Tanveer Naseer

APRIL 1, 2014

The following is a guest piece from Thinkers50 creators Stuart Crainer and Des Dearlove. Best practice only caught up with the great thinker’s ideas in the 1990s. In The Innovator’s Dilemma , he looked at why companies struggle with radical innovation in their markets.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 22, 2023

In fact, I can come up with lots of ways I’ve seen that stop a church from growing. In fact, I can come up with lots of ways I’ve seen that stop a church from growing. The post 21 Ways to Stop a Church from Growing appeared first on Ron Edmondson. It’s relatively easy to keep things small or stop a church from growing.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 23, 2023

They want to limit frustration among the people trying to follow them. We blew it – made a mistake – messed up. And if the fault is clearly mine — I MESSED UP! The revengeful leader may appear to have followers, but they really only have subjects who will turn on a dime against the leader when given a chance.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 4, 2024

When I was in city leadership there was a time we needed to slow the pace of growth so we could catch up with infrastructure in the city. An organization which never grows will eventually die (hence the following suggestion.) The post 5 Suggestions For Adding New Structure appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 22, 2023

It just sprang up as culture. People follow leaders they trust. The post 5 Times Change is Difficult to Lead appeared first on Ron Edmondson. I was raised to believe they had “uniforms” of black suits and white shirts. Since then I’ve read that they never had a policy of a strict dress code.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 15, 2020

You follow through on commitments made and sees the change to fruition. You don’t give up until the post evaluation is complete and the lessons of change have been learned. The post 7 Traits Needed to Effectively Lead Change appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Think about your experience.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2010

This is best accomplished by leveraging individual talents not stiffling them. I would be less than candid if I didn’t admit that leading those inclined to follow is significantly less of a challenge than leading those who don’t want to be led. Accepting a person where they are, creates an bond of trust.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 5, 2020

Make it known up front we are trying something and we aren’t sure if it will work. I wrote a post on innovative ways to develop people , as an example. With good leadership desperation can often lead to innovation. . Partly this is because I’m not a good rule-follower. The absence of hope. Burdensome bureaucracies.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 28, 2021

I’ve worked with some people who didn’t want to follow the rules. Styles change but church planters keep up with the styles.). Join Nate (or Chandler) and I for the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast. The post 5 Bad Reasons to Plant a Church appeared first on Ron Edmondson. There are surely others.

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The Horizons Tracker

JULY 23, 2019

Harvard’s Amy Edmondson has highlighted the importance of emotional and psychological safety at work throughout her career, both in terms of the performance of individuals and the wider organization. Speaking up. “As demonstrated in our study, explanation sensitivity led to employees opening up again.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 12, 2012

You’ll have other problems to solve and a good manager can free you up to lead. The post If you want to attract leaders for your team appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Does Your Organization Produce Innovative Leaders or Managed Followers? Leaders Lead…So Others Can Follow. But, to attract a leader….

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The Creative Act is a beautiful and generous course of study that illuminates the path of the artist as a road we all can follow. Explore the challenges of once-innovative tech giants like Facebook and Google and the factors behind their struggles. Edmondson (Atria Books, 2023) We used to think of failure as the opposite of success.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Shall the real leaders stand up – we need you! High need for innovation. . This one may not seem appealing at first thought but it actually means if you can lead with integrity and earn people’s trust you will attract loyal followers. I know my claim may come as a surprise if you’re currently leading.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

In fact, when striving to come-up with this list I quickly came to the conclusion that while I attempted to use objective logic in making my assessments, the reality is that a list like this is mostly subjective based upon personal preference. You can follow John on Twitter @johncmaxwell. You can follow Tom on Twitter @tom_peters.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 23, 2019

Starting involves those who can dream, vision-cast, and recruit people to follow a new idea or initiative. Maintaining involves setting up and managing systems in an effort to continue the progress usually begun by others. The post Life Cycles of an Organization: And the Team That Leads Them appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 28, 2014

In fact, I can come up with lots of ways I’ve seen that keep a church from growing. Develop followers not leaders. Give up when change is resisted. The post 21 Ways to Keep a Church from Growing appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Innovation Kingdom Leadership Ministry' The fact is that growing a church is hard work.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 25, 2021

People often feel about where they live – especially if they grew up there – the way they feel about their family. The following year I went through Leadership Central Kentucky. You can also sign up for any local tours that the community offers. They can say bad things about them, but you better not.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 28, 2023

Show up to meetings on time. Follow through on commitments made. The post 7 Ways to Get a Boss to Notice You appeared first on Ron Edmondson. . ” Of course, there is so much more to that story, but the point is what gained Solomon’s attention – getting things done.) Answer texts or emails in a reasonable time.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 15, 2020

