Ron Edmondson

MARCH 20, 2017

Most leaders want to lead an innovative organization. As leaders, we can’t force innovation. We can’t mandate innovative people. And, if our people haven’t been innovative in a while, then there may not be much innovation going on in our world. Great innovation comes from the gut.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 31, 2024

Leaders are constantly learning so they can challenge the thinking “inside the box” People being “happy” has become a goal. But, the end goal of leadership should be accomplishing a vision – not making sure everyone loves the leader. Everyone likes to be liked.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 29, 2010

Home About Consulting Church Family Leadership Navigation: Home » Encouragement » Writing a Life Plan for the New Year, Part 3 Writing a Life Plan for the New Year, Part 3 December 29, 2010 in Encouragement , Family , Innovation , Leadership , Life Plan , Vision with 9 Comments This week we are writing life plans for the coming year.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Need for innovation. ” Leadership by definition has always required that we be innovating as we discover what’s around the corner for our teams. It requires strategy planning, goal-setting, and diligent efforts on behalf of a team working together. Risk is always a part of the getting to the next level of progress.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 16, 2023

In simple terms the goal in business is to make a profit. The goal in ministry or nonprofits is to advance a cause. Part of leadership is balancing the need for protectors and advancers, so we can better realize the goal for the organization. I see relevance here in business and in ministry. It could even apply in the church.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 26, 2011

Home About Consulting Church Family Leadership Navigation: Home » Leadership » Business » One Tip to Help You Meet Your Goals One Tip to Help You Meet Your Goals January 26, 2011 in Business , Encouragement , Innovation , Leadership with 4 Comments Do you ever struggle to complete a project?

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Team idleness is a term I use to describe a team failing to move forward towards its desired goals and objectives. If a team loses sight of the big picture goals and objective, however, they can lose interest or get off course. They need new goals which further stretch them. Our goal should be not to rest there long.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 3, 2013

Call them goals if you want. That seems to be a more popular word these days, but decide a few areas in which you want to see improvement, then put some goals in place to help you get there. Then set a goal to read one chapter per day. Reasonable – Set a goal you can actually attain.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 3, 2018

Call them goals if you want. That seems to be a more popular word these days, but decide a few areas in which you want to see improvement, then put some goals in place to help you get there. To help you get started, let me share some thoughts on setting goals you can actually reach. Make sure you can make the goal measurable.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 24, 2021

Leaders are constantly learning so they can challenge the thinking “inside the box” People being “happy” has become a goal. But, the end goal of leadership should be accomplishing a vision – not making sure everyone loves the leader. Join Nate (or Chandler) and I for the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 6, 2023

Obviously this is our goal if we lead or even serve on a team. We have to keep up in terms of progress and innovation, but we can’t do it at the expense of good people. The post 5 Shared Traits of Effective and Healthy Teams appeared first on Ron Edmondson. What makes teams healthy and effective? Talk about wasting time.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Be better at setting goals and objectives. Understand trends and be current in your field with new ideas and innovations that might make the organization better. Nate and I have launched a new season of the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast , so subscribe now. But it might mean you work smarter than everyone else.

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Coaching Tip

JUNE 4, 2012

Through teaming, diverse employees representing different attitudes, values, and beliefs perform in an environment of mutual respect, shared knowledge and shared goals. Imagine all of this work occurring in iterative, self-regulating cycles of improvement and innovation that guarantee organizational success. Source: Amy C.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

The wise leader is risk-taking and intentionally encourages innovation. A wise leader has learned that reaching a goal is worth the struggles to get there. They aren’t burdensome with rules, but are helpful in thinking through a process to achieve the goals and objectives of the organization.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 1, 2021

One of my goals is to consistently find ways to guard against them. This includes making sure we have good plans and goals. I think attempting to is a pretty good goal. Join Nate and I for the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast. The post 7 Things Which Weaken My Leadership appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 5, 2022

In simple terms the goal in business is to make a profit. The goal in ministry or nonprofits is to advance a cause. Part of leadership is balancing the need for protectors and advancers, so we can better realize the goal for the organization. I saw relevance in his theory in business and in ministry. How many advancers?

