Lillian Bjorseth
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Networking Speaker, DISC, Communication Trainer, Author Expert
Lillian Bjorseth Quick Facts
- Main Areas
- I help people build a new kind of wealth - social capital - by improving their business networking and communication skills.
- Career Focus
- Author, speaker, trainer, skills coach
- Affiliation
- National Speakers Association, Adjunct professor, North Central College
Lillian Bjorseth is a renowned author, trainer, consultant, coach and highly sought-after speaker whose workshops and dynamic presentations on the essentials of business networking and communicating effectively are transformational.
She is the founder & president of Duoforce Enterprises, Inc. Dubbed a “networking expert” by the Chicago Tribune and “the business networking authority” by the Association Forum of Chicagoland, Lillian stimulates learning and empowers individuals and companies with the skill sets to increase social capital. She helps people confidently communicate better and develop more qualified prospects and, ultimately, more business and career success.
Lillian is at ease with CEOs and administrative assistants. She's equally at ease with inspirational keynotes, workshops, in-house training (she was one of the first in the world to become a certified DISC trainer), entertaining luncheon and dinner talks or one-on-one or small-group coaching.
Lillian’s books and audio materials are essential components to help you achieve excellence in business networking and communication skills. They deliver practical knowledge on the mechanics of networking and provide insight into the process of making quality connections and presenting yourself and your business with impact.
She is co-founder of the Greater Chicago Networking Extravaganza, the premier business networking event bringing together city and suburban entrepreneurs and businesses in downtow
Chicago. The 2009 event featured networking activities, sponsorship opportunities and informative presentations from networking experts. Plans are already underway for 2010. For more information, visit www.greaterchicagonetworking.com.
She is freqently quoted in print and electronic media and is a columnist for The National Networker (TNNW),
Free Articles & Book Excerpts
DISCover Your Self-Publishing Style
https://www.duoforce.com/ldb/Articles/selfpubdisc.pdf
Give Zing to Your Presentation Openings and Closings!
http://www.duoforce.com/ldb/Articles/openclosestat.pdf
How Long Since You Cleaned Your Personal Filter
http://www.duoforce.com/ldb/Articles/perfilter.pdf
Show Confidence Through Your Walk and Posture
http://www.duoforce.com/ldb/Articles/walkposturecol.pdf
Build a New Kind of Wealth - Social Capital
http://www.duoforce.com/ldb/Articles/socialcapital.pdf
Relationship Building Moves Like a Turtle ... Slow and Steady
http://www.duoforce.com/ldb/Articles/turtle.pdf
Speak to Boost Your Business Career
http://www.duoforce.com/ldb/Articles/speakboost.pdf
Work an Event not Just a Room
http://www.duoforce.com/ldb/Articles/eventnotr.pdf
"Thank You" is an Ongoing Process
http://www.duoforce.com/ldb/Articles/thankyoutemp.pdf
Lillian Bjorseth Audio & Video Programs
Don't Wait Another 10 Seconds CD/workbook
http://www.duoforce.com/ldb/nhuwc.htm
Speak Easy: Overcome the Number One Fear CD/workbook
http://www.duoforce.com/ldb/nhuwc.htm
We Say it Without Words CD/workbook
http://www.duoforce.com/ldb/nhuwc.htm
Sssh! Listen, Don't Just Hear CD/workbook
http://www.duoforce.com/ldb/nhuwc.htm
Unlock Your Potential Within CD/workbook
http://www.duoforce.com/ldb/nhuwc.htm
Write Right CD/workbook
http://www.duoforce.com/ldb/nhuwc.htm
He Said/She Said - Business CD
http://www.duoforce.com/ldb/nhuwc.htm
He Said/She Said - Personal CD
http://www.duoforce.com/ldb/nhuwc.htm
Lillian Bjorseth Books
Breakthrough Networking: Building Relationships That Last(new third edition)
https://www.duoforce.com/ldb/bookorder.htm
52 Ways to Break the Ice & Target Your Market
https://www.duoforce.com/ldb/52waysorder.htm
Masters of Networking - Contributing author
http://www.duoforce.com
Marketing Boot Camp dvd/workbook
http://www.duoforce.com/ldb/mbootcamp.htm
Articles by this expert
SelfGrowth articles and saved writing connected to this expert.
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Check Your Ego at the Door!
If so many people agree that networking is more about the other person then why do so many people forget to check their ego at the door? It is disconcerting and sometimes downright irritating to talk with someone who uses a dozen “Is” in the first few minutes. Over and over again, no matter the event, you hear “I” am doing this, “I” am enjoying this success, here’s what “I” did when that happened to me. And for good measure, they throw in a few “my” book is outselling others in its genre, and “my” workshop was such a big hit.
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Build A New Kind of Wealth: Social Capital
No matter your station in life, you know that financial capital is essential for business and life success. It helps you survive, first of all, and then to acquire an education and material possessions and to support a family, travel and leave a monetary legacy. Building another kind of wealth ...
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How Well Do You Read Body Language?
Six months ago, an out-of-town client called to ask my input. She was in a meeting with the president of an association where she is chairing the annual gala as a volunteer. Also present were several of her committee members as well as an outside consultant hired by the organization. She ...
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Show Confidence Through Your Walk And Posture
No one ever has too much confidence - ego, yes, confidence no. Do you keep in mind that your walk and posture bespeak your confidence before you begin your pitch? They influence your audience of one or one hundred to make initial decisions about your capabilities … before you even shake ...
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Small talk is Huge!
The content can be current chitchat; the role small talk plays, however, is far from minor. It’s an enormously important conversation starter and often determines if you want to keep talking – hence the opportunity to build a relationship – or make a quick escape. Because the content may seem unimportant (let’s get right to the “what do you?” and “what can you do for me”), you may think it unnecessary to prepare … and wing it. That works for the few people who can think succinctly on their feet and then articulate their thoughts fluently and effortlessly.
