WFF 2014 John Spence Leadership Success Through Strong Networking
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LEADERSHIP SUCCESS THROUGH BUILDING STRONG NETWORKS John Spence @AwesomelySimple #WFFCONF14
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Slides from Women in Food Service Forum Leadership Conference 2014 - Dallas, Texas - March, 24 2014
Transcript of WFF 2014 John Spence Leadership Success Through Strong Networking
LEADERSHIP SUCCESS THROUGH BUILDING STRONG NETWORKS
John Spence@AwesomelySimple
#WFFCONF14
EFFECTIVE NETWORKING IS ABOUT EXCHANGE…IDEASINFORMATIONKNOWLEDGECONTACTSEXPOSUREFRIENDSHIPHELPASSISTANCE….
VALUE
BUT YOU HAVE TO ADD VALUE BEFORE YOU CAN ASK FOR VALUE!
DO THIS… GET THAT
TO BE A GREAT LEADER OF OTHERS….
HIGH POTENTIAL / HIGH PERFORMANCE
Abbott, GE, Merrill Lynch, Microsoft, IBM, Apple, State Farm, Mayo Clinic
1. Character2. Courage3. Communication4. Collaboration5. Competency6. Compassion7. Contribution
CHARACTER
HONESTFORWARD LOOKING
COMPETENTINSPIRING
FAIRSUPPORTIVE
Tells me the TRUTH. Has a clear vision for where we are going. Has the skills to get us there successfully. Is excited about going with me.Treats me fairly and supports me along the way!
COURAGE TO THINK BIG
TO BE BOLD TO SPEAK THE TRUTH TO MAKE GREAT THINGS HAPPEN
TO BE… VULNERABLE
WORKSHOP
What are THREE areas in which you could use some help?
ASK GREAT QUESTIONS…
Communications
and LISTEN!
COLLABORATION
COMPETENCY
Books
Book summaries
Audio books
Audio book summaries
Training DVDs
Seminars
i-Tunes U
Pod casts
Blogs
TED.com
BigThink.com
WORKSHOPWhat are THREE areas
where you have unique competencies or
connections?
Focus me
Know me
Care about me
Hear me
Help me feel proud
Equip me
Help me see my value
Help me grow
S B A
COMPASSION
CONTRIBUTION
ANNE MULCAHYCEO OF XEROX AND THE THIRD MOST POWERFUL WOMAN IN THE WORLD!
1. Build a network of great relationships with people who want to see you succeed.
2. You don’t have all of the answers, so ask for help and advice from the smartest people you can find.
3. Learn to be a learner.
4. Listen intently to your employees and to your customers.
Information
AssumptionsReactions
Mental MapsActions
“YOU BECOME WHAT YOU
FOCUS ON AND SIMILAR TO
THE PEOPLE YOU
SURROUND YOURSELF WITH.”
K N L
SOURCE CREDIBILITY
C + R + I SO = SC
The 4 Cs of TrustYou must Consistently
Communicate that you are Competent
and you Care
“I am good at what I do… and I do it because I
care about you.”
THE STILETTO NETWORK
Strive for emotional satisfaction
Adopt a giving attitude
Share your connections
Establish a constant flow of useful information
Pursue network expansion as a free agent
Patricia Fletcher
Start with a planBe selective: Quality not QuantityUse the “Hostess” principalMake REAL connectionsKeep your network currentPay it forward
WORKSHOP• Meet THREE people – give
each your card.• Tell them the THREE areas
where you CAN help.• Tell them the THREE areas
you NEED help.
MASTERMIND GROUP
Ask ONLY the very bestAsk each of them to invite one personKeep the group small 8-12 peopleSerious topicsAssign readingEvery other month
If you have any questions at all please do not hesitate to send a note or call. My email address is: [email protected]
My twitter address is: @awesomelysimple
#WFFCONF14
Lastly, these slides have already been uploaded to:
www.slideshare.net/johnspence
THANK YOU
