Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 27, 2023

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. ” “I’m sensing that there’s something important we’re not talking about, do you feel that way too?”

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JANUARY 28, 2021

He never saw any positive in anything – regardless of the conversation, so, for example, we would be brainstorming and he would kill the momentum. Nate and I have launched a new season of the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast , so subscribe now. We actually should encourage these people, but this guy was a doomsayer in the room.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Include them in discussions and brainstorming in which they normally would not be included. Nate and I have finished our fall semester at the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast. The post 7 Ways to Keep Leaders on Your Team appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Allow them to help you lead/dream/plan. Reward and celebrate them.

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Of course, there were some great books such as those by Morton Hansen, Amy Edmondson, and Ron Ricci. The charge was to brainstorm ideas. I started my research into collaborative organizational cultures about five years ago. There was little written about it. But mostly collaboration was talked about in books focusing on teams.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 19, 2020

We have held brainstorming retreats at other churches in our area and local businesses. Have a brainstorming session with open-ended questions. The post 7 Ways to Encourage a Team to Be More Innovative appeared first on Ron Edmondson. There is something about a change in surroundings which encourages changes in thought.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 22, 2023

If I were to come alongside of your church, (and I’m certainly happy to do that through my coaching ministry), I would help your staff or leadership think through each of these in a brainstorming session. The post 3 Questions Church Leaders Need to Ask NOW appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

This is a great brainstorming question. The post 8 Powerful Questions Leaders Should Frequently Ask appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Most likely, when the question is answered it will impact others on the team. Inviting people to help solve the issue or come to a conclusion about it gives them ownership in the solution.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

When you have to make changes or implement your vision, invite key, trusted people into the room and brainstorm the best way to approach it. Nate and I have launched a new season of the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast , so subscribe now. The post 4 Words of Advice for a New Leader appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Prioritize.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Perhaps planning a few hours a week to read, brainstorm, interact with other creative leaders can make a big difference. The post 3 Critical Ways Every Leader Must Spend Their Time appeared first on Ron Edmondson. This comes natural for some leaders and not for others. Personally, I love this one.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

They waste time brainstorming alone and the energy created by expanding the creative process. Check out the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast , and subscribe now. The post 7 Ways I Can Waste Time and Energy as a Leader appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Consequently, the best ideas often never surface.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

One way we have addressed this is to periodically schedule times where the only agenda is brainstorming – dreaming – answering the question “what’s next?” The post 7 Ways a Team Becomes Idle appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Plus, check out the other Lifeway Leadership Podcasts.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 14, 2019

We have to be open to them and we must be brainstorming as we work; looking for key places we can innovate, explore and grow as individuals and organizations. Even “brainstorming” can be an ineffective process if not done well. The post Where Many New Ideas Come From appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 20, 2020

I spent some time brainstorming things families could do together – especially families with younger children who have a harder time entertaining themselves. The post 12 Ideas to Help Young Families Endure the Lockdown of COVID-19 appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Who knows how long many will be stuck in their home?

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 13, 2020

If I were to come alongside of your church, (and I’m certainly happy to do that through my coaching ministry), I would help your staff or leadership think through each of these in a brainstorming session. The post 3 Questions Every Church Leader Needs to Ask NOW appeared first on Ron Edmondson. You can certainly do this on your own.

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The Practical Leader

MAY 15, 2019

In the wake of two fatal crashes of Boeing’s new 737 Max jets, Harvard Business School professor and author of a new book on creating psychological safety in the workplace, Amy Edmondson, published an article on Boeing and the Importance of Encouraging Employees to Speak Up.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 1, 2013

I’ve been in brainstorming meetings to decide whether or not we would make a change. Yet, many times, after a brainstorming session, we decide not to make the chage at all. The post Time Saving Advice when Discerning a Change… appeared first on Ron Edmondson. I’ve learned people like to discuss the how.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 6, 2017

We would be brainstorming and he would kill the momentum. The post Sometimes the Leader Must Address the Elephant in the Room appeared first on Ron Edmondson. We actually should encourage these people, but this guy was a doomsayer in the room. He never saw any positive in anything – regardless of the conversation.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 20, 2017

We have also held brainstorming retreats at other churches in our area and local businesses. Have a brainstorming session with open-ended questions. The post 7 Easy Ways to Encourage Innovation on Your Team appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Ideas comes from every time we do this.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 5, 2020

Whenever we are stalled in an area of ministry, I like to invite different voices to brainstorm and develop new ideas. The post 7 Barriers to Growth Every Leader Needs to Eliminate Today appeared first on Ron Edmondson. New people always bring new capacity. A culture of fear. Let me know if I can help.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 21, 2018

