• Let those within your organization and your trusted contacts know that you're looking for outside activities relevant to your job or skills.
• Explore your passions and see if groups connected to them have any open positions that will let you learn and develop.
• Seek out frie...

Many managers and leaders focus obsessively on their current jobs. They don't believe they can be successful without that single focus.

A survey of 122 senior executives from a variety of industries agreed that outside engagements were critical to leadership success now and in the future.

Although executives face a high demand on their time, private and public sector leaders believe that you can find the time if you make it a priority. (Although you may have to give up some nights or weekends.) Make sure you deliver in your job and for your family, then take on additional responsi...

• Recharging your energy: When you squeeze in time for external activities, it can help you avoid burnout. You also get inspired and think thoughts that you wouldn't have otherwise.
• Building knowledge, skills, and confidence: Outside engagement gives...