Hello Reader, Connect for Mutual Benefits and GainsExpanding your network is essential to building a successful career and personal growth. A broad and diverse network provides access to new ideas and opportunities and helps you establish mutually beneficial relationships with others. Here are some actionable steps to actively expand your network:
Networking is not just about making contacts. It's about building relationships based on trust, mutual respect, and common interests. Expanding your network can create valuable connections to help you achieve your goals and positively impact your industry. |
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Hi Reader, We've got a new SparkLab Summit in April; stay tuned for more info. Did you catch any of the "7 Excuses You Make to Keep You From Leading" series on Wake Up a Leader? I have several new tools to help you manage better and lead well in the pipeline. In the meantime, since it's Valentine's Day, you might be interested in listening to some of my lyrics. I launched this playlist in December and have been adding to it. I WANT TO LISTEN Keep advancing confidently in the direction of your...
Hi Reader, In this Reflections on Leadership, I introduce you to JACK. JACK is a four-part framework (Joy, Action, Care, Knowledge) for building a sustainable and effective resistance against authoritarianism by balancing personal resilience with strategic action. Authoritarians Don’t Know JACK: How Joy, Action, Care, and Knowledge Defeat Authoritarianism Authoritarianism thrives on fear, division, and exhaustion. It seeks to overwhelm people into submission, convincing them that resistance...
Reflections on Leadership — January 2025 Recap Hi Reader, Here’s a recap of leadership articles, tips, and merch. Karl Bimshas Consulting shared in January. If you’re a frequent reader, please share your thoughts via the Content Satisfaction Survey. We’d love to know what you think so we can make the content we produce valuable to you. January Articles The Kind of Leadership That Weak Leaders Fear Maintaining Focus During Chaotic Times Practicing Leadership in the Age of Oligarchy Inclusive...