Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

In my early thirties, we purchased and I began leading a small (large to us) manufacturing company. When I was in my mid-twenties, I began leading a large division for a major retailer. I took over as a vice-mayor of a medium-sized city when there were other more qualified people around me.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

I once asked a leader in a company whether we could use a room in their building for a meeting. It seemed to be a very small request, especially since our organization was a huge client of this company. He wasn’t the senior leader, but was in the chain of management.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

I made numerous phone calls and several trips to the company all in an attempt to correct the problem while politely obeying what I was told to do. ” It soon became obvious the company policy required them to ask this question at the conclusion of every service encounter. Several years ago I had problems with my cable service.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 4, 2019

He could sell anything and made the company money. He was disrespectful, flippantly avoided mandatory meetings, bad-mouthed the company, etc.). It was hard to lose a top performer, but there were larger issues at stake I had to consider for the good of the company.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 18, 2013

Apparently, according to numerous reports, he tried to leave, but came back to attempt to reverse the suffering the company experienced. Other companies, who have founder with lesser known names, have seen their founding fathers return to the helm of leadership. Companies like Sun Microsystems, Novell, and Vonage saw founders return.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

I made numerous phone calls and several trips to the company; all in an attempt to correct the problem while politely obeying what I was told to do. ” It soon became obvious that the company policy required them to ask this question at the conclusion of every service encounter. I get that. He gave me a suggestion. Trouble solved.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 26, 2020

By the way, the annual company picnic won’t cut it anymore either. Today’s workforce demands more. They want to know they are doing good work and what they are doing is making a difference and is valued on the team. Antiquated leaders make the work environment strictly business.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

Years ago in a company we owned, there was a young man who worked for me who had tremendous potential. I thought his future with our company was worth the extra time. I believed in him so much I personally invested in him and paid special attention to him. I’m doing the best I know how to do. ”.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Early in my career, I led a small sales division for a company. If I had to name my top leadership pet peeve – it would have to be the one I share with you here. . Like many of my leadership principles, this one starts with a personal story. . Understand, he lived in another state, so he wasn’t at the meetings.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 22, 2018

Very, very long story short, in the five years we owned the manufacturing company, everything which could go wrong did. As I do with my blog and ministry, I’d love for you to learn from one of my biggest mistakes while owning this company. True story.) We learned a ton, but it really was a difficult time for Cheryl and me.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 11, 2012

When I consider companies like Apple, Facebook, Google and Amazon, the one constant I think of is change. Interestingly, after I typed that first sentence, I Googled “ Most Innovative Companies ” and found Fast’s list for 2012. How close do you think I got to their list? See for yourself HERE.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 23, 2018

When I owned a small manufacturing company I had to learn the language of the field. I obviously had heard the term bottleneck, but I never really understood it, or the damage it can be, until a bottleneck began to impact whether or not we were profitable as a company.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 25, 2017

I made numerous phone calls and several trips to the company; all in an attempt to correct the problem while politely obeying what I was told to do. ” It soon became obvious the company policy required them to ask this question at the conclusion of every service encounter. Without worrying about the rules. Give them a script.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

When I was in the marketplace, my wife and I once owned a small manufacturing company. The delivery truck principle is a sobering reality in all leadership decisions. . Most of my time was spent in an office or on the road calling on clients. When I had time, however, I loved to hang out in the factory.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 19, 2013

Gaining Wisdom From Great Leaders, Great Churches, and Great Companies. The post Simon Sinek: How great leaders inspire action appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Related posts: Susan Boyle Video Continues to Inspire. Great Leaders Lead Well First In The Home. Great Leaders around the World: Lessons from Sierra Leone.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 23, 2023

Whether you are leading a family or leading a Fortune 500 company the emotions of fear will sometimes seem stronger even than reality. (See Matthew 10:3 and then share what you know about Thaddeus.) The hidden fears of leadership are real. Just admit it, leader. Don’t lead in isolation. Don’t lead alone.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 13, 2022

I heard recently that a phenomenally successful company likes to have 1,000 “experiments” going on at any one time knowing that only a few may become realities. They welcome innovative ideas – even those that may seem far-fetched at the time. They aren’t afraid to fail because they know failure often leads to discovery.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 9, 2011

Georgia-Pacific is an International company with over 300 manufacturing facilities and 40,000 employees. They’ve been successful as a company since 1927. To keep momentum going…you have to continually upgrade! Read what CEO & President James Hannan said in a recent Sky magazine article.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 14, 2013

Quotes I like from Most Admired Companies.' Related posts: 7 Definitions for Stellar Leadership. 7 Qualities of a Followable Leader. 7 Qualities to Look for in a Pastor’s Wife.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 22, 2020

Matt has launched a new company called Shaar that I believe has great potential to help churches and ministers, by providing freelancers for every area of ministry. (This is a guest post written by my friend Matt Lombardi. Check them out HERE.).

