About Us...
History
In 2001, John Casey formed a networking group among his displaced
colleagues in senior management roles to transition to new roles . Initially
established as only a networking group, the original concept was that once a
member got a job, he or she would simply become an alumnus. Well, that didn’t
last long; the relationships built over time left members wanting to stay and
make something more of the organization. The work of finding new positions
brought them together, but something entirely different kept them together. It
was their common belief in serving others first in business and in life. Soon,
the essential tenets of the organization were identified as the same as those of
Servant Leadership - and to this day it remains the common link among CEO
Netweavers.
Today, the Dallas/Fort Worth chapter of CEO Netweavers consists of hundreds of
current and past CEOs and COOs, along with dozens more Netweaver Partner senior
professional service advisors. All share the Netweaver philosophy of Servant
Leadership. Other regional chapters have been established in Houston, Texas and
Atlanta, Georgia.
Vision
“To transform business and enrich lives through Servant
Leadership.”
We’ve all heard the old saying “to give is better than to receive.” That’s what
CEO Netweavers is all about. We focus on what we can do as individuals and as an
organization to help our peers and the Dallas/Fort worth community rather than
focusing on how the organization can benefit us.
We recognize this principle of giving “Servant Leadership.” We’re always looking
to build relationships and help others in their careers and lives by sharing our
trusted contacts, experience, and knowledge. We look to make referrals where we
have an opportunity and a trusted relationship that fits. Every time we do
something good for someone, we are helping our community. That’s what CEO
Netweavers is all about – helping others first.
Netweaving
As Servant Leaders, we don’t network. We “Netweave.” Traditional networking is
about making contacts and connections for professional or personal benefit.
Netweaving builds relationships for the entire community without expectation of
personal gain. As Netweavers, we believe the more we give to others the stronger
our relationships and our organizations become. We offer to share our skills,
experiences, and relationships freely without expectation of anything in return.
The Netweaver’s Creed
- I will constantly be on the lookout for opportunities to put people
together in win/win relationships without concern for what I get out of
it.
- I will shift from thinking about WIIFM (What’s In It for Me)
to WIIFY (What’s In It for You).
- I will learn to be a resource for others, both regarding the types
of information I can provide as well as to surround myself with resource
contacts who can be of service to those with whom I come in contact.
- I will apply the principles of Netweaving on a daily basis and will
make a habit of doing things that will allow me to implement Netweaving
strategies.
- I will become an outspoken Netweaving advocate, realizing not only
will this help others learn the joys and benefits of Netweaving, but it
will reflect positively back on me as well.
- Power Netweaving by Bob Littell
Practice
Changing business for the better.
As CEO Netweavers and Servant Leaders, we transform others by example. We give
to Dallas/Fort Worth area businesses and organizations by creating programs that
help people help themselves, and we provide our services at no cost. This
provides a powerful example to those being served, as well as an incentive for
others to continue to pay-it-forward. As a testament to our success, many
recipients of our services have since joined CEO Netweavers and are now acting
as Servant Leaders themselves.
Bringing communities closer.
In our eyes, business and the community are really two parts of the same whole.
Business impacts the community and the community impacts business. As CEO
Netweavers, we seek ways to ensure this relationship will be mutually
beneficial. Members are encouraged to participate in non-profit organizations. A
few of the ones sponsored by the Dallas/Fort Worth chapter are:
- Navigating for Business Success –
providing CEOs and professional advisors to counsel executives of
companies. For more info visit the NBS page
- University of North Texas –
providing speakers, panels and mentors to classes and students in the
entrepreneurship center.
- Southern Methodist University –
offers career building skills and advice through a student mentorship
program.
- Prison Entrepreneurship Program – providing CEOs to assist
inmate entrepreneurs and providing judges for business plan
competitions.
Think your non-profit would benefit from support from our organization or
it's members?
Contact us.
Building bridges of trust.
Relationships are based on trust between people. As we Netweave, connect
with each other, and share our contacts, we create new bridges of trust.
This increases the value and strength of our organizations and our ability
to help others.
Sharing skills.
Our effectiveness and influence as CEO Netweaver members depends on having
up-to-date skills in business and management. The organization provides
access to excellent skills training.
Contact us for more info
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