Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

They also careful plan what they say; knowing their words are powerful. You would rarely if ever catch them “going off” in a meeting – unless they had planned to do so for strategic reasons. The wise leader realizes no dream becomes reality without proper planning. Wise leaders use their words to bless others.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 11, 2022

Especially in the church, trusting the body’s many parts is an act of faith that God’s plan works.). They are motivated by the name they have built (or tried to build) for themselves. The post 4 Theories on How One Becomes a Controlling Leader appeared first on Ron Edmondson. He was the master at delegation.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 12, 2022

If you consistently struggle to stay motivated – if coming to “work” is a chore – everyday. The post Leaders, Leave Before You Have To Leave appeared first on Ron Edmondson. If you can’t support the senior leadership – publicly or privately . Certainly, when you feel God is freeing you to move elsewhere.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 22, 2021

That motivates me. Therefore, I plan my week around it. I intentionally plan introverted moments during my week. For example, I am very careful what I plan for Saturday night, because I know I need to be at my best for Sunday. Join Nate (or Chandler) and I for the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 12, 2021

If you consistently struggle to stay motivated. The post Advice to Leaders: Leave Before You Have To Leave appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Leave before you have to leave. When you are tired of the vision. If you can’t support the leadership. When you have no heart left to give the organization. Leave before you have to leave.

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Coaching Tip

JUNE 4, 2012

Leaders seeking to facilitate teaming and produce organizational learning must frame their project in a way that motivates others to collaborate. Failure, broadly defined, encompasses both the small and large events in organizations that don't go as planned. Action 2: Make it psychologically safe to team. Source: Amy C.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 12, 2020

When the leader isn’t motivated. Catch your breath first, make sure a core of people is solid behind the vision, and take careful steps to plan intentional, helpful and needed change. The post 7 Indicators It’s Not a Good Time for Change appeared first on Ron Edmondson. When the loss is more expensive than the win.

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Crisis Edmondson Motivation Cost 55

Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Often you simply need a little motivation – a little push. The post Common Excuses When the Race Gets Difficult appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Having to stretch yourself simply to keep going? Do you think this job is bigger than you can do? Are the steps ahead confusing, overwhelming, or seemingly unbearable?

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

In fact, investing in other leaders is a huge motivation for this blog and a lot of my ministry. You will plan a project and it will totally bomb. The post 7 Simple Leadership Tips Gained Through Experience appeared first on Ron Edmondson. I have a heart for leaders; especially church leaders. You will have bad days.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 2, 2022

Ask God to give you the motivation and strength to accomplish this goal. Find a plan to help you discipline. YouVersion has many plans to follow. The post 7 Tips to Read the Bible Through in A Year appeared first on Ron Edmondson. I believe both are important in our spiritual formation. Pick an easy to read version.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Perhaps it’s because grace is the doctrine I’ve needed so much, but there’s something about a clean slate, which motivates me towards achievement. If your resolution is simply to lose weight you won’t be as motivated as if you say you want to lose a pound a week. Here’s the thing. I love a fresh start.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 27, 2020

All the plans you worked so hard for Easter have suddenly been diminished. I came into this so motivated and excited about helping the church. All those plans changed suddenly after only a few weeks on the job. The post 7 Tips to Navigate Emotions as a Pastor During COVID-19 appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 9, 2020

I’ve never been able to prove that saying, but certainly without a plan you will accomplish less than with one. It’s now time to start planning for Easter. Plan communications. It seemed to get people motivated. (If Plan your services. But have a plan to follow up with Easter guests.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 17, 2013

It’s a powerful, motivating excuse. What excuse are you using to stall on God’s plan? The post The 7 Best Excuses We Make appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Call to Ministry Encouragement Leadership Life Plan' (Elijah thought He was alone…and found out otherwise. 1 Kings 19). Many times. Esther 3).

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 3, 2013

Motivated – Pick goals you are passionate enough about to put the energy and discipline in it to achieve success. Your degree of motivation will likely determine how committed to achieving the goal you remain. If you are really serious about this process and want more, read THIS POST on writing a Life Plan.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

The danger is when the team doesn’t understand the vision, there are no plans created of how to complete it or competing visions are still on the table from the last time I went out of town. It’s fun, exciting, motivating – visionary. The post One Danger In Vision-Casting appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 13, 2012

They keep waiting for some sign…maybe a writing in the sky…a letter from God…or certainly some definite “sign” that this is God’s plan for them. Check your motivation. Continue to check your motivation. The post You can follow your heart appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 26, 2020

– We should attempt to diminish fear through planning and preparation as much as possible. I’m not motivated by fear, but I have an alarm system at my house. The post 7 Questions To Help Process Fear appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Can anything be done to diminish the risk?

