Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 1, 2017

The People on Your Team I prefer to be a macro-manager. There are times, however, where more micro-management may be needed by senior leadership. Here are 5 times to consider some micromanagement: When a team member is new to the organization. The post 5 Situations You May Need to Micromanage appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Good managers are comfortable maintaining progress, but a leader needs to be leading change. This is not micromanaging, but rather helping them learn valuable insight from your experience and exposing them to other good leaders. So, they revert to controlling and micromanagement. In fact, leaders even like a little chaos.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 1, 2014

I prefer to be a macro-manager. There are times, however, where more micro-management may be needed by senior leadership. Here are 5 times to consider some micromanagement: When a team member is new to the organization. Are there other times you revert to micromanagement? 5 Reasons Leaders Tend to Micromanage.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Here are a few examples: I micromanage – I do not like micromanaging and don’t want it done to me. Not with everything, but I need to manage some things closer so I get a handle on where things are currently. The post 4 Bad Leadership Practices I Use in a New Position appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

I was technically his “boss”, but he was every bit the leader to this young, inexperienced, first-term manager. They didn’t micromanage me. The post 7 Observed Traits of the Best Leaders appeared first on Ron Edmondson. There was a man with whom I worked in college, who took interest in me. He taught me I cannot lead alone.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 1, 2017

Good managers are comfortable maintaining progress, but a leader needs to be leading change. This is not micromanaging. It makes the leader nervous, so they revert to controlling and micromanagement. The post 7 Ways to Keep a Leader on Your Team appeared first on Ron Edmondson. In fact, leaders even like a little chaos.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 31, 2017

They were micromanaged. Leaders don’t need managing as much as they need releasing. The post 7 Reasons Leaders Tend to Quit Your Organization appeared first on Ron Edmondson. This is best discovered before the leader joins the team, but when it is discovered a leader will be very uncomfortable. Something must change.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 3, 2015

Good managers are comfortable maintaining progress, but a leader needs to be leading change. This is not micromanaging. They micromanage. The post 7 Ways to Keep a Leader on Your Team appeared first on Ron Edmondson. The reality is that leaders get restless if they are forced to sit still for long. Mentor them.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 2, 2015

They were micromanaged. Leaders don’t need managing as much as they need releasing. The post 7 Reasons Leaders Tend to Quit Your Organization appeared first on Ron Edmondson. This is best discovered before the leader joins the team, but when it is discovered a leader will be very uncomfortable. Something must change.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 17, 2018

A boss manages closely guarded policies. There are times a leader has to micromanage. A leader delegates the way to others. A boss demands results. A leader inspires others to succeed. A boss controls through systems and processes. A leader spurs ideas, creativity, and ingenuity. A leader enables change, adapting policies as needed.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 24, 2011

5 Reasons Leaders Tend to Micromanage. Does Your Organization Produce Innovative Leaders or Managed Followers? Read THIS POST.). Related posts: The Best Leaders Give Their Vision Away.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 22, 2012

Lead rather than manage – Management is much about implementing policies and seeing they are adhered to completely. 5 Reasons Leaders Tend to Micromanage. Treat people differently – If a team has more than one person, then there will be more than one type of person on the team. Did you follow that?

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 21, 2018

I was technically his “boss”, but he was every bit the leader to this young, inexperienced, first-term manager. They didn’t micromanage me. He taught me to take responsibility for my actions, but not to trip over my own humility. And a man in retail, who took interest in me in college. He taught me I cannot lead alone.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 17, 2015

Don’t micro-manage. In the end, even though you shouldn’t micromanage, it is your job as a board member to protect the integrity of the organization. The post 10 Ways To Be A Great Non-Profit Board Member appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Show up when things are most exciting. Ask questions. Ask good questions.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 19, 2018

Don’t micro-manage. In the end, even though you shouldn’t micromanage, it is your job as a board member to protect the integrity of the organization. Show up when things are most exciting. Ask questions. Learn the “lingo” It’s the responsible thing to do and you’ll make better decisions.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 15, 2011

Ask your manager or a peer to challenge you — even to the point of frustration. Related posts: 5 Reasons Leaders Tend to Micromanage. Not for the sake of being a jerk, but to lead people into a new understanding of themselves. A note for followers. Offer to work with them to help you change and grow. What about you?

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