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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. Many times they have more information about a certain subject. How can you gain influence over the people in leadership positions when they don’t seem open to or even value your input?

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Where Have All the Questions Gone?

Lead Change Blog

They save their question-power and ingratiating comments for someone they wish to influence. Edmondson coined the term psychological safety to capture the degree to which people believe their environment is conducive to taking these risks. Questions that seek additional facts or information. The expert.” Question that include.

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7 Unwritten Rules which Determine an Organizational DNA

Ron Edmondson

So, this is valuable information for any leader. The way information flows. What are the circles of influence? Who has influence with peers? Nate and I have launched a new season of the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast , so subscribe now, so you won’t miss the next one. The natural reaction to change.

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7 Questions I Consider Before I Post on Social Media

Ron Edmondson

It seemed strange the first time I heard a news story refer to a Twitter feed as a “source” of information. There’s no “background” to the story or supplemental information. I would think we would want to guard our influence and reputations online as much as we would in person.

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7 Ways to Create Unity in a Church

Ron Edmondson

Embrace the influencers. Just as there are a few who are negative, there are usually a few who are positive about unity and who have influence over others. Keep these natural influencers and encouragers close and informed and empower them to help create unity. Information must flow freely and often.

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Book Recommendations: Some Must-Reads for HR Professionals

HR Digest

Many provide diversity and inclusion book information on various aspects of HRM. How to Win Friends and Influence People By Dale Carnegie . The Practical Guide to HR Analytics: Using Data to Inform, Transform, and Empower HR Decisions By Shonna D. As a result, HR managers often face challenges in their daily work.

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Moose Mess: Boeing’s Culture May Have Caused Those Tragic Crashes

The Practical Leader

In the wake of two fatal crashes of Boeing’s new 737 Max jets, Harvard Business School professor and author of a new book on creating psychological safety in the workplace, Amy Edmondson, published an article on Boeing and the Importance of Encouraging Employees to Speak Up. Do the same for things you can influence.