Ron Edmondson

APRIL 26, 2021

How much did it cost us – in capital, momentum, morale and reputation? You’ll be tempted to ignore them, because you assume you know these, but you always need the energy this type dialogue produces. Effective questions for effective brainstorming: Reflect on the current circumstances. What went wrong? How did it happen?

Brainstorming 59

Brainstorming Short-term Long-term Edmondson 59

Ron Edmondson

APRIL 28, 2022

I’ve learned, however, that my failure to say no costs me far more than developing a discipline to not always say yes. When you say yes to everything, you’re causing your team to sacrifice your best energies where it’s needed most. Here are 7 good reasons for a leader to say NO: Your family. Your health.

Learning-by-Doing 72

Learning-by-Doing Power Maturity Edmondson 72

Ron Edmondson

APRIL 3, 2019

Demand that “it” be done the way it’s always been done – protect tradition at all costs. Put more energy and resources into maintaining structures and programs than into loving and serving others. Only do “church” inside the building – don’t attempt to reach your community.

Resistance 61

Resistance Comparison Learning-by-Doing Trends 61

Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

They continually seek change, which will spur energy around their vision – for the good of all those around them. They have personally experienced the cost of lost opportunity. They take initiatives; even when hard. The wise leader is risk-taking and intentionally encourages innovation.

Reputation 40

Reputation Delegation Planning Learning-by-Doing 40

Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 2, 2012

Wouldn’t the time, effort, and energy be wasted? It costs next to nothing to view the painting on the internet. When it costs that much, you will appreciate it more and soak up every possible experience from it. How is it better to see the actual painting? You may have seen the painting, but you did not experience it like I did.

Leadership 51

Leadership Hotels eBook Cost 51

Ron Edmondson

MARCH 19, 2013

How much did it cost us…in capital, momentum, morale and reputation? You’ll be tempted to ignore them, because you assume you know these, but you always need the energy this type dialogue produces. Depending on what you are trying to discover, you would change the words and the questions. How did it happen? Who is impacted?

Brainstorming 54

Brainstorming Short-term Long-term Reputation 54

Ron Edmondson

APRIL 18, 2018

They simply didn’t respond well enough and it cost them more than it should have. Help bring people together, seek wisdom, and help steer energy back to a more positive position. Like the time a college pastor way over committed to a conference. Don’t leave the clean up to anyone else. Learn from it.

Leadership 35

Leadership Learning-by-Doing Commitment Morale 35

Ron Edmondson

MARCH 17, 2014

They simply didn’t respond well enough and it cost them more than it should have. Help bring people together, seek wisdom, and help steer energy back to a more positive position. Like the time a college pastor way over committed to a conference. Don’t leave the clean up to anyone else.

Leadership 68

Leadership Learning-by-Doing Commitment Morale 68

Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 26, 2017

Know the positives and negatives, how much it will cost, and who the major players are in the decision. I believe a healthy organization is a growing organization, which requires a lot of energy. Ask God to give you a burning desire to see the vision succeed, then become a contagious advocate of that vision. Be prepared. Stay healthy.

Delegation 53

Delegation Consensus Team Commitment 53

Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 28, 2015

They continually seek change which will spur energy around the vision. They have personally experienced the cost of lost opportunity. Initiative. The wise leader is risk-taking and intentionally encourages innovation. They have witnessed a stalled organization. They know the dreadful feeling when there is no forward progress.

Morale 30

Morale Delegation Edmondson Reputation 30

Ron Edmondson

MAY 7, 2018

Strengths aren’t fully maximized because more energy goes to covering up places which aren’t wonderful. The opportunity cost with this distraction is exponential. They hide flaws, pretend everything is “awesome”, and try to make you believe life couldn’t be better. I’m certain there are others.

Leadership 34

Leadership Compliance Team Reputation 34

Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

I’ve learned, however, that my failure to say no costs me far more than developing a discipline to not always say yes. When you say yes to everything, you’re causing your team to sacrifice your best energies where it’s needed most. It requires discipline. Here are 7 reasons for a leader to say NO: Your family. Your health.

Learning-by-Doing 35

Learning-by-Doing Maturity Power Mentor 35

Ron Edmondson

APRIL 9, 2012

Know the positives and negatives, how much it will cost, and who the major players are in the decision. I believe a healthy organization is a growing organization and that requires a lot of energy. Be prepared – When bringing an issue to me for a decision, do your homework and have as much information as possible.

Delegation 80

Delegation Consensus Team Commitment 80

Ron Edmondson

JULY 14, 2015

Strengths aren’t fully maximized because more energy goes to covering up places which aren’t wonderful. The opportunity cost with this distraction is exponential. They hide flaws, pretend everything is “awesome”, and try to make you believe life couldn’t be better. Favoring popularity over progress.

Leadership 30

Leadership Compliance Edmondson Team 30

Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

Know the positives and negatives, how much it will cost, and who the major players are in the decision. I believe a healthy organization is a growing organization, which requires a lot of energy. Ask God to give you a burning desire to see the vision succeed, then become a contagious advocate of that vision. Be prepared. Stay healthy.

Delegation 30

Delegation Consensus Team Edmondson 30

Ron Edmondson

APRIL 20, 2011

Researchers found that you could reinject yourself with the WonderDrug Of Helping just by thinking about it (but you need to focus your energies on recollecting all the details to generate empathy). We lift off, emotionally, and it lasts for days, sometimes weeks. Try it out today, you’ll see.

Chemicals 46

Chemicals Stress Edmondson Participative 46

Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 29, 2015

I’ve learned, however, that my failure to say no costs me far more than developing a discipline to not always say yes. When you say yes to everything, you’re causing your team to sacrifice your best energies where it’s needed most. And, it requires discipline. Your health. How effective are you from a hospital bed?

Learning-by-Doing 30

Learning-by-Doing Power Maturity Edmondson 30