Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 26, 2011

How do you double your chance of being productive? What tips do you have for being more productive? One Secret to Having a More Productive Week. They were told, “Decide now where and at what times you will study in the next week, and write it down.” ” Did you catch that? Apparently you write it down. Schedule it.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 27, 2012

Here are 2 keys to a truly productive church staff: A pastor has incredible power as a leader. The best approach for a productive church staff is not to begin by talking about methods. Another roadblock for a truly productive church staff is when we focus too much on our own accomplishment. This is a guest post by Loren Pinilis.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 17, 2015

If you’re wired like me, a snow day can be very disruptive to what you hoped would be a productive week. I’ve discovered if I can give a few hours to work on a snowy day at home I will feel incredibly productive, and keep from feeling miserably behind when I can get back to work. We had a snow day this week. Have some fun.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 31, 2011

Here’s a secret to having a more productive week: Spend 30 minutes Sunday afternoon or evening, or even early Monday morning, planning your week. Give everything you have to do an estimated time and place it on your calendar. Make sure you allot time for recreation, exercise and family. Even schedule some time to read and/or dream.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

When the bottom line of continuing to exist as a company depends on productivity being at its highest, and a bottleneck develops, you learn what the term means quickly. And a host of other things that stalls production. A bottleneck can be a real big deal. We all know the frustration in that scenario.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 19, 2023

Productive would be subject to interpretation, but certainly I have adequate (and more than adequate) activity in my life. As I’ve reflected of what helps me accomplish much, I came up with some thoughts as to how I’m able to maintain productivity. I’m more productive when I’m most physically fit.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 8, 2024

I tested numerous systems to try to increase their productivity, but nothing seemed to work. If I could implement the right strategy in working with this department – find the right system – I could improve performance. I was wrong in my assessment and the experience taught me a valuable lesson.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 19, 2023

The benefit of organization is that you can do what you need to do more efficiently and productively; leaving margin for other things – even interruptions. Spending time planning the week will make the whole week more productive. I know so many leaders who simply handle things as they come up rather than work with a plan.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 11, 2024

Discipline done in anger is rarely productive and usually harmful long-term. Don’t discipline in a way which is comfortable for you – discipline in a way, which is productive in producing maturity in your child. Never discipline in anger. Discipline yourself first. Discipline should never teach a child he or she is unloved.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 12, 2023

Furthermore, if you aren’t careful, this can keep your team from being as productive as it can be. There is a sobering truth about how the leader responds to mistakes made in the organization. Here’s the reality – If you want your team to explore, take risks, and make new discoveries there will be mistakes made along the way.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 20, 2024

It’s usually not productive to cross a strong-willed person over issues of little importance to the overall vision of the organization. They will often fight for the sake of fight. They’ll push back just for the sake of an argument – which they are not intimidated about having.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Something about pausing long enough to center my day helps me start in a more productive way. Spending an hour or two planning the week will make the whole week more productive. Of course a pastor would say this, but it is amazing if I start the day talking to God how much it helps me all day. Prioritize your life. Work smarter.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Productive meetings that don’t waste time but rather spur ideas and collaboration – Copy that. You need productive meetings, but Monday might be your best day. Therefore, I have learned that if you feel the need to copy anything, copy principles not practices. . But at the same time, .

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 14, 2023

There is strength in believing in what you do, how you do it together and each person’s individual role in accomplishing the vision that is often more powerful even than talent, skills, or sometimes, even product. Therefore, two outtakes of this principle: 1.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 6, 2022

I’ve always loved to be productive, but in toxic environments that can be taken from you. Once in one of these type environments my wife was the one who encouraged me to leave. She could see what it was doing to me – robbing my joy. Protect yourself and don’t let that last for long.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Recognizing this is paramount to maintaining productivity and for preventing burnout. Sometimes things, which at the time seem unproductive, actually end up being among the most productive. This has been truer in 2020 than any time in my career. There have been days it is just best to go home and start over the next day.).

