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. “With many advisors plans succeed.”

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 20, 2010

5 Examples of Leading Outside the Norm 4 Times a Leader Should Strategize on Making a Decision About Ron Edmondson: Church planter and pastor with a heart for strategy, leadership and marketing; especially geared toward developing churches and growing and improving the Kingdom of God.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

They also careful plan what they say; knowing their words are powerful. You would rarely if ever catch them “going off” in a meeting – unless they had planned to do so for strategic reasons. The wise leader is risk-taking and intentionally encourages innovation. Wise leaders use their words to bless others.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 10, 2024

Constantly evaluate and are willing to adjust plans accordingly. You can strategize and plan, but change at some level involves the risk it may not work. The post 7 Must Haves to Lead Genuine Organizational Change appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Make sure you do.) You are leading people through sometimes muddy waters.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 12, 2012

I read a blog post recently that indicated the death of long-term planning was imminent. Their point was that we need to be so flexible in a fast changing world that we should no longer make 5, 10, or 20 year plans. Even a one year plan was diminished in importance for this writer. The adaptable plan…. I understand.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Plan your day better. Understand trends and be current in your field with new ideas and innovations that might make the organization better. (And 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. Hold yourself accountable.

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Coaching Tip

JUNE 4, 2012

Imagine all of this work occurring in iterative, self-regulating cycles of improvement and innovation that guarantee organizational success. Failure, broadly defined, encompasses both the small and large events in organizations that don't go as planned. Leadership Actions Can Promote Teaming. Source: Amy C.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Take 5 minutes to plan the day. You’ll be so much more effective in your day if you’re working from a plan. I planned my schedule around it. Nate and I are about to launch a new season of the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast , so subscribe now. I also do this at the beginning of a week, month and year.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 28, 2014

The post A Guaranteed Way to Have the Best New Year Ever appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Related posts: Planning For A Better Year In 2010. Encouragement God Innovation Life Plan' A Dozen Challenges for a New Year. 12 Challenges for the New Year. What Are You Leaving Behind to Start a New Year?

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 17, 2018

As we head into a new year, I want to help you think through life planning. If you have an idea or goal of where you want to go, and a plan of action coupled with discipline, you are more likely to achieve your desired results. At the end of the series, if you follow along, you’ll at least have some plan of action.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 19, 2023

I work from a plan Whether it’s long-term or short-term planning, I try to have one. I begin most every Monday morning (or sometimes Sunday nights) planning the week ahead. I find I’m more successful in my week if I’ve put some plans on paper prior to beginning any activity.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 30, 2021

We don’t want to jeopardize the organization – ultimately the people – we are trying to lead, so we attempt to have good systems and procedures, boundaries in place, adequate resources, and even contingency or emergency plans. Join Nate (or Chandler) and I for the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

In this offering, I can help leaders and organizations with: Succession planning 90/180-day onboard coaching Staffing recruitment/Search team coaching. In this offering, I can help leaders and organizations with: Assessment Strategic/Growth planning Marketing/Social Media. I strongly believe collaboration is a key to success.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 23, 2019

I was at the last church I served for six years, and I started planning my succession the week I arrived. That’s why I could in good conscience say our succession plan was six year – the entire time I was pastor. I worked the plan already in place. It’s an idea I recommend to others as well! I spoke into the process.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 1, 2021

This includes making sure we have good plans and goals. We might even plan for it – what a novel idea. Join Nate and I for the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast. The post 7 Things Which Weaken My Leadership appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Personal Lack of Discipline. Resting on Past (or current) Success.

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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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The Horizons Tracker

JUNE 24, 2021

Recent years have seen a significant shift in attitudes towards mistakes, with a common belief now that running the risk of making mistakes is crucial for innovation to happen, as it’s only when you push the boundaries of what you can do that you progress.

