Modern Servant Leader

APRIL 6, 2020

Ron Edmondson Consultant, Pastor, Teacher Mustard Seed Ministry Consulting Communication Communicate. And innovate, innovate, innovate. Just have to figure out how to do it differently. Do what you can to support your team and those around you. Do it not for yourself but those you love and for all humankind.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 17, 2023

A rapidly changing work culture takes creative, innovative and adaptable leaders. It seems we are always learning something new. Leaders must learn to stretch ourselves as the demands upon us continually change. What can you do to grow? By definition it actually eliminates faith when we do.

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Coaching Tip

JUNE 4, 2012

In organizations where teaming is common, employees learn from each other, enjoy a broader understanding of the work and how it gets done from start to finish, and can better see and act on opportunities for improvement. Teaming and learning do not happen automatically. Action 3: Learn from failure. Trust is Essential.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 10, 2024

I’ve learned there are some things we do which work better than others. This one has more to do with the organization or people receiving the change than the leader implementing change. Nothing you can say or do will encourage otherwise. Make sure you do.) It doesn’t happen overnight.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 6, 2023

I’ve learned there are some shared traits among the ones with which I’ve worked. Some never do: either by choice or by organizational design. 5 of shared traits of healthy and effective teams: Agreed upon mission Everyone knows where the organization ultimately wants to go and do. What makes teams healthy and effective?

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 23, 2023

Great leaders are willing to do hard things. The ability and willingness to make the tough calls — and doing it well, however — is what often separates the successful leaders from the not so successful. 7 hard things great leaders do: If the answer is going to be no. When you aren’t sure what to do next?

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The Horizons Tracker

JUNE 24, 2021

Recent years have seen a significant shift in attitudes towards mistakes, with a common belief now that running the risk of making mistakes is crucial for innovation to happen, as it’s only when you push the boundaries of what you can do that you progress. Learning from near misses. The spectrum of close calls.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 22, 2023

” I soon learned he represented the feelings of the church as a whole. So, I’m not at all opposed to small churches, but I do have a problem with some small church mentalities. As long as there are lost people nearby, I believe the church has much work to do. We could almost do nothing and achieve it.

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Resistance Comparison Edmondson Learning-by-Doing 75

Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 31, 2024

How do you evaluate if you are leading or simply maintaining? What happens when you do lead? If nothing is changing you can do without a leader. Leaders are constantly learning so they can challenge the thinking “inside the box” People being “happy” has become a goal. That always involves change.

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Long-term Edmondson Goal Definition 64

Tanveer Naseer

APRIL 1, 2014

From blue ocean strategy to Michael Porter’s five forces, Vijay Govindarajan’s reverse innovation to Richard D’Aveni’s hypercompetition, great thinkers and their ideas directly effect how companies are run and how business people think about and practice business. Who else could you learn from outside your organization?

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

These are leaders who have developed certain characteristics – wisdom learned from the personal experience of success and failure and from the insight of other leaders. Wise leaders have moved to a new stage in life from mostly learning from others to being looked to as a trusted resource. Wise leaders lead with a clear vision.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 4, 2021

I do have lots of leadership experience – good and bad. You might want to read my posts on things to do and not to do in times of crisis leadership. I mentioned a number of church experts in that post, so I do believe they have value. I may even recommend some of them once I learn the context of the church.

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The Horizons Tracker

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

It’s created a world in which the speed of learning is a competitive advantage, both for individuals and organizations. Of course, learning organizations are not necessarily a new thing, but their nature has changed. Creating a culture of learning. Netflix, for instance, shifted from DVD rental to streaming.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

So, be a cheerleader – positive-minded – willing to do whatever it takes to help others, bring enthusiasm and show support for the team and its mission. Be well read and share what you learn. Understand trends and be current in your field with new ideas and innovations that might make the organization better.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 1, 2021

As leaders, we do our best work when we are pointing people toward worthy visions. I’ve also learned I need to be leading in my strengths. Granted, I don’t have to do all of this – and I can’t but it is part of my role to see that this is happening. Ceasing to Learn Something New.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 18, 2023

You cannot lead successfully if you do not understand every change has an emotion. So, how do you deal with the emotions of change. People usually fear what they don’t know more than what they do. Celebrate yes, but do it with taste when feelings are involved. 8 common emotions to change: Fear Give information.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

There are some lessons we only learn the hard way. I’ve learned – the hard way – freedom alone for a creative can spell disaster. I’ve learned the tips I’m about to share the hard way by attempting to lead creatives – and attempting to lead myself. Please understand. I was wrong.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 4, 2024

How do you add good, helpful structure in a growing organization? This seems common sense to me, but I’ve learned this is not always the case. ” I’ve learned how true this principle is over the years. The post 5 Suggestions For Adding New Structure appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

What I have learned is that when small changes are repeated over time not only are they easier to implement, but they tend to stick longer. Just being active when you can will do wonders. I’ve learned they aren’t always as “mature” as we think they are. But what can you do? Park further from the building.