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 12, 2013

You can’t seem to motivate people to do what people need to be doing. But, God has a plan for you. It’s unique from His plan for everyone else. The post 7 Hard Words I’d Say to Every Pastor appeared first on Ron Edmondson. You work mostly with volunteers. That’s not going to change.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Whatever the ministry, I would not rush to have it in place until we had things as planned as possible. The more people feel ownership in their work the more they’ll be motivated to do. The post 3 Things I Would and 3 Things I Wouldn’t Do Again in Planting a Church appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 30, 2016

Ask God to give you the motivation and strength to accomplish this goal. Find a plan to help you discipline. YouVersion has many plans to follow. The post 7 Tips to Read the Bible Through in One Year appeared first on Ron Edmondson. I believe both are important in our spiritual formation. Pick an easy to read version.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 23, 2013

In fact, that’s a huge motivation for this blog. You will plan a project that bombs. The post 7 Simple Leadership Tips appeared first on Ron Edmondson. I have a heart for leaders. Especially church leaders. I’d love to help others learn from my mistakes. Think marathon not sprint – You will have bad days.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 9, 2015

You have no plan – A dream without a plan is just a dream. A dream with a plan is an avenue to success. You can’t “work the plan” if you never wrote one. Give a few people the freedom to challenge you to work the plan. Related posts: Dreams, Goals and Plans. Making Dreams Come True.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 28, 2012

Make practical plans as much as possible. My personal thought, however, is that when eliminating risk is a primary motivation you may lose opportunity. The post Attempting to Eliminate Risk in Leadership appeared first on Ron Edmondson. That certainly sounds like good stewardship. I try to do each of those.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

Events to plan. If it doesn’t exist, then we must also question our own motives and intentions. The post Unconditional Love Can Change the World appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Culture Encouragement Family Life Plan' Unconditional Love Can Change the World. There are much more important things to do. Sermons to preach.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 6, 2016

Often you simply need a little motivation – a little push. The post Catch Phrases Heard On the Way to the Finish Line appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Have you been ready to give up a dream? Are you fearing the next steps? Do you feel in over your head? Are you afraid? Having to stretch yourself simply to keep going?

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 29, 2016

Perhaps it’s because grace is the doctrine I’ve needed so much, but there’s something about a clean slate, which motivates me towards achievement. If your resolution is simply to lose weight you won’t be as motivated as if you say you want to lose a pound a week. I love a fresh start. I create stacks.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

Does “We’re going to be late” even motivate a child?). Just being honest, in some ways, they ‘cramped our style’ They consistently altered our plans, so we could help them with their plans. The post When our boys were at home appeared first on Ron Edmondson. I hated science projects.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 7, 2013

That is their motivation. The post The Power of One appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Let My Marathon Training Help Plan Your Life. I hope to do another this fall. I chose the Huntsville, AL marathon because it was small, flat and low on fanfare. I know some runners who love the interaction with people in a race.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Don’t let fear or thoughts of your inadequacies be your chief motivators in the new year. The post 12 Suggestions to Challenge the New Year And Make Your Life Better appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Especially if it’s God-honoring, not sinful, will make your life or other’s life better, then what are you waiting for?

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

When you consistently struggle to stay motivated. The post My Advice to Leaders: Leave Before You Have To Leave appeared first on Ron Edmondson. When you are tired of the vision. When you can’t support the leadership. When you have no heart left to give the organization. Leave before you have to leave. Do the right thing.

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Advice Loyalty Edmondson Reputation 30

Ron Edmondson

MAY 20, 2013

I wasn’t in the beer market anyway, but his marketing approach probably wouldn’t have motivated me if I was. What motivates them? How can you tell the story in a way that they hear and are motivated to respond? The post Make Sure Your Marketing Matches Your Market appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

You can’t seem to motivate people to do what people need to be doing. But, God has a plan for you. It’s unique from His plan for everyone else. The post 7 Hard Words Every Pastor Needs to Hear appeared first on Ron Edmondson. You work mostly with volunteers. That’s not going to change.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 15, 2016

In fact, this is a huge motivation for this blog and a lot of my ministry. You will plan a project which bombs. The post 7 Simple Leadership Tips Which Could Help Every Pastor and Leader appeared first on Ron Edmondson. I have a heart for leaders. Especially church leaders. I’d love to help others learn from my mistakes.

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Tips Leadership Comparison Delegation 30

Ron Edmondson

JULY 14, 2014

That motivates me. I plan my week around it. For example, I am very careful what I plan for Saturday night, because I know I need to be at my best for Sunday. The post A Word to the Introverted Pastor: Be Extroverted on Sunday appeared first on Ron Edmondson. I love people. You have to work at it.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 28, 2015

They continually motivate others by sharing the “Why” They know momentum lost is hard to regain. The wise leader realizes no dream becomes reality without proper planning. They make sure plans are in place and people know what’s expected of them. Leads with Vision. They keep an eye on something worth attaining.

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Morale Delegation Edmondson Reputation 30

Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 3, 2013

Something most of us struggle with is waiting for motivation to hit us. The reality, though, is that motivation is a myth. Everyone always says they need a little motivation to be more productive when it’s actually the opposite that’s true—increase your productivity, then the motivation will follow. I love that concept!

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