[39]Facilitate Developmental Relationships

RESEARCH INDICATES that individuals in organizations with formal or informal mentors are more successful in their leadership careers and in maneuvering organizational obstacles and barriers with greater ease than those without relationships of this kind. Linkage Inc. (a firm that specializes in leadership development) found that exposure to senior executives can serve as a wonderful learning experience for those in an organization.23 Bottom line: Leadership is about relationships. Relationships can open doors and opportunities that will benefit you and your team.

Whether formal or informal systems exist within your organization, plugging your team members into the organizational network can aid in their ...

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