Ron Edmondson

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5 Ways to Listen to Different Voices as a Leader

Ron Edmondson

Intentionally surrounding yourself with diverse personalities. I try to consistently surround myself with different voices, so I receive diversity of thought. I believe in the power of “WE” It’s not easy being a leader, but it is more manageable when you discipline yourself to allow others to help you lead.

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One Simple Solution to Lower Stress in the Hiring Process

Ron Edmondson

Over the years, I’ve made plenty of mistakes, but I’ve also managed – in the business world and the church world – to develop some pretty healthy teams. It would be difficult for teams I lead to call me a micro-manager. This is important too when shaping a diverse team.

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5 Ways to Hear Different People as a Leader

Ron Edmondson

Intentionally surround yourself with diverse personalities. I want to hear from as wide a range of people as possible and try to consistently surround myself with different voices, so I receive diversity of thought. Granted, I want to receive respect too, but I expect to equally give respect. Never assume agreement by silence.

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5 Ways to Listen to Different Voices as a Leader

Ron Edmondson

Intentionally surrounding yourself with diverse personalities. I try to consistently surround myself with different voices, so I receive diversity of thought. I believe in the power of “WE” It’s not easy being a leader, but it is more manageable when you discipline yourself to allow others to help you lead.

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Why Hospitality Is A Leader’s Secret Weapon

Ron Edmondson

She is also a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom and a protégé of Peter Drucker, the consultant, educator, and author Forbes magazine referred to as “the founder of modern management.” Frances once told me and my congregation that “Leaders of the past tell. Leaders of the future ask.”

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5 Ways to Hear from People Different from You

Ron Edmondson

Intentionally surrounding yourself with diverse personalities. I try to consistently surround myself with different voices, so I receive diversity of thought. It’s not easy being a leader, but it is more manageable when you discipline yourself to allow others to help you lead. Never assume agreement by silence.

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5 Ways to Hear from People Different from You

Ron Edmondson

Intentionally surrounding yourself with diverse personalities. I try to consistently surround myself with different voices so I receive diversity of thought. It’s not easy being a leader, but it is more manageable when you discipline yourself to allow others to help you lead. Never assuming agreement by silence.