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What Makes a Failure Intelligent

QAspire

Failures in new territories that pave the way for eventual success are what Amy Edmondson describes as “Intelligent Failures” in her newly released book “ The Right Kind of Wrong – The Science of Failing Well ”. Only with an informed mental model about what should happen are you able to observe an anomaly.”

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5 Suggestions for Writing Better Informational Emails

Ron Edmondson

I’m talking about informational emails. These are emails which have information in them I probably need. I know it’s probably vital information. How can we write better informational emails? Here are 5 suggestions for informational emails: Personalize the email to your intended audience.

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Leadership Book Club: How to Read Courageous Cultures With Your Team

Let's Grow Leaders

You can also download (or listen to) the first chapter and the foreword from Amy Edmondson. Supplement Your Conversation with Multi-Media Discussions In any team or leadership book club, you’re going to have people who absorb information in different ways. Incubator Guide which guides you through the process.

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10 Books to Get You Back to Work – Fall 2023

Leading Blog

Edmondson - (September 2023) We used to think of failure as the opposite of success. With vivid, real-life stories from business, pop culture, history, and more, Edmondson gives us specifically tailored practices, skills, and mindsets to help us replace shame and blame with curiosity, vulnerability, and personal growth.

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5 Tips for Writing Long Informational Emails or Newsletters

Ron Edmondson

I’m talking about informational emails. The emails which have information in them I probably need. I know it’s probably vital information. If it’s multiple pieces of information, say that up front too. People can often read lists easier than paragraphs when dissecting detailed information.

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Where Have All the Questions Gone?

Lead Change Blog

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. To make a decisions or be clear about outcomes, leaders need subjective and object information that will provide a full picture.

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5 Ways a Tyrant Leader Keeps Their Authority

Ron Edmondson

Control of information. The post 5 Ways a Tyrant Leader Keeps Their Authority appeared first on Ron Edmondson. It is these actions which can make life so miserable. 5 ways a tyrant leader keeps their authority: Intimidation – Tyrant leaders make you feel like you’re in trouble all the time. They have to approve every decision.