Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

Recently I wrote 7 Ways to Motivate a Leader. Leaders need to remain motivated so they can help motivate their team, but I believe leaders also need to be keenly aware of how motivated their team is at any given time. When a team loses motivation, momentum is certain to suffer loss. 7 Ways to Motivate a Leader.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 11, 2017

Leaders need to remain motivated so they can help motivate their team. Leaders also need to be keenly aware of how motivated their team is at any given time. I have found over the years that regardless of how motivated I am if the people around me are unmotivated, we aren’t going to be very successful as a team.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

Have you ever wondered how to motivate a leader? They may lead entirely different…they may have different causes and interests…but most leaders are motivated by similar influences. Be careful telling a leader it “can’t be done&# , unless you want to see some motivation accelerate. (I Are you a leader?

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 19, 2011

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 19, 2016

What’s the greatest killer of motivation? But, you can have the greatest vision ever and still see motivation dwindle and momentum die. Time killed my motivation. If time is a killer of motivation, what’s the solution? If you want to restore your motivation, do the things you’re motivated to do.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 8, 2015

Leaders need to remain motivated so they can help motivate their team. Leaders also need to be keenly aware of how motivated their team is at any given time. I have found over the years that regardless of how motivated I am if the people around me are unmotivated, we aren’t going to be very successful as a team.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 20, 2011

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 26, 2011

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 21, 2011

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 26, 2011

Sometimes though I like to stop, turn from my laptop, and receive motivation for why I do what I do. Apart from giving God glory with my life, my greatest motivation is to leave a strong legacy for my wife and two boys. Where do you receive your motivation? The two taped together make for an amazing inspiration to me!

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 19, 2021

But you can have the greatest vision ever and still see motivation dwindle and momentum die. If you want to restore your motivation – do the things you’re motivated to do. Most likely there are still some people motivated for the vision. What’s the greatest enemy of momentum? Surround yourself with them.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

The reality is I believe there are at least four different motivations for a person offering anonymous criticism. The fact is, however, you can’t always know which of these types you’re dealing with, but it does help me think through my approach to anonymous criticism when I can discern their motivation.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 11, 2023

In checking my own heart and motives it was like an “ouch” gut check. But we must be careful not to let pride be the motivation in building our seat of influence. .” Proverbs 26:12 Knowing how dangerous pride can be and how much God hates it, I’m continually trying to evaluate places where pride creeps into my own leadership.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

There needs to be an element of faith and risk to motivate followers. 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. 7 qualities of an easy to follow leader: Has a vision worth following A leader needs a vision which lasts beyond today.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Perhaps it’s because grace is the doctrine I’ve needed so much, but there’s something about a clean slate, which motivates me towards achievement. If your resolution is simply to lose weight you won’t be as motivated as if you say you want to lose a pound a week. Here’s the thing. I love a fresh start.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Therefore, they attempt to discern the motive and intent of the question or statement someone makes. It may or may not be the fault of the leader which causes the “real” question not to be asked, but good leaders look beyond what’s being verbalized.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 2, 2024

What you’re looking for is people skills – how to handle conflict – how to delegate and how to motivate and cast a vision. You simply have to possess a desire to grow and be intentional. You can learn those things hearing from other leaders’ experiences. Leadership development doesn’t have to be expensive.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 17, 2023

The real motive behind this blog is to encourage and help equip pastors. I say it because, having now been a pastor, I see the uniqueness of the role and what’s required to be effective in ministry. It’s hard work. I applaud God’s servants who are obedient to their call.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Question everyone’s motive in the church. This is a light-hearted post, but it has serious ramifications. 12 ways to shoot yourself in the foot as a pastor: Do life alone, trust no one and have no “real” friends. Don’t learn or get to know know key stakeholders in the church. Refuse any outside critique or evaluation.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 28, 2023

Yet, in candor, I didn’t sense those were this young man’s motivations for the question. Are you always questioning another person’s motives? They might read what I’ve written so far and think words like arrogance, impatience, or the audacity. And I get that too. Would you be considered paranoid?

