Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 3, 2013

Call them goals if you want. That seems to be a more popular word these days, but decide a few areas in which you want to see improvement, then put some goals in place to help you get there. Then set a goal to read one chapter per day. Reasonable – Set a goal you can actually attain.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 26, 2011

Action steps written to systematically complete goals. You may now want to read 7 Steps to Achieving Your Goals or 7 Reasons You May not be Achieving Your Goals. 10 Goals/Dreams Yet To Be Fulfilled. Far reaching, seemingly impossible, worthwhile, dependent on faith and huge personal risk, with no guarantee of success.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 25, 2011

Don’t be afraid of innovation… Some even call it change…. Related posts: 10 Random Ideas To Encourage Innovation. Increasing Creativity and Innovation on a Tight Budget. If you keep doing the same things…you’ll get the same results… Duh… Did you know?

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 11, 2024

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. One goal of a team could be to balance the strengths of the team members around each of these, so the team is always starting, maintaining, and finishing. (It’s also how I frustrate them most.)

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 26, 2011

Home About Consulting Church Family Leadership Navigation: Home » Leadership » Business » One Tip to Help You Meet Your Goals One Tip to Help You Meet Your Goals January 26, 2011 in Business , Encouragement , Innovation , Leadership with 4 Comments Do you ever struggle to complete a project?

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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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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Team idleness is a term I use to describe a team failing to move forward towards its desired goals and objectives. If a team loses sight of the big picture goals and objective, however, they can lose interest or get off course. They need new goals which further stretch them. Our goal should be not to rest there long.

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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. Risk is always a part of the getting to the next level of progress.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 31, 2024

Leaders are constantly learning so they can challenge the thinking “inside the box” People being “happy” has become a goal. But, the end goal of leadership should be accomplishing a vision – not making sure everyone loves the leader. Everyone likes to be liked.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

The wise leader is risk-taking and intentionally encourages innovation. A wise leader has learned that reaching a goal is worth the struggles to get there. They aren’t burdensome with rules, but are helpful in thinking through a process to achieve the goals and objectives of the organization.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 29, 2014

That’s my goal here. (I I’m praying God allows many of us to realize dreams and goals we never thought possible. Change Encouragement Innovation Leadership Life Plan' If it’s complicated or too involved, I’ll opt out quickly. If you find any links that don’t work, let me know.).

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 16, 2023

In simple terms the goal in business is to make a profit. The goal in ministry or nonprofits is to advance a cause. Part of leadership is balancing the need for protectors and advancers, so we can better realize the goal for the organization. I see relevance here in business and in ministry. It could even apply in the church.

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Team Budgeting Edmondson Goal 59

Ron Edmondson

APRIL 6, 2023

Obviously this is our goal if we lead or even serve on a team. We have to keep up in terms of progress and innovation, but we can’t do it at the expense of good people. What makes teams healthy and effective? I’ve learned there are some shared traits among the ones with which I’ve worked. Who would want to serve on an unhealthy team?

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 16, 2019

Apparently, it takes time for innovation to ultimately find it’s true destination. I also read once it was years before someone thought to cut a hole in the bottom of a basketball goal. We should not be afraid of small doses of innovation. We often need a fresh dose of innovation. Wow, had you ever read that?

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 29, 2020

You might be able to do it, but it likely isn’t a reasonable goal. If you’re successful this year you can set a higher goal next year. You can track that goal and see your progress. Ultimately I have found I’m more motivated to reach goals, which change my life for the better over a longer period of time.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 5, 2022

In simple terms the goal in business is to make a profit. The goal in ministry or nonprofits is to advance a cause. Part of leadership is balancing the need for protectors and advancers, so we can better realize the goal for the organization. I saw relevance in his theory in business and in ministry. How many advancers?

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 26, 2023

Write some goals It amazes me when I hear leaders who don’t have written goals and objectives they are currently trying to achieve. You are more likely to have the goals at the front of your mind. I keep a record of mistakes I’ve made. Many of the things I write about here I learned from them.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 30, 2014

They suggested I set a time limit for running and always finish that goal. Set a goal of how many you want to write per week and do it. Write to fill your goal. If your goal is 3 posts a week — write three posts a week. That’s probably too many, but it’s your goal.). Finish your goal.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Be better at setting goals and objectives. Understand trends and be current in your field with new ideas and innovations that might make the organization better. But it might mean you work smarter than everyone else. Plan your day better. Hold yourself accountable. Be an information hub. Be well read and share what you learn.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 7, 2014

That’s should be our goal for every believer in the church. Innovation Leadership Ministry Organizational Leadership Team Leadership' I have never met a pastor who would say they didn’t need more leaders, but I’ve met hundreds who are desperate for new leaders. The Bible says to make disciples.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 13, 2022

They welcome innovative ideas – even those that may seem far-fetched at the time. Relating – Goals are more easily achieved by the organization when the leader brings together the right different people. Who are you stretching – in an effective way – on your team?

