Ron Edmondson

JULY 17, 2014

Some of them are things we may have to instill in people over time, but I’ve learned my leadership well enough to know that I’ll struggle with a team member who doesn’t equally value — or at least strive to display – each of these. I extend lots of grace in leadership. Personal Values as a Leader (Repost).

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 3, 2023

Work ethic – I’ve never been great at managing people. Loyalty – It is imperative in any organizational structure that a team member be dedicated to the vision, organization, senior leadership and the team. Check out my leadership podcast where we discuss issues of leadership nuggets in a practical way.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 22, 2022

If you want to be successful in leadership long-term, you have to learn to “lead up” or, in other words, influence the people who lead you. How can you gain influence over the people in leadership positions when they don’t seem open to or even value your input? Simply stated, have a good work ethic.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 10, 2012

It’s a task that requires determination, tenacity and a work ethic that rivals most NFL coaches. The post What Every Senior Pastor Needs From His Staff appeared first on Ron Edmondson. You can read more of his posts at www.ericspeir.com and follow him on Twitter @ ericspeir. 4 Tasks of the Senior Pastor / CEO.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 14, 2011

We worked well together, developed great systems, and shared the same work ethics. 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 8, 2013

I had over 20 years in management and leadership positions in secular (for profit) work prior to ministry. One way I’ve done this is to form leadership circles I meet with regularly, comprised of leaders from both sectors. The post 4 Things For Profits Can Learn From Non-profits appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 15, 2020

Next for me is our state leadership and then federal leadership. He’s got a course on crisis leadership (and lots of other resources) I love that he’s partnering with David Kinnaman and Gloo to study the pulse of the church each week. I think “give to Caesar what is Caesar’s and God what is God’s” applies here in principle.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 15, 2014

Some if my best leadership skills came from watching leaders do leadership the wrong way. Can Non-Profit Work Encourage a Poor Work Ethic? Leadership Ministry' You’re learning valuable lessons, even when you don’t enjoy the place where you’re working. I learned from that.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

Work ethic I’ve never been great at managing people. Loyalty - It is imperative in any organizational structure that a team member be dedicated to the vision, organization, senior leadership and the team. Leadership Ministry Organizational Leadership' Team spirit - We have no lone rangers on our staff.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 19, 2011

Related posts: Friday Discussion: What’s an Ethical Profession? What’s the world coming to? So many things get in the way of attaining “real&# progress and success. Too many obstacles to success at any cost these days… What else gets in the way of progress? (I The Delicate Balance Between Yes And No.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 15, 2011

I was interested in learning from Mark’s leadership. How is your leadership style different than Michael’s? My hope is I am consistent with what Mike has worked to establish as hallmarks of leadership at every level at Thomas Nelson. The message is work ethic counts. I am motivated daily to model leadership by example.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 4, 2019

All of these left unattended will likely bring down the morale and work ethic of the rest of the team. Leader, if I can be a voice to you here – making the right decision protects the organization, the teams involved, and, often, the ability of the team to respect your leadership. It won’t be easy.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 8, 2015

Have good work ethic. But, having a good work ethic doesn’t mean over-working either. The post 7 Ways to Maintain Respect as a Leader appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Learn continually and encourage growth in yourself and others. Ask questions. Be teachable. Glean from others and experience. Be courageous.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 20, 2015

This is a guest post by Jeremie Kubicek – co-founder of GiANT Worldwide – a global company dedicated to leadership transformation through intentional apprenticeship. We see this work ethic in Jesus’ ministry, as he works faithfully at all times to share the Gospel. Recharging. He even challenged us to work similarly.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

How can you gain influence over the people in leadership positions when they don’t seem open to or even value your input? Keep in mind that some of your leader’s experiences may have been negative and may have prompted the style of leadership he or she provides now. Have a good work ethic. Leadership Ministry'

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 5, 2015

Leadership is abuzz these days. I’m not the only blog — or certainly not the best blog — that addresses leadership frequently. Perhaps we need to do a better job distinguishing what leadership actually means. Defining leadership. The kind of leadership the truly great leaders provide.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 28, 2015

It’s not uncommon that I receive a message from a staff member of another church struggling with the current leadership. Do your best – While you are there be above reproach in your work ethic. The post 7 Actions When You Can’t Respect the Leader appeared first on Ron Edmondson. What advice would you give?

