Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 25, 2010

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

Alexa Rank : 251,748 Google Page Rank : 5 PostRank Leadership Score : 18 Number of Posts in last 30 days : 30 TwitterGrader Score : 100 All Things Workplace : This blog offers opinions and general information on leadership and leadership development by Steve Roesler. Steve’s insights are thoughtful and always spot-on.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 19, 2012

Developing and maintaining muscles, especially at my age, doesn’t happen simply by running. God has ways of developing our spiritual muscles. How is God developing your spiritual muscles these days? How else does God develop us spiritually? Develop Where You Are. Mine is much bigger ).

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 28, 2013

I am frequently asked to help someone get started writing a personal development plan. I believe, however, that there are some common questions, which can help all of us think about how we should be developing. Where are you in your career, family, social, financial, physical, emotional and spiritual well-being? Where am I now?

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 6, 2021

My personal experiences have caused me to strive to build healthy leadership cultures wherever I have been in my career. I have talked with so many leaders that simply realize life is too short to be miserable for too long, so they roll the dice and gamble their career just to get out from under the toxic culture.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 23, 2016

The church looks to him to lead and, wisely, he knows he needs to develop his leadership skills. Budgets had been cut, but in my opinion – we had cut some things we shouldn’t have cut – such as marketing and staff development. How can he develop as a leader inexpensively – maybe even free?

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 20, 2012

He’s still a young man, but he’s already started an impressive career as a coach. What word of advice would you have for guys like us, just beginning our careers and still young in our faith? The post Solid Advice for Young Leaders from Dr. Billy Graham appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Should I write it again?

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 21, 2021

Things such as career choice decisions, the calling in life decisions, who to marry, how to respond to a marriage conflict, how to deal with difficult parents or children or friends, etc. Ideally we want people to develop healthy decision-making skills. Yet, this discipline has served me well in leadership.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Early in my career, I led a small sales division for a company. It only lasted a season (I eventually quit), but it was one of the most hated seasons of my career. The pet peeve that developed from this experience: If you aren’t doing the work, don’t script how the work is done. My team was frustrated.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 28, 2013

I am frequently asked to help someone get started writing a personal development plan. I believe, however, that there are some common questions, which can help all of us think about how we should be developing. Where are you in your career, family, social, financial, physical, emotional and spiritual well-being? Where am I now?

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HR Digest

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

They cover recruiting, hiring, managing employees, motivating workers, developing talent, managing diversity, and much more. Instead, an engaged workforce results when the focus is on developing, motivating, and empowering employees. Steve Browne’s goal is to motivate people to pursue a career in human resources.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

I have used this question to find out how I can help people in their next career step outside the organization. It forces people to dialogue about creating something new or developing something existing. The post 7 Powerful Questions Leaders Should Use Often appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Plus, the leader is a team player.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Be organized – Have someone help you if needed, but develop systems to do everything you have to do in a week. Have you ever had to balance dual careers? The post 10 Suggestions for the Bi-Vocational Pastor appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Be disciplined – You have to stay healthy in all areas of your life.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 19, 2021

If we aren’t careful – we can let a practice develop where we constantly have a negative mindset. Work becomes a job, not a career. Nate and I have launched a new season of the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast. The post 7 Dangerous Leadership Practices appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Tanveer Naseer

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

For myself, this September also marks a special milestone in my writing career – specifically, it marks the one-year anniversary of the launch of my first leadership book, “ Leadership Vertigo ”. And yet, less than 30% of bosses are actually having these conversations.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 3, 2013

Thankfully, there’s still time in my leadership career. They start developing their own leadership skills. The post 7 Benefits of Being a Controlling Leader appeared first on Ron Edmondson. This blog has been critical of controlling leadership as a very poor leadership style. I apologize. It’s. At least it seems.).

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 18, 2019

The church looks to him to lead and, wisely, he knows he needs to develop his leadership skills. Budgets had been cut, but in my opinion we had cut some things we shouldn’t have cut – such as marketing and staff development. How can he develop as a leader inexpensively and maybe even free? His question was simple.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 30, 2023

This will be a great career position for him if he does well. Unfortunately, I’ve been that way all my career. Develop an organized system of ideas. You develop their trust this way and it keeps you from pursuing too many bad ideas. The post Advice for Leaders with a Million Good Ideas appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 25, 2013

Read the Bible – The Bible is a tremendous resource for leadership development. They are at similar places in their career of leadership. The post 10 Things You Can Do Today to Improve as a Leader appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Jesus is the Master Leader. And, yes, there are politicians who qualify.). These are peers.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 10, 2011

We are here to support missionaries Jason and Kerby Haprst, who gave up careers and left our church to join the Abraham Project here in Costa Rica. (You All Posts by Ron Edmondson | Personal Blog | Twitter | Facebook | Share By Email Leave a Reply: Click here to cancel reply.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 26, 2023

The Bible is a tremendous resource for leadership development. They are at similar places in their career of leadership. The post 10 Ways To Help You Grow as a Leader appeared first on Ron Edmondson. As much as leaders desire improvement, many leaders wonder where they should go to grow. Jesus is the Master Leader.

