Ron Edmondson

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Balancing Between My Yes and No as a Leader

Ron Edmondson

I love when someone comes to me with a proposal for a new ministry or a new idea and I can simply say, “Yes, go for it!” It seems I’m constantly balancing between my yes and no as a leader. As a leader, I prefer to say yes. I love being the guy who gets to encourage another person’s big dream. I am not a fan of micro managing.

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7 Suggestions to Lead Change When You Aren’t Sure What Changes Are Needed

Ron Edmondson

How do you propose to get there? People may not want change. They may even resist it, but they know when change is about to occur. Go ahead and admit the obvious. Cast a clear vision – Where are you going? What’s the timetable for doing so? Share as much as you know today.

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5 Questions to Ask When Facing Rejection as a Leader

Ron Edmondson

Your proposal. The idea you are proposing is not good – or it has some flaws. How can I communicate the importance of whatever I’m proposing, without devaluing them or their opinions? I’ve learned I’m not always the one to propose something to an audience. The fact is no one likes rejection.

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7 Indicators You’re Not Really on a Team

Ron Edmondson

But if everyone has to wait for one person or a committee to make a decision – it is probably less of a team than proposed. Most who think they have a true team culture will skip this one, because many times they don’t see it happening. On a team everyone sits in a seat of authority. There is a mutual trust and empowerment of others.

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4 Words of Advice for a New Leader

Ron Edmondson

At some level, someone will not like every change you propose, but fast change is most powerfully rejected. Know the key players, communicate, communicate, communicate, and help people understand why the change is needed. All change is resisted. Let me say this again – ALL CHANGE IS RESISTED.

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Writing a Simple Life Plan, Part 3

Ron Edmondson

Write a book proposal by January 30th. Send out proposal letters to book publishers and agents by March 1st. Write a book – Let’s say you want to finish one of the many book ideas you have, have it completely written, and either have a publisher for the book or decide to self-publish. These dates are for example.

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5 Questions to Ask When Facing Rejection as a Leader

Ron Edmondson

Your proposal. The idea you are proposing is not good – or it has some flaws. How can I communicate the importance of whatever I’m proposing, without devaluing them or their opinions? I’ve learned I’m not always the one to propose something to an audience. The fact is no one likes rejection.