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Leading in Crisis…The Example of General Stanley McChrystal

Ron Edmondson

Leading with Control Versus Leading with Influence. Related posts: Lessons from General Motors for the Church? Andy Stanley Interviews Jim Collins.

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Leading Those Who Don't Want To Follow | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

Respect is earned by honoring commitments and doing the right thing regardless of opinion, sentiment, or influence. I mentioned an example of this in a comment on a recent Ron Edmondson post dealing with Leading People Older Than You. It is however essential that you have the respect of those you lead. Thank you for sharing Mike!

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Establish Authority before Exhibiting Authority

Ron Edmondson

Or in times of crisis. The post Establish Authority before Exhibiting Authority appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Knowing Your Identity Helps Establish Your Influence. So he made the pastor-like decisions. You’ll need positional authority at times. Many times. Don’t be afraid to use it when necessary.

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4 Questions with Brad Lomenick about “The Catalyst Leader”

Ron Edmondson

The book presents the key essentials that I believe will define our generation’s ability to influence over the next 20-25 years, laying out what it means to be a Catalyst in this generation. In fact, I believe we have a leadership crisis in our country. We wanted to create a leadership guide, the “ultimate” handbook on influence.

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Top 30 Leadership Blogs 2010 | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

Ron Edmondson : Ron is smart, authentic, approachable and he posts as frequently if not more than most in the leadership space. link] RLG i2ileadership.org – leadership blog that encourages leaders to live lives of integrity in order to maximize influence [link] James Strock Many thanks for including Serve to Lead, Mike!

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Guest Post: Tim Sanders

Ron Edmondson

He’s making a difference for the Kingdom through his connections and his influence. Thanks to Jon Acuff , Randy Elrod , Ken Coleman , Ron Edmondson and others for joining this campaign via their blogs, podcasts and networks. Guest Post: Nate Edmondson on Entertaining Vs. Engaging.

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Leader: Establish Authority before Exhibiting Authority

Ron Edmondson

The pastorate comes with a certain influence; even a certain power. Or in times of crisis. Here’s a principle to remember, that I have learned by experience: Leaders have to establish authority before they exhibit authority. Positional authority is what this pastor used. Not to be abused, but simply by expectation.