N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

In fact, when striving to come-up with this list I quickly came to the conclusion that while I attempted to use objective logic in making my assessments, the reality is that a list like this is mostly subjective based upon personal preference. You can follow John on Twitter @johncmaxwell. Great question.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 10, 2022

This boss always sees the grass as greener in another position or in another organization. They bring their messed-up personal life into work and their employees feel the wrath of it. People following feel unappreciated, unprepared, even unwanted. The boss micro-manages all work. The “My Life Is A Mess” .

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 10, 2019

I actually intend it to be positive if it encourages churches. In fact, I ended up taking a short-term interim pastor position for a softer landing. I grew up in the church where my parents and grandparents attended. Follow up matters. The glass is always over half full for me. Please understand two things.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 2, 2020

You get poor performance from the best leaders on your team and, worst of all, your team fails to live up to its potential. Periodically, I set up focus groups of people for input on various issues. I realize, just because of position, and partly because of personalities, some are not going to be totally transparent with me.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The Creative Act is a beautiful and generous course of study that illuminates the path of the artist as a road we all can follow. Blog Post ) Positive Chaos : Transform Crisis into Clarity and Advantage by Dan Thurmon (Page Two, 2023) Chaos does not have to be confusing or debilitating. But you're ambitious.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 23, 2019

Starting involves those who can dream, vision-cast, and recruit people to follow a new idea or initiative. Maintaining involves setting up and managing systems in an effort to continue the progress usually begun by others. And I burn out very quickly in the maintaining position. Maintainers.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 29, 2014

Having been in such a position for over 25 years I know the bad side of senior leadership. And, the support from senior leadership for those attempting to follow? So, that requires confidence in the people trying to follow senior leadership. Cease to follow through. As a rule, I’m pretty hard on senior leadership.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 4, 2013

You get poor performance from the best leaders on your team and your team fails to live up to its potential. I periodically set up focus groups of people for input on various issues. I realize, just because of position, and partly because of personalities, that some are not going to be totally transparent with me.

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Diversity Edmondson Team Focus Group 82

Ron Edmondson

JULY 17, 2014

When making a hiring decision — because I try to find leaders — I ask myself if I would respect the person enough to follow them as my leader. Limited need for oversight - I can’t stand micro-management. The post 7 Non-Negotiable Values for Teams I Lead appeared first on Ron Edmondson. So what do you think?

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 28, 2016

You get poor performance from the best leaders on your team and, worst of all, your team fails to live up to its potential. I periodically set up focus groups of people for input on various issues. I realize, just because of position, and partly because of personalities, some are not going to be totally transparent with me.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 28, 2016

Sometimes we have to manage closely At least once a week a pastor contacts me about church revitalization. It’s important to know I’m not a micro-management leader. And, I knew this – not as well as I do now – before I entered this pastoral position. Some rules we follow were simply archaic.

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Micromanagement Long-term Finance Energy 56

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 26, 2013

When your business is facing declining sales, a potential buy-out, or even certain closure, how do you manage people who are likely panicking about their future? Can you keep your team’s motivation and productivity up? In a crisis, you may think you need a whole new set of management approaches. What the Experts Say.

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Miles Anthony Smith

AUGUST 7, 2018

What is the number #1 book you recommend for learning how to become a better leader (boss/manager or leading self)? Matt Heller ( Performance Optimist Consulting ) ​ There are so many factors and characteristics that make up a great leader, but one that encompasses them all is balance.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 9, 2014

It’s important to know I’m not a micro-management leader. And, I knew that — not as well as I do now — before I entered this pastoral position. Some things we had on paper as “rules” we didn’t even follow. (I And, some rules we follow were simply archaic.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 8, 2020

This is a follow up post. Recently I posted “ The Tension Between Staying in a Learning Position and Jumping into the Lead Position “ The point was there is a fine line between when a person is ready to be in a senior leadership role and needs to remain in a learning position. When should they jump?

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

Do not commend something that is not commendable, but in most situations, we can find something positive to share instead. Bring it up with her. Did your parents’ recent decision mess up your plans? Take it up with them. The post 5 Alternatives to Gossip appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Talk to him about it.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 31, 2017

Having been in such a position for over 25 years, I know the bad side of senior leadership. Failing to follow through. And, every great idea is just an idea until someone follows through with a plan of accomplishment. Make sure you’re doing all you can to get better at time-management, for example.). Say one thing.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 20, 2015

I worked hard, gained the recognition of my managers, and was rewarded with all the hours I wanted to work. Something even more frustrating — if you are in a equal position to a lazy person, and you are not their leader and no one seems to do anything about it. Then it is up to leadership to address the issue. (I

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 9, 2019

A Life Transition for The Edmondsons. I recently resigned my position as CEO of Leadership Network. I spent my time restructuring the organization and the team; hopefully positioning it for the future. Those who know me know I am not a good manager and fundraising doesn’t excite me. This was not a quick decision.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 30, 2015

