Ron Edmondson

MARCH 19, 2024

When nothing has changed for a period of time, people feel even more uncomfortable and are likely to resist more. The post 5 Times When Leading Change is More Difficult appeared first on Ron Edmondson. 5 times when leading change is more difficult: When there hasn’t been any change in a long time.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 22, 2023

The post 21 Ways to Stop a Church from Growing appeared first on Ron Edmondson. In fact, I can come up with lots of ways I’ve seen that stop a church from growing. 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

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

But removing hard lines around people promotes their individual creativity and encourages innovation for the team. As needs change, the team can quickly adapt without a ton of push back and resistance. Nate and I have finished our fall semester at the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast. Some things are subject to change quickly.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 22, 2023

When nothing has changed for a period of time, people feel even more uncomfortable and are likely to resist more. The post 5 Times Change is Difficult to Lead appeared first on Ron Edmondson. 5 times change is difficult to lead: When there hasn’t been any change in a very long time.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

They may even resist it, but they know when change is about to occur. The post 7 Suggestions to Lead Change When You Aren’t Sure What Changes Are Needed appeared first on Ron Edmondson. .” How is that for transparency? That may sound too forward, but people know something new has to happen. They may not yet be able to admit it.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 15, 2020

But removing all the hard lines around people promotes their individual creativity and encourages innovation for the team. As needs change, the team can quickly adapt without a ton of push back and resistance. The post 3 Things That Are Often Unclear On a Healthy Team appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

The issue is subject to resistance. Most change is subject to resistance by someone. It makes sense then that they are naturally more resistant to a change in that agreed upon direction. The post 4 Times Leaders Must Strategically Introduce Change appeared first on Ron Edmondson. They did what they thought was best.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 28, 2014

Give up when change is resisted. 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' Cast your vision — but only once. Only do “church” inside the building. Stop praying.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

The post 8 Ways to Deal With the Emotions of Change appeared first on Ron Edmondson. The Absolute Most Common Reason Change is Resisted. Change Innovation Leadership Ministry' Related posts: 7 Emotions of Change. 7 times the speed of change can change…faster. 7 Specific Ways I Deal with Stress.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

The greatest discoveries are seldom found along the path of least resistance. appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Call to Ministry Innovation Life Plan Ministry' They may have tried before and it didn’t work, so now they don’t try at all. Seldom is a dream — a worthy dream — realized on the first attempt.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 11, 2012

Interestingly, after I typed that first sentence, I Googled “ Most Innovative Companies ” and found Fast’s list for 2012. Then I think of churches I know…some of the most growing, Kingdom-impacting churches I know are also the most innovative…the most open to continual change. See for yourself HERE. What do you think?

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 17, 2019

When tempted by Potiphar’s wife and when an opportunity for revenge against his brothers presented itself, Joseph resisted temptation. Innovation. The post 5 Qualities in Joseph’s Heart Every Leader Should Seek appeared first on Ron Edmondson. The leader’s heart must continually seek what is right and good.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

You resist change. The post 10 Problems with Doing the Best You Know How To Do appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Here are 10 problems when you do the best you know how to do: You leave out a critical thinking. You quit learning new things. You fail to be stretched. You never develop personally. You stop asking questions.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Sometimes I call them challenges , because people resist the phrase resolutions, but I believe you can make resolutions and actually keep them. The post 5 Ways to Make New Year’s Resolutions You Will Actually Keep appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Here’s the thing. I love a fresh start. Here’s to a great New Year!

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

They may even resist it, but they know change has to occur. You’ll have to challenge those who want to add more mud to the water or resist removing the mud. The post 7 Suggestions for Navigating Change When Standing in Muddy Water appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Change Innovation Leadership'

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 16, 2013

PUSH or OPPOSING FORCE — To execute the quickest possible turn, you apply resistance on one side. The post How To Balance Strategy & Creativity To Move Your Ideas Forward appeared first on Ron Edmondson. 10 Random Ideas To Encourage Innovation. Innovation Leadership' Paddle harder on the right.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 2, 2015

You resist change…. The post 10 Problems with Doing the Best You Know How To Do appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Business Church Church Planting Innovation Leadership Life Plan' Here are 10 problems when you do the best you know how to do: You leave out a critical thinking…. You quit learning new things….

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 26, 2017

Granted, this fuzziness can produce a lot of gray areas, which can even be messy at times, but removing all the hard lines around people promotes their individual creativity and encourages innovation for the team. As needs change, the team can quickly adapt without a ton of push back and resistance. They aren’t changeable.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 5, 2016

We need innovation in leadership. It will be hard, there will be resistance, but there’s a value in youth and leadership. The post 8 Words of Encouragement for Young Leaders appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Be inventive. We need you and your unique contribution. I love your generation for its teachable spirit.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

When tempted by Potiphar’s wife and when an opportunity for revenge against his brothers presented itself, Joseph resisted temptation. Innovation. The post 5 Qualities to Seek in the Heart of a Leader appeared first on Ron Edmondson. The leader’s heart must continually seek what is right and good.

