘most valuable players’ in this network in gratitude for outstanding awesomeness that year. </font></p> <p><font size="3">I call them “<a href="http://paulnazareth.blogspot.ca/2012/10/your-personal-board-of-directors.html" target="_blank">my golden crabs</a>”. <strong>I know, it’s weird.</strong> </font></p> <p><font size="3">Check out past posts from <a href="http://paulnazareth.blogspot.ca/2011/01/2010-golden-crab-awards.html" target="_blank">2010</a>, <a href="http://paulnazareth.blogspot.ca/2012/01/2011-golden-crab-awards.html" target="_blank">2011</a>, <a href="http://paulnazareth.blogspot.ca/2013/01/golden-crab-award-pauls-mvps-of.html" target="_blank">2012</a> to learn more about the origins of the award. What I get asked the most about however is the criteria ( or rather ‘why not me Paul?’ ). </font></p> <p><font size="3">These are people who keep in touch about their goals and needs, make time to get to networking events (just a couple, not all) and who help and push me to achieve my goals (and let me help with theirs). </font><font size="3">I’m happy to name four GC’s this year… in no order they are:</font></p> <p><font size="3"><img title="EmmaJ2014" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: left; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="EmmaJ2014" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Ky02bbZZyA0/Us3_ddRf-YI/AAAAAAAACv0/CmRDSXfC8Xo/EmmaJ2014%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="149" align="left" height="149"><a href="http://emmajenkin.com/" target="_blank">Emma Jenkin</a> was an <a href="http://paulnazareth.blogspot.ca/2013/01/golden-crab-award-pauls-mvps-of.html" target="_blank">‘honourable mention’</a> last year. This year it was as if we were both on a mission. I’m not a runner, but I imagine this is what it must feel like to run with someone. Emma stepped up her game in 2013; a new job, new personal skill development and she has become my official ‘<a href="http://emmajenkin.weebly.com" target="_blank">artist in residence’</a>. Her design skills have been used for my networking projects and even to help my wife and I launch an exciting new project, “<a href="http://pocketsyle.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Pocket Style</a>”. I still don’t understand how she exists ( see what I wrote about her last year ), truly a renaissance woman for our times. Her grasp of culture, art, business, digital, social is a constant inspiration for my personal life goals.</font></p> <p><font size="3">Another name that is not new to my network is <a href="http://www.nizamphotography.com/#/about/bio" target="_blank">Ahmed Nizam</a>. I met him a few years ago when he was the officia<a href="http://www.nizamphotography.com/" target="_blank"><img title="NizamGcrab" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: right; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="NizamGcrab" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-muEJAKHOIHo/Us3_duFnWjI/AAAAAAAACv4/SWSKOeJLDAk/NizamGcrab%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="182" align="right" height="182"></a>l photographer for an amazing fundraising concept called “<a href="http://paulnazareth.blogspot.ca/2011/03/timeraiser-what-year.html" target="_blank">TimeRaiser</a>” which is now a big Canadian success story. He took what was my first professional headshot. Since then he has so kindly taken headshots for over 100 peers at my networking events and he has helped me understand the power of this simple medium in a social media age. Now, look at this guy. Would you think that he is an MBA who works on Bay St. in financial services? His passion for photography keeps him busy but he always makes time to live life, try new things, <a href="http://www.cppa.co/our-executive-council.html" target="_blank">give back to his community</a> and help others. And yes, because we keep in touch about projects we’re working on, he’s also the official photographer of “<a href="http://pocketsyle.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Pocket Style</a>”.