The Power of Peer Groups

It’s lonely at the top is not just a cute saying, leaders often do feel isolated. It is difficult to find a safe and helpful place for deep conversations about the challenges that we face in leadership. One of the best tools for personal growth as a leader is a peer group. A good peer group can provide accountability, encouragement, advice, and a perspective that helps a leader recognize strengths, weaknesses, and areas for growth. See the article for nine ways that peer groups help leaders overcome the challenges that they often face.

Author: Ken Vaughan

Ken is a business strategy consultant and leadership coach. His passion is helping companies and people grow and succeed. He also provides leadership content for IndustryWeek magazine, EHSToday magazine and several newsletters of Endeavor Business Media. For more than three years Ken also wrote articles on leadership for PolymerOhio Manufacturing Sevices targeted at small- to medium-size manufacturers. Sign up for our quarterly newsletter on the Resources page.

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