Ron Edmondson

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7 Ways I Discipline to Be Forward-Thinking as a Leader

Ron Edmondson

In addition, I scan dozens of blogs and podcasts with a variety of focuses, from technology, to culture and leadership. Hang out with a diverse crowd. I try to read something everyday and I read an equal balance of leadership and Christian books. I absorb the ones of interest and take notes of ideas along the way.

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7 Ways I Discipline to Be Forward-Thinking as a Leader

Ron Edmondson

In addition, I scan dozens of blogs and podcasts with a variety of focuses, from technology, to culture and leadership. Hang out with a diverse crowd. I try to read something everyday and I read an equal balance of leadership and Christian books. I absorb the ones of interest and take notes of ideas along the way.

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An Interview and Book Giveaway with Leadership Expert & Author Mark Sanborn

Ron Edmondson

Get as much diverse experience as possible. We’ve always faced change and challenge, but technology has been one of many factors that have dramatically increased complexity. Church Diversity, Interview and Book Giveaway. What advise would you give to those in that stage of life today? Does that change the way you lead today?

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Tips for Leading Older, and Often Wiser, People

Ron Edmondson

We certainly need younger faces (and more diversity), but I continue to value people with experience. This is changing rapidly, but sometimes an older team member may not be as culturally, technologically, or trend savvy as you are. In my new role, everyone on our team has more direct experience with the organization than me.

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Coming Soon to a Workplace Near You: Generation Z

Ron Edmondson

Theyve paved the way for their elders to become more accustomed to tattoos, more appreciative of diversity, and less insistent on spending office hours in an actual office. Even more than the Millennials, Gen Zers are, to use Mark Prenskys term, digital natives who have grown up in a world of technology. These are those kids.