</font></p> <p><font size="3">I have been sitting on a dream for several years, and it was called <a href="http://paulnazareth.blogspot.ca/2013/05/fundraising-director-school-may-27.html" target="_blank">“Director School” for fundraisers</a>. As much as I love the many associations in my profession, many individuals would never <a href="http://hutchgroup.com/" target="_blank"><img title="DavidHutchinsonGC" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: left; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DavidHutchinsonGC" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-QZ5Z7X3jsYo/Us3_eJYL_II/AAAAAAAACv8/n2n2TaL4738/DavidHutchinsonGC%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="150" align="left" height="163"></a>go to a personal career development workshop because a dysfunctional nonprofit management environment means no employer would pay to send them and it’s ‘bad form’ to attend them during work hours. The <a href="http://www.cygresearch.com/dcl/index.php" target="_blank">wonderful work of Penelope Burke</a> aside, that’s a load of garbage. I’ve known and felt it for years and wanted to be part of the solution. Enter <a href="http://hutchgroup.com/" target="_blank">David Hutchinson</a>. Although I have great relationships with Canada’s best nonprofit executive search firms like <a href="http://crawfordconnect.com/" target="_blank">Crawford Connect</a>, <a href="http://philipjwsmith.com/#section-our-service" target="_blank">Philip JW Smith</a>, the West Coast <a href="http://philscareers.com/" target="_blank">Phil’s Careers</a> and <a href="http://thegoldiecompany.com/human-potential/" target="_blank">Goldie Company</a>, no one keeps in touch and has served as a sounding board and mentor as David. When I pitched the idea of <a href="http://paulnazareth.blogspot.ca/2013/05/fundraising-director-school-may-27.html" target="_blank">‘Director School’</a> he got it, was on board and was a big part of making it happen, along with 2013’s exciting new find, <a href="http://www.janicecunning.com/fundraising-with-joy-interview-series-paul-nazareth/" target="_blank">Janice Cunning, fundraising coach</a>. David’s commitment to making sure leaders in fundraising find the right place to use their skills, and finding the right skills for charities and his dedication to networking in a sector that rejects good network building is something I consider to be a rare gift.</font></p> <p><font size="3">Last but not least, the youngest recipient of the GC Award is <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonmacinnes" target="_blank">Shannon MacInnes</a>. I’ve waited 13 years for <a href="http://paulnazareth.blogspot.ca/2010/10/speaking-to-next-generation-new-college.html" target="_blank">my college at my alma mater</a> to give birth to a fundraiser who loves our profession. When I met Shannon she was one of the now hundreds of <a href="https://www.humber.ca/program/fundraising-management" target="_blank">Humber Fundraising Management students</a> to come out of this amazing program (I’m proud to say in 2013 that I became the <a href="http://paulnazareth.blogspot.ca/2011/10/full-disclosure-fan-is-in-building.html" target="_blank">Chair of the Advisory Committee with</a>). I wasn’t sure she was special. <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonmacinnes" target="_blank"><img title="ShannonM" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: right; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="ShannonM" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-esz7z7omlkk/Us3_esSQI1I/AAAAAAAACwE/6spd4LeQ-KE/ShannonM%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="155" align="right" height="155"></a>Like my twitter handle and motto “<a href="http://paulnazareth.blogspot.ca/2013/03/my-twitter-handle-u-invited-u.html" target="_blank">You invite You</a>”, I waited and she proved herself time and time again. She kept in touch, she made time to invest in her career, she generously invested time in being both a fundraising learning partner and volunteered with me to cook for now several dozen University students as part of a cool alumni networking program that I love called “<a href="http://alumni.utoronto.ca/volunteer/host-a-dinner/" target="_blank">dinner with 12 strangers” at UofT</a>. So many great leaders have said to me “I want to mentor someone who is open to learning, who will walk through the doors I open, who will not embarrass me when I vouch for them and who will make me proud to be associated with”. I mentor dozens of young professionals each year, and Shannon is one of the finest I know.</font></p> <p><font size="3">In the end, this is an expression of ex<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/31/magazine/is-giving-the-secret-to-getting-ahead.html?_r=0" target="_blank"><img title="GratitudeGC" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: left; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="GratitudeGC" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF3rvdtPKRNBpGUReoogmxVYc0kiWoZbcpvqyZ-S6y5uHR2AZ30ouBK2vDWMNiz1X6UTwLOgcOFTtThmIevZ9ivrDD85N77P6C7s2JNRuwD31d11NLLmz2af8eLC8H8qOzYRkLR0xMARbT/?imgmax=800" width="240" align="left" height="160"></a>treme gratitude for a year that brought great personal growth and the chance to help others --- my main mission.