Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

As I expected, within minutes every manager in the store, easily identified by their store shirts and badges, were on the scene – making sure the man was okay and the spill was thoroughly handled. As I left the store, I saw managers roaming the store, picking up everything they could find on the floor. I have learned it well.

Edmondson 67

Edmondson Retail Learning-by-Doing Leadership 67

Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 9, 2020

To lead today we must learn to think outside some things once considered normal in leadership. When I was first in leadership as a retail manager, I could set the schedule for people, tell them what to do and hold them accountable for routine tasks. To do this means they must have ownership in the creation of vision.

Leadership 80

Leadership Edmondson Servant Leader Informal Structure 80

Ron Edmondson

JULY 28, 2022

In retail management I had seasons where I was interviewing multiple people every day. Do as much research as you can about the place where you are interviewing. I’ve learned this is especially difficult if you are nervous – or, like me – an introvert. Know it’s history and its culture. Be upbeat.

Positioning 58

Positioning Edmondson Retail Learning-by-Doing 58

Ron Edmondson

MARCH 31, 2016

Years ago I was working in retail. I was in college, but serving in a junior management for a large department store. How did “management” handle the issue? The morning after the arrival of our new case of extenders, a memo was sent to all area managers, in every department, throughout the store.

Management 30

Management Leadership Policies Retail 30

Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

To lead today we must learn to think outside some things once considered normal in leadership. When I was first in leadership as a retail manager, I could set the schedule for people, tell them what to do, hold them accountable for routine tasks with high expectations, and then evaluate them by whether or not they did the job.

Servant Leader 58

Servant Leader Learning-by-Doing Informal Structure Follow-up 58

Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 10, 2019

But Cheryl and I learned a lot. When I was in retail management I knew that the way the store looked, the merchandise was presented, and our associates treated shoppers were all vitally important parts of motivating someone to buy an item. We found churches doing a good job at welcoming visitors. Our experience.

Class 75

Class Follow-up Short-term Bottom-up 75

Ron Edmondson

MAY 30, 2017

I began my business leadership experience in retail management. You’re making making too many mistakes and don’t seem to be learning from them. If you have to have one of those conversations, I have learned some principles to make them more palatable. You can be perceived as a real jerk to people.

Team 56

Team Learning-by-Doing Edmondson Commitment 56