Jeffrey Beeson - Network Leadership: A New Paradigm

Practical Wisdom for Leaders with Scott J. Allen, Ph.D.

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Jeffrey Beeson has a dual MBA in finance from the Wharton School of Business and an MA in international business from the Lauder Institute. They set the foundation for Jeffrey's interest in business strategy, culture, and leadership.
During his work in the European offices of Bain and McKinsey, he led projects in a broad spectrum of industries on a pan-European and worldwide basis. During his collaboration with clients, Jeffrey experienced firsthand that culture eats strategy for breakfast. Jeffrey expanded his expertise in culture transformation by joining Senn Delaney, the first firm to foster thriving organizational cultures worldwide. At Senn Delaney, he headed culture rollout initiatives for multinational corporations throughout Europe.
Jeffrey continued his personal learning journey at the European Office of
the Center for Creative Leadership (CCL), a prestigious worldwide leadership
development practice. During his tenure at CCL he touched the lives of
thousands of leaders throughout Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region and worldwide.
From 2003 to 2011, Jeffrey served on the board of the International Leadership Association, the largest member-based organization dedicated to advancing leadership worldwide.
A Quote From Beeson

• "The newly emerging science of networks opens an entirely new horizon on how to lead people, design organizations, and make sense of complex social environments."

Resources Mentioned in This Episode

• Network Leadership: Promoting a Healthier World through the Power of Networks by Jeffrey Beeson
• Jeffrey's Blog
• Jeffrey's Newsletter
• Book: No Fit - My 1,700-Mile Walk from Apartheid by Nico de Klerk

About The International Leadership Association (ILA)

• The ILA was created in 1999 to bring together professionals interested in studying, practicing, and teaching leadership. Plan for Prague - October 15-18, 2025!

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Chapters

1. Network Leadership Paradigm Shift (00:00:00)

2. The Power of Organizational Networks (00:14:02)

3. The Future of Network Leadership (00:22:50)