</font></p> <p><font size="3">Honourable mentions go to:</font></p> <p><font size="3">Fundraising leader <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberleymackenzie" target="_blank">Kimberley Mackenzie</a> for facilitating a dinner that was meant to be networking but ended up being the single most powerful personal growth event of my year.</font></p> <p><font size="3">The ladies of <a href="http://www.charityinfo.ca/articles/TweetCottage" target="_blank">Tweetcottage</a>, for bringing me along ( a la weekend at Bernie’s ) and making me feel welcome and loved as a friend after so many years of being a peer.</font></p> <p><font size="3">T<a href="http://www.charityinfo.ca/articles/TweetCottage" target="_blank"><img title="Tweetcottage" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: right; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Tweetcottage" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-eNORQCAD8CM/Us3_fgoYR0I/AAAAAAAACwc/ERv3tqEJfic/Tweetcottage%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="142" align="right" height="153"></a>he chance to share ideas with my professional community was a dream I never thought would become possible. But in 2013 I had the privilege to publish articles in <a href="http://www.charityinfo.ca/articles/Don-t-overlook-this-gift-before-December-31" target="_blank">Canada’s Fundraising eNews (Hilborn</a>), <a href="http://www.charityinfo.ca/categories/Gift-Planning-in-Canada" target="_blank">Gift Planning in Canada</a>, the <a href="http://www.afpnet.org/ResourceCenter/ArticleDetail.cfm?ItemNumber=15034" target="_blank">Association of Fundraising Professionals eNews</a>, the <a href="http://edition.pagesuite-professional.co.uk/launch.aspx?pbid=18762289-418e-4b88-8276-0155f757a822" target="_blank">Globe and Mail Giving Guide</a> , <a href="http://www.donorsguide.ca/articles.htm" target="_blank">the Canadian Donors Guide</a> and most exciting a chapter in “<a href="http://www.thevigilantfundraiser.com/" target="_blank">The Vigilant Fundraiser</a>” – all on my most beloved topics of Planned Giving and <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/uinvitedu/social-media-business-education/" target="_blank">Social Media for Social Profit</a>.</font></p> <p><font size="3">Speaking of dreams come true, I have just one more on my professional bucket list before I die ( yes, just one ) and it is to teach Canada’s Original one week Planned Giving course. And in 2013 I have started on that path as an <a href="http://www.cagp-acpdp.org/?page=allinaday" target="_blank">official instructor with the Canadian Association of Gift Planners</a>, a community I have dedicated my professional life to. Teaching this course is the single greatest professional joy in my life. </font></p> <p><font size="3">And I wouldn’t be there without the continued support of the <a href="http://www.georgiancollege.ca/academics/full-time-programs/fundraising-and-resource-development-fund/events-tab/program-outline-tab/alumni-tab/program-outline-tab/overview-tab" target="_blank">Georgian College Fundraising program</a> where I get to teach the online national course in Planned Giving, now for the fourth year in a row.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhCpdLNoEDAkpHevncy-7KibC-tXzIDYXup2hygsYj1Ak9XTwpx2Lq6SIDcTQMzmit0dugEXqWNyD4PURnwoiDAaDkwPut4ixh6VSIPF7_sBpnyyjOBAJfVgTBndnMtEkjGqXVNH3sFWea/s1600-h/UofTspeak%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: right; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-bX7VPasYS7Y/Us3_g_hsNzI/AAAAAAAACwo/FlCPi784vHc/UofTspeak_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="231" align="right" height="105"></a></font></p> <p><font size="3">This year on evenings and weekends, I spoke at several student leader conferences on the power of networking. As someone who had trouble at school, it was so wonderful to help students find their way. Most of all it was a high point of the year to host my 112th student at “<a href="http://alumni.utoronto.ca/volunteer/host-a-dinner/" target="_blank">Dinner with 12 strangers</a>” after being an alumni host for the past four years. </font></p> <p><font size="3"><a href="http://paulnazareth.blogspot.ca/2013/05/networking-on-go-walking-meetings.html" target="_blank"><img title="netwalkingTO1" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: left; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="netwalkingTO1" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ktFuvdKHTBk/Us3_hGXBjiI/AAAAAAAACw4/tRcAQHQxQSY/netwalkingTO1%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="180" align="left" height="120"></a>A special thanks to someone I don’t know that well. <a href="http://www.ted.com/talks/nilofer_merchant_got_a_meeting_take_a_walk.html" target="_blank">Nilofer Merchant and her ‘networking while walking’ TED Talk</a> and article changed my life. How? Well, networking is my life ( you knew that right? ) and moving out of the coffee shop ( <a href="http://paulnazareth.blogspot.ca/2013/05/networking-on-go-walking-meetings.html" target="_blank">we still always start at Starbucks</a> ) and into the natural world has been powerful. I’ve had over 100 ‘<a href="http://paulnazareth.blogspot.ca/2013/05/networking-on-go-walking-meetings.html" target="_blank">netwalking’</a> meetings and they have all been fantastic and yes, great for my health too.