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

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

Most leaders want to lead an innovative organization. As leaders, we can’t force innovation. We can’t mandate innovative people. And, if our people haven’t been innovative in a while, then there may not be much innovation going on in our world. Great innovation comes from the gut.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 5, 2020

Whenever we are stalled in an area of ministry, I like to invite different voices to brainstorm and develop new ideas. I wrote a post on innovative ways to develop people , as an example. With good leadership desperation can often lead to innovation. . New people always bring new capacity. A culture of fear.

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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. Brainstorming. Even new people in leadership. Which, by the way, requires more innovation, more creativity or more change. That’s why it requires leadership. Innovation Leadership Ministry'

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 6, 2019

We are beginning to experience some momentum again with Leadership Network. Here are 3 ways momentum is fueled: Innovation – I’m using this term to highlight improving what is currently existing. Brainstorming. Change the people in leadership. Which, by the way, requires more innovation, creativity or change.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 27, 2011

Home About Consulting Church Family Leadership Navigation: Home » Encouragement » 5 Step Process to Take a Dream to Reality 5 Step Process to Take a Dream to Reality January 27, 2011 in Encouragement , Innovation , Leadership with 8 Comments I like to see dreams and goals become reality.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 2, 2013

Do a church wide/or leadership wide half day brainstorming session, depending on the size of your church. appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Church Innovation' Ask them for ideas they have to improve a visitors experience. Ask them how they found the church. The post Why Is My Church Not Growing?

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 26, 2015

One way we address this is to periodically schedule times where the only agenda is brainstorming – dreaming – answering the question “what’s next?” Leaders must become champions of new innovation and continual progress individually and for everyone on the team. Growth and momentum are seldom self-produced.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 1, 2011

Here are 5 ways to capitalize on the people value of your team: Brainstorm – Have assigned times periodically where everyone on the team gets to give input into the organization’s future. For more ideas on creating an environment of innovation click HERE. How are you currently taking advantage of human capital?

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 15, 2015

I no longer have to wait until I get back to my laptop to brainstorm. The post 5 Reasons I Recommend the Evernote Application appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Evernote fuels my creativity, because it allows me the freedom to think in the moment. And, I think in the moment a lot. Reliability. I never have to lose a thought again!

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 9, 2019

A Life Transition for The Edmondsons. I recently resigned my position as CEO of Leadership Network. Leadership Network has a long, great history of helping the Church accelerate growth and innovation. I think my experience can help with a broad range of leadership issues. This was not a quick decision.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 31, 2018

One way teams I lead have addressed this is to periodically schedule times where the only agenda is brainstorming – dreaming – answering the question “what’s next?” Leaders must become champions of new innovation and continual progress individually and for everyone on the team. You know that leaders.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 18, 2011

While this sounds simple enough at face value, I have consistently found that one of the most often overlooked leadership attributes is that of a positive attitude. If you struggle with recruiting, team building, and leadership development you likely have a bad attitude. The simple answer is that you can’t…it just won’t work.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 6, 2023

That’s why healthy teams have freedom and regularly: Brainstorm Analyze Test drive Push back Critique Debate Challenge Collaborate Dialogue Listen Discuss Every. In a brainstorming session, an extremely creative, often off the wall idea guy blurted out, “ Let’s give free monkeys to the first 100 people on a Sunday! ”

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 28, 2024

This should be one of the best brainstorming sessions you do all year. (If Check out my leadership podcast where we discuss issues of leadership in a practical way. Plus, check out the other Lifeway Leadership Podcasts. The post Pastor, Plan Now for Your Post-Easter Review appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 11, 2017

I’ll admit, even though this is in my leadership knowledge, I have to discipline myself to practice them sometimes. Let me share some examples from my own leadership. What could be happening in our leadership if we spent more time praying for the work before we do the work? Did I need to share that one? And, yet I do.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 28, 2020

That’s why healthy teams have freedom and regularly: Brainstorm Analyze Test drive Push back Critique Debate Challenge Collaborate Dialogue Listen Discuss. In a brainstorming session, an extremely creative, often off the wall idea guy blurted out, “Let’s give free monkeys to the first 100 people on a Sunday!” AN EXAMPLE.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 4, 2022

This should be one of the best brainstorming sessions you do all year. (If Hey, check out my leadership podcast where we try to provide quick, helpful applications. Plus, check out the other Lifeway Leadership Podcasts. The post Plan Now for a Post-Easter Review appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 18, 2015

I’ll admit, even though I know this in my leadership knowledge, I have to discipline myself to practice them sometimes. Let me share some examples from my own leadership. What could be happening in our leadership if we spent more time praying? Honestly, that is one thing that has made Twitter valuable in leadership.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 5, 2016

Brainstorming can be loads of fun and beneficial with a room full of creatives. (We These quandaries of creatives can actually produce the challenge in leadership – the quandary of leading creatives. The post 5 Quandaries of Leading Creative People appeared first on Ron Edmondson. It helps eliminate confusion later.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Brainstorming can be loads of fun and beneficial with a room full of creatives. (We The post 5 Quandaries of Leading Creative People appeared first on Ron Edmondson. We like to process our ideas – often out loud – with others. And, even when we don’t feel like it – we probably really should.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 23, 2017

Brainstorming. All the brainstorming – and mostly prayer – led us to believe this was a viable option. The post 5 Step Process to Take a Dream to Reality appeared first on Ron Edmondson. This was an idea we had previously explored, but decided the timing was not right. Perhaps it was this time. Then step three.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 17, 2017

This should be one of the best brainstorming sessions you do all year. (If The post A Key Component of Easter – Post-Easter Evaluation appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Don’t close the books on this year’s Easter services until you evaluate. This time next year, you will forget the answers to many of these questions.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 11, 2015

One thing I’ve noticed is the number of pastors who enter revitalization thinking the church just needs new leadership. This is where you get the best minds in the room and brainstorm. The post 5 Secrets of Church Revitalization appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Or better sermons. I’ve learned there is so much more.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

One thing I’ve noticed is the number of pastors who enter revitalization thinking the church just needs new leadership. Innovation is required. This is where you get the best minds in the room and brainstorm. As one who has planted a coupLe churches, I know the challenges are unique. Or better sermons. Or it needs them.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 29, 2021

5 ways to realize more potential from the organization’s best asset: Brainstorm frequently – and let everyone participate. Information shouldn’t be defined to a “chain of command” Plus, everyone has something they know better than leadership knows. Allow mistakes. The slinky. Penicillin. Potato chips.

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