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

You have a big goal you want to accomplish. You may know the things which need to be done for the goal to become a reality. Your goals remain simply dreams and you remain frustrated with yourself. If I have a major project I need or want to complete I will: Break down the big goal into many smaller goals.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 29, 2014

That’s my goal here. (I I’m praying God allows many of us to realize dreams and goals we never thought possible. The post 5 Step Process to Write a Simple, but Achievable Life Plan appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Change Encouragement Innovation Leadership Life Plan' Simple Doesn’t Mean Easy.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 26, 2023

Write some goals It amazes me when I hear leaders who don’t have written goals and objectives they are currently trying to achieve. You are more likely to have the goals at the front of your mind. The post 10 Ways To Help You Grow as a Leader appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 30, 2021

If a leader has as a goal an attempt to eliminate it they are essentially playing tricks with mirrors and fancy lights. Join Nate (or Chandler) and I for the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast. The post 7 High Costs of Attempting to Eliminate Risk appeared first on Ron Edmondson. The bigger the dream the greater the risk.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

Most leaders want to lead an innovative organization. As leaders, we can’t force innovation. We can’t mandate innovative people. And, if our people haven’t been innovative in a while, then there may not be much innovation going on in our world. Great innovation comes from the gut.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 3, 2018

Call them goals if you want. That seems to be a more popular word these days, but decide a few areas in which you want to see improvement, then put some goals in place to help you get there. To help you get started, let me share some thoughts on setting goals you can actually reach. Make sure you can make the goal measurable.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 10, 2024

Progress towards the goal must be more important than the exact actions taken towards achievement of them. The post 7 Must Haves to Lead Genuine Organizational Change appeared first on Ron Edmondson. You’ll need to recalibrate as needed. Have a willingness to fail. Not all change will work.

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Of course, there were some great books such as those by Morton Hansen, Amy Edmondson, and Ron Ricci. Gathering information and different perspectives may actually inhibit innovation. Involve others in creating a clear purpose, values and goals. There was little written about it. Few focused on collaboration itself. Talk openly.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 29, 2020

You might be able to do it, but it likely isn’t a reasonable goal. If you’re successful this year you can set a higher goal next year. You can track that goal and see your progress. Ultimately I have found I’m more motivated to reach goals, which change my life for the better over a longer period of time.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 16, 2019

Apparently, it takes time for innovation to ultimately find it’s true destination. I also read once it was years before someone thought to cut a hole in the bottom of a basketball goal. We should not be afraid of small doses of innovation. We often need a fresh dose of innovation. Wow, had you ever read that?

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 13, 2022

They welcome innovative ideas – even those that may seem far-fetched at the time. Relating – Goals are more easily achieved by the organization when the leader brings together the right different people. The post Here are 5 Lesser-known Traits of Effective Leadership appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Help them draw a box around certain end goals or objectives. The post 3 Ways to Help Creative People Flourish On Your Team appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Here are 3 ways to help creative people flourish: Give clear lines of direction. Give them a clear vision of what you are trying to accomplish.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 7, 2014

That’s should be our goal for every believer in the church. The post 4 Reasons Leadership Development Doesn’t Occur appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Innovation Leadership Ministry Organizational Leadership Team Leadership' The Bible says to make disciples. But, the process of doing church requires leadership.

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HR Digest

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Steve Browne’s goal is to motivate people to pursue a career in human resources. The Fearless Organization: Creating Psychological Safety in the Workplace for Learning, Innovation, and Growth By Amy C. In addition to being an HR professional and author, Browne hosts an HR Roundtable and an online discussion group.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 26, 2011

Action steps written to systematically complete goals. You may now want to read 7 Steps to Achieving Your Goals or 7 Reasons You May not be Achieving Your Goals. 10 Goals/Dreams Yet To Be Fulfilled. Far reaching, seemingly impossible, worthwhile, dependent on faith and huge personal risk, with no guarantee of success.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 25, 2011

Don’t be afraid of innovation… Some even call it change…. Related posts: 10 Random Ideas To Encourage Innovation. Increasing Creativity and Innovation on a Tight Budget. If you keep doing the same things…you’ll get the same results… Duh… Did you know?

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 25, 2023

If a church implements a new membership process, for example, they may not see as many people added immediately, but the goal should be overall that it would improve the process long-term – allowing for even more growth. The post 5 Challenges Adding Structure as an Organization Grows appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2023

You can reach new goals, grow, and make meaningful contributions in life and in business even in the throes of change and unpredictability. Explore the challenges of once-innovative tech giants like Facebook and Google and the factors behind their struggles. Right Kind of Wrong : The Science of Failing Well by Amy C.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 19, 2014

The box drawn around a certain end goal or objective. The post 3 Things Creatives Need to Flourish appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Innovation Leadership Ministry' Creatives don’t need freedom — or at least freedom alone — they need more than that. Here are 3 things creatives need to flourish. A clear vision.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 23, 2019

I can live in the finisher role for a time if it involves development or innovation, but I always drift back to starting something new. One goal of a team could be to balance the strengths of the team members around each of these, so the team is always starting, maintaining, and finishing. (If

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Dreams, Goals and Plans. Call to Ministry Innovation Life Plan Ministry' Could there be a reason for that? The post 5 Real Reasons Most Dreams Never Come True. Related posts: Making Dreams Come True. 7 Reasons You May Not be Achieving Your Dreams. 7 Steps to Achieve Your Dreams.

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