In this year’s Amway Talent Contest, there are once again not 1 but 2 amazing Network TwentyOne Leaders who have made it to the top 10 semi-finalists… and it is now our job to vote them in to the top 3 finalists … Dinah Stokes from California and Aura Andrews from Florida.

Only Dinah Stokes could create a jingle on Time Defiance, Anti-Aging, Microdermabrasion … this song is now stuck in my mind.

And to say the Aura Andrews is gifted would be an understatement … amazing!

The top three finalists will perform at Achievers ’11! Amway’s talent judges have selected the Top 10 IBO Talent Show acts from the hundreds of outstanding submissions. Now’s the time to help Amway select the top three finalists (2 of them sure to be Aura and Dinah of course)!

Voting closes Friday, November 11, at midnight ET, so don’t delay –VOTE NOW for your favorite IBO Talent show finalist!

To cast your vote, simply click here and scroll to the bottom of the page … let’s go guys, make Network TwentyOne proud!

“It’s very easy to describe a WES with Angie Somers and Carl Nilsson! The only thing that needs, is just to say the names and everyone can understand exactly what we lived because of a classy couple as Angie & Carl.

They managed to be on top of a WES and everyone could understand that it was place to be.
A strong woman with a heart of a leader and the squareness and the experience of a Triple Diamond managed as it was predictable, to affect everyone!!! Five valuable speeches from Angie teaching Simpleness, Unity, Teamwork, Leadership and Success and Carl being straight with his feelings about his daughters and Angie, showing that he is hard worker and supportive by living next to a such a successful woman. His story  was enthusiastically received by the fathers of the audience. Cal gave the idea of how a business can be build higher if a couple is balanced.

Our local Hellenic speakers made for ones again an amazing work!!! Each speaker placed one more piece on this wonderful puzzle and finally we succeed to give the big picture of this bussiness to the people that had been there for first time and to the ABOs that took straight to continue!!! Eight wonderful speeches with motivations, momentum, perspectives, dreams, goals and conclusions!!!”

Regardless, another stellar event with amazing speakers brought to you by another portion of the world class Network TwentyOne European team! Nice work!!

“October 7-9th, 2011 was the time for a weekend seminar in Brno, Czech Republic for Polish, Czech and Slovak with some groups from the new market of Lithuania attending.

We had amazing guest speakers Double Diamond from Austria Alois Szuchar and Triple Diamond from New Zealand Tony Henderson. These two speakers were a super mix of the knowledge, teaching and fun. Besides them there was a lot of local “superstars”: Izabela and Marek Bujwicki, Les and Mira Hetnal and Darek and Katarzyna Swiatkowski from Poland as well as Andrea Wolf and Imre Serdült from Hungary.

We used for the first time a new technology for the the translation transmission and it worked very well…this is definitively a step forward and the right direction. The attendance strong and the atmosphere of this seminar was very friendly, warm, professional and exciting.”

Below is an iReport from Network TwentyOne Hungary’s Country Manager, Barbara Nagy who was instrumental in helping to orchestrate the coordination of Network TwentyOne’s business partners and the Red Cross to make a real difference at a time of real need. Take it away Barbie…

“Do you remember the iReport about the tragedy that happened in Hungary in the afternoon of October the 4th ,2010? Toxic sludge from a factory flooded across 4 villages destroying more than 300 families’ homes.

This tragedy united Network TwenytOne, Network of Caring and the International Red Cross in a Business Seminar in Budapest, the capital of Hungary. A huge amount of clothing and food donations were collected at the entrance and over $8,000 USD in cash donations were given by Network TwentyOne affiliated Amway business owners.

On behalf of all those who were in need I would like to say a special thank you to everyone involved! I am more than happy to inform all of you that because of the awareness that came from the unity of all who felt the need to help –last week the Hungarian Government has given out 109 brand new houses to the victims of this disaster families.

I and my entire staff feel blessed to be a part of Network TwentyOne and that we were given the opportunity to work hand with our business partners to be a part of helping others!”

“European Emerald Forum was held in one of the most exciting venues – in the National Opera of Ukraine which was built in 1901. The beautiful and solemn hall created a special atmosphere and tune.

Emerald Forum program was sufficiently rich and diverse. The best speakers of Network TwentyOne from all over the world came to Kiev to spend time with the leaders of Europe and to congratulate the new qualified Emeralds and Diamonds. Our program featured such Network TwentyOne superstars as Marek & Izabela Bujwicky, Alois & Sissy Szuchar, Angie Somers, Tony Henderson, Taras & Irina Demkura, Igor & Valeria Haratin, Alexey Mautanov & Vera Archipova, Hans & Eva Nusshold, Mitch & Deidre Sala and David & Jules Dornan.

Emerald & Diamond recognition took a special part of the program on Saturday night which culminated in a wonderful surprise – a concert with the Opera House Orchestra.

With incredible pride and slight sadness that Emerald Forum is over we recall those beautiful autumn days spent in the wonderful company of leaders.

We will definitely see each other again soon at Network TwentyOne events and plunge into the friendly, professional and exciting atmosphere that attracts the successful and committed!”

“Two most awaited events of the year 2011 – Go Diamond (Ukraine) and European Emerald Forum recently been held in Kiev. Both events took place in Ukraine for the first time. The professionalism & level of speakers on stage was backed with the might of their impact and experience: Crown Igor & Valeria Kharatin, Crown Ambassadors Taras & Irina Demkura, Hans & Eva Nusshold, and Founder Crown Ambassadors Alexey Mautanov & Vera Archipova.

