Ron Edmondson

JUNE 22, 2023

The post 21 Ways to Stop a Church from Growing appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Check out my leadership podcast where we discuss leadership nuggets in a practical way. Plus, check out the other Lifeway Leadership Podcasts.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

So, they continually seek change, which will spur energy around their vision – for the good of all those around them. The wise leader is risk-taking and intentionally encourages innovation. The post 7 Wise Leadership Characteristics appeared first on Ron Edmondson. They know momentum lost is hard to regain.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

If team members are overworked or in need of a break their energy level will slow. Therefore, leaders must become champions of new innovation and continual progress individually and for everyone on the team. The post 7 Ways a Team Becomes Idle appeared first on Ron Edmondson. I try to personally lead by example here.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 20, 2023

Think of it this way – if Moses was implementing the “ Jethro method” , his primary energy would need to be communicating and investing in those leaders he enlisted to lead others. I might invest energy in some areas of ministry which never received a lot of attention, but motivated people. I use this approach.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 24, 2021

It divides energy and people. Join Nate (or Chandler) and I for the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast. The post 7 Indicators You’re Not Leading Anymore appeared first on Ron Edmondson. There are competing visions. Leaders point people to a vision. Not many visions. It confuses instead of bringing clarity.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 4, 2021

Innovation is NOT in the extremes. What you need is a little more energy behind it and perhaps some new ways to celebrate it. Nate and I have launch a new season of the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast soon. The post What Church Experts Won’t Tell You About Pastoral Leadership appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 28, 2021

People will waste valuable time, energy and resources when they simply were never called to plant. You have energy and momentum around a dream and need to explore it. Join Nate (or Chandler) and I for the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast. The post 5 Bad Reasons to Plant a Church appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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HR Digest

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

The Fearless Organization: Creating Psychological Safety in the Workplace for Learning, Innovation, and Growth By Amy C. They’re all readable and highly engaging, making them perfect choices for those who work long hours at the office without any time or energy left over for reading. Waters, Valerie N. Hope they helped!

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

The ones you often need to turn things around – innovative, creative, energetic, visionary, leaders – are hesitant to come to a plateaued or declining church. Challenge, opportunity, problems, something everyone says can’t be done – those type environments fuel a leader’s energy. What doesn’t?

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

I love to encourage big dreams and I want to be a catalyst for idea generation and innovative thought. There needs to be time for emotions to subside (if they are going to) before you invest the energy and resources into the idea. The post When I Think I Have a Great Idea – I Do This Every Time appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 12, 2012

Challenge…opportunity…problems…something everyone says cant be done… That’s an environment that fuels a leader’s energy. The post If you want to attract leaders for your team appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Does Your Organization Produce Innovative Leaders or Managed Followers?

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 22, 2014

The person isn’t a good fit, they have lost all energy for the mission, or they have gone so far they can’t recover in their current position. The post An Often Necessary Meeting No Leader Wants to Have, But Should Consider appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Then it’s time to move.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

Others don’t put as much energy or thought into your dream as you do. appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Call to Ministry Innovation Life Plan Ministry' You might be “in the right place at the right time”, but those opportunities are rare. People have unrealistic dreams. Could there be a reason for that?

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 28, 2014

Put more energy into structure than serving. The post 21 Ways to Keep a Church from Growing appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Innovation Kingdom Leadership Ministry' Stop praying. Insist you have all the answers before you “walk by faith”. Never challenge people. Treat new people as outsiders. Allow gossip to fester.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

So, a leader has to make final calls as to whether or not a risk is worth the time, energy and resources. It leads them to invest their heart and energy into heading in that direction. The post 4 Times Leaders Must Strategically Introduce Change appeared first on Ron Edmondson. How much is too much risk?

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

Passion – If I’m passionate about a project — I mean really passionate — I’ll invest the energy and stayed focused to complete the task. When I need to focus better, especially when doing things I don’t enjoy as much, nothing redirects my energy any quicker than reviewing this file.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 27, 2020

But there are tremendous opportunities being created and desperation is leading to innovation. Still others you may have an incredible burst of energy and enthusiasm – and you’re not even sure why. The post 7 Tips to Navigate Emotions as a Pastor During COVID-19 appeared first on Ron Edmondson. That excites me.

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HR Digest

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

The Fearless Organization: Creating Psychological Safety in the Workplace for Learning, Innovation, and Growth By Amy C. They’re all readable and highly engaging, making them perfect choices for those who work long hours at the office without any time or energy left over for reading. Waters, Valerie N. Hope they helped!

