Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 25, 2024

Follow through, which means you never over-commit. 7 ways to earn trust as a leader: Display confidence, but never cockiness. People will trust a competent leader, but one who is arrogant will be dismissed quickly. When a leader does what they say they will, people gain trust.

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Delegation Edmondson Crisis Learning-by-Doing 70

Ron Edmondson

JUNE 9, 2022

The gumption to follow through on commitments. Don’t you hate when someone commits to something they don’t complete? They do this by following through on their own commitments — to their child, their mother, and everyone else in their life. Dads have the ability to gift their child a follow through mentality.

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Learning-by-Doing Commitment Follow-up Edmondson 62

Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 3, 2022

God does not give us every answer, nor commit to us the immediate outcome. (Proverbs 10:4, Proverbs 21:5, Matthew 25:14-30). Waiting is a part of walking with God – a part of the faith journey. He commands us to go sometimes before He tells us where.

Delegation 75

Delegation Edmondson Creativity Commitment 75

Ron Edmondson

JULY 30, 2020

This likely means not over committing so you can follow through on commitments made. How can we be respected and remain respected as authentic as leaders? 7 thoughts to maintain authentic leadership: Make sure yes is yes and no is no. It means learning to prioritize and learning to delegate.

Leadership 59

Leadership Delegation Edmondson Follow-up 59

Ron Edmondson

JUNE 18, 2020

Make our commitment deeper than our emotions, stronger than the seasons of change and the trials which will come our way. Keep us humble, placing each other’s needs ahead of our own. Guard our hearts from selfishness and self-centered desires. Protect our marriage from the destruction of outside influences.

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Edmondson Commitment Influence How To 55

Ron Edmondson

MAY 3, 2021

Great leaders have the discipline to follow through on commitments. Great leaders see things others can’t see or have failed to pursue. They take people where they need to go, but may be afraid to go on their own. They weather the storms of time; standing firm when others are dropping out of the race.

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Leadership Edmondson Conference Mentor 89

Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Christmas affords you a unique opportunity to ask your most committed people to serve in ways they may not otherwise. Use this as an advantage to get more people into key roles, but also as a discipleship tool knowing that people who serve are in a better position to be growing personally. Ask members to sacrifice.

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Follow-up Edmondson Planning Definition 72

Ron Edmondson

MAY 18, 2023

Don’t agitate even further by not following through on commitments made. Extend forgiveness where necessary. Allow people to express their anger without retribution. Anger is usually the result of unmet expectations. I’ve learned some people can’t move forward once they’ve gotten angry. They don’t know to move forward.

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How To Edmondson Learning-by-Doing Objective 63

Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 30, 2024

Do they genuinely perceive that your heart is fully committed to the team – or are you seeking your next best opportunity? Do they believe you will protect them when their back is turned? Are you perceived as having their best interest ahead of your own? Do people perceive you as approachable more than you are harsh?

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Learning-by-Doing Edmondson Team Survey 56

Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

Commit or don’t commit – Choose don’t commit. I’ve also learned when I over commit – I become less effective, I burnout easily, and, over time, eventually I’m useless. I disappoint less people when I don’t commit on the front end. And they ask lots of them.

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Learning Curve Commitment Learning-by-Doing Consensus 39

Ron Edmondson

MARCH 27, 2024

I’m not saying it will come to this, but it is the level of commitment you need to have before you introduce major change. But, before you do anything else, make sure you are in this enough to see it through. Would you be willing to fight the naysayers on this one? Are you willing to lose people over it? Leadership in place.

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Stakeholder Analysis Learning-by-Doing Planning Edmondson 71

Ron Edmondson

JULY 1, 2021

You need a team around you committed to the same defined vision you have. When you recruit them, make sure they understand the vision and are committed to seeing it to completion. Get buy in with a team towards reaching the vision. Be careful who you surround yourself with here.

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How To Edmondson Commitment Follow-up 72

Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 29, 2022

There are so many things which happen within our church (and probably your church or organization) where I simply do not have the time or the margin to commit to processing. When others have thought about something more than I have. I have to trust people. When others have to live with the consequences.

Delegation 69

Delegation Edmondson Learning-by-Doing Commitment 69

Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Commitment to a higher purpose – Successful leaders are striving for something bigger than themselves — bigger than the reality of today. Willing to make hard decisions – Successful leaders don’t allow fear, intimidation or friendship to keep them from making the right decisions for the organization they lead.

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Succession Learning-by-Doing Edmondson Stress 65

Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

I have a Biblical commitment and a personal goal to do so. It happens, but not as often as it might for some. Sadly, some have thought I am arrogant or don’t like people. That is definitely not true. Honestly, I love everyone. Whether or not I talk to you will not be a good determination of whether or not I like you.

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Maturity Edmondson Definition Commitment 80

Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Her emotional commitment always follows in time. (You actually can’t force a heart to change.) Unless she has a conviction against moving forward, if she’s willing, it is often helpful if she relies on my logic more than her emotions. Peace often only comes through obedience.

Resistance 59

Resistance Learning-by-Doing Edmondson Follow-up 59

Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Prayers that I would stay focussed, committed and faithful. The church always did plenty for me, but since they asked – and I assume you may wonder what you can do for your pastor… Here’s what I loved receiving from the church: Understanding that I’m human and will make mistakes.

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Commitment 64

Ron Edmondson

JULY 5, 2018

Cheryl is just as committed to me – and our ministry – as when we started. People continually asked me through the transition process where Cheryl was in all this – and, it was easy to say she is as committed as I am. We worked hard to protect our marriage, our hearts, and our joint commitment to ministry.

