Leverage the Power of Your Networks

CareerCast - Life-long Career Development

You know the importance of having a network, but are you prepared to harness the full power of your network to accelerate your success and unlock new opportunities? Join Anita Brick on the next episode of CareerCast, "Leverage the Power of Your Networks," featuring network leadership expert Jeffrey Beeson. Discover how to tap into the transformative potential of your connections in today's interconnected world. Learn strategies to optimize collaboration, identify key influencers, and rethink traditional hierarchies using network science principles. Whether you're an established leader or an emerging talent, this episode will empower you to build stronger relationships, foster innovation, and drive your career forward. Tune in for actionable insights and expert advice on maximizing your network's impact for long-term success.

Aired April 18, 2025

Biography

Jeffrey Beeson is a distinguished authority on leadership and organizational transformation, with a career spanning over two decades. As the Founder and Chief Enabling Officer of Ensemble Enabler since 2014, he has been instrumental in fostering agile organizational cultures and advanced leadership practices.

In December 2024, Jeffrey authored ‘Network Leadership: Promoting a Healthier World through the Power of Networks,’ published by Cambridge University Press. This seminal work explores how emerging network science can be harnessed to enhance organizational effectiveness and drive systemic change.

Jeffrey’s extensive experience includes over a decade in strategy consulting with top-tier firms such as Bain & Company and McKinsey, providing strategic guidance to top management across nine industries. He has also dedicated more than ten years to leadership and organizational culture development, collaborating with leading companies as a senior member of the Center for Creative Leadership (CCL) and Senn Delaney. His global impact is evident, having developed over 8,000 leaders across 38 countries and led more than 500 leadership seminars.

Related Resources

Network Leadership: Promoting a Healthier World through the Power of Networks by Jeffrey Beeson (2025)

What's in It for Them?: 9 Genius Networking Principles to Get What You Want by Helping Others Get What They Want by Joe Polish (2023)

The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace: Empowering Organizations by Encouraging People by Gary Chapman and Paul White (2019)

The Connector's Advantage: 7 Mindsets to Grow Your Influence and Impact by Michelle Tillis Lederman (2019)

Friend of a Friend . . .: Understanding the Hidden Networks That Can Transform Your Life and Your Career by David Burkus (2018)

Taking the Work Out of Networking: An Introvert's Guide to Making Connections That Count by Karen Wickre (2018)

The 20-Minute Networking Meeting - Professional Edition: Learn to Network. Get a Job. by Nathan A. Perez and Marcia Ballinger PhD(2016)

Give and Take: Why Helping Others Drives Our Success by Adam Grant (2014)

Enchantment: The Art of Changing Hearts, Minds, and Actions by Guy Kawasaki (2012)

How to Win Friends and Influence People in the Digital Age by Dale Carnegie & Associates (2011)

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