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7 Ways I Attempt to Gain Influence with a Team

Ron Edmondson

John Maxwell says leadership is influence. If that’s true, then how does a leader gain influence with the people he or she leads? Influence is never gained simply by holding a position. I also knew I had to gain influence with my team. You can’t lead people if you can’t influence them.

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3 Inexpensive Ways to Develop as a Leader

Ron Edmondson

There are inexpensive ways to develop as a leader. The church looks to him to lead and, wisely, he knows he needs to develop his leadership skills. Side note – In my opinion, when organizations struggle they cut things they shouldn’t cut – such as marketing and staff development. He lives in small town.

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Leading with Control OR Leading with Influence

Ron Edmondson

Would you rather lead with influence or control? Leaders, if you want to a healthy team environment, you must learn to control less and influence more. Therefore, I have learned that successful leaders understand the difference in leading with influence and with control. Let me be honest. I can be a controlling person.

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7 Ways I Gain Influence with Teams I Lead

Ron Edmondson

John Maxwell says leadership is influence. If that’s true, then how does a leader develop influence with the people he or she leads? I have learned a few ways I best gain influence with teams I attempt to lead. Influence is never gained simply by holding a position. Building trust gains influence.

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The Fearless Organization

Leading Blog

Creating psychological safety is essential in a world where innovation, integrity, and renewal can make the difference between success and failure. In The Fearless Organization , Amy Edmondson explains what psychological safety is and what it isn’t and how we can create in our organizations. It’s a necessary condition for success.

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12 Principles of Leadership Inspired by Jesus

Ron Edmondson

There are many leaders I admire who have influenced my own leadership. There are leaders from my personal life such as a former pastor, a former boss, a high school principal and leaders in my own community who have influenced me as I have watched their leadership. He had a leadership succession plan. Healing on the Sabbath.

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Leading with Control Versus Leading with Influence

Ron Edmondson

Leaders, if you want to to have a healthy team environment, you must learn to control less and influence more. I have learned thought that successful leaders understands the difference in leading with influence and leading with control. Team spirit develops as relationships and trust grow. Every time.