Modern Servant Leader

APRIL 6, 2020

Ron Edmondson Consultant, Pastor, Teacher Mustard Seed Ministry Consulting Communication Communicate. And innovate, innovate, innovate. Your people need hope and positivity during times like this. Communicate. Communicate. The work of the church is no less important. This pandemic is taking a mental toll on most.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 16, 2016

Whenever I enter a new position, I want to be strategic. The first couple years in my new position were challenging and fun at the same time. All unexpected, but it brought very positive feedback. The post My 7 Part Strategy for a New Leadership Position appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Paced myself.

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The Horizons Tracker

MARCH 9, 2021

Speaking up at work is generally seen as a good thing, and the likes of Harvard’s Amy Edmondson have spoken and written at great length about the value of psychological safety at work. The key is for employees to truly believe that their speaking up can have a positive impact on them, their team, and for the wider organization.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

So, be a cheerleader – positive-minded – willing to do whatever it takes to help others, bring enthusiasm and show support for the team and its mission. Always be respectful in the way you treat and respond to everyone on the team – regardless of their position. Support the vision and direction. Be a king of it.

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Coaching Tip

JUNE 4, 2012

Teaming has a positive effect on people's experience at work. Imagine all of this work occurring in iterative, self-regulating cycles of improvement and innovation that guarantee organizational success. Edmondson: Teaming: How Organizations Learn, Innovate, and Compete in the Knowledge Economy. Source: Amy C.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 22, 2019

Whenever I enter a new position, I want to be strategic. The first couple years in my last position were challenging and fun at the same time. In this new position I don’t have the benefit of Sunday mornings. In this new position, I’m doing something similar. I have to rely on non-traditional methods.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 31, 2024

Being in a leadership position is no guarantee we are leading. The post 7 Indicators You’re Not Leading Anymore appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Holding the title of leader isn’t an indication one actually leads. I have a whole chapter on this topic in my book The Mythical Leader.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

People lead based on their passions and gifting, more than because of their position, title or job description. But removing hard lines around people promotes their individual creativity and encourages innovation for the team. Nate and I have finished our fall semester at the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 13, 2020

I wrote previously about positives things which will be different after this pandemic crisis. I think there are positives changes that will come from this as well. This crisis has reminded me that innovation can occur in any size church. Certainly, some things will never be the same.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 16, 2023

The are “revenue positive” They add income to the bottom line. The post Protectors and Advancers – Both Essential for Effective Teams appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Advancers , on the other hand, grow the business. They produce a product. Then he went on to say he always wants more advancers than protectors.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 24, 2021

Being in a leadership position is no guarantee we are leading. 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. Holding the title of leader isn’t an indication one actually leads.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

The way you begin and end a leadership position often determines the degree of success you will have in the position. The post Introducing 5T Leadership appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Ron (and his strategic partners) coach and consult churches, organizations and leaders in 5 critical areas of leadership. Transitions.

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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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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Blog Post ) Positive Chaos : Transform Crisis into Clarity and Advantage by Dan Thurmon (Page Two, 2023) Chaos does not have to be confusing or debilitating. Positive Chaos will help you to learn to understand and embrace chaos, rise above the noise, and be truly proactive, helpful, and fulfilled.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 1, 2021

It’s hard to be the only positive in a room full of negatives. Join Nate and I for the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast. The post 7 Things Which Weaken My Leadership appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Whether through books, podcasts, conferences or other leaders, I must find ways to continue learning and stretching myself.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Challenge when needed – During difficult times there will be some who try to disrupt any positive change that occurs. The post 7 Suggestions to Lead Change When You Aren’t Sure What Changes Are Needed appeared first on Ron Edmondson. You’ll have to challenge those who want to add more drama to the situation.

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HR Digest

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

According to Browne, great leadership is not derived from a person’s position title but rather from their inherent character. The Fearless Organization: Creating Psychological Safety in the Workplace for Learning, Innovation, and Growth By Amy C. Waters, Valerie N. Streets, Lindsay McFarlane, and Rachael Johnson-Murray .

