Articles written by “Ron Hunter”
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God Does Graffiti
Written by Ron Hunter on February 11, 2013
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You see it on overpasses, the sides of buildings, and on the occasional billboard. The person wanting their message or art seen has left his or her mark. Some marks are territorial; some are works of art, while others send a message. You can tell when you enter certain parts of a city that certain groups have a presence there and may have a strong influence on what goes on.
Using graffiti to mark territory by sending messages to those who pass by has been around a lot longer than spray paint aerosol cans. Back during the Egyptian empire…
Category: Parents
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How to Avoid Selfish Decisions
Written by Ron Hunter on September 12, 2012
How many decisions do you make that impact yourself? I am not suggesting a TV schedule, what shirt to wear, what book to read, or what route you will take to work tomorrow. I am talking about decisions you make as a leader.
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I guess it would be helpful to discuss types of decisions. Heifetz (1994) lists four types of decisions leaders make. Most decisions occur from an autocratic, consultative, participatory, or consensual style of leadership. While a person defaults to one these styles, a leader may also move these styles depending on the situation. For example, during a catastrophe, no…
Category: Leadership
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Have a Productive Off-Site Retreat
Written by Ron Hunter on September 04, 2012
I have led numerous offsite retreats for various organizations and find the time most beneficial. Not all are that way, however. Getting a group away from the office for a couple of days requires the right ingredients to make the most of your investment. Typically you take your leadership team to off-sites which means the largest salaries are sitting away from their departments. In other words, you had better not waste this time. So what should you consider when planning an off-site retreat?
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Ask your self what you hope to accomplish at the off-site. Will this be a planning retreat to…
Category: Leadership
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