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5 Ways to Lead Well Responding to Criticism

Ron Edmondson

Allowing criticism to work for you rather than against you is a key to maturing as a leader. This might not change your answer to the criticism but may change the amount of energy you invest in your answer. This is where maturity as a leader becomes more important. Recently I posted Mistakes People Make responding to criticism.

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5 Stages All Organizations Experience

Ron Edmondson

A deepening and maturity process begins at this stage. This is a continued growth time and usually full of renewed energy. The post 5 Stages All Organizations Experience appeared first on Ron Edmondson. We gained some of our best leaders that way and several people found a passion they did not know they had. Childhood .

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7 of the Most Dangerous Mindsets for Leaders

Ron Edmondson

I can get bogged down in minutia which wastes my energy and drains me. Thankfully, I’ve matured enough I won’t let the season go long without an intentional shut-down. The post 7 of the Most Dangerous Mindsets for Leaders appeared first on Ron Edmondson. For me, this usually involves getting out of town.)

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4 Ways to Process The Emotions of Betrayal

Ron Edmondson

Jesus had invested time, energy and life into them. Learning to deal with, process, and mature through the emotions of betrayal may be one of the more important leadership issues. Join Nate and I for the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast. The post 4 Ways to Process The Emotions of Betrayal appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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3 Needs Every Organization (or Church) Must Have

Ron Edmondson

The growth of any organization is vibrant and fast-paced and requires lots of energy and attention. Without growth, the organization will eventually die, but if an organization only grows and never matures, that growth will not sustain itself for long. Rood says “ growth needs focus on productivity and expansion.” Maintenance.

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7 Dangerous Leadership Practices

Ron Edmondson

I can get bogged down in minutia which wastes my energy and drains me. Thankfully, I’ve matured enough I won’t let the season go long without an intentional shut-down. Nate and I have launched a new season of the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast. There will always be details, which have to be handled.

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7 Really Good Reasons for a Leader to Say NO

Ron Edmondson

When you say yes to everything, you’re causing your team to sacrifice your best energies where it’s needed most. Therefore, knowing how to choose the right word, at the right time, is part of maturing. The post 7 Really Good Reasons for a Leader to Say NO appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Your health.