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 28, 2023

If you want your boss to notice you: Be respectful – The leader needs to know you recognize and appreciate the position he or she holds. But show me someone who is most always upbeat, energized, and contagiously positive and you’ve got my attention. Those are not welcoming attitudes that invite you a position to the table.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2010

I only care that they are totally committed to making a positive contribution to the organization. Anyone who has ever been in a leadership position has had to deal with the inevitable tough relationship that causes more than its fair share of brain damage.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 5, 2022

These people are “ revenue positive “ They add income to the bottom line. The post Protectors and Advancers – Every Organization Needs Both appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Advancers , on the other hand, grow the business. They produce a product. Then he went on to say he always wants more advancers than protectors.

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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. The very debate is a positive. Gathering information and different perspectives may actually inhibit innovation. I started my research into collaborative organizational cultures about five years ago.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 12, 2012

I wasn’t forced into this position. Do you need reminding you chose to accept the position of leadership? The post Sometimes, as a leader, I need reminding… appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Innovative Ministry Leader: Don’t Miss This Opportunity. I chose to be a leader. No one made me be a leader.

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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. Why are positive emotions anymore trustworthy? The post When I Think I Have a Great Idea – I Do This Every Time appeared first on Ron Edmondson. I’ve been a church planter and a church revitalizer. Talk about risk.

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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. It should be noted that not all momentum is positive momentum. There is such a thing as negative momentum and it can often grow stronger and faster than the positive kind. Innovation Leadership Ministry'

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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. There are times it is very clear what needs to be done.

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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. And I burn out very quickly in the maintaining position. The post Life Cycles of an Organization: And the Team That Leads Them appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 16, 2011

I love innovation and change, so I find this company encouraging in numerous ways. Megabus as a company is encouraging, because I see innovation working to save an industry. Just curious… can you think of any other industries/organizations that could use some “Megabus&# innovation? Don’t Fear Innovation.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 6, 2022

Many times they are closer to the “real work” simply by position. You could be the innovator others learn from someday. The post How to Survive in Faith Leadership During Times of Desperation appeared first on Ron Edmondson. In especially trying seasons, I try to be even more of a collaborative leader. I need their input.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 27, 2020

While all my pastor friends are mostly remaining positive online and helping people remember to demonstrate faith over fear, some pastors are struggling too. But there are tremendous opportunities being created and desperation is leading to innovation. That excites me. The cautious reality. Please let me know if I can help.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 10, 2011

The fact is that many leaders who are in the highest positions these days developed their leadership style in another generation. 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

AUGUST 20, 2014

This position leads in our largest gathering on Sundays — a modern, contemporary service — and has lots of other potential for leading in other areas — and participating in the life of the entire church. Here are a few highlights of the position: A full-time opportunity. appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

One of the most common questions I get asked by senior managers is “How can we find more innovative people?” Yet in researching my book, Mapping Innovation , I found that most great innovators were nothing like the mercurial stereotype. The biggest misconception about innovation is that it’s about ideas.

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HR Digest

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

According to Browne, great leadership is not derived from a person’s position title but rather from their inherent character. The Fearless Organization: Creating Psychological Safety in the Workplace for Learning, Innovation, and Growth By Amy C. Waters, Valerie N. Streets, Lindsay McFarlane, and Rachael Johnson-Murray .

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 17, 2019

Someone asked me recently what I primarily look for in the hiring of a staff position. Innovation. The post 5 Qualities in Joseph’s Heart Every Leader Should Seek appeared first on Ron Edmondson. In this post I’d love to consider the heart of a leader. What could you learn from the heart of Joseph?

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 15, 2014

Negative influences – It’s hard to be the only positive in a room full of negatives. The post 7 Things That Weaken Leadership appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Innovation Leadership Ministry' When I stop the creativity I feed my mind, I cease to have anything new to offer the team I’m trying to lead.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 21, 2014

Being in a leadership position is no guarantee we are leading. The post 7 Indicators That You’re Not Leading Anymore appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Change Innovation Leadership Ministry Team Leadership' Holding the title of leader isn’t an indication one actually leads. Leading by definition is an active term.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 7, 2013

One positive word. The post The Power of One appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Encouragement Innovation Leadership Ministry' I went another 4 miles and crossed the finish line…running! I had finished my first marathon! It was a reminder to me that sometimes it just takes one voice. One voice in a crowd.

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