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 4, 2014

This particular gathering was a regional leadership development program sponsored by regional economic development groups. Can Non-Profit Work Encourage a Poor Work Ethic? Websters defines regionalism as: . 1 a: consciousness of and loyalty to a distinct region with a homogeneous population . Just wondering. Kingdom Ministry'

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 14, 2014

It’s bringing down the morale and work ethic of the rest of the team. But, making the right decision protects the integrity of the organization, the teams involved, and, often, the ability of the team to respect your leadership. With Every Decision a Leader Makes… Leadership Ministry' Again, hard decisions.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 26, 2016

I was naive early in my leadership to believe everyone shared my work ethic. The post 7 Benchmarks Towards Success in an Organization appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Tasks are divided equitably – I’ve learned this one the hard way. I’ve been working since I was 12 years old. It’s all I know.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 17, 2015

Finding, training and keeping good board members is a critical part of non-profit leadership. The post 10 Ways To Be A Great Non-Profit Board Member appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Can Non-Profit Work Encourage a Poor Work Ethic? With this recognition, I have also helped develop non-profit boards over the years.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 11, 2015

It could be bringing down the morale and work ethic of the rest of the team. But, making the right decision protects the organization, the teams involved, and, often, the ability of the team to respect your leadership. The hard fact is the problem could be your leadership and you need to be open to that.).

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 16, 2015

But, one helpful thing in counseling was the ability to glean from one another in, for example, potentially perceived ethical situations. The post 4 Reasons Every Pastor Needs a Good Pastor Friend appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Call to Ministry Leadership Ministry' I wasn’t very good at it.) What Every Pastor Needs.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Leadership is abuzz these days. I’m not the only blog – and certainly not the best blog, which primarily addresses leadership. Perhaps we need to do a better job distinguishing what leadership actually means. Defining leadership. Here are some words to define Stellar Leadership. Stellar leadership?

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 13, 2011

Related posts: Friday Discussion: Have We Had a Work Ethic Decline or a Change of Values? But it was an entirely different matter when I needed to apply that to myself. My church values my family. Which makes me even more proud to serve her. Does your church value your family? Managing in Today’s Workplace.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 24, 2017

Some of them are things we may have to instill in people over time, but I’ve learned my leadership well enough to know that I’ll struggle with a team member who doesn’t equally value – or at least strive to display – each of these. Work ethic. I extend lots of grace in leadership. Resolved Conflict.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 31, 2018

Work ethic – I’ve never been great at managing people. Loyalty – It is imperative in any organizational structure that a team member be dedicated to the vision, organization, senior leadership and the team. Team spirit – There are no lone rangers on a healthy team. In fact, they rebuke struggling alone!

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 23, 2018

It’s not uncommon I receive a message from a staff member of another church struggling with the current leadership. While you are there be above reproach in your work ethic. And, I’m not naive enough to believe other senior leaders have not received similar emails from our staff at times.) Do your best.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

We are in strange days of ethical reviews and scrutinization of everything we say online, behind the podium on Sunday and in the hallways of church. I wasn’t very good at it, but, one helpful thing in counseling was the ability to glean from one another in certain situations.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

In my new role, many of these are in place at Leadership Network. I was naive early in my leadership to believe everyone shared my work ethic. The same is true in an organization like Leadership Network. Most simply need to be refined, but the benchmarks are much the same. I’ve learned this one the hard way.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 14, 2011

He is struggling with the current leadership and wondering how long he can continue to be where he doesn’t support the vision and direction of the pastor. Do your best - While you are there be above reproach in your work ethic. I received a message from a staff member of another church recently. Follow the leader – I know.

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