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

AUGUST 8, 2023

Apparently, it takes time for innovation to ultimately find it’s true destination. We should not be afraid of small doses of innovation. We often need a fresh dose of innovation. One of the worst dream-killers is finding all the reasons something won’t work before you even decide if you’re going to do it. I love that.

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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. It is one reason I’m consistently tossing out new ideas to our team. (It’s It’s also how I frustrate them most.) And I burn out very quickly in the maintaining position.

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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. Risk is always a part of the getting to the next level of progress. One of the funniest quotes I ever read is something Andy Andrews has written.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 6, 2021

A person can stay on the payroll as long as they “play by the rules” and “stay out of trouble” Often when you find there are no longer innovators on the team it is a sign of a toxic culture. To lead people well, all levels within the organization have to be afforded the opportunity and responsibility to innovate.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 16, 2024

But removing hard lines around people promotes their individual creativity and encourages innovation for the team. Granted, this fuzziness can produce a lot of gray areas, which can even be messy at times. Some things are subject to change quickly. Certain things like vision and values are concrete. They aren’t changeable.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Innovation Joseph devised an ingenious plan to save the nations from desolation. Intentionality Joseph was diligent during the famine, during the days of prison, even when he had the opportunity to get even with his brothers, but didn’t.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 16, 2019

Apparently, it takes time for innovation to ultimately find it’s true destination. We should not be afraid of small doses of innovation. We often need a fresh dose of innovation. I remember reading once that the can opener came almost 50 years after the tin can. Wow, had you ever read that? Perhaps you call it change.).

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 15, 2023

Innovation Joseph devised an ingenious plan to save the nations from desolation. Intentionality Joseph was diligent during the famine, during the days of prison, even when he had the opportunity to get even with his brothers, but didn’t.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

The ones you often need to turn things around – innovative, creative, energetic, visionary, leaders – are hesitant to come to a plateaued or declining church. Consequently, churches in need of revitalization tend to have fewer small business owners, CEO-types, and civic or community leaders.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 17, 2023

A rapidly changing work culture takes creative, innovative and adaptable leaders. It seems we are always learning something new. Leaders must learn to stretch ourselves as the demands upon us continually change. It’s not an option these days. It’s mandatory just to keep up with the pace of change.

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Servant Leader Learning-by-Doing Edmondson Uncertainty 61

Ron Edmondson

APRIL 28, 2021

Senior leadership sets the speed in which change and innovation is welcome in the organization. The character and integrity of the organization will reflect senior leadership’s character and integrity. The velocity of change. If they are slow to make decisions, the organization will run slowly. And vice-versa.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 14, 2019

We have to be open to them and we must be brainstorming as we work; looking for key places we can innovate, explore and grow as individuals and organizations. But if you want to learn to innovate, if your organization needs changes, if you need some new ideas – often when you do more you’ll discover more.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Therefore, leaders must become champions of new innovation and continual progress individually and for everyone on the team. Don’t expect to get big results with small expectations. Growth and momentum are seldom self-produced. Change, at least good change, never comes without purposeful efforts.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 6, 2019

Here are 3 ways momentum is fueled: Innovation – I’m using this term to highlight improving what is currently existing. Which, by the way, requires more innovation, creativity or change. So how do we stir momentum? How does the body, functioning together, spur momentum? This could also be called development.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 29, 2014

Change Encouragement Innovation Leadership Life Plan' Related posts: Intentional Living – Write the Life Plan. Simple Doesn’t Mean Easy. Giving God A Blank Page To Plan Out Your Life. 7 Simple Ideas to Strengthen Your Marriage.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 6, 2023

We have to keep up in terms of progress and innovation, but we can’t do it at the expense of good people. There will always be highs and lows with any team, but healthy teams find the right balance for the team and find ways to continue to grow. This is incredibly important in today’s mega fast culture.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 15, 2014

Innovation Jesus Kingdom' Related posts: 5 Common Struggles Among Young Pastors. 5 Real Fears of Growing Older. 8 Words of Encouragement for the Young Ministry Leader. 5 Ways to Help Young Leaders Succeed.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 28, 2014

Encouragement God Innovation Life Plan' Related posts: Planning For A Better Year In 2010. A Dozen Challenges for a New Year. 12 Challenges for the New Year. What Are You Leaving Behind to Start a New Year?

