Collective Wisdom

<p><strong>INTRODUCTION</strong></p><p> This book highlights the importance of networking. Network groups are groups of people who talk and share ideas information and resources and in the process create great business connections. Sometimes walking into a room full of strangers can bring nervousness. Networking usually involves meeting new people who share a profession industry or interests and more importantly it helps to build professional relationships. Networking opens doors to new opportunities and facilitates the exchange of ideas and best practices. Building connections with the right people at the right time is the vital key to networking which can help to take your career to the next stage. Networking is the process of making connections and building sustainable relationships. Networking clearly broadens one's horizons by giving a different perspective another angle to view situations. It brings about fresh ideas that may have eluded you and essentially even brand-new information you were not aware of. The confidence that can be brought by networking is immeasurable. It comes in leaps and bounds. Business Wise networking is very much capable of increasing visibility and creating brand awareness. It promotes and exposes your brand to others whilst you gain knowledge about other brands too. Networking also improves enhanced learning and development. There will be an increase in referrals. Being associated with certain people in your network leads to greater exposure. Here's how this works. If you're doing networking right you'll have instances or opportunities to associate with well-known figures in your industry. That could be through engagement on social platforms collaborations and maybe even direct endorsements. In Conclusion to build the most sustainable network have a networking plan and create your Goals and your purpose. Set goals to add to your contacts; follow up immediately. Get to know your contacts. Stay connected. Ask questions. Invest time and effort to help others. Nurture your own network facilitate the meeting of contacts and invite new people to join.</p><p>Endorsement written by Professor Caroline Makaka.</p><p><strong>CONTRIBUTING AUTHORS</strong></p><p>Dr. Angeline Benjamin (h.c.) Dr. AnGele Cade (h.c) Virginia Clarke Dr. Laurie Davis (h.c) Sherrill Franklin Dr. Mikki St. Germain (h.c) Dr. Vivian A. Haire (h.c.) Dr. Felicia Harris (h.c.) Dr. Raven L. Hilden (h.c) Kristie Jacobo Carol Latham Dr. Tyara Lee (h.c.) Dr. Sara M. Lypps (h.c) MBA Dr. Susie Mierzwik (h.c.) Dr. Ramin Modiri (h.c) Lady Amb. Dr. Robbie Motter (h.c) Christine Park Dr. Cherie Reynolds (h.c) Arvee Robinson Dr. Avic Ronquillo-De Castro (h.c) Dr. Kaye Sheffield (h.c) M.S. CCC-SLP Dr. Deborah Thorne (h.c) Angel Toussaint Dr. Dorothy Wolons (h.c) Amb. Dr. Joan E. Wakeland (hc).</p><p><strong>ABOUT THE FACILITATOR OF THIS ANTHOLOGY</strong></p><p>Amb. Dr. Joan E Wakeland (h.c) is an Author International Speaker and an Empowerment Facilitator. Presently she is the Director of the Riverside affiliate of the Global Society of Female Entrepreneurs in California. Over the years she has received many Awards including the The Lifetime Achievement Award from the last three Presidents of the United States. She also received the Call to Service and numerous awards from Senators Congress & dignitaries. She won the title for Ms. Elegance International in the Woman of Achievement Pageant in September 2021. In December 2021 she was honored as Citizen of the Month by The Mayor and City Delegates for her service to the city of Menifee. Joan has received the She Inspires Me Award (SIMA) International Global Award from London England. In 2022 she was awarded an honorary humanitarian doctorate degree for her service to others. In 2023 she has recently been awarded with an Ambassador of Peace and an Ambassador of Happiness Certification.</p>