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 20, 2013

Here are 3 ways momentum is fueled: Innovation – I’m using this term to highlight improving existing. New creates immediate energy. Which, by the way, requires more innovation, more creativity or more change. The post 3 Ways to Fuel Momentum appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Innovation Leadership Ministry'

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 10, 2011

Enforces a waiting period on young leaders …Young leaders today want an opportunity to explore, take risks, and make an impact in the world…NOW…Successful leaders learn to tap into this energy. All Posts by Ron Edmondson | Personal Blog | Twitter | Facebook | Share By Email Leave a Reply: Click here to cancel reply.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 21, 2014

It divides energy and people. The post 7 Indicators That You’re Not Leading Anymore appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Change Innovation Leadership Ministry Team Leadership' There are competing visions. Leaders point people to a vision. Not many visions. One of the surest ways to derail progress is to have multiple visions.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 7, 2013

For me, however, running is what fuels this introvert with renewed energy. The post The Power of One appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Encouragement Innovation Leadership Ministry' I chose the Huntsville, AL marathon because it was small, flat and low on fanfare. I know some runners who love the interaction with people in a race.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 16, 2013

This corresponds to tactical changes you make, not by abandoning what you have been doing, but by simply adding more energy to something you are already doing. The post How To Balance Strategy & Creativity To Move Your Ideas Forward appeared first on Ron Edmondson. 10 Random Ideas To Encourage Innovation.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 31, 2011

People who buy into your vision, remain loyal over time and give their best energies are people who are looking for something new. All Posts by Ron Edmondson | Personal Blog | Twitter | Facebook | Share By Email Leave a Reply: Click here to cancel reply. I love the leadership principles of Jesus. They are seekers.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2010

If opposing views are worth the time and energy to debate, then they are worth a legitimate effort to gain alignment on perspective and resolution on position. In fact, most differences don’t require intervention as they actually contribute to a dynamic, creative, innovative culture. Thank you for sharing Mike! I Think Not.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 9, 2014

Where we place our greatest energies. Apart from my normal responsibilities of preaching and being a pastor, these are the things I’ve concerned myself with most and that have received my best energies. The post 5 Areas I Have Micromanaged in Church Revitalization appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 2, 2013

In my experience, you will produce some key thoughts from an exercise like this which will spur momentum, in addition to creating renewed energy among these key leaders. appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Church Innovation' But you’ll have to act on some of the suggestions.). The post Why Is My Church Not Growing?

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 16, 2016

Think of it this way – if Moses was implementing the “Jethro method”, his primary energy would need to be communicating and investing in those leaders he enlisted to lead others. I invested energy in some areas of ministry which never received a lot of attention, but motivated people. I used this approach.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 28, 2016

Where we place our greatest energies. We actually stopped some very large – some would say successful – events, because they took a lot of energy, but didn’t fulfill our key mission. Our employees were subjected to counter productive paperwork, for one example, which wasted time and zapped energy for momentum. (We

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 21, 2017

People will waste valuable time, energy and resources when they simply were never called to plant. You have energy and momentum around a dream and need to explore it. The post 5 Really Bad Reasons to Plant a Church appeared first on Ron Edmondson. And, that’s not good for the planter or the Kingdom. I understand.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 6, 2019

Here are 3 ways momentum is fueled: Innovation – I’m using this term to highlight improving what is currently existing. It creates immediate energy. Which, by the way, requires more innovation, creativity or change. So how do we stir momentum? How does the body, functioning together, spur momentum? Every time.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 8, 2017

The ones you often need to turn things around – innovative, creative, energetic, visionary, leaders – are hesitant to come to a plateaued or declining church. Challenge, opportunity, problems,something everyone says can’t be done — Those type environments fuel a leader’s energy. Let them go.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

Momentum is built when energy and excitement combine and things are running at full speed ahead. The post Tortoise and Hare Principle in Organizational Leadership appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Church Planting Church Revitalization Innovation Leadership Ministry' Organizations need times of stretching to take leaps forward.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 28, 2015

They continually seek change which will spur energy around the vision. The wise leader is risk-taking and intentionally encourages innovation. The post 7 Attributes of a Wise Leader appeared first on Ron Edmondson. They continually motivate others by sharing the “Why” They know momentum lost is hard to regain.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 26, 2015

If team members are overworked or in need of a break their energy level will slow. Leaders must become champions of new innovation and continual progress individually and for everyone on the team. The post 7 Causes of Team Idleness – and a Few Suggestions to Help appeared first on Ron Edmondson. You know that leaders.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 28, 2017

If I’m passionate about a project – I mean really passionate – I’ll invest the energy and stayed focused to complete the task. When I need to focus better, especially when doing things I don’t enjoy as much, nothing redirects my energy any quicker than reviewing this file. Do you have a problem with focus?

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 1, 2013

As long as people are allowed to dream…and the leader doesn’t have to control everything…when the team is introduced to new ideas…ideas produce energy and momentum. And, there is new energy and momentum developing. 10 Random Ideas To Encourage Innovation. We often read books together as a staff.

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