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Let’s Talk About It: How to Have the Courageous Conversation You Would Rather Avoid

Let's Grow Leaders

” In our Courageous Cultures innovation programs, we’ll often ask participants to talk about one of their most “courageous moments” at work. Peter says, “Of course, just show us your scars.” Understanding what’s holding you back can help form your message for your courageous conversation.

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How to Use Intelligent Failure and Controlled Chaos to Strengthen Agility Ability

The Practical Leader

In his article on “Crafting Strategy,” McGill University professor and management author, Henry Mintzberg, provides a good example of innovation and organizational learning in high-performing, agile organizations: “Out in the field, a salesman visits a customer. The company has changed strategic course.”

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Invent Now – Tweak Later

Ron Edmondson

Apparently, it takes time for innovation to ultimately find it’s true destination. We should not be afraid of small doses of innovation. Pray about it, of course. We often need a fresh dose of innovation. The post Invent Now – Tweak Later appeared first on Ron Edmondson. I love that. That never works.

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Old Testament Joseph’s Heart Models Great Leadership

Ron Edmondson

Of course, this came from God, but I believe God has equipped all of us with the ability to dream. Innovation Joseph devised an ingenious plan to save the nations from desolation. The post Old Testament Joseph’s Heart Models Great Leadership appeared first on Ron Edmondson. He saw the big picture.

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7 Easy Ways to Encourage Innovation on Your Team

Ron Edmondson

Most leaders want to lead an innovative organization. As leaders, we can’t force innovation. We can’t mandate innovative people. And, if our people haven’t been innovative in a while, then there may not be much innovation going on in our world. Great innovation comes from the gut.

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Joseph’s Heart For Every Leader

Ron Edmondson

Of course, this came from God, but I believe God has equipped all of us with the ability to dream. Innovation Joseph devised an ingenious plan to save the nations from desolation. The post Joseph’s Heart For Every Leader appeared first on Ron Edmondson. He saw the big picture.

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5 Times When Leading Change is More Difficult

Ron Edmondson

Of course, people will not always agree with a change even if it is clear to them. The post 5 Times When Leading Change is More Difficult appeared first on Ron Edmondson. When the vision for change isn’t abundantly clear. Some people never agree with change – any change.