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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.

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Are Church Goers Fatter than Average?

Ron Edmondson

I don’t know if I buy into the research of this report, especially in my church where we seem to have an abundance of exercise and health conscious people. But, according to this ABC News report… Well, just watch for yourself… (After the short advertisement). Is the report offensive to you? Did you watch it?

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7 Aspects of the Man: Nelson Mandela (And Quotes)

Ron Edmondson

Countless reports mentioned that he made people laugh frequently. It’s reported he lived modestly, even giving away a third of his income as president. The post 7 Aspects of the Man: Nelson Mandela (And Quotes) appeared first on Ron Edmondson. He brought peace to a nation and inspired peace in others. I love that.)

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10 Characteristics of Good Leadership (Repost)

Ron Edmondson

Uses their influence for the good of others – Good leaders are as interested in making a positive difference in people’s lives as they are in creating a healthy profit margin. That could be through reading, conferences, web-based learnings, or through other leaders, but also through people who report to the leader.

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If It Worked…I Resolve…

Ron Edmondson

In fact, I read a news report that said a third of all resolutions are broken by the end of January. To use any influence God should give me for His glory and not for my own. The post If It Worked…I Resolve… appeared first on Ron Edmondson. I don’t make resolutions. They say they don’t work anyway. No one keeps them.

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5 Ways to Hear from People Different from You

Ron Edmondson

I have quarterly meetings with direct reports. The post 5 Ways to Hear from People Different from You appeared first on Ron Edmondson. 5 Ways to Influence Those Who Lead You…Leading Up! Personally, I ask lots of questions. I give plenty of opportunity for input into major decisions before a decision is final.

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10 Characteristics of Good Leadership – an Expanded and Revised Version

Ron Edmondson

Since then my blog influence has grown, I’ve moved from a church planter to a church revitalizer, and I’ve learned so much more. That could be through reading, conferences, web-based learnings, or through other leaders, but also through people who report to the leader. My blog was fairly new but growing.