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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

DECEMBER 19, 2018

This series we are writing very simple life plans for the coming year. This is a little more difficult and will take a little more time to complete, but it is a vital step to the success of your plans. Use one of YouVersion’s daily reading plan. If you have missed the first two posts, read them HERE and HERE.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 6, 2022

As you are rapidly adjusting plans you could be on the cusp of something brand new that will be better than anything in your past. You could be the innovator others learn from someday. Long-term vision but short-term plans. . Then we willingly adjust our plans in the short-term to meet current challenges and “market demands”. (If

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 14, 2019

So, I came up with an immediate plan. You want to pay your bills and keep your children in the right schools and plan for retirement and live in a safe neighborhood. I found myself asking if I would take another risk if I knew it was something God called me to do – even though life was very comfortable.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

So, I came up with an immediate plan. You want to pay your bills and keep your children in the right schools and plan for retirement and live in a safe neighborhood. The post Playing it Safe — Not My Style — And, Often Not God’s Plan appeared first on Ron Edmondson. It’s a personal wiring.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

People need to be assured that good things are being planned and on the horizon better days are on the way. The post 7 Suggestions to Lead Change When You Aren’t Sure What Changes Are Needed appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Cast a clear vision – Where are you going? How do you propose to get there?

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Blog Post ) Going on Offense : A Leader’s Playbook for Perpetual Innovation by Behnam Tabrizi (Ideapress Publishing, 2023) Going on Offense is a powerful resource for anyone looking to transform their organization and their people into a perpetual innovator. These titles address how it can be done and how others are doing it.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 7, 2014

Lack of Intentionality – When current leadership doesn’t have a plan or system to develop new leaders — they will cease to develop new leaders. The post 4 Reasons Leadership Development Doesn’t Occur appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Innovation Leadership Ministry Organizational Leadership Team Leadership'

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 14, 2019

As a pastor, when we were planning a worship service was when some of the best ideas for the church originated. We have to be open to them and we must be brainstorming as we work; looking for key places we can innovate, explore and grow as individuals and organizations.

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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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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 27, 2020

All the plans you worked so hard for Easter have suddenly been diminished. But there are tremendous opportunities being created and desperation is leading to innovation. All those plans changed suddenly after only a few weeks on the job. But here I am again. The personal problem. There’s a definite sense of loss for pastors.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 28, 2021

Sometimes, however, God’s plan sends us where we don’t necessarily want to go. 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. Some questioned it, but I knew it was what I was called to do. I hope He does.

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The Horizons Tracker

MAY 28, 2020

Fear and emotional safety are things that Harvard’s Amy Edmondson has spoken about repeatedly, and nowhere is this more important than in times of stress and discomfort, such as we’re experiencing at the moment. Tackle the climate of fear. To iterate is to lead right now. Include outside stakeholders.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 26, 2011

Far reaching, seemingly impossible, worthwhile, dependent on faith and huge personal risk, with no guarantee of success. Defined aspects of realizing the dream. Attainable, stretching and measurable. Action steps written to systematically complete goals. Assigned, scheduled and accountable.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 17, 2019

Joseph was confident God had a plan for his life, so he refused to be distracted by things of lesser value. Innovation. Joseph devised an ingenious plan to save the nations from desolation. The post 5 Qualities in Joseph’s Heart Every Leader Should Seek appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 28, 2014

Resist any organized system, strategy or plans to grow the church. The post 21 Ways to Keep a Church from Growing appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Innovation Kingdom Leadership Ministry' Demand that it be done the way it’s always been done. Give up when change is resisted. Make excuses when things go wrong. Quit dreaming.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 15, 2013

The post 15 Life Lessons appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Innovation Kingdom Leadership Life Plan' Any you would add? Related posts: 30 Life Lessons. 10 Lessons I’ve Learned in Life (If I knew then what I know now…). 10 Hard Life Lessons I’ve Learned by Experience. Ten Commandments, Ninth Command.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 15, 2014

That includes having good plans good goals. We might even plan for it. The post 7 Things That Weaken Leadership appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Innovation Leadership Ministry' Lack of discipline – It matters not that there is a great vision if we don’t discipline ourselves to reach it. Good objectives.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 8, 2011

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Knowing that a decision is automatically going to involve a battle for acceptance, leaders must strategically plan the way the decision is introduced and implemented. They plan how it should be communicated; helping people transfer enthusiasm for the new direction. The issue is subject to resistance. Those are just a few examples.

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