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 2, 2023

Caution motivated only by fear Some leaders refuse to take any risk if there is a chance it might not work. Power protectors Leaders who are easily threatened by others, always try to control people, or only say what they think people want to hear in order to be liked limit people and the organization.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 17, 2023

Here I’m talking about motivation. I’ve almost always made a mistake when I went against this one. Put character before content. You can teach content, but the lack of character will disrupt a team every time. Passion over skills.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 12, 2022

If you consistently struggle to stay motivated – if coming to “work” is a chore – everyday. If you can’t support the senior leadership – publicly or privately . When you have no heart left to give the organization – and that’s okay to admit . Certainly, when you feel God is freeing you to move elsewhere.

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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.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 28, 2019

But, you can have the greatest vision ever and still see motivation dwindle and momentum die. If you want to restore your motivation – do the things you’re motivated to do. Most likely there are still some people motivated for the vision. What’s the greatest killer of momentum?

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 12, 2021

If you consistently struggle to stay motivated. Leave before you have to leave. When you are tired of the vision. If you can’t support the leadership. When you have no heart left to give the organization. When you are pulled towards something else. Certainly, if you feel God is freeing you to move elsewhere.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

If God has called you to this – discover how to motivate people. In terms of communicating well – I often tell pastors – you’re best “sermon” may be the one you give to motivate people towards the change or vision. I can’t get people to follow my lead. I can’t keep up!

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Leaders especially want to know their contribution is recognized and making a difference to improve the life of others – which is a primary motivation of good leaders. People need to know what they are offering is valued. They were given no voice. Leaders want input into the direction of the organization.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 10, 2024

Good change leaders always keep the vision before them and are motivated more towards the accomplishment of it more than making sure everyone is pleased with them personally. If they don’t tell you they will passive aggressively tell others who will eventually tell you. You’ll feel unpopular at times. Rumors may spread about you.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 19, 2020

People are motivated by example. Andy Stanley uses the phrase “ vision leaks ”. If you want to maintain your audience of followers, you have to keep reminding them why you are doing what you are doing. Tell compelling stories. They want to know that what they are doing makes a difference.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 17, 2022

There needs to be an element of faith and risk to motivate followers. 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. 7 qualities of an easy to follow leader: Has a vision worth following. A leader needs a vision which lasts beyond today.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Quit trying to motivate others. Learn to settle for what you have. . Be content; knowing things may never change. . Give up your vision/dream of achieving more. Just being realistic here. . Recognize the sense of loss others on your team probably are feeling. . The choice is yours. After all, you are the leader. .

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 18, 2013

Wallace examines these three motives in more detail in his new book, Cold Case Christianity: A Homicide Detective Investigates the Claims of the Gospels. In the many years that I’ve been doing this job, I’ve come to recognize that every murder is driven by one of three sinister motives. I’m a cold-case homicide detective.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 11, 2022

They are motivated by the name they have built (or tried to build) for themselves. As a result, they refuse to let anyone else take charge. Controlling appears to be the “safer” option. Controlling leaders thrive on attention they receive from the limelight.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

They like to be motivated and encouraged. Creative people will flourish within broad but defined boundaries. Provide accountability along the way. Creative people need someone to check in with them periodically. Let them know they are making progress and that they are doing good work.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 8, 2021

It kills employee morale and motivation and it keeps the mission of the organization from reaching its full potential. I have seen dumping responsibilities on people and calling it delegation. This form of delegation does more harm than good for an organization. It leaves projects undone or completed mediocre at best.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 11, 2020

If, in their best days for example, the church had a strong missions program, this could be a place where the church can be motivated again. You want do things the same way, but the idea or motive behind them are often “historically significant” moments that the church will rally behind. . Let’s be honest. Repentance.

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