Ron Edmondson

MAY 1, 2023

But it could also be that you are no longer motivated for the work, because you’ve led as far as you can lead. I once wrote about leaders needing a challenge to stay motivated. I felt freedom to leave when it seemed we had accomplished that assignment.

Loyalty 61

Loyalty Positioning Incentives Edmondson 61

Ron Edmondson

JUNE 15, 2021

Energy-building. They can choose their own leader, we can appoint one for them, or they may even have co-leadership, but there needs to be someone who has the assigned task of steering, motivating and leading the team to accomplish it’s mission. The team is part of a accomplishing the greater vision. Granted, I believe in teams.

Committee 58

Committee Team Edmondson Cooper 58

Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

Passion – If I’m passionate about a project — I mean really passionate — I’ll invest the energy and stayed focused to complete the task. When I need to focus better, especially when doing things I don’t enjoy as much, nothing redirects my energy any quicker than reviewing this file.

System 81

System Motivation Energy Edmondson 81

Ron Edmondson

JULY 29, 2013

Controlling energy towards a vision but allowing individuals to chart their path. How They Perceive You as a Leader…More Important… 7 Ways to Motivate a Leader. Here are 10 tensions of every leader: Displaying confidence without being arrogant. Being inclusive without simply accommodating. 7 Marks of a Great Leader.

Edmondson 83

Edmondson Energy Motivation Leadership 83

Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Wise leaders continually motivate others by sharing the “Why” In their personal and professional life they are keenly aware of where they are attempting to go – and where they hope to end someday. So, they continually seek change, which will spur energy around their vision – for the good of all those around them.

Leadership 77

Leadership Reputation Learning-by-Doing Planning 77

Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 10, 2023

I can get bogged down in minutia which wastes my energy and drains me. If “I” did it – if it was all because of “me” – “they” may soon, even if in only in their motivation – let “me” do it on my own. It could be simply in the language of the leader. Never shutting down.

Long-term 59

Long-term Maturity Delegation Edmondson 59

Ron Edmondson

APRIL 26, 2021

What’s our motivation to begin again? You’ll be tempted to ignore them, because you assume you know these, but you always need the energy this type dialogue produces. What are the immediate, mid-range and long-term decisions we need to make, as a result of this? Recharge ourselves from our loss. Why are we doing what we do?

Brainstorming 60

Brainstorming Short-term Long-term Edmondson 60

Ron Edmondson

JUNE 22, 2017

A few might be: When energy is starting to wane with the status quo. Sometimes a little change, even a little drama, will motivate a team into action. There are times to change just for the sake of creating more energy. It could be a reason. But, it should not be the fallback reason or used as an excuse not to change.

Leadership 58

Leadership Energy Efficiency Team 58

Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 31, 2016

Successful leaders learn to tap into this energy. Assumes a paycheck is enough motivation. Young leaders today want an opportunity to explore, take risks, and make an impact in the world — NOW — TODAY. Keeping young leaders at a distance won’t work anymore.

Leadership Styles 56

Leadership Styles Edmondson Policies Environment 56

Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 3, 2018

Pick goals you are passionate enough about to put the energy and discipline in it to achieve success. Your degree of motivation will likely determine how committed to achieving the goal you remain. Your degree of motivation will likely determine how committed to achieving the goal you remain. Do you REALLY want to lose weight?

Goal 36

Goal Guidelines Motivation Finance 36

Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

Successful leaders learn to tap into this energy. Assumes a paycheck is enough motivation. Young leaders today want an opportunity to explore, take risks, and make an impact in the world — NOW — TODAY. Keeping young leaders at a distance won’t work anymore.

Leadership Styles 76

Leadership Styles Edmondson Environment Policies 76

Ron Edmondson

MARCH 28, 2017

If I’m passionate about a project – I mean really passionate – I’ll invest the energy and stayed focused to complete the task. When I need to focus better, especially when doing things I don’t enjoy as much, nothing redirects my energy any quicker than reviewing this file.