</font></p> <p><font size="3"><a href="http://youtu.be/Ly48c_dNbI0" target="_blank"><img title="buildsuccess" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: left; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="buildsuccess" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-BU7prJkia9U/Us3_i_RNoiI/AAAAAAAACxA/VyHTb9jzhQI/buildsuccess%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="222" align="left" height="148"></a>LASTLY, 2013 was the year that ALL the Golden Crabs from previous years returned in full force. From <a href="http://paulnazareth.blogspot.ca/2013/03/sharing-power-of-solutions-focus.html" target="_blank">Alan Kay’s video</a>, to <a href="http://iamafundraiser.com/" target="_blank">Brock’s new blog</a>, flying to Regina because of <a href="http://www.christinaattard.com/index.html" target="_blank">Christina</a>, to speaking sessions with <a href="http://www.goodworksco.ca/who-we-are/our-team/leah-eustace.aspx" target="_blank">Leah</a> and <a href="http://agentsofgood.org/agents/jen-love-and-john-lepp/" target="_blank">John</a>, <a href="http://www.money5050.com/" target="_blank">Krypton College with Promod</a>, <a href="http://paulnazareth.blogspot.ca/2013/07/netwalkingto-note-of-gratitude.html" target="_blank">walking with Ann</a>, <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/uinvitedu/challenge-factory-legacy-careers/" target="_blank">Lisa’s national media coverage</a> and the ever present <a href="http://www.sociallygood.ca/" target="_blank">Clare Mcdowall</a>. I am forever grateful and in the debt of all of you.<a href="http://about.me/paulnazareth" target="_blank"><img title="ThankYouGC" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: right; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="ThankYouGC" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqc820f4J3CXDSBQvAKGQR8DXnvSJ8FgAV8WPrhJcIORn6ih6UOnbxh78PofTFyvAl0hNU85VwpXbmGweuN7JQooERwXrEjOJFJpSmF1mC9mrUShUllqdvafCW7PjBIf72G_9PTgSJzkDJ/?imgmax=800" width="194" align="right" height="154"></a></font></p> <p><font size="3">I exist at the service of others. But I can’t do my best without all of you. As we start 2014 please hear my voice, sincere and passionate – <strong>thank you</strong>!!! </font></p> <p><font size="3"><font size="5" face="Georgia"><em><a href="http://about.me/paulnazareth" target="_blank">Paul</a></em></font> </font></p> <p><font size="3"></font> </p> <div id="scid:5737277B-5D6D-4f48-ABFC-DD9C333F4C5D:7038b2a2-396e-4958-8ac3-5bcc3f03eaaa" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent" style="width: 481px; float: none; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px"><div id="ab88b3fc-621a-42ed-97a2-bd75d375a79a" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; display: inline;"><div><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2unltS3XgGo&feature=youtube_gdata_player" target="_new"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-x3BM4KpEJo0/Us4DYsNDZrI/AAAAAAAACx4/ISrkM70mRC4/videoe4fa6cd73757%25255B10%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-style: none" galleryimg="no" onload="var downlevelDiv = document.getElementById('ab88b3fc-621a-42ed-97a2-bd75d375a79a'); downlevelDiv.innerHTML = "<div><object width=\"481\" height=\"269\"><param name=\"movie\" value=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/2unltS3XgGo?hl=en&hd=1\"><\/param><embed src=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/2unltS3XgGo?hl=en&hd=1\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" width=\"481\" height=\"269\"><\/embed><\/object><\/div>";" alt=""></a></div></div></div> <p> </p> <p><font size="3"></font> </p> <p><font size="3"></font></p> Paul Nazarethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02916802238599116407noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-683997355382813239.post-53297194562946387762013-12-30T19:53:00.001-08:002013-12-30T19:53:29.755-08:00Being Mentally Strong in 2014 - Amy Morin and Forbes Magazine<p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">Wouldn’t we ALL like to be mentally stronger in 2014?!