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Get Better Results by Networking in Other Person’s Style
Want to make the most effective use of your networking time and dollars? Then hone your people-reading skills so you can network in the other person’s comfort zone. Each of you is as unique as a snowflake, yet you also share similarities - enough so that behavioral characteristics can be grouped into four major categories. You might be thinking, “Oh, I took that DISC tool at work to help me communicate, manage or sell better. What’s the importance in networking?” Glad you asked!
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Brush Up On Holiday Networking Etiquette
Office parties. Neighborhood open houses. Country club dances. Festive chamber of commerce after hours. Professional organizational luncheons and dinners. From Thanksgiving through Jan. 1, these events have a much more social than business air, even though your membership may be ...
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Move out of Your Comfort Zone to Increase Chemistry
Ever notice how comfortable you feel with certain people? You can say and do what you want, and communication flows smoothly. Then, there are those OTHER people. The ones whose footsteps in the hallway make the hair on the back of your neck bristle as you put on your armor for the battle that ...
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Join Conversations Politely, Part 1
Thanks Jeffrey Mitchell for being the impetus for this two-part article on how to join a conversation politely that is continued on my blog, www.lilliancommunicates.com. Jeffrey, admissions advisor at DeVry University’s Keller Graduate School of Management and a loyal sponsor of my Greater Chicago Networking Extravaganza, posted his article, “What are the most annoying things people can do at networking events?” on my Greater Chicago Networking LinkedIn Group. As people responded with their irritations, variations of one came to the forefront:r
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Get a Grip! Six Handshakes You Need to Know
While people may decide 10 things about you within 10 seconds of seeing you, it takes only 1-3 seconds to speak volumes through your handshake. Having a firm handshake is essential in the business world. It’s a key ingredient in creating a good first impression. President and Michelle Obama ...
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Your First Words Last Forever
Once you have set your goals, there are two key things you must have ready at all times: your verbal and printed business cards. Let’s look first at those all-important introductory words that describe what you do—words that will capture others’ attention and hold their interest. Your ...
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Business Cards - Small But Mighty!
They measure about 2” x 3 1/2”. They weigh less than 1/4 of an ounce. They cost about a nickel or a dime. And they pack a powerful punch! They are business cards, and they are your most effective, least expensive form of advertising. You can (and should!) carry them with you daily, ...
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Duoforce.com
Lillian Bjorseth helps you build a new kind of wealth - social capital - by improving your networking and communication skills.
July 6, 2009
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Duoforce Enterprises, Inc.
Improve your business networking and communication skills to build more social capital and relationships that last
March 21, 2008
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Duoforce Enterprises, Inc.
Learn how to build a new kind of wealth - social capital - by improving your business networking and communication skills from the woman who has been called a networking expert by the Chicago Tribune and the buiness networking authority by the Association Forum of Chicagoland.
December 28, 2007
Favorite Quotes & Thoughts from Lillian Bjorseth
Quotes:
1. People often judge speakers by what they have between the covers.
2. Networking is planting seeds. Sales are harvesting. The more fertile the ground where you plant, the more likely you are to get a bumper crop.
3. Your image speaks long before you open your mouth.
4. Business people need a Verbal Business Card as well as a printed one. It’s the front end to your elevator speech and it informs as well as intrigues people to talk with you.
5. Small talk is a misnomer. It lays the foundation for all that follows!
6. If you want someone to have your business card, ask for theirs first.
7. Do what you promise, and you will stand head and shoulders above the crowd.
8. If you want to catch trout, don’t go to a catfish pond.
9. When it comes to listening, think of yourself as having a giant filtering system. My question is, “How often do you clean it?”
10. They measure about 2” x 3 1/2.” They weigh less than 1/4 of an ounce. They cost about a nickel or a dime. They are business cards, and they pack a powerful punch!
11. The networking process works. It’s people who corrupt it.
Contacting Lillian Bjorseth
Duoforce Enterprises, Inc.
2221 Ridgewood Rd.
Lisle IL 60532
http://www.greaterchicagonetworking.com
630-983-5308
630-983-5312 (fax)
How to get started
Check out http://www.duoforce.com to find out much, much more about your next in-person networking and communication skills keynoter, speaker, trainer and coach!
Other highlights
Business Development/Networking Topics
Build a New Kind of Wealth: Social Capital
Learn how to find and build relationships with your "knob turners" and the networking and communication skills to make it happen.
If You Want to Catch Trout, Don’t go to a Catfish Pond
Focus your efforts on your target market and what to do before, during and after an event
Create a Powerful, Meaningful Verbal Business Card
A custom-designed program that helps you craft those first 10-15 seconds of conversation into a benefit-laden message that intrigues and informs
Break the Ice & Target Your Market
Use our unique product to make your encounters more meaningful, you more memorable and to refine your all-important marketing strategies
Polish the 3 Ps of Marketing
Position, Package and Promote yourself more effectively
Communication Topics
Look What Happens When We Communicate
Through Lillian’s 10 Principles, learn to take of a 24-hour process that affects everything you do.
Improve Your PeopleSmarts to Build Better Relationships
Benefit from our years of DISC-based, award-winning and often life-changing programs to resolve conflict, improve communication, develop management and staff, build better teams. Includes customer service, e-mail, leadership, networking, sales and telephone applications
What You Say Before You Speak
Consciously make your appearance and behavior contribute to your polished presence and success
Sharpen Your E-mail People-reading Skills
Learn to "read" e-mail style and content like you use body language to read people in person Listen Your Way to More Career and Business Success Develop your most used, least taught and most important human relations skill
Follow the Eleven Commandments for Success
Master these eleven cardinal rules to reach your goals