As a consultant for organizational development
and a corporate trainer, I spend a lot of time helping people and organizations
work better and smarter. On this blog I offer advice about the nuts and bolts
of employment issues, like trends in employment, writing a better resume,
honing a professional persona, dealing with annoying coworkers, etc.
My job is to help people be successful, and
there are few things as important to success as working with other people and networking.
The road to success is paved with collaboration, coordination, and connections.
Those are the keys to success for us as individuals, for companies, and for
cities, regions, and states.
I also believe that people should look at the wider world and try to
collaborate outside of their immediate circle and industry as much as possible.
That is why I am such a big believer in and
supporter of organizations like Leadership Greater Washington (LGW), which connects and trains leaders from across the
Washington D.C.-area’s diverse cultures of business, politics, government, education,
and nonprofits.
I am proud to serve as the new chairman of LGW and am excited to carry on and further develop the work that we do, which is to promote leadership, regionalism, diversity, collaboration, synergy, and integrity.
I am proud to serve as the new chairman of LGW and am excited to carry on and further develop the work that we do, which is to promote leadership, regionalism, diversity, collaboration, synergy, and integrity.
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| The passing of the gavel! With past board chairs Lyles Carr, Howard Stone, and Garry Curtis. |
LGW helps develop the cross-cultural leadership
skills to work together across broad cultural and
organizational differences for the good of the region. Leadership Greater Washington is a powerful catalyst
for our regional leaders.
LGW’s mission statement:
To identify and connect diverse leaders and stimulate
their collaborative efforts through dynamic education and membership programs
that promote dialogue, cooperation, and involvement, enabling area leaders to
find effective solutions to regional challenges.
LGW’s vision statement:
We believe in the power of relationships. We believe that when leaders
in the Greater Washington area come together across professional, cultural, and
economic divides we can build trusted relationships. In collaboration we
cultivate the understanding that inspires us to make impactful, positive
changes needed to build a healthy and thriving community.
I want you to think about
what you are doing not just for your own career, but for your organization,
your area, your city, or your region:
- What are you doing to collaborate, coordinate, and connect?
- How are you building your cross-cultural, collaborative leadership skills?
- Do you have a similar organization in your area you could join?
- Is there a business or social group you can join or even start?
This is big picture stuff, and I encourage everyone to develop these much-needed skills, to reach across divides and differences, develop relationships, and work together. It's good for you as a professional, it's good for your company and your industry, and it’s good for the wider world.
