The Power of Peer Network Groups AND WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN ONE Networking and sharing experiences can be a critical part of our personal and professional lives. Change is great and makes for new challenges, but sometimes it can be difficult to go about it alone. Whether in business or life, there may be times we need to seek advice from someone whose experience we respect and value. Peer networking broadens the horizon by expanding the knowledge and understanding of the group and its participants as a whole. Peer Group Relationships Opening the door to peer networking can help one feel more comfortable in seeking advice and opinions from others. Each member contributes and brings value to the group by sharing their knowledge and experience, whether that be positive or negative. It gives new insight and feedback to those seeking consultation, all while in a safe space with no judgment. This, in turn, creates a foundation of trust where the participant can confidently consider different approaches from their peers. Many minds are better than one, and tapping into that collective knowledge and experience can offer a new method to use or go about in ways that may have gone unnoticed. Being part of a peer networking group can create a strong foundation for professional relationships that can last for years. It can be personally and professionally rewarding to participate, share, learn, and collaborate in a community context. Participants gain valuable insight to keep things sharp, engaged, and connected. This also allows peers to be aware of mistakes and how to avoid them. Learning from peers can help one know what to look for and how to execute a plan properly, if need be. These relationships can be a great resource for finding new directions that may help with a business desire or issue. Peer Networking Groups In Business A beneficial aspect of peer networking is the exchange of ideas and information concerning the business world. Participants can get firsthand experience with new technologies, products, or even unforeseen challenges that may arise in the future. It’s a great way to stay connected and informed, and can improve your own performance by taking advantage of outside perspectives.
Sweet and Spicy BBQ Chicken Skewers
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Summer is here, and you know what that means: It’s time to break out the barbecue and meat skewers!
INGREDIENTS For the Marinade • 1 tbsp olive oil • 2 tbsp soy sauce • 2 tbsp chili garlic sauce • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
For the Skewers • 2 lbs chicken breast, cut into bite-size cubes • 1 small pineapple, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 3 tbsp honey • Juice of 1 lime • 3/4 tsp smoked paprika • 1/2 tsp salt
DIRECTIONS
1. In a bowl, whisk together marinade ingredients. 2. In a reusable freezer bag, combine cubed chicken and all but 1/4 cup of the marinade. 3. Seal bag and massage marinade into the chicken. Chill in the fridge overnight. 4. The following day, preheat the grill to 400 F. Thread chicken and pineapple onto skewers, adding two cubes of chicken for each cube of pineapple. 5. Grill the skewers for 3–4 minutes per side, brushing with the reserved marinade in the final minutes. 6. Serve over rice or with your favorite barbecue sides! INSPIRATION “Build your own
Joining a peer network group can be intimidating, but it truly helps broaden your horizon with different perspectives.
dreams or someone else will hire you to build theirs.” —Farrah Gray
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