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Maturity Edmondson Open-book Learning-by-Doing 72

Ron Edmondson

JUNE 24, 2021

How do you evaluate if you are leading or simply maintaining? What happens when you do lead? If nothing is changing you can do without a leader. Leaders are constantly learning so they can challenge the thinking “inside the box” People being “happy” has become a goal. That always involves change.

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Edmondson Long-term Goal Definition 71

Ron Edmondson

JUNE 28, 2023

How do you get your boss to notice you? His question: How do I get my boss’s attention? He had so much to learn. He wanted to do well in his career, wanted to hit the ground running right out of college, but he didn’t feel he had been able yet to get the boss’s full attention. That is how they will best learn.

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Short-term Learning-by-Doing Long-term Advice 57

Ron Edmondson

APRIL 19, 2023

I strive to live my life for a purpose, which carries over into everything I do. I realize some people have no trouble with this, but I do. I wish I could say I’m always doing the “best” things, but certainly more activity leads to the potential for more productivity. Learning something new.

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Tips Long-term Short-term Learning-by-Doing 61

Leading Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2023

These titles address how it can be done and how others are doing it. Over the years, as he has thought deeply about where creativity comes from and where it doesn’t, he has learned that being an artist isn’t about your specific output, it’s about your relationship to the world. How many have you read?

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 13, 2022

Experimenting – Successful leaders love to explore – and they encourage people around them to do likewise. They welcome innovative ideas – even those that may seem far-fetched at the time. More importantly, do people on your team feel the freedom to experiment? But how many experiments could we have going?

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Leadership Edmondson Diversity Learning-by-Doing 63

Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 25, 2021

Must is a strong word – and there are few things I’m emphatic about unless they are Biblical, but I do believe in order for us to reach people today we have to get outside the walls of our church buildings. This means we MUST do something intentional to make it happen. Learn the community. So a fair question is how?

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 21, 2023

Do you ever feel you are in over your head? He went home everyday feeling he had accomplished so little, even though he was doing a lot, because he felt there was so much that could only be done by him. Do not be afraid to admit you are over your head. Re-evaluate – Are you trying to do too much? Find a mentor.

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Leadership Mentor Long-term Insurance 57

Ron Edmondson

JUNE 6, 2022

How do we as faith leaders continue to lead in a healthy and courageous way on days like these? I certainly do not have all the answers, and I am learning new things every day, but here are a few thoughts. You could be the innovator others learn from someday. We all face so many divisive issues. I need their input.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

When I think I have a great idea I do the same thing every time – I sleep on i t! If you read this blog regularly, surely you have learned that I’m a risk-taker by nature. I love to encourage big dreams and I want to be a catalyst for idea generation and innovative thought. Talk about risk. Talk about risk. Sleep on it!

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 28, 2014

” I soon learned he represented the feelings of the church as a whole. I’m not opposed to small churches, but I do have a problem with some small church mentalities. As long as there are lost people nearby, I believe the church has much work to do. Only do “church” inside the building.

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Resistance Comparison Edmondson Learning-by-Doing 83

Ron Edmondson

MARCH 27, 2020

But there are tremendous opportunities being created and desperation is leading to innovation. Of course, we should listen to and learn from them, but pastors have budgets and buildings we need to fill. Find ways to do a workout indoors too. Most of them were at my own expense making “bloopers” while trying to do a video.

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Tips Stage-Gate Crisis Definition 85

Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

I think many times — and most of us are prone to doing this — we make excuses rather better than we make progress. Others don’t put as much energy or thought into your dream as you do. Many people never realize a dream because they expected something from others they never agreed to do.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

I think the best leaders expand their influence and leadership potential by continuing to learn and grow in experience. I have had several mentoring groups or relationships — where I am supposed to be the mentor, but I feel I learned as much as they did. I’ve learned people have better ideas than me.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2010

Respect is earned by honoring commitments and doing the right thing regardless of opinion, sentiment, or influence. Here’s the thing – do this well enough and consistently enough, and you’ll find that most of those who once worked at cross-purposes to you, are now gladly working in concert with you.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 15, 2013

The best principles we learn in life, apart from revelation in God’s Word, comes from life experience. Learning the difference is huge. – You can’t keep doing the same things and expect to get different results. The post 15 Life Lessons appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Experience is a great teacher.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 15, 2020

You could do that with volunteers also.). One reason, as a consultant, I always want to still have some role in the local church is so I don’t lose the relevancy of actually doing the work. We should glean all we can from those with the 10,000 foot view, but we should also be learning from our own peers. Learn from each other.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 11, 2012

Interestingly, after I typed that first sentence, I Googled “ Most Innovative Companies ” and found Fast’s list for 2012. How close do you think I got to their list? I also think of Andy Stanley’s North Point and how their version of doing church and Andy’s preaching style has impacted so many others.

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Edmondson Continuous Change Resistance Innovation 59

Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

I have learned, however, there are some times when leaders must strategically introduce change. If you aren’t necessarily wired to think strategically, it will need to come through discipline – simply learning how and practicing doing so. I try to always be strategic in leadership. All leadership involves change.

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