<a href="http://www.lifehack.org/articles/communication/13-things-mentally-strong-people-dont.html" target="_blank"><img title="lifehack" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: right; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="lifehack" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-dyfcBNEXGpY/UsI_ptpDAGI/AAAAAAAACvA/QCgcblqIFtQ/lifehack%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="288" align="right" height="162"></a></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><a href="http://www.forbes.com/sites/cherylsnappconner/" target="_blank">Cheryl Conner</a> of Forbes spoke with Amy Morin about her tips from <a href="http://www.lifehack.org/articles/communication/13-things-mentally-strong-people-dont.html" target="_blank">LifeHack.org</a> – the article on tips for “Mental Strength” went <em>crazy viral</em>. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><strong><em><font size="4"><a href="http://www.forbes.com/sites/cherylsnappconner/2013/11/18/mentally-strong-people-the-13-things-they-avoid/" target="_blank">Read the Forbes article here</a></font></em></strong>.</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">As we start the New Year, maybe take a moment to consider these <a href="http://www.forbes.com/sites/groupthink/2013/12/03/5-powerful-exercises-to-increase-your-mental-strength/" target="_blank">5 simple tips Amy shared with Forbes in a follow up discussion</a>.</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">I loved them because there were some tips in there I think will really help me in 2014 so I asked my spouse ( a newly minted photoshop wizard ) to make a poster to say thanks to Amy! Here it is below, if you want a larger version, <a href="https://twitter.com/UinvitedU" target="_blank">tweet me at @UinvitedU</a> and I’ll email it to you.</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSxM4QFMgNyAziJlCk3HZ-eq4jLdsS4quf-aOeHtXcWtcnbYqmen0oMLStajO8mAcxLKTe1XRRnQKzfkm96wDOtTfyDZh2yg9_AjjgroM3eAycr8cjjvG-fc-XgZhOy2Y8BX6Ay6IoR_AA/s1600-h/AmyMorinForbes%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img title="AmyMorinForbes" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="AmyMorinForbes" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDxwXIn7r1OWbHbRs-kBqUUZ1gzKiGbJo3rAIfSWyQpmBGlXrUfWkHmpDtX2uskyDm4LSDQfh6qxUddaPIrAbuuz4XOfmJH8lYbDwmtQhDSGIXWnaSIGKFAdKQyYGh1pFlZ0LHIirrtUPI/?imgmax=800" width="556" height="418"></a></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">The article sparked more great discussion, <a href="http://www.fastcompany.com/3023178/how-to-be-a-success-at-everything/10-things-tough-minds-dont-do" target="_blank">like here in Fast Company</a>. Thanks for some helpful wisdom Amy and <a href="https://twitter.com/Forbes" target="_blank">Forbes, as always, you rule</a>.</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">Lastly, Forbes sat down with Amy for a quick 5 minute chat about what IS ‘mental strength’ in our busy digital age (below). <a href="http://about.me/paulnazareth" target="_blank"><img title="blog" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: right; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="blog" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-mLWNZYsJAKM/UsI_tZUEgOI/AAAAAAAACvY/VIhAyLvNdZE/blog%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="88" align="right" height="84"></a></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS">Best of luck in 2014 my friends – thanks for reading!</font></p> <p><font size="4" face="Georgia"><em><a href="http://about.me/paulnazareth" target="_blank">Paul</a></em></font></p> <div id="scid:5737277B-5D6D-4f48-ABFC-DD9C333F4C5D:bb71c639-d794-4c12-a31e-18c7bae20cc4" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent" style="width: 468px; float: none; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px"><div id="5a9be475-6d23-44ad-9dac-371c0e09af95" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; display: inline;"><div><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14j3Kcjd5WQ&feature=youtube_gdata_player" target="_new"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/--OcARm6icQ8/UsI_t6Kug9I/AAAAAAAACvg/NmqS1ej48AM/videof005e8f2f245%25255B12%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-style: none" galleryimg="no" onload="var downlevelDiv = document.getElementById('5a9be475-6d23-44ad-9dac-371c0e09af95'); downlevelDiv.innerHTML = "<div><object width=\"468\" height=\"263\"><param name=\"movie\" value=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/14j3Kcjd5WQ?hl=en&hd=1\"><\/param><embed src=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/14j3Kcjd5WQ?hl=en&hd=1\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" width=\"468\" height=\"263\"><\/embed><\/object><\/div>";" alt=""></a></div></div></div> Paul Nazarethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02916802238599116407noreply@blogger.com0