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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. “As demonstrated in our study, explanation sensitivity led to employees opening up again.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 16, 2022

If that’s true, then how does a leader develop influence with the people he or she leads? I’ve done that also, but developing influence in either setting requires an intentional effort on the part of the leader. I love to recruit people who start their ministry career with us. The risk is almost always worth the return.

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You're Not the Boss of Me

SEPTEMBER 15, 2012

This week I’m pleased to introduce Jessica Edmondson as guest writer on You’re Not the Boss of Me. If a task is assigned to someone simply because this person should be able do it, this can affect the productivity of the whole organization, potentially putting careers of both managers and team members on the line. What do you think?

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

I have even used this question to find out how I can help people in their next career step outside the organization. It forces people to dialogue about creating something new or developing something existing. The post 8 Powerful Questions Leaders Should Frequently Ask appeared first on Ron Edmondson. What’s next for us?

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Shortly into my vocational ministry career I decided I needed more insight into church leadership. I don’t know the right recipe for you learning, but it could be time to invest in your leadership development. The post 7 Reasons You’re Not Leading As Well As You Could Be appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 4, 2012

I am still very much a work in progress, but as I reflect on where I am midway in my life and career, I can clearly point to some things that have helped me succeed personally. The post 7 Things I Attribute to Personal Success appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Developing a Personal Social Media Policy.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 20, 2021

I don’t remember where the idea originated first – and it is certainly not unique to me, but I have utilized a personal advisory board for most of my career in leadership. The post Why/How I Utilize a Personal Advisory Board in Leadership appeared first on Ron Edmondson. What is a personal advisory board?

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 13, 2011

Jason said that in his entire career he’s never been more at peace. All Posts by Ron Edmondson | Personal Blog | Twitter | Facebook | Share By Email Leave a Reply: Click here to cancel reply. All Posts by Ron Edmondson | Personal Blog | Twitter | Facebook | Share By Email Leave a Reply: Click here to cancel reply.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 23, 2014

I think it’s a great tool for leadership development, relationship enhancement, self awareness and career evaluation. The post If I Could Rewrite Myers Briggs Type Codes appeared first on Ron Edmondson. I’m an Introvert. I’m an INTJ — in case you were wondering. Related posts: My Myers Briggs Type Code.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 6, 2011

A Fresh Look at Career and Success. Not because of a job search, but rather to gain a new perspective on your career and how it lines up with “success.&#. Let me show you an example of Winston Churchill’s executive career (partial list). It might just give you new insight on your own leadership career.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 19, 2011

If that’s true, then how does a leader develop that influence with the people he or she leads? Take risks on people and give opportunities to fail (or succeed) – Several on our staff started their ministry career with us…in large roles. John Maxwell says leadership is influence. I wrote a post about that HERE ).

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 6, 2022

I don’t know if “survive” and “desperation” are the right words to title this post but certainly leadership is harder today than it ever has been in my career. I am personally trying to develop new personal disciplines that remind me I am not alone and help me draw from His strength – which is perfect when my strength is gone.

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HR Digest

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

They cover recruiting, hiring, managing employees, motivating workers, developing talent, managing diversity, and much more. Instead, an engaged workforce results when the focus is on developing, motivating, and empowering employees. Steve Browne’s goal is to motivate people to pursue a career in human resources.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 18, 2012

Most men sacrifice their marriage for their careers or other interests. The erasing of the pain will happen just as it was developed…a little bit at a time. The post Winning Back Your Wife’s Heart (Repost) appeared first on Ron Edmondson. The wife knows, however, when the husband’s attention is somewhere else.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 18, 2011

It developed from a conversation with a church staff member suffering under tremendously poor leadership and other questionable activities. The following are some times to consider leaving. I think these may apply if you are in a church or business setting. This post is expanded from a post I wrote a few years ago.

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Miles Anthony Smith

AUGUST 7, 2018

To succeed, a leader must learn to balance their relationships, time, strategic efforts and personal development. Not only does it provide tools and resources for those transitioning into a leadership role, it also includes development strategies for management teams who are overseeing the growth of new leaders. Leaders are developed!

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