System 30

System Motivation Energy Edmondson 30

Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 3, 2018

Pick goals you are passionate enough about to put the energy and discipline in it to achieve success. Your degree of motivation will likely determine how committed to achieving the goal you remain. Your degree of motivation will likely determine how committed to achieving the goal you remain. Do you REALLY want to lose weight?

Goal 30

Goal Guidelines Motivation Finance 30

Ron Edmondson

APRIL 24, 2012

Find the way you gain energy. Re-energize – As strange as it sounds, I find exercising to be helpful when I need more energy. A celebration may give you the motivation to try again. Here are 10 words of hope to help you recover from a broken dream: Recharge – Recharge your drained batteries.

Resistance 65

Resistance Energy Conference Follow-up 65

Ron Edmondson

JUNE 13, 2018

There needs to be an element of faith and risk to motivate followers. Places energy into others. Here are 7 qualities of an easy to follow leader: Has a vision worth following. A leader needs a vision which lasts beyond today. The vision needs to take people somewhere they want to go, but aren’t sure how to get there.

Quality 48

Quality Loyalty Learning-by-Doing Team 48

Ron Edmondson

JUNE 7, 2016

Exercise (My adrenaline and energy grows when I sweat. Engage with motivating people. We can easily get captivated by things of lesser importance which drain our energy. Here are 7 remedies I’ve discovered: Take a nap (Some think you should take one everyday.). It may simply be entertaining.).

Edmondson 30

Edmondson Energy Learning-by-Doing Operations 30

Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

Passion – If I’m passionate about a project…I mean really passionate…I’ll invest the energy and stayed focussed to complete the task. Success – Following a big “win” I’m motivated to work for another. Exercise gives me the stamina to do the things I need to do.

Motivation 59

Motivation System Energy Tips 59

Ron Edmondson

JULY 22, 2021

That motivates me. Again, I love people, so even though this drains my energy – it fuels me for ministry. One standard I have for my ministry is whether I’m loving the people who are difficult to love. So, I strive to do so. And, I especially love to help people get excited about what God is doing in their life.

Edmondson 79

Edmondson Cooper Planning Class 79

Ron Edmondson

MARCH 27, 2020

I came into this so motivated and excited about helping the church. Still others you may have an incredible burst of energy and enthusiasm – and you’re not even sure why. Don’t overlook your own feelings and emotions even as you minister to others. (On On a completely personal note, I’m pastoring at my home church.

Tips 86

Tips Stage-Gate Crisis Definition 86

Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

There to be an element of faith and risk and to motivate followers. Place energy into others – Followable leaders consistently invest in other people. Here are 7 qualities of a followable leader: Have a vision worth following – To be followable, a leader needs a vision that lasts beyond today.

Quality 83

Quality Loyalty Energy Team 83

Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 19, 2021

I can get bogged down in minutia which wastes my energy and drains me. If “I” did it – if it was all because of “me” – “they” may soon, even if in only in their motivation – let “me” do it on my own. There will always be details, which have to be handled.

Leadership 70

Leadership Long-term Absenteeism Edmondson 70

Ron Edmondson

JUNE 22, 2017

A few might be: When energy is starting to wane with the status quo. Sometimes a little change, even a little drama, will motivate a team into action. There are times to change just for the sake of creating more energy. It could be a reason. But, it should not be the fallback reason or used as an excuse not to change.

Leadership 36

Leadership Energy Team Efficiency 36

Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 3, 2013

Motivated – Pick goals you are passionate enough about to put the energy and discipline in it to achieve success. Your degree of motivation will likely determine how committed to achieving the goal you remain. Your degree of motivation will likely determine how committed to achieving the goal you remain.

Goal 56

Goal Guidelines Edmondson Motivation 56

Ron Edmondson

MAY 16, 2016

Think of it this way – if Moses was implementing the “Jethro method”, his primary energy would need to be communicating and investing in those leaders he enlisted to lead others. I invested energy in some areas of ministry which never received a lot of attention, but motivated people. I used this approach.

Positioning 56

Positioning Strategy Leadership Influence 56

Ron Edmondson

JULY 11, 2012

Exercise (My adrenaline and energy grows when I sweat.). Engage with motivating people. The team suffers. My remedies: Take a nap (Some think you should take one everyday.). Change perspective by reading a book or watching or listening to something funny. Take extended time away from my work.