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Modern Servant Leader

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

Holocaust and the 2008 Financial Crisis – Leadership Lessons in Resistance. Ron Edmondson. Innovation. If You Seek Prestige, Please Don’t Try To Lead… Servant Leadership Profile: Lionel Logue. Leadership Lessons from a Cracked Pot. It’s the Size of the Service in the Leader That Matters. Twitter Page.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 16, 2013

My basic DNA is to resist it more than embrace it. The post The Structured Removal of Faith appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Innovation Leadership Ministry Organizational Leadership' Structure helps build systems and processes that help us meet the demands of a growing church. . I don’t. Walk By Faith Sermon.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 12, 2012

You don’t have to resist change because you have a plan. The post The Value of a Long-Term Plan appeared first on Ron Edmondson. I don’t even like the sound of that. You don’t have to legislate the methods of reaching the plan. That could keep you from embracing current trends. That seems counter-productive to me.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

When the pastor, or a body of senior leaders, make decisions, which impact the children’s ministry, for example, without the input of people who are actually doing children’s ministry, resentment builds, momentum stalls, and people resist the changes. I have some advice for ministry leaders — really all leaders.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Embrace change and encourage innovation – even when it’s uncomfortable. Change is never popular with everyone, but when you resist it, you are resisting the opportunity to grow. It’s the number one reason change is resisted. Even when everyone knows the changes are needed there will be resistance.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

And, as much as we may resist it — even structure. The post Tortoise and Hare Principle in Organizational Leadership appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Church Planting Church Revitalization Innovation Leadership Ministry' There are also times the organization needs to slow the pace down to tortoise speed. Yes, structure.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 3, 2019

Give up when change is resisted – don’t push through towards doing the right thing. Resist any organized system, strategy or plans to grow the church. Demand that “it” be done the way it’s always been done – protect tradition at all costs. Quit dreaming – or allowing others to do so.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 20, 2017

The issue is subject to resistance. Most change is subject to resistance, but if a decision is automatically going to involve a battle for acceptance, then a leader must strategically plan the way the decision is introduced and implemented. This is especially where other people are brought into the strategy part of making the decision.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 29, 2016

When nothing has changed for a period of time, people feel even more uncomfortable and are likely to resist more. The post 5 Times Change is Hardest to Lead appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Here are 5 times I’ve discovered that change is hardest to accept and implement: When there hasn’t been change in a very long time.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 7, 2013

We need innovation in leadership. It will be hard, there will be resistance, but that’s a value in youth and leadership. Grace is amazing, but there are moments in life that you only have access to once. Take us places you see in your dreams, that God is calling you to, but we can’t seem to find our way there.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 16, 2017

I had resisted His encouragement to plant a church for 10 years – but that’s another post.). The post Understanding The Power of Caged Momentum appeared first on Ron Edmondson. The power of caged momentum may even make the outcome better than you were expecting. Have you seen this principle at work?

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 27, 2017

The greatest discoveries are seldom found along the path of least resistance. The post 5 Reasons Your Dream Life Never Came True appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Seldom is a dream – a worthy, God-given dream – realized on the first attempt or without a lot of effort. People aren’t willing to work hard enough.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 1, 2013

There is always less resistance to major change when change is a part of the culture. 10 Random Ideas To Encourage Innovation. It doesn’t have to be monumental change to create excitement. Slight improvements. Small adjustments. Those can create an atmosphere and an appetite for change on a team.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 20, 2012

Integrity – When tempted by Potiphar’s wife and when an opportunity for revenge against his brothers presented itself, Joseph resisted temptation. Innovation – Joseph devised an ingenious plan to save the nations from desolation. The leader’s heart must continually seek what is right and good.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 30, 2019

And the best part – there is always less resistance to major change when change is a part of the culture. It doesn’t have to be monumental change to create excitement. Tweaks, slight improvements and small adjustments can create an atmosphere and an appetite for change on a team.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

These people sometimes resist change, but value things which are organized, structured, and understandable. I can live in the finishing role for a time if it involves development or innovation, but I always drift back to starting something new. (I typically fit in this group BTW.). Starters, don’t complain.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

When nothing has changed for a period of time, people feel even more uncomfortable and are likely to resist more. Here are 5 times I’ve discovered that change is hardest to accept and implement: When there hasn’t been any change in a very long time. Change becomes more comfortable when it occurs regularly.

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