Instead of randomly building your network, what if we could create communities that helped everyone involved achieve their goals together? These intentional relationships can help accelerate growth and success through a common commitment to learning, encouragement and accountability.  Pete Sorensen, Vice President Strategic Initiatives at ConnectWise joins us to help kick off IT Channel Summit and IT Nation Connect with some thoughts about the power of community. Highlights include: The IT Nation Mission for the community is "Wise Together, Rise Together". A focus to provide resources and support for the vendors in the community. The peer group story often goes from, 'misery loves company' to 'I can learn and not make mistakes myself,' and then to 'benchmarking' and success.  Viewing mentorship as a gift. Pete’s love for the Iowa State football program. Leadership lessons learned from the farm and his family Follow Pete on LinkedIn and visit ConnectWise.com to learn more about the IT Nation community.  --- more --- If you are looking to learn the art of audience engagement while listening for methods to conquer speaking anxiety, deliver persuasive presentations, and close more deals, then this is the podcast for you. Twins Talk it Up is a podcast where identical twin brothers Danny Suk Brown and David Suk Brown discuss leadership communication strategies to support professionals who believe in the power of their own authentic voice. Together, we will explore tips and tools to increase both your influence and value. Along the way, let’s crush some goals, deliver winning sales pitches, and enjoy some laughs. Danny Suk Brown and David Suk Brown train on speaking and presentation skills. They also share from their keynote entitled, “Identically Opposite: the Pursuit of Identity”. Support and Follow us: YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCL18KYXdzVdzEwMH8uwLf6g Instagram: @twinstalkitup Instagram: @dsbleadershipgroup Twitter: @dsbleadership LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/twins-talk-it-up/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/dsbleadershipgroup/ Facebook: facebook.com/TwinsTalkitUp Facebook: facebook.com/dsbleadership/ Website: