Ron Edmondson

APRIL 10, 2024

I’ve learned there are some things we do which work better than others. This one has more to do with the organization or people receiving the change than the leader implementing change. Nothing you can say or do will encourage otherwise. Make sure you do.) It doesn’t happen overnight.

Learning-by-Doing 61

Learning-by-Doing Delegation Edmondson Process 61

Ron Edmondson

APRIL 16, 2024

How do you communicate with introverted friends or family who may not want to engage as much as you do? Try finding something you can do together. Is there an activity you would like to learn, such as cooking, knitting, playing board games, etc? I know that’s hard, but you can’t force her to do anything.

Tips 63

Tips Edmondson Resistance Reference 63

Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

I have many of them, but there are certain abilities senior leaders need, in my opinion, to do their job well. I’ve learned, from observation, some people are qualified to lead from this position and some are not. And one can grow in them if they are willing to learn. Do I need to repeat that last sentence?)

Succession 70

Succession Delegation Learning-by-Doing Positioning 70

Ron Edmondson

MARCH 30, 2023

One of the hardest parts of leading for me has been the things I’ve had to learn or do which may have been contrary to the way I would have naturally done them – or wanted to do them. But I’ve learned there are some necessary paradigms I’ve had to form to be an effective leader. I love to say yes.

Learning-by-Doing 66

Learning-by-Doing Micromanagement Edmondson Uncertainty 66

Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 21, 2023

He accepted the position knowing there would be challenges and knew he would have to walk by faith, which he wanted to do – but now he’s wondering if he’s in over his head. Be open to learning from others. Concentrate on your abilities What are you good at doing? You probably have more than you think you do.

Learning-by-Doing 62

Learning-by-Doing Comparison Edmondson Open-book 62

Ron Edmondson

MARCH 11, 2024

I am not an expert – and every family is unique, with different parents and different children – but I have learned some things personally and from watching others. Plus, I know some things I would do differently if I had the early years of parenting to do again. You must help them learn how you will respond.

Maturity 63

Maturity Learning-by-Doing Long-term Planning 63

Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

They learn to offer praise well. Plus, I don’t always feel the need to acknowledge “normal” work – especially when people are being paid to do it. So, I’ve learned offering praise is a necessary part of a leader’s job. Therefore, we should all do it whether we are wired to or not. Send a handwritten note.

Edmondson 64

Edmondson Long-term Learning-by-Doing Creativity 64

Ron Edmondson

JULY 6, 2022

How do you survive through toxic leadership? How do you keep going? But there are some things I have learned, which might help you if you find yourself in a toxic environment or with a toxic leader. Here are 4 suggestions to survive toxic leadership: Learn all you can. We learn in every context and season of life.

Leadership 71

Leadership Edmondson Learning-by-Doing Environment 71

Ron Edmondson

JUNE 1, 2023

When the leader doesn’t know what to do and/or doesn’t have a clue what to do next, here are some suggestions: Admit The first step is to be honest with where you are currently as a leader. 1 Thess 5:24) Learn Leaders should always be teachable. Stretch yourself and learn something new. Learn to better delegate.

Delegation 78

Delegation Learning-by-Doing Edmondson Conference 78

Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

One of the hardest parts of leading for me has been the things I’ve had to learn or do which may have been contrary to the way I would have naturally done them – or wanted to do them. Learning to empower people, however, has proven to actually be a better leadership model for me. And sometimes I do.

Learning-by-Doing 73

Learning-by-Doing Micromanagement Edmondson Uncertainty 73

Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Do you ever struggle to keep the keep the leaders on your team motivated? How do you motivate a leader? Learning how to motivate leaders on your team is a critical step in leading well. If you want to get the most out of a leader – you have to learn how to motivate them and keep them motivated.

Motivation 70

Motivation Incentives Edmondson Learning-by-Doing 70

Ron Edmondson

MARCH 20, 2024

No one ever learned to lead them, so they struck out on their own. (Be Respect their opinions and individualities Strong-willed people ultimately want to be heard (as all people do). However, they do resist leadership most when their voice is silenced. Have you ever tried to lead someone who didn’t necessarily want to be led?

Resistance 72

Resistance Maturity Guidelines Edmondson 72

Ron Edmondson

MARCH 13, 2024

Just as with a healthy team environment, creating an unhealthy team environment often happens – though perhaps unintentional – by things we do as leaders. We hold mistakes against people rather than using their mistakes as a learning experience to make them and the team better.

Environment 72

Environment Team Edmondson Follow-up 72

Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 2, 2024

So, do you want to improve your leadership? Commit to growing personally in some area of life – at all times; always learning something new. Love others unconditionally – even those with whom you do not agree. 10 resolutions guaranteed to make a ministry leader better: Never compromise character in search of progress.

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Edmondson Morale Learning-by-Doing Advice 69

Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Our desire to do well, causes our emotions to produce worry. Obviously, Jesus said, “Do not worry! So, what’s the practical side of Jesus’ command in leadership and how do we actually live out the command? You have to remind yourself why you are doing what you are doing. You can do it again.

Learning-by-Doing 62

Learning-by-Doing Edmondson Positioning Definition 62

Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 19, 2022

I am consistently talking to and learning from successful leaders — regardless of their vocational field. If they have honorable intentions I can learn from them. And learn what not to do if they don’t.). That means they learn to say “no” often. I’m a student of leadership. Others are bad.

Succession 65

Succession Learning-by-Doing Edmondson Stress 65

Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 24, 2023

So many times I simply don’t know what to do. I don’t follow my own advice here often enough, but I’ve learned if my gut is telling me to “ keep a tight rein on my tongue “, it’s likely to be a Biblical conviction. I have some default actions in my leadership toolbox. And they ask lots of them.

Learning Curve 77

Learning Curve Commitment Consensus Learning-by-Doing 77

Ron Edmondson

APRIL 18, 2023

In doing so, I see part of my role in working with younger leaders as helping them succeed. You do not have to invest time and resources in training. It is true though if you recruit someone who has never led – or never led at the capacity you are seeking them to do – there will be some learning curves.

Learning Curve 66

Learning Curve Handbook Learning-by-Doing Edmondson 66

Ron Edmondson

MARCH 27, 2024

Some change occurs without us doing anything. And there is nothing we do to influence this change. Failing to understand this or do most or all of these, in my experience, could derail the effectiveness of the change. If so, please help me learn from you. Do you sense any reason you shouldn’t do it?

Stakeholder Analysis 71

Stakeholder Analysis Learning-by-Doing Planning Edmondson 71

Ron Edmondson

JULY 27, 2023

As a pastor and through my online ministry, I frequently receive questions from churches who want to do a good job in welcoming a new pastor. Learning names may be the hardest thing a new pastor has to do. Give them ample time to learn yours and, please, never trick them or ask them, “Do you remember my name?”

Learning-by-Doing 53

Learning-by-Doing Stress Edmondson Advice 53

Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Others were learned firsthand by experience. All of us need assurance at times from other people what we are doing matters. It was something I wanted to do and even felt “led” to, at times. But still, there never seemed to be the peace or an opportunity to do so. Some of these were given to me by others.

Resistance 59

Resistance Learning-by-Doing Edmondson Follow-up 59

Ron Edmondson

JULY 17, 2023

It seems we are always learning something new. Leaders must learn to stretch ourselves as the demands upon us continually change. What can you do to grow? Honestly, it’s sometimes more comfortable to only hang out with people who think like me, but I realize I’m missing opportunities to grow when I do.

Servant Leader 61

Servant Leader Learning-by-Doing Edmondson Uncertainty 61

Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 22, 2022

I am not sure we do them with ill intentions. Sometimes we simply are doing what we know to do or what has been modeled for us by other leaders. We almost have to work at it – even when we don’t realize we are doing so. Make them wonder if what they do matters. Perhaps understanding how it develops can help.

Edmondson 90

Edmondson Learning-by-Doing Environment Team 90

Ron Edmondson

APRIL 12, 2021

I try to create a leadership culture where failure is considered a part of the learning process. When do you rescue someone and when do you allow them to possibly fail? I may feel it isn’t the best decision, or it isn’t the way I would choose to do it, but I usually can’t guarantee it won’t be a success.

Edmondson 76

Edmondson Learning-by-Doing Team Delegation 76

Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 25, 2024

How do we combine those traits to be trusted leaders? Try to be knowledgeable and aware by constantly learning but realize you don’t know everything and you’ll know far more with a team. They are leery of a leader who knows it all – or pretends they do. Exhibit humility but have courage to do the hard things.

Delegation 69

Delegation Edmondson Crisis Learning-by-Doing 69

Ron Edmondson

JULY 25, 2023

I’ve learned by experience there is often one sign I am doing something good as a leader. You may know you’re doing something good as a leader when you attract opponents. Here is the reality – few people worry about the people doing nothing. It’s not fool proof. He’s right. That’s leadership.

Edmondson 64

Edmondson Morale Conference Mentor 64

Ron Edmondson

APRIL 19, 2023

I strive to live my life for a purpose, which carries over into everything I do. I realize some people have no trouble with this, but I do. I wish I could say I’m always doing the “best” things, but certainly more activity leads to the potential for more productivity. Learning something new.

Tips 61

Tips Long-term Short-term Learning-by-Doing 61

Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Our future depends upon doing so. But to do so we must attract and retain younger leaders. Or, when they do find them they can’t seem to keep them. I understand, because I made some huge mistakes as a young leader, but at the same time, it’s how I learned. This has been such a refreshing learning curve for me.

Learning-by-Doing 57

Learning-by-Doing Learning Curve Construction Sharpe 57

Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

What is it you have to do when you’re not preaching? What does a pastor do when not preaching? Every job has its own responsibilities that are not clearly known until you do the job. The answer for pastors is — they do lots of things. All pastors do some counseling. So they do what they have to do.

Learning-by-Doing 95

Learning-by-Doing CEO Self-aware Public Relations 95

Ron Edmondson

JUNE 22, 2023

” I soon learned he represented the feelings of the church as a whole. So, I’m not at all opposed to small churches, but I do have a problem with some small church mentalities. As long as there are lost people nearby, I believe the church has much work to do. We could almost do nothing and achieve it.

Resistance 75

Resistance Comparison Edmondson Learning-by-Doing 75

Ron Edmondson

MAY 23, 2023

And those fears, if left to do as unanswered fear does in our life, can be dangerous. 5 hidden fears of many leaders: I’m afraid because I don’t know what to do! Uncharted waters mean learning on the job at times. Keep learning. You can do this! Perhaps they have done all they were called to do.

Learning-by-Doing 66

Learning-by-Doing Follow-up Maturity Leadership Styles 66

Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

A couple of good questions to ask yourself: Do people want to follow my lead? Considering some of the reasons He was able to develop such loyalty among the people He led helps us learn why He was easy to follow. Do I have to make that point for Jesus?) Jesus pushed the disciples beyond what they thought they could do.

Quality 66

Quality Loyalty Edmondson Learning-by-Doing 66

Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 30, 2023

How do you respond to an overly-negative person? After speaking at a breakout to pastors, a pastor approached me and asked, “ What do you do when there is one person who is always trying to disrupt what you are doing? He is never satisfied with anything I do and he incites people against me. Genuine love.

Learning-by-Doing 79

Learning-by-Doing Edmondson Tactics Objective 79

Ron Edmondson

JUNE 28, 2023

How do you get your boss to notice you? His question: How do I get my boss’s attention? He had so much to learn. He wanted to do well in his career, wanted to hit the ground running right out of college, but he didn’t feel he had been able yet to get the boss’s full attention. That is how they will best learn.

Short-term 57

Short-term Learning-by-Doing Long-term Advice 57

Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

As a pastor, I’m am consistently called upon to help people learn how to grieve in a healthy way. We must learn to grieve in a healthy way, because there will always be reasons to do so. I’ve even met well-meaning believers, however, who simply don’t know how to do as the Scripture says – that we do grieve.

Tips 75

Tips Bond Learning-by-Doing Edmondson 75

Ron Edmondson

MARCH 13, 2023

How do we get projects completed successfully in a team environment? There was an important job to be done and Everybody was asked to do it. Everybody was sure Somebody would do it. Everybody thought Anybody could do it, but Nobody realized that Everybody wouldn’t do it. Learn from each project.

Environment 59

Environment Project Osgood Succession 59

Ron Edmondson

APRIL 28, 2022

So, I had no choice but to learn the power of saying no. Believe me, I’m still learning. Sometimes I do better than other times. Learning the power of the word “no” also means taking the heat at times from the ones who disagree with my answer. You can’t do everything and do everything well.

Learning-by-Doing 73

Learning-by-Doing Power Maturity Edmondson 73