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Are You in a Controlling Environment?

Ron Edmondson

How controlling is the environment in which you lead? In a controlling environment, an idea can flourish only if there are systems to support the idea. In a less controlling environment, they create systems around the ideas…systems to make the ideas work. How would you discern a controlling environment?

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5 Characteristics of the Antiquated Leader

Ron Edmondson

Makes the work environment strictly business.The generation entering the new organizational world mixes business with pleasure. They want to enjoy their workplace environment…Today’s leaders must learn to celebrate along the way to success.

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7 Signs of Healthy Empowerment

Ron Edmondson

It takes discipline as a leader, but I want to create an environment of healthy empowerment. 3 – 2011: 7 Warning Signs you May be a Controlling Leader. Frankly, as one with a strength (StrengthFinders) of command, I can easily take over if no one else takes the lead. I want to lead a church that produces leaders.

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Help Me Address Organizational Fear

Ron Edmondson

Home About Consulting Church Family Leadership Navigation: Home » Leadership » Business » Help Me Address Organizational Fear Help Me Address Organizational Fear February 9, 2011 in Business , Encouragement , Fear , Leadership , Organizational Leadership , Team Leadership with 11 Comments We have a healthy team.

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3 Ways to Respond to a Controlling Leader | Ron Edmondson

Ron Edmondson

Home About Consulting Church Family Leadership Navigation: Home » Leadership » 3 Ways to Respond to a Controlling Leader 3 Ways to Respond to a Controlling Leader January 19, 2011 in Leadership , Organizational Leadership , Team Leadership with 11 Comments I have written a good deal recently about controlling leadership.

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My Top 5 Books This Year – Book Giveaway | Ron Edmondson

Ron Edmondson

Linchpin by Seth Godin – This is a simple book, but it is oh so profound at looking at how our work environments, careers, and the way we accomplish things is done these days. He has a way of communicating truth in an understandable way and he does this brilliantly with the vital issue of grace.

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7 “R’s” of Healthy Team Member Correction

Ron Edmondson

Using authority without an established relationship may work in a bureaucratic organization, but not in a team environment. 4 – 2011: 5 Characteristics of an Excellent Team Member. It’s hard to correct people effectively if you don’t have a relationship with them. Relationship building should begin before the need for correction.

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