Networks, Networking & Political Skill

The ability to influence others is the fundamental skill that leaders must master in order to be effective. Here are the 4 core influencing skills.

There’s a lot to think about before you start working for yourself. If you’re considering making the leap into consulting or freelancing, here are 4 factors to consider for successful self-employment.

Some dislike organizational politics, while others see it as a necessary evil. Learn what you need to be politically savvy and why political skill matters to your effectiveness as a leader.

Download this case study to learn how CCL partnered with the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation to develop a unique coaching solution.

Don’t leave your network to chance. These 4 networking tips for women will help you build a network that will enhance your leadership skills and advance your career.

Learn how a national advocacy group invested in a high-caliber leadership program to further develop summer camp programs, and their leadership, as an extended community for Jewish youth.

Learn how CCL partnered with a leading pharma company to develop an EDI initiative to prepare high-potential leaders of color for senior positions.

If your goal is reaching the C-suite or becoming a CEO, find out first if you have the 4 key readiness components that it takes to prepare for the role and be successful.

Beat self-doubt, overcome impostor syndrome, and stop feeling inadequate with our tips to help you recognize your own strengths and be more effective.

For many working mothers, achieving work-life balance feels impossible. Instead of opting out of your career entirely, consider “powering down” to balance motherhood and leadership.

Having a network perspective will enable you to be a more effective leader. And strong networks and leadership can strengthen your entire organization, too. Discover how to build a network perspective.

Leadership networking is about developing your networks in a way that builds relationships and strengthens alliances to help meet your organization’s goals. Discover the 6 rules of leadership networking.

Our analysis of leadership development interviews found that women leaders are almost as likely to chalk up their successes to “luck” as they are to say that they worked hard for them. Here’s how to change the way you think and reframe your leadership narrative.

Mentoring and sponsoring are important — particularly for women as they advance in their careers. To advance, women need a network of champions to guide them. Learn why mentoring and sponsoring are important.