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 24, 2022

Encouragement fuels health and production. Teams can’t be healthy when everyone is looking out for themselves. Healthy teams work together and support one another. They share time and resources. Negativity. No one benefits from a poor attitude. Healthy teams encourage one another. Personal criticism.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 1, 2023

I know it sounds counter-productive. I may take a long walk, mow my grass, cook something special for dinner, pray or read. The busier the season — the more overwhelmed I feel — the more I need to pause. It’s not. Actually, it’s life-giving. Seek help Find a mentor who has walked where you are currently walking.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

We could now build a product. Sometimes (okay, truthfully all the time) that would stretch our cash flow until we could ship a product, send a bill, and collect some cash. As much as I loved the potential opportunity, the reality of the delivery truck was always bittersweet to me. That was good news. And that was the sobering reality.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 8, 2023

Beginning something new doesn’t mean you have to have the finished, perfectly polished product in place when you begin. I learned years ago something that has been helpful to me in leading for change. Start with what you know today. Dream something new, invent it now, and then you can tweak and make it better later.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 9, 2021

The time may initially feel unproductive to driven leaders, but it ends up being among the most productive use of their time. (I Over time, you’ll find your team to be more satisfied and more productive in their work. . “Wasting time” is not always wasted. Great leaders spend developing relationships with their teams.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 16, 2023

They produce a product. Advancers , on the other hand, grow the business. Regardless of their job title these people help the organization do more towards accomplishing their mission. The are “revenue positive” They add income to the bottom line. Then he went on to say he always wants more advancers than protectors.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 20, 2022

Control – Bad cultures are often the product of controlling leadership. As one example, often in an attempt to avoid toxic leaders , people work around the structure to find the answers they are seeking. Which makes leaders frustrated further perpetuating the bad culture. . Therefore, the organization’s growth is capped.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

I continually re-evaluated my routine, but having one helped me to have a more productive week. It actually keeps me more alert during the day, which is been a huge benefit to my productivity. I kept Thursday fairly open for meetings but more for last minute meetings – depending on how my Wednesday preparation went. Make a list.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Morale boosters are always good for productivity. Completing tasks which eventually prove to be unhelpful in my overall productivity. We need healthy guidelines, but the fewer restrictions we place on people the better they can perform and you often free up valuable space for people to actually enjoy their work.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

It increases my productivity and gives me a better overall attitude towards my work (and life). The fastest way for me to get out of a productivity slump is to step away from the “work” and hit the gym. A daily disciplined routine of exercise has been proven valuable to me. Let me be a voice of encouragement to you.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Once the end product is defined, creatives like limited micromanagement and maximum empowerment. The clearer you can be of what you are looking to do the more creative they can be. Grant the freedom to draw within the lines. Here’s the freedom creatives love. They want the freedom to fail and the freedom to dream.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 8, 2021

Leaders who are productive long-term continue to grow and develop as a delegator. Consequently, people are more likely to want more responsibility if they feel appreciated for the work they have done. Delegation may be one of a leader’s most effective methods of success. Subscribe now, so you won’t miss the next one.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 9, 2018

Productive would be subject to interpretation, but certainly I have adequate (and more than adequate) activity in my life. As I’ve reflected of what helps me accomplish much, I came up with some thoughts as to how I’m able to maintain productivity. I’m more productive when I’m most physically fit.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 19, 2012

Your product. If you are selling a product, they may not want what you have to sell. That doesn’t necessarily mean you have a poor product, only that it doesn’t match their needs. That goes for a product you sell or a Gospel you tell. When I started in the insurance business, I made hundreds of cold calls.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Likely this team is going to be very productive. . There are some traits I’ve observed that make for an effective team member. When you find most of these shared by multiple team members you have possibly found an effective team. 7 impressive traits for team members: Take initiative without being asked.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 5, 2022

They produce a product. Advancers , on the other hand, grow the business. Regardless of their job title these people help the organization do more towards accomplishing their mission. These people are “ revenue positive “ They add income to the bottom line. Then he went on to say he always wants more advancers than protectors.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 6, 2023

It may be a permanent team or a temporary team, but we’ve all served on teams, which simply weren’t productive. Who would want to serve on an unhealthy team? Talk about wasting time. We’ve all been there. The team didn’t gel as a group. There wasn’t a chemistry and nothing really gets accomplished. Some pull their weight and others don’t.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

I’ve been told (and read) eagles build their nest with the roughest products they can find. And, His blessing and glory. God is not afraid to stir the nest. Deuteronomy references God and the eagle stirring its nest. Then they cover the structure with the softest, most comfortable material available.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

The benefit of organization is that you can do what you need to do more efficiently and are more productive. Spending time planning the week will make the whole week more productive. I know so many pastors who simply handle things as they come up rather than work with a plan. Schedule times to organize.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

When they have the freedom to expose a problem to leadership, they can help improve efficiency, productivity and team morale. But they potentially see dozens of problems with the way their work is done. Not to mention the impact it has on organizational trust. Pull together teams of peers to suggest solutions.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 22, 2019

Your product. If you are selling a product, they may not want what you have to sell. This doesn’t necessarily mean you have a poor product, it simply doesn’t match their needs. This goes for a product you sell or a Gospel you tell. But this always involves change – and tension always accompanies change.

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