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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 ”. While I am still reading the book, the amount of insight and stories that Amy Edmondson has captured in this book is so enriching.

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How To Embrace And Learn From Failing

Eric Jacobson

Author Amy Edmondson ’s book and revolutionary guide will undoubtedly transform your relationship with failure. Failure is different, explains Edmondson, from errors and violations. Violations occur when an individual intentionally deviates from the rules,” adds Edmondson. Failure is a lack of success.

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First Look: Leadership Books for September 2023

Leading Blog

Edmondson We used to think of failure as the opposite of success. After decades of award-winning research, Amy Edmondson is here to upend our understanding of failure and make it work for us. In Right Kind of Wrong , Edmondson provides the framework to think, discuss, and practice failure wisely. Oh, and took over Twitter.

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

Let's Grow Leaders

We love learning about what’s resonating, and most importantly, how teams are applying what they’re reading as they grow leaders and encourage courage and innovation. You can also download (or listen to) the first chapter and the foreword from Amy Edmondson. You’ve got to do something with what you read.

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How to Increase Creativity and Innovation on a Tight Budget

Ron Edmondson

Years ago I discovered a way to increase creativity and innovation when money is tight. No, but the use of creativity and innovation can often be avoided if there is enough money in the budget. The post How to Increase Creativity and Innovation on a Tight Budget appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Will this work every time?

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Announcing a Life and Career Transition for Ron and Cheryl Edmondson

Ron Edmondson

A Life Transition for The Edmondsons. Leadership Network has a long, great history of helping the Church accelerate growth and innovation. The post Announcing a Life and Career Transition for Ron and Cheryl Edmondson appeared first on Ron Edmondson. I recently resigned my position as CEO of Leadership Network.

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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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