Executive Connections - Our Guiding Principles
Value Proposition
We are a network of Business Leaders Who Care. We are committed to lifetime support of our fellow members and will extend professional courtesy whenever appropriately called upon. Our value is our network of like-minded professionals and the contacts, expertise and guidance they offer. We provide a program that any member can call upon as needed, as long as they remain an active member. Our value is reinforced by our vetting process. We carefully scrutinize membership to ensure we attract and accept the right people – those who genuinely care and demonstrate empathy for their fellow members, who exhibit the right leadership qualities and who are committed to the process. This defines who we are and differentiates us from other organizations. Our fee structure is considered modest for the benefit that access to this network provides.
Guiding Principles
1. We are an organization of executive professionals. We conduct our meetings and interactions in an appropriate manner and respect professional courtesy and privacy with our fellow members, prospective contacts and prospective employers. New members should originate from the ranks of Senior Management.
2. We believe in the No Whiners Rule. We do not talk disparagingly about previous employers or colleagues. New members of Executive Connections must demonstrate that they are over any anxiety from their job loss and are prepared to begin their search with the spirit, enthusiasm and dedication that it requires.
3. Networking is at the center of what we do. A prospective member must enjoy networking to join our group. Each member should strive to be as good a networker as they can be to be effective in our process.
4. The group is larger than the individual. As we are a peer networking organization, each member should give back as much or more than they take in. Bi-weekly meetings are much more effective if members are actively engaged and challenge each other.
5. Our organization is based on “Networking for Life”. We avoid the “One and Done” philosophy where a member simply uses the group to satisfy their immediate need. Our Alumni Group is critical to our support and effectiveness and it is what distinguishes us as an organization. Every member who lands is expected to continue to support the transitional group ongoing as appropriate.
We are a network of Business Leaders Who Care. We are committed to lifetime support of our fellow members and will extend professional courtesy whenever appropriately called upon. Our value is our network of like-minded professionals and the contacts, expertise and guidance they offer. We provide a program that any member can call upon as needed, as long as they remain an active member. Our value is reinforced by our vetting process. We carefully scrutinize membership to ensure we attract and accept the right people – those who genuinely care and demonstrate empathy for their fellow members, who exhibit the right leadership qualities and who are committed to the process. This defines who we are and differentiates us from other organizations. Our fee structure is considered modest for the benefit that access to this network provides.
Guiding Principles
1. We are an organization of executive professionals. We conduct our meetings and interactions in an appropriate manner and respect professional courtesy and privacy with our fellow members, prospective contacts and prospective employers. New members should originate from the ranks of Senior Management.
2. We believe in the No Whiners Rule. We do not talk disparagingly about previous employers or colleagues. New members of Executive Connections must demonstrate that they are over any anxiety from their job loss and are prepared to begin their search with the spirit, enthusiasm and dedication that it requires.
3. Networking is at the center of what we do. A prospective member must enjoy networking to join our group. Each member should strive to be as good a networker as they can be to be effective in our process.
4. The group is larger than the individual. As we are a peer networking organization, each member should give back as much or more than they take in. Bi-weekly meetings are much more effective if members are actively engaged and challenge each other.
5. Our organization is based on “Networking for Life”. We avoid the “One and Done” philosophy where a member simply uses the group to satisfy their immediate need. Our Alumni Group is critical to our support and effectiveness and it is what distinguishes us as an organization. Every member who lands is expected to continue to support the transitional group ongoing as appropriate.