International Networking Week 2021 #INW21 & #aWorldofThanks

BNI’s International Networking Week began 14 years ago and grows larger every year by providing business leaders with an opportunity to celebrate the power of effective networking.

This year’s theme is “A World of Thanks.” Please prepare for BNI’s International Networking Week 2021 by watching this video by Dr. Ivan Misner, Founder & Chief Visionary Officer of BNI.

“This BNI initiative began 14 years ago and continues to grow year after year. It provides business leaders a chance to celebrate networking by providing gratitude and appreciation for those people who are in their network,” says BNI Founder & Chief Visionary Officer Dr. Ivan Misner.

“2020 was a tough year for most of us, but it was also a year that showed just how important our network is to each other.”

With 275,000 business members worldwide across over 70 countries, this yearly BNI initiative gives business leaders around the world a time to focus on the universal power of gratitude. “Gratitude makes people feel good which improves connection and enhances trust. This, then, actually improves performance,” says Dr Ivan Misner.

During International Networking Week, BNI Members are encouraged to show their recognition through social media, email and virtual networking groups via BNI® Online.

Tools for celebrating International B\Networking Week:

Recognition Certificates

If thanking someone in person, you can present them with a World of Thanks certificate.

Social Media Recognition Frames

Here’s how: 1.Identify anyone who has helped you in the past year to thank 2.Thank them via social media using our Facebook Profile Picture Frame or INW Frame and be sure to use the hashtags #INW21 and #aWorldofThanks

Summary

International Networking Week is a great chance to thank and share stories about how working with others to help each other is a great way to do business. Sharing those stories will inspire even more ideas on how to leverage the power of networking.  You have the chance to invite and inspire visitors too!