Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 22, 2012

It is often “easier” to get a “seasoned” leader, but I have found, in certain positions, the younger leader is the best option. Give consistent, constructive, encouraging feedback – Young leaders, even more from this current generation entering the workforce, need to know how they are doing and how they can succeed.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 13, 2015

Some I would say were healthy, some weren’t, and some were “under construction” I take complete ownership of each of those. People need to feel appreciated for their work and that their participation is making a positive difference. The post 7 Common Elements of a Healthy Team appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 26, 2013

Focus on the positive as much as possible. Complaint – As much as possible, make it constructive criticism rather than a complaint. The post Helping Complainers Complain Better appeared first on Ron Edmondson. I’m just expanding upon it.). Praise – What do you like about the person? What are they doing right?

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 28, 2015

Don’t misunderstand — I want to know, but often, because of my position, I’m shielded from some issues. Remain open to constructive criticism. The post 5 Traits of the Aware Leader appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Read a post of questions I wrote called 12 Great Leadership Questions HERE.).

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 9, 2015

As a church planter, we hired several staff members into their first ministry position. Give constructive feedback – Again, younger leaders appear more interested in knowing they are meeting the expectations of senior leadership, so acknowledge that fact by helping them learn as they grow. Young leaders, what did I miss?

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 7, 2017

Don’t misunderstand – I want to know, but often, because of my position, I’m shielded from some issues. Remain open to constructive criticism. I’ve learned, right or wrong – agree or disagree – that some would rather complain behind a leader’s back than tell them how they really feel.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 17, 2015

Plus, it only detracts my focus from the positive people who believe in the vision and are supportive. I need to be humble, make sure I’m not making decisions alone, and filter through the constructive criticism I need to hear – but then give my best attention to moving forward.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 14, 2019

I have found, however, in certain positions the younger leader is a good – sometimes better – option. Give consistent, constructive, encouraging feedback. It is often easier to get a more seasoned or experienced leader. You do not have to invest time and resources in training. You have a more tested and proven person.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 14, 2018

As a church planter, we hired several staff members into their first ministry position. They want us to think positively about the future, but they are ready to glean from the wisdom of those who have gone before them, especially in the context of relationships. Give constructive feedback. Allow for failure.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 12, 2018

Some teams I have led I would say were healthy, some weren’t, and some were “under construction” As a leader, I must take complete ownership of each of those scenarios. People need to feel appreciated for their work and that their participation is making a positive difference. Shared sufferings.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 18, 2013

When I first launched a church as a bi-vocational leader, I carefully constructed my leadership template to guard myself as best I could: The Temptation of Financial Greed. I probably doesn’t surprise you that many murderers are motivated by money, but killers aren’t the only people who are derailed by greed.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

If you position yourself to lead in any way, you become a target of spectators. You should have mentors and be open to constructive criticism. The post 10 Realities Every Young Leader Needs to Understand appeared first on Ron Edmondson. People are watching. What you do. What you say. And, what you post on social media.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 13, 2012

I want to know, but often, because of my position, I’m shielded from some issues. Remain open to constructive criticism – Aware leaders make themselves vulnerable to other people. The longer I’m in leadership, the more I realize I don’t always know fully the real health of my team or organization.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Plus, it only detracts my focus from the positive people who believe in the vision and are supportive. I need to be humble, make sure I’m not making decisions alone, and filter through the constructive criticism I need to hear, but then give my best attention to moving forward.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 6, 2014

And, I also learned that some people need to learn how to better offer constructive criticism.). I’m grateful, forever, for the numbers who have been positively impacted by them. We sometimes unknowingly hurt one another in the way we approach an issue. That certainly was not my intent. Which is why I wrote the posts.).

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 28, 2019

If you position yourself to lead in any way, you become a target of spectators. You should have mentors and be open to constructive criticism. Like all leaders who last, eventually we have to find our reward in the knowledge and personal satisfaction of our work well done as much, if not more, than the public recognition of our work.

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Harvard Business Review

JUNE 19, 2017

As part of your job, it means that you’re attuned to and understand what you need to be your most constructive, effective, and authentic self. Instead, self-care flows from an intention to stay connected to oneself and one’s overall mission: Who and what can support and be in service of the positive contribution I hope to make?

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Miles Anthony Smith

AUGUST 7, 2018

Compassion is a much more positive and useful trait than empathy. Key components of courage include clarity of one’s own values, a deep sense of ethicality, being positively self-critical,being able to let go and move on, resilience to setbacks. Please DO NOT reward those who do a great job simply with more work!!!!!

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 31, 2016

Recently the Communications Workers of America – the union that represents T-Mobile employees — contested a T-Mobile Employee Handbook clause on maintaining a positive work environment. ” In sum, “candor” and “positive” are not antithetical.

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Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

But she wasn’t showing anywhere near the creativity required to take the business to the next level, and we decided to ease her out of her position. Harvard professor Amy Edmondson has documented the importance of psychological safety in a wide variety of contexts, from hospital teams to office furniture manufacturers.

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Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

At the same time, you shouldn’t become a “beacon of positivity” before the team is ready, David says. Call a meeting and make sure that the tone is positive and energized. You could say something like: “We’ve all been on failed projects that ultimately proved to be constructive. Give them space.

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