I simply couldn’t keep up with all of it. And these are some of the ones I asked staff members to follow and take notes. Horizon Stewardship – I’ve been following Joe Park and his team on LinkedIn and they are posting good stuff. Pastor, don’t be afraid to be the innovator. I receive new suggestions everyday.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 27, 2020

But there are tremendous opportunities being created and desperation is leading to innovation. Some mornings you may wake up confused. I may do a separate post with some of these resources I’m following.) The post 7 Tips to Navigate Emotions as a Pastor During COVID-19 appeared first on Ron Edmondson. That excites me.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 19, 2023

Mostly, I strive to be the person, husband and father my congregation could seek to follow. 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. The post 7 Tips to Being a High-Achiever appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

Without passion I give up quickly. Success – Following a big “win” I’m motivated to work for another. Systems – I’m not a rule follower. The post 7 Ways I Have Learned to Focus appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Innovation Leadership Ministry' I review the purpose of my calling.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Because resolutions – even the strongest ones – aren’t going to improve anything if you don’t follow through with them. You will be overwhelmed and give up before you start. The post 5 Ways to Make New Year’s Resolutions You Will Actually Keep appeared first on Ron Edmondson. So, what can you do?

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Modern Servant Leader

JANUARY 15, 2015

Are you looking for the top leadership experts to follow in 2015? Now, here’s the list of the top leadership experts to follow in 2015: Name Category About Follower Ratio (1:x) Twitter Followers Twitter Following Facebook Followers Amy Jo Martin Digital Media, Sports NY Times Best Selling Author & Founder of @DigitalRoyalty.

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Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

One of the most common questions I get asked by senior managers is “How can we find more innovative people?” Yet in researching my book, Mapping Innovation , I found that most great innovators were nothing like the mercurial stereotype. The biggest misconception about innovation is that it’s about ideas.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 4, 2014

They want to limit frustration among the people trying to follow. We messed up. And, if the fault is clearly mine — I MESSED UP! A leader is severely injured in ability to attract loyal, trusting followers — who have the potential of becoming leaders — if he or she is ever seen as one who gets even.

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Modern Servant Leader

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

Twitter Followers. Twitter Followers. What Does Your Twitter Follower Ratio Say About You? Servant Leaders Build Up, Power Leaders Tear Down. Leadership as a Product Purhcased by Followers. Total Followers. Ron Edmondson. September 20, 2011 Servant Leadership. Servant Leadership Intro. Assessment.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

If it’s multiple pieces of information, say that up front too. The points you want to make will seem more streamlined and easier to follow if you number them, use bullet points or highlight them in some way. The post 5 Suggestions for Writing Better Informational Emails appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 22, 2014

A great team member follows through on what he or she committed to do with limited oversight. Great team members are flexible to pick up slack from others. The post 7 Performance Characteristics of a Great Team Member appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Innovation Leadership Team Leadership' They do what needs doing.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 31, 2011

When Jesus began to organize a team, he used practices which maybe helpful for us today, especially those of us who are leading teams during the transition or start-up phase, when recruiting people is paramount to the success of the organization. I love the leadership principles of Jesus. These people are valuable assets to any team.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 13, 2017

The bigger problem, however, is what we end up missing out on in the process of attempting to eliminate risk. They’ve created an unacheivable expectation for people who follow. The post 7 Hidden Costs of Attempting to Eliminate Risk appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Underutilized resources.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 28, 2011

January 28, 2011 in Call to Ministry , Culture , Innovation , Kingdom , Leadership with 38 Comments Should a pastor be involved in politics? When I was in elementary school I started following politics any way I could. I watched presidential speeches, kept up with world, national and local politics, and couldn’t wait to vote.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 21, 2013

If you’re a believer…a follower of Christ…you are living with some promises. (If Temporary – Remember life has ups and downs. The post How I Battled Claustrophobia (and other life applications) appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Encouragement Innovation Leadership Life Plan' Better days ahead.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 9, 2015

Sometimes knowing someone is going to hold you accountable is enough incentive to follow through. You’ve given up – You may have had a set back and now you’re afraid to try again. Successful dreamers are willing to get up after a fall, knowing they will be stronger and better equipped the next time.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 9, 2014

I didn’t come up with those exclusively — we developed them as a team — but I led the charge and micromanaged to keep us on that track until it began to stick as our common vision. Some things we had on paper as “rules” we didn’t even follow. (I And, some rules we follow were simply archaic.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

Will people really even follow me? It causes him to question, however, if these people are actually following his leadership – or even believe in him. Seriously, what will I do if mess this up? The post 3 Common Fears of Every Young Leader appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Do I have what it takes to do this job?

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

So the fair question to follow a post like that is how do you do it? People often feel about where they live — especially if they grew up there — the way they feel about their family. The following year I went through Leadership Central Kentucky. You can also sign up for any local tours that the community offers.

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