Ron Edmondson writes about the need for leaders entering a new situation to have the skill set to learn the unwritten rules; the unstated (and generally unconscious) culture that a leader seeking to cultivate growth will encounter. Leaders who don’t develop the skill of learning these unwritten rules will constantly feel blind-sided as their attempts …
Ron Edmondson lists ‘seven dangers of leading in isolation’: Moral failure Without accountability in place many people will make bad decisions, because no one appears to be looking. We are more susceptible to temptation when we are alone. Burnout We are made for community. There is an energy we gain from sharing life with other …
From Ron Edmondson. These hold true from my experience. Edmondson has invited other suggestions at his website. Here are 7 principles that can help you successfully lead change: Establish trust.You can best lead change from a pre-established trust in your leadership. New leaders should be careful not to implement a lot of major change early …
Conflict is part of life and all relationships. Good processes in conflict will facilitate constructive resolutions that build trust and partnership. Leaders particularly need to model good processes as they work through issues of conflict with others and not rely on an authority position to get their way. Leaders especially should ask themselves when they …
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