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Oct 06, 2012
Dialogue is the key to understanding
As an author and writer, written words are the tools of my trade - but not in all cases. Organizational leadership can be helped with clear written words. But true understanding of the implications of what is written usually only comes through dialogue - frequent dialogue.
People learn differently. For many, their primary learning method is not reading but hearing. But the most powerful way to...
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People learn differently. For many, their primary learning method is not reading but hearing. But the most powerful way to...
Sep 27, 2012
Can we talk? Three key questions in relational disconnect
It is amazing what a conversation can do - especially when there is conflict, disagreement or a relationship gone wrong. Conflict and misunderstanding thrive on silence and assumptions. Conversation makes even those we demonize human and at least understanding is possible when two parties are talking. None, when they are not.
Now there are times when further discussion is counter-productive,...
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Now there are times when further discussion is counter-productive,...
Sep 27, 2012
Can we talk? Three key questions in relational disconnect
It is amazing what a conversation can do - especially when there is conflict, disagreement or a relationship gone wrong. Conflict and misunderstanding thrive on silence and assumptions. Conversation makes even those we demonize human and at least understanding is possible when two parties are talking. None, when they are not.
Now there are times when further discussion is counter-productive,...
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Now there are times when further discussion is counter-productive,...
Aug 01, 2012
The leadership stewardship of necessary but hard conversations
One of the most difficult things a team or organizational leader does is to say the hard things to individuals when behaviors, attitudes or performance are problematic. No one likes to have these conversations and if someone relishes them I question their qualifications for leadership. However, those hard conversations are one of the kindestthings a leader can do for the individual involved and...
Aug 01, 2012
The leadership stewardship of necessary but hard conversations
One of the most difficult things a team or organizational leader does is to say the hard things to individuals when behaviors, attitudes or performance are problematic. No one likes to have these conversations and if someone relishes them I question their qualifications for leadership. However, those hard conversations are one of the kindestthings a leader can do for the individual involved and...
Apr 21, 2012
"I knew I should have said something!"
I have heard that statement numerous times from staff or board leaders about a decision that was made that they knew was not a good idea but did not speak up. It only takes one individual who is willing to show up to stop a train that looks like it is gathering steam - toward a train wreck.
Especially is ministry there is a tendency toward optimistic thinking. That things will work out or we just...
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Especially is ministry there is a tendency toward optimistic thinking. That things will work out or we just...
Apr 21, 2012
"I knew I should have said something!"
I have heard that statement numerous times from staff or board leaders about a decision that was made that they knew was not a good idea but did not speak up. It only takes one individual who is willing to show up to stop a train that looks like it is gathering steam - toward a train wreck.
Especially is ministry there is a tendency toward optimistic thinking. That things will work out or we just...
Read more
Especially is ministry there is a tendency toward optimistic thinking. That things will work out or we just...
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TJ Addington
Addington Consulting
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