Edmondson 54

Edmondson Learning-by-Doing Energy Consultative 54

Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 2, 2017

Energy-building. They can choose their own leader, we can apppoint one for them, or they may even have co-leadership, but there needs to be someone who has the assigned task of steering, motivating and leading the team to accomplish it’s mission. They charge the teams with carrying out a specific mission or an assigned task.

Committee 38

Committee Team Cooper Sports 38

Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 10, 2012

Re-energize – As strange as it sounds, I find exercising to be helpful when I need more energy. A celebration may give you the motivation to try again. Reward – Reward yourself for small achievements. You may just need one win to spur you to greater things. Perhaps you simply need to reclaim what you already had.

Resistance 57

Resistance Conference Energy Follow-up 57

Ron Edmondson

JUNE 16, 2011

Change can bring about renewed energy and motivation. Motivate us: Share an experience of when you made an intentional change in your life! It doesn’t have to be a move, but sometimes a change of pace will ignite new excitement in marriage. The same can be true of a career or a personal life. It’s an exciting time.

Motivation 50

Motivation Energy Planning Career 50

Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 7, 2013

That is their motivation. For me, however, running is what fuels this introvert with renewed energy. I chose the Huntsville, AL marathon because it was small, flat and low on fanfare. I know some runners who love the interaction with people in a race. I run for personal down time, not for fellowship.

Power 61

Power Bottom-up Training Edmondson 61

Ron Edmondson

MAY 14, 2019

But it could also be that you are no longer motivated for the work, because you’ve led as far as you can lead. I once wrote about leaders needing a challenge to stay motivated. By the time my current position became available I felt we had accomplished that assignment.

Loyalty 35

Loyalty Positioning Incentives Motivation 35

Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 22, 2013

The myth demands so much energy, while authentic and honest living, including confession concerning our neediness, brings rest. Inspired, enduring, and motivated church leaders will empower a church as much or more than any other factor. The heart of the Gospel is that we are helpless and needy.

Morale 78

Morale Edmondson Follow-up Energy 78

Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 20, 2013

New creates immediate energy. 8 Killers of Motivation and Momentum. We can’t be more creative than the Creator so don’t be afraid to “think outside the box” Creating something unusual or something that has never been tried before gives momentum explosive potential. Change – Change means new. Every time.

Brainstorming 57

Brainstorming Creativity Innovation Edmondson 57

Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

Choosing unforgiveness has a greater hold on me and honestly I’d rather spend my energy elsewhere. I’ve learned the hard way, I can either focus on the negative and hurtful things said OR I can take the high road and as difficult as it may be at times…choose to forgive and release this person (s) to God.

Learning-by-Doing 75

Learning-by-Doing Edmondson Proposal Energy 75

Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 22, 2019

Think of it this way – if Moses was implementing the “Jethro method”, his primary energy would need to be communicating and investing in those leaders he enlisted to lead others. I invested energy in some areas of ministry which never received a lot of attention, but motivated people. I used this approach.

Positioning 31

Positioning Strategy Leadership Influence 31

Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

They continually motivate others by sharing the “Why” In their personal and professional life they are keenly aware of where they are attempting to go – and where they hope to end someday. They continually seek change, which will spur energy around their vision – for the good of all those around them.

Reputation 41

Reputation Delegation Planning Learning-by-Doing 41

Ron Edmondson

MARCH 19, 2013

What’s our motivation to begin again? You’ll be tempted to ignore them, because you assume you know these, but you always need the energy this type dialogue produces. What are some of our examples of success? What can we do to spur new momentum? Don’t skip this set of questions.

Brainstorming 54

Brainstorming Short-term Long-term Reputation 54

Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

There needs to be an element of faith and risk to motivate followers. Place energy into others – Followable leaders consistently invest in other people. Here are 7 qualities of an easy to follow leader: Have a vision worth following – A leader needs a vision which lasts beyond today. Jesus washed the disciples feet.).

Quality 30

Quality Loyalty Edmondson Team 30