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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. Which, by the way, requires more innovation, more creativity or more change. Innovation Leadership Ministry' With that disclaimer, (which is always necessary in a post like this) how do we stir momentum?

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 5, 2020

I wrote a post on innovative ways to develop people , as an example. With good leadership desperation can often lead to innovation. . Granted this takes creativity, especially when finances are stretched, but always hearing “we can’t afford that” or “we aren’t big enough to do that” is never motivating to a team.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 7, 2014

Innovation Leadership Ministry Organizational Leadership Team Leadership' The post 4 Reasons Leadership Development Doesn’t Occur appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Related posts: Leadership Development for Dummies. 5 Stages of Organizational Development. The Jesus Inner Leadership Circle. 10 Inexpensive Ways to Offer Development.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

The wise leader is risk-taking and intentionally encourages innovation. So, they continually seek change, which will spur energy around their vision – for the good of all those around them. Wise leaders tackle initiatives; even the hard ones. They have witnessed a stalled organization.

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Leadership Reputation Learning-by-Doing Planning 77

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.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Understand trends and be current in your field with new ideas and innovations that might make the organization better. Be well read and share what you learn. Not in an arrogant way, but information is king. Be a king of it. Celebrate other people’s success. Send notes or encouragement when someone does something well.

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Team Edmondson Objective Reputation 54

Ron Edmondson

JULY 15, 2020

But removing all the hard lines around people promotes their individual creativity and encourages innovation for the team. Granted, when everything isn’t clearly spelled out it can produce a lot of gray areas, which can even be messy at times – even frustrating. Things are subject to change quickly. They aren’t changeable.

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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. By taking initiative, we can begin to see our creativity and innovation make an impact on our world. We all have the fear of failing.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Innovation Leadership Ministry' The post 5 Ways to Fuel Creative Thoughts appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Related posts: 5 Ways to Lead Creative People without Stifling Them. 3 Ways to Fuel Momentum. Three Ways I Process Ideas. The Life of an Idea on a Healthy Team.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 13, 2022

They welcome innovative ideas – even those that may seem far-fetched at the time. Who are you stretching – in an effective way – on your team? Experimenting – Successful leaders love to explore – and they encourage people around them to do likewise.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

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. The Absolute Most Common Reason Change is Resisted.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 13, 2020

This crisis has reminded me that innovation can occur in any size church. What are some changes you need to make, but didn’t feel the freedom to do prior to this time. You may be able to now more than you may think you can. I was saying this the entire time I was at Leadership Network.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 16, 2014

Those who succeed in the future workplace must be innovative. Innovation Leadership Ministry' Able to change quickly. You knew that, right? It’s not an option these days. It’s mandatory just to keep up with the pace of change. Related posts: Saturday’s Dream Stretch: One World Problem. 7 Ways to Motivate a Leader.

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Servant Leader Learning-by-Doing Uncertainty Innovation 63

Ron Edmondson

MAY 9, 2011

In fact, I also read where, learning from their history, Google allows employees up to 20% of their time to explore new ideas and innovation. Related posts: How Google Encourages Innovation. It made me think about how organizations function. Are we organized to discover the next Google? What new insights is your team discovering?

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 29, 2017

The velocity of change – Senior leadership sets the speed in which change and innovation is welcome in the organization. The moral value of the organization – The character and integrity of the organization will reflect senior leadership’s character and integrity.

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Delegation Morale Organization Innovation 59

Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

The ones you often need to turn things around – innovative, creative, energetic, visionary, leaders – are hesitant to come to a plateaued or declining church. It’s hard to move things forward without visionary, risk-taking leaders.). This is true in attracting new staff members also.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 8, 2017

The ones you often need to turn things around – innovative, creative, energetic, visionary, leaders – are hesitant to come to a plateaued or declining church. Consequently, we had fewer small business owners, CEO-types, and civic or community leaders. This is true in attracting new staff members also.

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Environment Energy Creativity CEO 55

Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 16, 2013

10 Random Ideas To Encourage Innovation. Innovation Leadership' The post How To Balance Strategy & Creativity To Move Your Ideas Forward appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Related posts: 10 Ideas in Developing a Leader Recruitment Strategy. Every Organization Needs Some Good Bad Ideas. Where My Best Ideas Come From.

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