That’s true in brainstorming too, where you’re looking for many responses. I often receive push back from introverts and leaders about the process of brainstorming and their participation. Brainstorming often involves quick thoughts being shared. If you press for quick responses, they’ll likely share less.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 1, 2017

Include them in discussions and brainstorming in which they normally would not be included. The post 7 Ways to Keep a Leader on Your Team appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Stay close enough to jump in when requested or when it is absolutely required. Allow him or her to help you lead/dream/plan for the organization. Reward them.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 22, 2017

Brainstorming should be a regular and promoted part of every leader’s agenda. The post 5 Ways I Expand My Leadership Potential appeared first on Ron Edmondson. But, if the team is bigger than one – there’s always one more idea to consider. Celebrate another team member’s success.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 6, 2020

I’m best when we are strategic-thinking, brainstorming, and creatively generating new ideas together. The post 5 Ways You Can Help In My Ministry Transition appeared first on Ron Edmondson. If you are leading in a church or organization and think I can help you, I would love to talk. Blessings and Happy New Year, Ron.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 20, 2011

Three Critical Time Elements for Every Leader 7 Non-Negotiable Traits to Work on my Team 3 Reasons To Never Respond To Criticism In Anger About Ron Edmondson: Church planter and pastor with a heart for strategy, leadership and marketing; especially geared toward developing churches and growing and improving the Kingdom of God.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

It’s simply a tool to help you brainstorm. The post 7 Ways Leading Is Like Driving a Car appeared first on Ron Edmondson. This type exercise helps me clarify principles of organizations I might not otherwise think about and create a paradigm of leadership that hopefully makes leading easier. 7 Enemies of Organizational Health.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 3, 2014

That’s true in brainstorming too, where you’re looking for many responses. Edited note: I always receive push back from introverts about brainstorming. I don’t think the problem is brainstorming, but rather how we do it. You are rushing the answers – You don’t give them time to process.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 25, 2019

I’ve been in brainstorming meetings so many times where we are trying to decide whether or not we would make a change. Many times, after a brainstorming session, we decide not to make the chage at all. How to save time in change management: First decide if you’re going to make the change.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 20, 2013

Brainstorming. The post 3 Ways to Fuel Momentum appeared first on Ron Edmondson. When you take what you have and attempt to make it even better people notice and it makes room for more excitement…more enthusiasm in the body…more momentum. Creativity – Dreaming. Randomness. 8 Killers of Motivation and Momentum.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 4, 2014

In brainstorming, give them the questions before the meeting that you’ll be discussing. Especially during brainstorming meetings or strategy sessions, divide out and then come back together to share. Brainstorming can be an important part of team-building and idea creation. They seemed to share more.).

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 27, 2011

Brainstorming – The next step is to begin thinking through this decision with others. Every Organization Needs Some Good Bad Ideas About Ron Edmondson: Church planter and pastor with a heart for strategy, leadership and marketing; especially geared toward developing churches and growing and improving the Kingdom of God.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 13, 2013

Once you (And I’d invite others) have spent sufficient time brainstorming and summarizing some those questions, (feel free to add your own) then you can ask: Considering our answers above, what are vital steps needed to accomplish each of these listed? What do we want to be known for above everything else as a church?

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

Planning a few hours a week to read, brainstorm, interact with other creative leaders can make a big difference. The post 3 Critical Ways Every Leader Must Spend Time appeared first on Ron Edmondson. This comes natural for some leaders and not for others. Personally, I love this one. Be honest.). Be helpful.).

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 18, 2012

To aid in brainstorming, I’m challenging the teams leading each of these to think in terms of: Immediate – In each of these areas we need some quick “wins” To keep momentum in these areas growing in the church, we need people to see some movement toward each of these. Some will move faster than others.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 2, 2013

Do a church wide/or leadership wide half day brainstorming session, depending on the size of your church. appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Ask them how they found the church. Be prepared for some hard answers, but you may discover things you aren’t seeing. I’ve done this with 12 and I’ve done it with 100.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 6, 2015

Hopefully thinking through each of these as a paradigm for brainstorming may help trigger thoughts towards actions which can spur future growth. The post 5 Reasons a Church or Organization Stops Growing appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Obviously, there is so much more to this issue and to each one of these answers. What would you add?

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 3, 2015

Include them in discussions and brainstorming in which they normally would not be included. The post 7 Ways to Keep a Leader on Your Team appeared first on Ron Edmondson. If they are doing well — let them know it. Praise them privately and publicly and compensate them fairly. You will have to stretch yourself to stretch them.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 15, 2015

This is a great brainstorming question. The post 7 Questions Leaders Should Use Often appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Most likely, when the question is answered it will impact others on the team. Inviting people to help solve the issue or come to a conclusion about it gives the ownership in the solution. What’s next for us?

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