Ron Edmondson

MAY 1, 2023

But it could also be that you are no longer motivated for the work, because you’ve led as far as you can lead. I once wrote about leaders needing a challenge to stay motivated. The post 10 Scenarios to Help Determine if it’s Time to Quit appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

In full disclosure, I’ve probably been as guilty as anyone at times in my leadership career. If God has called you to this – discover how to motivate people. Early in my leadership career I participated in an organization called Toastmasters to help train as a communicator. The excuses, however, are fairly common.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Most people at some point in their career will experience a “bad boss”. Sadly, but in all honesty — I’ve been one of these at times in my leadership career. I once had a bully boss throw my sales book at me across the room as if that would motivate me. I started working nearly full-time at the age of 12.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

This has been truer in 2020 than any time in my career. Engage with motivating people. The post 7 Results When I’m Tired – 7 Remedies appeared first on Ron Edmondson. I have learned over the years – many times when I’m not up to par in my leadership or life – it’s simply because I’m tired.

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HR Digest

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

They cover recruiting, hiring, managing employees, motivating workers, developing talent, managing diversity, and much more. According to Adams, disruptive HR is built on understanding what motivates people and why certain actions produce better results than others. This article will look at some of the best HR books for professionals.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 10, 2023

Work becomes a job, not a career. If “I” did it – if it was all because of “me” – “they” may soon, even if in only in their motivation – let “me” do it on my own. The post 7 of the Most Dangerous Mindsets for Leaders appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 13, 2020

The heart impacts passion, motivation and tenacity. Looking back on my leadership career I’ve done this many times. The post 12 Bible Verses to Encourage Christian Leaders appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Proverbs 4:23 Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 19, 2021

Work becomes a job, not a career. If “I” did it – if it was all because of “me” – “they” may soon, even if in only in their motivation – let “me” do it on my own. Nate and I have launched a new season of the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast.

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Tanveer Naseer

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

For myself, this September also marks a special milestone in my writing career – specifically, it marks the one-year anniversary of the launch of my first leadership book, “ Leadership Vertigo ”. And yet, what we need to recognize here is that what’s missing is not simply a conversation or an informal chat in the break room.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 2, 2019

And I have probably been guilty of many of these in my career. Caution motivated only by fear – Some leaders refuse to take any risk if there is a chance it might not work. The post 7 Things Which Drive Me Crazy in Leadership appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Perhaps you have your own list, but this is mine.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 8, 2020

Numerous times throughout my more than 35 years leadership career I’ve been the new guy. People either aren’t motivated to help or they don’t feel they have permission. The post 7 Mistakes New Leaders Often Make, But Should Avoid appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Having the “they need me” complex.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2023

From Sun Tzu to Julius Caesar, the ancient Israelites to Zelensky, there’s a bold and highly effective tactic seen throughout history—when leaders want to motivate their troops for success, they destroy all opportunities for retreat, and go all-in on the mission. Change is not the exception, it’s the rule.

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Modern Servant Leader

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

Who Is Accountable for Your Career? Careers for Servant Leaders. Ron Edmondson. Motivation. Identify Your Leader’s Weakness. Do You Practice Artificial or Authentic Accountability? Blogging is a Mirror of Yourself and Your Organization. The Answer May Surprise You. Servant Leadership Observer – April 2011.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 23, 2016

I have had such groups numerous times in my career. What you’re looking for is people skills – how to handle conflict – how to delegate and how to motivate and cast a vision. The post 3 Inexpensive Ways to Develop as a Leader appeared first on Ron Edmondson. The key is to be intentional.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 23, 2016

And, in full disclosure, I’ve probably been as guilty as anyone at times in my leadership career. If God has called you to this – discover how to motivate people. Early in my leadership career I participated in an organization called Toastmasters to help train as a communicator. I can’t keep up!

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 21, 2019

Work becomes a job, not a career. If “I” did it – if it was all because of “me” – “they” may soon, even if in only in their motivation – let “me” do it on my own. The post 7 Dangerous Mindsets for a Leader appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 4, 2012

Let me be clear about something, one of my missions in life is to help younger leaders succeed, so that’s why my motivation for answering this question. I am still very much a work in progress, but as I reflect on where I am midway in my life and career, I can clearly point to some things that have helped me succeed personally.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 22, 2015

It’s one I’ve faced in my own career. He was still young, with (hopefully) years ahead of him in his career, but he sensed it was time to step aside. And, when you simply can’t seem to get motivated again. The post A Day No Leader Wants to Face But Every Leader Must appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2010

Moreover, building rapport is easily achieved assuming your motivations for doing so are sincere. It is absolutely essential to understand other’s motivations prior to weighing in. This is a skill I believe many leaders do not develop until later in their careers. I know I am still working on it. Thank you for sharing.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 29, 2017

Let me be clear about something, one of my missions in life is to help younger leaders succeed, so this is my sole motivation for answering this question. The post 7 Things Which Have Brought Me Personal Success appeared first on Ron Edmondson. So, there’s my attempt at an answer to how I have attained any success I have.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 16, 2014

Work becomes a job, not a career. If “I” did it – if it was all because of “me” – “they” may soon — even if in only in their motivation — let “me” do it on my own. It could be simply in the language of the leader. Any you’d care to add?