He had been anointed king by God, but did not yet have the position. Thankfully David’s story had a happy ending: (Imagine that since God put him up to it.). Don’t expect things to “slow down” so you can catch up. We could manage that. Follow David’s Plan. They were still a young army.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 6, 2012

It’s almost as if there’s an unwritten rule that we have to hide our true emotions because…if people knew what we were really feeling…they may not respect us, they may not follow us…and…just being candid…they may not even like us. I can’t keep up – Duh! Seek a mentor. Keep learning.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 30, 2015

This boss always sees the grass as greener in another position or in another organization. They bring their messed-up personal life into work to the extent that they can’t lead. People following feel unappreciated, unprepared, even unwanted. The boss micro-manages all work. The “My Life Is A Mess” Boss.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 3, 2013

And it’s time for a new generation of leaders to rise up and take charge. I’m passionate about raising up great leaders, and I’ve devoted much of my life to convening and equipping leaders of all ages and stages in life who want to grow in their leadership abilities. We currently have a dearth of leadership in our country.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 24, 2017

Everyon, regardless of position, deserves respect. When making a hiring decision, because I try to find leaders, I ask myself if I would respect the person enough to follow them as my leader. I can’t stand micro-management. The post 7 Non-Negotiable Values for Teams I Lead appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 30, 2019

It’s important to know I’m not a micro-management leader. And, I knew this – not as well as I do now – before I entered this pastoral position. This included nearly every position in with near 100 people on payroll. Some things we had on paper as “rules” we didn’t even follow. (I

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Micromanagement Long-term Finance Energy 40

Ron Edmondson

JUNE 7, 2011

You can read his blog and follow him on Twitter and Facebook. David speaks from the heart of a younger leader trying to follow someone else’s leadership…someone else’s dream. Because the truth is, leaders lead without a position of leadership. This is a guest post by David Santistevan. You kill your pride.

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Learning-by-Doing Follow-up Advice Influence 57

Ron Edmondson

APRIL 13, 2011

Management. Less managing responsibilites. I really do consider the suggestions for improvement and try to make changes in how I lead following this annual review. The follow up luncheon is critical to the success of this. Improving the management of the staff is a continual need. Team Building. If not, why?

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

The three functions are: Starting – Starting involves dreaming, vision-casting, recruitment of people to follow a new idea or initiative. Maintaining – Maintaining involves setting up and managing systems in an effort to continue the progress already begun by others. I burn out quickly in the maintaining position.

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Harvard Business Review

JUNE 19, 2017

One CEO I worked with summed it up best when he said: “Self-care is no longer a luxury; it’s part of the job.” How to Evaluate, Manage, and Strengthen Your Resilience. But the intention is not to add more to your already full plate, or create a reason to beat yourself up. Define Self-Care More Broadly.

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Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

One of the most common questions I get asked by senior managers is “How can we find more innovative people?” That’s no simple task, and most managers have difficulty with it. Nevertheless, by following a few simple principles you can make a huge difference. Ben Birchall/PA Images/Getty Images. Hire for mission.

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 31, 2016

Recently the Communications Workers of America – the union that represents T-Mobile employees — contested a T-Mobile Employee Handbook clause on maintaining a positive work environment. The Wall Street Journal reports that “front-stabbing” is being embraced by managers tired of “dancing around the issue.”

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 18, 2011

While this sounds simple enough at face value, I have consistently found that one of the most often overlooked leadership attributes is that of a positive attitude. This is a relatively new client, but I can tell you beyond a shadow of a doubt his positivity sets the tone for the entire organization and has produced incredible results.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 30, 2012

Pastors, just so you are reminded, most (actually all…but for my self-righteous friends I’ll say most) of us wouldn’t qualify for any position in the church if it weren’t for grace! Enjoy: Search Committee Report: The following is a confidential report on several candidates being considered for our new Pastor.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 15, 2018

It’s a great “problem” to have, but it does cause tensions, which need to be managed. But, because of this, problems within a team or organization won’t show up immediately. When current systems do not support the rate of growth you often spend too much time playing catch-up to implement adequate systems. It’s attractive.

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Harvard Business Review

APRIL 16, 2018

While top-level jobs are tough on everyone, the transition to senior management comes with extra challenges for women. At the center is managing your mental energy: How to gain it, maintain it, and not drain it. ” A third one found energy in literature and in following new trends in a totally different field.

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 15, 2017

Multiple predictions for the same event can be aggregated and averaged, and therefore help managers understand what entire teams or divisions are thinking. I wanted us to improve host mode, by making it easy for streamers to build and manage a list of channels to automatically host whenever you’re offline.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 5, 2011

Every pastor needs to know some general business and leadership principles to manage a church. Build Connections – Just as in the secular world, having the right connections makes the difference in church positions also. These do not have to be pastors, but should understand the pressures and demands of ministry.

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