Portland Bizniks Play The Contribution Game

Tshombe,

A perfect event and an Action Biz Concept, you know I fully support ~ Play It Forward.

We each have within, something of value to contribute to others. Join us and offer your unique perspective. You can make a difference and events like these uplift, inspire, empower and support you and your community.

Thank you so much for planning a timely and encouraging event.

The Mistress of Money ~ Change Agent for Freedom and Free Enterprise

WOO WOO!! See you there!

Hey Tshombe! Wish I was going to be in town for this! Can't wait to hear about it & hoping that you'll do it again!

Hi Tshombe.. I had already RSVP'ed for this event and then spoke to my friend Judie who met you today and she said she was really excited to collaborate with you. I'm definitely looking forward to it, thanks so much for hosting these events!

Ok All is set and complete. My Hubby will be joining us and he does not have a Biznik profile. Please add one more to your list Tshombe! Terry Redmon is his name (if you need that.)

See you Saturday! We board in Olympia.

Gosh,

What a cool idea. There's just something about trying to help others as much as we can that is so satisfying and enjoyable........

I wish I could be there! Have a wonderful time playing the contribution game.

Linda

Hi,

Sorry, have a virus or something, not coming after all ~ not a good thing to share! Have a wonderful time and too bad I'll miss this, really was looking forward to it. Darn!

Enjoy, Lisa

This event was a little chaotic, but I love the idea of the Contribution game. I wanted more time and then more time for larger group feedback but I do hope someone in seattle (Me!) does another event focusing on the theme.

I'm sorry I got distracted but participating, looked like a great event!

Oops, that comment belong on the 'other' Portland event...I think I'm going back to sleep now :)

This one was great fun, thanks Tshombe!

As part of our two-day venture, this was an added bonus. As Becca said, would have liked a little more time as a group to interact, but at the same time I was able to spend some quality conversation getting to know Cindi and what she has to offer.

Tshombe,

The whole idea behind this event is an excellent one. Next time I would add more time ( and a quieter environment) to process, particularly for the "noise-challenged" among us. It was a Saturday night and so the restaurant was busy and that might have been part of it.

What I really loved about it was the opportunity to know get to know April in a way that goes beyond superficial, so I got to know the whole person. It is amazing when you really focus on one person how you can have the timer and space to figure out the ways you might help her grow her business or address one of her challenges.

Perhaps next time, a session w/out the task of doing the dinner thing might work better. Or do the contribution game first and have dinner later. Just thinking out loud.

Thanks, Tshombe, for all the great organizing you did. This trip was a wonderful Biznik adventure.

Tsombe,

I too got alot out of the person-to-person nature of the event. yes, the venue could be improved from a noise standpoint, but the food was stunning, and the company awesome!

Here is what I realized from your way of doing the contribution game...it allowed me a psychological way to get my needs met by writing what I wanted down. That allowed me then to quiet the chatter in my brain and put the 'neediness' on the shelf so to speak...for I knew that at another point i would be able to be fully focussed on.

It is like acknowledging that everyone is important, and assuring us all that we would have our needs attended to...and that opens up the listening and contribution process in an all new way..

Mostly, this allowed me to be able to fully focus on the other person 110% for the time we had to do it. This was incredible, for my ability to concentrate went up a bunch -which increased my resourcefulness and my ability to contribute to the other person.

I not only felt good for the value I received, but I felt like the other person was in a position to fully receive what I had to give, for they knew that my needs were checked at the door so to speak.

It was terrific as a process. I recommend you do it again for your people in Portland...and I will be adding the technique to my skill sets.

thank you for sharing it.

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I set my brain on cruise control and completely surrendered to the 10 hour round trip excursion to Portland. Joined the Bellingham Bizniks in Everett and with each stop more Biznik members added to the adventure. We arrived in Portland mentally tired but looking forward to the dinner and meeting more Portland Bizniks. None of the 20 committed (?) Portland members showed, but honestly our Portland host has the power of 20 on his own! What an absolutely delightful man. The trip was worth experiencing his joy, laughter and electric personality. Our Bellingham host did a marvelous job of establishing simple loosely organized guidelines and then said "do what you want, when you want with whom you want". The business trip became a relaxing mini-vacation sprinkled with insight and shared passion. After a challenging discussion on collaboration over coffee most of us spent Sunday at the Portland Market with our new friends laughing, eating and enjoying one another. Thanks to Lori Richardson and Tshombe Brown for the extra work and time putting this experience together.

My recollection of the entire 'longerst biznik ever' event was a whirlwind of exposure to new people and ideas. Dinner and walking around Portland was an experience in itself. The challenge of the Contribution Game was about exploring my own preconceptions about giving to others. Which I think I do consciously --but seeing my own unconscious agenda was very powerful. Most importantly I met some wonderful people who inspired me to stay on target with my goals and stay in touch. How cool is that!?