N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2010

I only care that they are totally committed to making a positive contribution to the organization. The goal of a leader is not to clone him/herself, but to harness individual strenghts for the greater good of the team and for the overall benefit of the organization. It is however essential that you have the respect of those you lead.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 15, 2017

This may be one of the most important questions we have to answer as our careers take us to new roles. Every organization needs both. We need to figure out which one we do best and then try to arrange our career where we can realize our best potential. There are lots of descriptions of each role.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 23, 2016

They have guided an organization to success. I have had such groups numerous times in my career. Again, I’m seeking development in the areas of leadership and management – and, I think my presence with them actually influences them for good. How can he develop as a leader inexpensively – maybe even free?

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Miles Anthony Smith

AUGUST 7, 2018

Even if you are working in a difficult culture, do what you can to make an impact in your sphere of influence. It will attract more A players willing to follow you and your influence will grow. Leadership ability starts with self and it takes superior people skill to influence and lead oneself than to lead others.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 25, 2015

It impacts their personal leadership, as well as the health of their organization — and honestly, even their own personal health. Many younger leaders have told me they feel a controlling leader not only controls their work — but their career and their life. And, that’s true in the church also.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 14, 2011

If you can learn and practice these early in your career it will help you avoid having to learn them by experience. Be an encourager in the organization – Encouragers win the approval of others and are rewarded because they are liked. Be a genuinely positive influence on your team. Some of it hard experiences.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 18, 2019

They have guided an organization to success. I have had such groups numerous times in my career. Again, I’m seeking development in the areas of leadership and management – and, I think my presence with them actually influences them for good. How can he develop as a leader inexpensively and maybe even free?

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 17, 2011

Every organization needs both, so don’t be ashamed to answer either way, but it’s important that you know the difference, which one you do best, and then try to arrange your career where you can realize your best potential. Are you a leader or a manager? Both are also concerned with end results. Don’t try to be someone you are not.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 31, 2017

Numerous times throughout my more than 35 years leadership career I’ve been the new guy. Every organization – including the church – has some rules in place which never make it to a piece of paper. There are people of influence that – when they speak – people listen. Ignoring unwritten rules.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 16, 2012

He is the author of 7 books, including Getting Ahead: Three Steps to Take Your Career to the Next Level. Here are five tips for managing and improving your reputation as a leader so you can develop your influence within the church and lead your congregation into the next era of prosperity.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 19, 2011

John Maxwell says leadership is influence. If that’s true, then how does a leader develop that influence with the people he or she leads? Take risks on people and give opportunities to fail (or succeed) – Several on our staff started their ministry career with us…in large roles. I like placing faith in people.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 18, 2011

This is a relatively new client, but I can tell you beyond a shadow of a doubt his positivity sets the tone for the entire organization and has produced incredible results. People who have bad attitudes have more career turnover. In all of these cases, the ripple (or explosive) effects were brutal for their organizations.

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 15, 2017

We’ve learned a lot from our experiences at Twitch, and discovered some best practices for how organizations may implement their own forecasting training programs, create a culture of forecasting, and better anticipate the future. Numerical predictions offer a range of benefits for large, innovation organizations like Twitch.

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