Everyone was charmed and excited by the energy and youth of the couple that has visited Ukraine for the first time – David & Jules Dornan. It was impossible to distract one’s attention from David’s speech as it was so concordant and thoroughly composed.

We were all so proud of the growth and potential here: New Silver and Gold ABOs recognition greatly impressed! Our sincere congratulations to all ABOs who have qualified to participate in “Go Diamond” for the first time! We were truly glad to spend 3 beautiful and eventful days together and to enrich our knowledge with new experience and great things to remember!

Go Diamond! “

“Wow! Jim & Nancy Dornan were back and better than ever! NALC 2011 had the perfect recipe for an unbelievable weekend. Jim & Nancy would be more than enough and add more amazing speakers like Massimo & Betty Bini, Bob Andrews, David & Jules Dornan, Frank Luntz and Miss America! We were blown away and inspired by their knowledge and insight! I can’t wait for Winter Conference 2012!”

Listen and learn as messaging expert Dr. Frank Luntz explains what is so great about the Amway Business Opportunity and what IBOs should keep in mind when sharing this opportunity with others.

That reminds me… I still need to give Frank his phone back

About Frank Luntz

Dr. Luntz has written, supervised, and conducted more than 1,200 surveys, focus groups and dial sessions in more than two dozen countries and four continents over the past decade. Frank has become the go-to consultant when leading companies need communication and language guidance, from General Motors to FedEx, Disney to American Express, from AT&T to Pfizer, from Kroger supermarkets to McDonald’s to the entire soft drink and motion picture industries, as well as for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the National Association of Manufacturers and the Business Roundtable.

The Instant Response focus group technique pioneered by Frank was profiled on “60 Minutes.” He has also been a guest on “Meet the Press,” “Nightline,” “The Today Show,” The News Hour with Jim Lehrer,”, “Good Morning America,” “Hannity and Colmes,” “Crossfire,” “Capital Gang,”“Montel Williams,” “Charlie Rose,” and “Hardball with Chris Matthews.” He also served as a consultant to the award-winning NBC hit show “The West Wing.

More media outlets have turned to Dr. Luntz to understand the hopes and fears of Americans than to any other political pollster. In the 2000 election cycle, Frank conducted almost two-dozen focus groups for MSNBC and CNBC, including live sessions following each night of both party conventions and presidential debates. His reoccurring segments on MSNBC/CNBC, “100 Days, 1000 Voices” won a coveted Emmy Award in 2001 He was a primary night and election night commentator for “The News with Brian Williams” on MSNBC in 2000 and for “Hardball” in 2004.

Frank has conducted focus group sessions for all three major television networks, two of the three cable news channels, PBS and the BBC. He has also conducted focus groups for The Wall Street Journal, Newsweek, The New Yorker, and U.S. News & World Report.

Political clients have included New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani in 1993 and 1997, New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg in 2001, and international political campaigns in almost a dozen countries, including Israel, Italy and Ukraine. He was the pollster of record for the 1994 Contract with America.

Frank graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with an honors Bachelor of Arts degree in history and political science, and was named a Thouron Fellow. He received his Doctorate in Politics at the age of 25 from Oxford University. In the spring of 1993, Frank was named a Fellow at Harvard University’s Institute of Politics, the second youngest individual ever to receive this honor.

What an incredible event that was so packed of joy! The unforgettable event where leadership from around the globe came together for lifestyle, inspiration, recognition and in-depth training in the resort town of Pattaya,Thailand… one of the top tourist destinations in Asia! To top of the excitement, we had top notch speakers such as Mitch and Deidre Sala, Peter Cox, Robert & Sonja Angkasa, Angie Somers, Amgad Ghabrial, Basil & Leonie and Mike Wilson.

Everyone was so full of great spirits, joy and unbelievable excitement in the room. What a sensational place to be?

This book will be available exclusively through Network TwentyOne globally. Available in the USA in Washington, DC next month at the Network TwentyOne conference, be on the look out for John and Jim’s book coming soon to your market as translation has already begun in several languages.

Cool stuff and just another way those smart peeps at Network TwentyOne are dedicated to supporting affiliated IBOs/ABOs worldwide with the best in training, education and inspiration to aid them in building their independent Amway business.

About Geared for Growth – 10 Principles for Reaching Your Potential:

John Maxwell and Jim Dornan are legends.  In their respective fields, few have equaled much less exceeded their accomplishments as leaders.  But those who know them know they are thrilled to raise up leaders who both equal and exceed their accomplishments.  With that value in common, John and Jim realized years ago that their relationship was about more than just a rewarding friendship.  For them, being friends has also been a lifetime partnership to add value to others.  And that more than any other factor is the reason behind writing, Geared for Growth: 10 Principles To Help You Reach Your Potential.  

With this outstanding collaboration, John Maxwell and Jim Dornan have placed the perfect tool in the hands of people who aspires to an exceptional life.  Complimented by John’s world-class gift of teaching leadership and Jim’s experience as a world-wide business leader and mentor, Geared for Growth offers each reader the perfect balance between explanation and application.  John’s illustration of a truth will grab you…Jim’s story of how that truth was lived out will cause you to grab the truth and apply it in your life!  What a powerful combination!

But, Geared for Growth is not merely an explanation of how to succeed; its an invitation to join John and Jim on the journey to success.  They wrote this book because they believe in you and they believe that by applying these truths, you can succeed as they have.  To all who would aspire to go to the top, to thrive and not just live, to be significant and not merely successful…  John Maxwell and Jim Dornan offer you their hand and their confidence in Geared for Growth: 10 Principles To Help You Reach Your Potential.