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 1, 2018

Apparently the phrase, “ Never let them see you sweat” came from a 1984 Gillette company deodorant commercial. Never let them see you sweat. Or, so they used to say. It’s a great phrase. When I was younger, it was a popular cultural saying. The idea was used for much more than a deodorant.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 31, 2016

The annual company picnic won’t cut it anymore. That may have been enough at some point, but today’s workforce demands to know they are doing good work. They want to know what they are doing is making a difference and is valued on the team. Makes the work environment strictly business.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 15, 2012

Anyway, a friend is a salesperson for a manufacturing company. He says sales are not the problem, a lack of production is keeping the company from moving forward, and other orders seem to be produced before his orders, which is hindering his ability to meet his quota. I’m trying to be funny and make a point. (I

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

The annual company picnic won’t cut it anymore. That may have been enough at some point, but today’s workforce demands to know they are doing good work. They want to know that what they are doing is making a difference and is valued on the team. Makes the work environment strictly business.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 2, 2015

Years ago in a company I owned, there was a young man who worked for me who had tremendous potential. I thought his future with our company was worth the extra time. I believed in him so much that I personally invested in him and paid special attention to him. I’m doing the best I know how to do.”.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 6, 2012

Gaining Wisdom From Great Leaders, Great Churches, and Great Companies. (BTW, I wrote about controlling leadership HERE and HERE.). Related posts: Leading People Versus Controlling People. 7 Pillars of Great Leaders.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 5, 2011

May God continue to bring good from the products his company created. I read the YouVersion by application and kept up with the world through at least a dozen apps I used today. As a pastor, I am directly benefiting in my ministry from the work of Steve Jobs. How is your life different because of Steve Jobs and Apple products?

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

I was so excited about the opportunity and really – even to this day – believe I could have done some incredible things with this company. I would have basically ran a company for owners who were retiring. This position was in the business world – not the ministry world.) It was between me and another person.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 27, 2020

This is not because misery deserves company, but another thing I say in leadership is “you can’t see what I see until you sit where I sit”. There are plenty of apps and resources online to keep you fit during this time. Stay close to other pastors. I have found this especially helpful for me. That’s so true in this scenario.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 27, 2014

We are quick to blast a company that we feel has wronged us. It was called “ When Did Christians Become So Mean? ” It seems to me, we’ve lost some of our civility when it comes to what we post on social media. We criticize people — right on their Facebook page. We load the comments of a blog post with crushing blows.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 14, 2014

In a strictly bottom line — on paper sense, he made the company money. He was disrespectful, never attended meetings, bad-mouthed the company, etc.). He could sell anything. But, it was some of the external, not as easy to define aspects of his employment that made him a poor fit for the team. (He

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 26, 2018

After the dust settles from the hustle and rush of buying, wrapping, opening gifts, stuffing ourselves with holiday treats and enjoying the company of friends and family is over, perhaps you and I should pause and wonder – pause and truly reflect on the true meaning of Christmas.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 24, 2013

Gaining Wisdom From Great Leaders, Great Churches, and Great Companies. A great run. A life lesson. appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Related posts: 3 Steps to Jump Start Your Spiritual Life. A Lesson from the Disciples. 7 Phrases We Should Never Use to Start a Sentence.'

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 4, 2013

You’re in good company. You want to achieve more, but for some reason you can never seem to reach your goals. Is that your story? I hear it often. Here are 7 ideas that will help you attain more success: Clear vision – Where are you leading your life?

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 27, 2012

He’s helping launch a new t-shirt company called WhoopTee. A student at Covenant Seminary contacted me recently. I love seminary students, since I once was one and have a son who will soon be one, so I decided to help. We are giving away 10 custom shirts with the design as shown. No excuses…No fear. There’s a story behind it.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 2, 2011

Paul heads a marketing company for churches and church plants called d2designs. I believe in Paul and his company and wanted you to know about them. Considering what you have to offer as a company, pick one product and tell me why you would recommend it for me.: Check out the site…I think they do amazing work.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 6, 2016

Start your own ministry or company in a garage on your days off. Invest your energies somewhere you enjoy outside of work. Create something inside or outside the place where you work that you can get excited about. Some of the best we know started this way. These extra energies will keep your heart filled, which is critical.

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