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 13, 2019

You have worked hard, experienced some sense of success and now you like where you are in your career. Leaders require an opportunity to improve something in order to stay motivated. Pretend for a moment this is your scenario: You are a leader. They need to be stretched.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 26, 2011

I continue to share this week I”m sharing an interview I did recently with leadership master and motivational speaker Zig Ziglar. Here is part 5 of my interview with Zig Ziglar: If you were starting over in your career today, would you do anything differently? Tom: His faith… When he became a Christian, his motivations changed.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 1, 2019

I mostly wanted to help him as he began his career. He wanted to do well in his career, wanted to hit the ground running right out of college, but he didn’t feel he had been able yet to get the boss’s full attention. But, in candor, I didn’t sense those were this young man’s motivations for the question.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 31, 2015

I once wrote about leaders needing a challenge to stay motivated. When your family or personal life is suffering, because of the demands of the organization - If you have to neglect one of them, your career or your family, in twenty years, which do you hope it will have been? Read more of that thought HERE.).

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 14, 2019

But it could also be that you are no longer motivated for the work, because you’ve led as far as you can lead. I once wrote about leaders needing a challenge to stay motivated. By the time my current position became available I felt we had accomplished that assignment.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 15, 2011

I am direct with people, focused and motivated by competition. What would you do or advice to give someone starting their career? What is the greatest change you have seen in the workplace since you began your career? The speed of change is the biggest difference from early in my career. To be humble and courageous.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 10, 2011

Do you want to personally succeed in your career? You need motivation. For more on this subject, read: 8 Killers of Momentum and Motivation. 8 Killers of Motivation and Momentum. Do you want your organization to succeed? Do you want your marriage to thrive? Vision sets the direction you will move. You also need passion.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 30, 2015

But, with the list I share below — sad to say, but in all honesty — I’ve been the bad boss at times in my leadership career. I once had a bully boss throw my sales book at me across the room — as if that would motivate me. I don’t want to be a boss. I want to be a leader. The Passive Boss.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 27, 2016

Work becomes a job, not a career. If “I” did it – if it was all because of “me” – “they” may soon, even if in only in their motivation – let “me” do it on my own. The post 7 of the Most Dangerous Leadership Mindsets I’ve Observed appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 16, 2011

The same can be true of a career or a personal life. Change can bring about renewed energy and motivation. Motivate us: Share an experience of when you made an intentional change in your life! It’s keeping our marriage and lives exciting! Cheryl and I were not bored in our marriage. It’s an exciting time.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 18, 2019

I have had such groups numerous times in my career. What you’re looking for is people skills – how to handle conflict – how to delegate and how to motivate and cast a vision. The group would share stories, talk about experiences, and learn from each other. Leadership development doesn’t have to be expensive.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 31, 2017

Numerous times throughout my more than 35 years leadership career I’ve been the new guy. People either aren’t motivated to help or they don’t feel they have permission. I’ve worked with a lot of new leaders over the years. Even more so – I’ve been one. And, learned lots of lessons the hard way.).

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 21, 2011

Here is an interview with Mark Sanborn: If you were beginning a career today or were still early in your career, what would you do differently? The same is true with career strengths, likes and dislikes. What is the greatest change you’ve seen in the workplace since you began your career? If so, how?

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 18, 2011

I once wrote about leaders needing a challenge to stay motivated. When your family or personal life is suffering, because of the demands of the organization - If you have to neglect one of them, your career or your family, in twenty years, which do you hope it will have been? Read more of that thought HERE.).

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 5, 2013

He wants to do well in his career, wants to hit the ground running, but doesn’t feel he has been able yet to get the boss’s attention. Are you always questioning another person’s motives? He is a friend (of a friend) and so I felt the freedom to be candid with him. Do great work. Would you be considered paranoid?

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 20, 2018

It’s one I’ve faced in my own career. When you simply can’t seem to get motivated again. It could simply be you know your heart, or God’s plan for you, has changed, and it’s time to move on to something new. In our last church plant, I knew God was releasing us to something new. When you no longer have the passion.

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