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Commitment Participative Follow-up Leadership Development 52

Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Within the selected time commitment, we will communicate regularly during the defined period. Also, you will have access to me anytime for quick check-ins, and we will schedule a one-hour coaching call each month. .

Leadership 59

Leadership Edmondson Objective Planning 59

Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Which is more important to the most committed people – truly living our mission or trying to be comfortable? Evaluation questions church leaders might consider: What systems, processes or traditions does the church hold more dearly than the people you are trying to reach? If we could return to “normal” was that even working?

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Edmondson Commitment System Process 66

Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 25, 2012

To succeed as a leader you need to succeed at character, commitment and competence. Commitment – Commitment is what keeps you going when everyone else is quitting. All leaders will sometimes slip and fall, but a committed leader gets back up, searches for the light at the end of the tunnel, and moves forward again.

Succession 59

Succession Leadership Commitment Follow-up 59

Ron Edmondson

MARCH 25, 2021

Follow through, which means you never over-commit. Here are 7 ways to earn trust as a leader: Display confidence, but never cockiness. People will trust a competent leader, but one who is arrogant will be dismissed quickly. When a leader does what they say they will, people gain trust.

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Edmondson Delegation Crisis Learning-by-Doing 76

Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 8, 2011

Commit – Commit to your plan. Commit to new accountability. Commit to the people you love. Commit to yourself. Commit to walking a new path and writing a new story. A new environment? Should you step away from a position for a time? How can you ensure those around you, whose trust.

Maturity 59

Maturity Bottom-up Commitment Learning-by-Doing 59

Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 15, 2020

You follow through on commitments made and sees the change to fruition. You make change for a specific purpose and never waste a change. Since you know that every change has the potential to make or break a team, you work diligently to bring the best results. Think about your experience.

Human Capital 60

Human Capital Edmondson Creativity Follow-up 60

Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

These leaders kept their word, but didn’t over-commit themselves to things they couldn’t do. There were things, which set them apart from other leaders, helped them be successful, and caused me to take notice in them. 7 Observed Traits of the Best Leaders: Had a character worthy of following.

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Micromanagement Follow-up Edmondson Long-term 64

Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 14, 2014

How much more should this commitment be strong within a` marriage? Thou shalt commit beyond feelings. Strong marriages last because they have a commitment beyond their emotional response to each other. (See how deep this blog can be.) I’ll love you if … is not the command. It’s I’ll love you even if not.

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Commitment Learning-by-Doing Edmondson Quality 83

Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 25, 2020

Make sure your team understands the vision and they are committed to seeing it to completion. You need a group of supporters around you committed to the same defined vision you have. Get buy-in with a team towards reaching the vision. Make sure these people will protect your back should the need arise.

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Edmondson Commitment Follow-up Consultative 43

Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 14, 2019

To make any relationship strong takes time and commitment, but we all get distracted by life. Make a commitment to speak less and listen more in the new year. Merry Christmas to you and her. Habits stick when repeated 4-6 weeks I am told.). Give her the gift of you. Perhaps you symbolize this with a token of some sorts.

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Budgeting Bottom-up Hotels Edmondson 60

Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 10, 2016

Commit to your plan. Commit to the people you love. Commit to yourself. Commit to walking a new path and writing a new story. How can you ensure those around you, whose trust you’ve broken can trust you again? Develop a plan of recovery – steps you need to take to move forward again.

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Maturity Commitment Edmondson Planning 30

Ron Edmondson

JULY 31, 2014

Great couples have learned not to let those little things distract from the major things — like love and commitment. I feel the need to emphasize that I’m writing these with the understanding that it takes two people — both committed to making the marriage great — for any of these to work. Serve each other.

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Commitment Bond Advice Edmondson 83

Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 1, 2014

We aren’t questioning our commitment to each other — but we both know things aren’t working as well as they should be. Hang on - Renew your commitment to the marriage and each other. Be committed enough to your marriage to stick with it until this season passes. Outside stress causes tension in the relationship.

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Stress Commitment Examples How To 83

Ron Edmondson

MAY 4, 2022

You may need to realign people to the vision, especially when those leaving were previously and visibly committed. Attune means “ to bring into harmony” That’s often necessary when people disappear from the church. Most likely their absence will affect others.

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Edmondson Tips Commitment Course 69

Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 29, 2014

Of course, all of this should be done by committing your plans to God first. I’m praying God allows many of us to realize dreams and goals we never thought possible. Here are 5 posts to walk you step-by-step through writing a simple life plan: Step 1. Let me know how your plans develop.

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Planning Process Edmondson Innovation 82

Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

Communicating love to a spouse should be considered a never-ending, life-long commitment. It is hard not to love someone who strives to understand you enough to serve you at this higher level of commitment. If I’m honest, however, my wife is usually better at this than me. Some of us are better than others — like Cheryl.

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Servant Leader Learning-by-Doing Edmondson Commitment 82

Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

They falsely believe the person not communicating – or their lack of expressed opinions – indicates they have become shallow in their commitment to the team. It’s personality, but doesn’t indicate intelligence, commitment or interest. Leader, be careful not to misdiagnose silence.

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Team Participative Delegation Edmondson 58

Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 18, 2014

The gumption to follow through on commitments. Don’t you hate when someone commits to something they don’t complete? They do this by following through on their own commitments — to their child, their mother, and everyone else in their life. Dads have the ability to gift their child a follow through mentality.

Learning-by-Doing 83

Learning-by-Doing Commitment Follow-up Edmondson 83

Ron Edmondson

JUNE 27, 2022

A few committed people. It’s far easier to start something than to try to grow again after a period of decline. The longer the decline the longer it will take to see revitalization. Some pastors, leaders and churches have the patience. Some don’t. These might be leaders or might not.

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Short-term Energy Edmondson Follow-up 61