Leading Effectively e-Newsletter - October 2007 Issue

October 2007

Leadership Networking: Relate, Collaborate, and Get Things Done

Forget the idea of networking as schmoozing and collecting business cards. For leaders, networking is about relationships and collaboration. Read on to find out about the demand for leaders who are savvy relationship builders -- and how you can take a leadership approach to networking.

Articles

Data Points: Relationship Skills In Demand
Good relationships are valuable currency. The ability to build and maintain relationships and work well with others is in big demand -- and in short supply, according to CCL research. (more...)

Relationship Skills Can Be Learned
Effective relationships allow leaders to accomplish more than they can alone. So what can you do to build and improve relationships at work? Here are ten behaviors that will make a difference. (more...)

Leadership Networking: It's About Relationships
Do you think that networking is unnecessary, uncomfortable or self-serving? Or that you're too busy to network? If so, you're missing out on a powerful leadership strategy. (more...)

6 Ways to Strengthen Your Network
A strong and vibrant network requires a leader's investment of time and effort, but the process does not have to be overwhelming. Here are six strategies, along with specific actions, to get you started. (more...)

Quality Counts: Map Your Network for Best Results
Leadership networking isn't about the numbers - it's about the relationships. CCL's Curt Grayson shows you how to evaluate your network on the basis of your ability to create and maintain critical relationships. (more...)

Results of the CCL Poll: Leadership in Balance
In our September 2007 Leading Effectively e-newsletter, readers were asked several questions about work-life balance. A total of 453 readers responded to the poll. CCL expert Joan Gurvis summarizes the results. (more...)

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Program Spotlight

February Provides First Opportunity to Attend CCL's New Advancing Global Leadership Program
The rules of effective leadership change when you enter an environment of cultural differences, virtual communication and boundary spanning responsibilities. The question is: What does it take to succeed? This winter, CCL will debut a new program designed for individuals who have regional or global responsibilities.