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 21, 2014

People being “happy” has become a goal. But, the end goal of leadership should be accomplishing a vision — not making sure everyone loves the leader. Progress hopefully makes most people happy, but when the goal begins with happiness, in my experience, no one is ever really made happy.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 24, 2021

Leaders are constantly learning so they can challenge the thinking “inside the box” People being “happy” has become a goal. But, the end goal of leadership should be accomplishing a vision – not making sure everyone loves the leader. Everyone likes to be liked.

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Edmondson Long-term Goal Definition 71

Ron Edmondson

JULY 31, 2018

Team idleness is a term I use to describe when a team is failing to move forward towards its desired goals and objectives. It doesn’t always mean the team has the wrong goals and objectives or the goals and objectives are unrealistic, but of course it could. They need new goals which further stretch them.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 1, 2021

One of my goals is to consistently find ways to guard against them. This includes making sure we have good plans and goals. I think attempting to is a pretty good goal. Sometimes this is my fault. Other times the cause is unavoidable. 7 things which weaken my leadership: Needless Distractions. Personal Lack of Discipline.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 15, 2014

That includes having good plans good goals. I think attempting to is a pretty good goal. Innovation Leadership Ministry' I’ve also learned that I need to be leading in my strengths and if I ever get weak in my courage to say no to some things, my yes will be far less valuable. Good objectives. Good systems and strategies.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 19, 2014

The box drawn around a certain end goal or objective. Innovation Leadership Ministry' Creatives don’t need freedom — or at least freedom alone — they need more than that. Here are 3 things creatives need to flourish. Clear lines of direction. A clear vision. The freedom to draw within the lines. Maximum empowerment.

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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. One goal of a team could be to balance the strengths of the team members around each of these, so the team is always starting, maintaining, and finishing. (It’s also how I frustrate them most.)

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Organization Team Edmondson Follow-up 32

Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

Dreams, Goals and Plans. Call to Ministry Innovation Life Plan Ministry' The post 5 Real Reasons Most Dreams Never Come True. appeared first on Ron Edmondson. 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

DECEMBER 17, 2018

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. My goal here is to keep it simple. I’m praying God allows many of us to realize dreams and goals we never thought possible. At this point, the goals can be very general.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 3, 2014

In fact, if that’s your goal, you might consider whether or not you’re a leader. Innovation Leadership Ministry' Strong leaders recruit them as team members. Don’t mistake the silence of God as the absence of God. He is working. As a leader, you’ll seldom make everyone happy. He’s not perplexed either.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 27, 2011

Here are 7 attributes of a wise leader: Timing – The wise leader using sound judgement and is patient, knowing there is a right time to act and and there are times to wait… Morality - The wise leader places a high value in character and integrity, knowing that ultimately everything rises and falls on these qualities… Vision - The (..)

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 10, 2024

Progress towards the goal must be more important than the exact actions taken towards achievement of them. You’ll need to recalibrate as needed. Finally, you’ll have to delegate – and this means release the right to determine the exact way something is done. Have a willingness to fail. Not all change will work.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 8, 2012

We all have a part of ourselves that wants to play it safe and hold back when it comes to our personal creativity and innovation. Fear holds us back from personal breakthroughs and innovation. Is there a goal that you want to accomplish? We all have the fear of taking a risk. We all have the fear of failing.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

Obviously this is our goal if we lead or even serve on a team. We have to keep up in terms of progress and innovation, but we can’t do it at the expense of good people. What makes up a healthy team? Who would want to serve on an unhealthy team? Talk about wasting time. And, we’ve all been there. The team didn’t gel as a group.

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Team Insurance Environment Resources 54

Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 26, 2015

Team idleness is a term I use to describe when a team is failing to move forward towards its desired goals and objectives. It doesn’t always mean the team has the wrong goals and objectives or the goals and objectives are unrealistic. They need new goals which further stretch them. Lost vision. Lack of Resources.

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Team Long-term Objective Brainstorming 30

Ron Edmondson

MARCH 20, 2019

In simple terms the goal in business is to make a profit. The goal in ministry or nonprofits is to advance a cause. Part of leadership is balancing the need for protectors and advancers, so we can better realize the goal for the organization. I see relevance here in business and in ministry. It could even apply in the church.

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