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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.

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One Simple Solution to Lower Stress in the Hiring Process

Ron Edmondson

There is so much stress in hiring the right person for a team. I’ve learned there is one simple solution that can lower the stress of hiring. Over the years, I’ve made plenty of mistakes, but I’ve also managed – in the business world and the church world – to develop some pretty healthy teams.

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10 Inexpensive Development Options for Your Team

Ron Edmondson

When budgets are stretched, development options are seen as too expensive and pushed to the back burner. It’s important, therefore, to find ways to develop even with stressed budgets. Swap responsibilities to lead a development activity. The process of sharing the idea discovered will prove to be development.

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4 Free Ways to Develop People You Lead

Ron Edmondson

One of the more common is something like this: “Ron, how do you develop people you lead?” I should point out that development of your people may be one of the more important investments a leader can make. ( I should point out that development of your people may be one of the more important investments a leader can make. (

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7 Thoughts for More Effective Prayer from a Stressed Out Leader Named Hezekiah

Ron Edmondson

Throughout the stressful time in leadership, Hezekiah consistently used the same battle plan. Here are 7 Thoughts for More Effective Prayer from a Stressed Out Leader Named Hezekiah: Hezekiah got alone with God. Are you a stressed out leader? A Special Message to Stressed Out Church Planters (and others). Like Hezekiah.

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Sound, Biblical Advice for Stressed, Stretched, Overwhelmed Leaders

Ron Edmondson

Overwhelmed, stretched, stressed-out leader, can I be of voice of wisdom and life experience for you? So, with wisdom applied, Jethro helps Moses develop a better plan going forward. (Vs. This takes time to develop as a leader. Praying for you overwhelmed, stretched, stressed out leader. What you are doing is not good?

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Let’s Talk About It: How To Start the Conversation Everyone Wants to Avoid

Let's Grow Leaders

Dr. Amy Edmondson, the pioneer of psychological safety, often talks about how people are more likely to “discount the future” benefits of speaking up, and overweight their current fear. “What’s the worst thing that can happen here?” ” That final question can be strangely empowering.

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