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7 Benchmarks Towards Success in an Organization

Ron Edmondson

I wonder sometimes, however, if we make it seem more difficult than it is to create success in an organization. While nothing worth doing well is ever easy, there are certain benchmarks we can aim for which seem to exist in successful organizations I’ve observed. Everyone knows the objective we want to achieve in the end.

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The Hardest Decision a Leader Makes – Letting People Go

Ron Edmondson

It could be bringing down the morale and work ethic of the rest of the team. But your credibility and success as a leader may depend on the quality of decision you make. The post The Hardest Decision a Leader Makes – Letting People Go appeared first on Ron Edmondson. And everyone already knows it. It won’t be easy.

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7 Ways to Positively Influence Those Who Lead You

Ron Edmondson

If you want to be successful in leadership long-term, you have to learn to “lead up” or, in other words, influence the people who lead you. Simply stated, have a good work ethic. The post 7 Ways to Positively Influence Those Who Lead You appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Work Smart – Do good work.

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7 Benchmarks Towards Success in an Organization

Ron Edmondson

Thankfully, in my experience, there are certain benchmarks we can aim for, which seem to exist in successful organizations I’ve observed. In the church where I recently was pastor, I would say we have experienced some “success” relative to our mission in the six years I was there. They don’t.

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Releasing an Employee For A Less Obvious Offense

Ron Edmondson

On this one I like to make sure we have provided all the resources the person needs to be successful. All of these left unattended will likely bring down the morale and work ethic of the rest of the team. The post Releasing an Employee For A Less Obvious Offense appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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We Need A Labor Day – Frequently

Ron Edmondson

It’s a key to long-term success. Don’t misunderstand, I’m still very much American when it comes to my work ethic. The post We Need A Labor Day – Frequently appeared first on Ron Edmondson. It’s a secret about myself I believe is probably a secret about you. I work far more than 40 hours a week.

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7 Obstacles to Progress

Ron Edmondson

So many things get in the way of attaining “real&# progress and success. Too many obstacles to success at any cost these days… What else gets in the way of progress? (I Related posts: Friday Discussion: What’s an Ethical Profession? What’s the world coming to? The Delicate Balance Between Yes And No.

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