Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 24, 2024

There is one critical leadership error most leaders make at some point. The critical leadership error: Forgetting people are trying to follow. 4 suggestions to avoid this critical leadership error: Ask questions. They share leadership across the team. Plus, check out the other Lifeway Leadership Podcasts.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 23, 2021

There is one critical leadership error most leaders make at some point. The critical leadership error: We forget people are trying to follow. Here are 4 suggestions to avoid this critical leadership error: Ask questions. They share leadership across the team. Join Nate and I for the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

They share leadership across the team. One way to control pace is to operate under well-planned and executed written goals and objectives. The post A Critical Leadership Error and 4 Ways to Approach It appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Related posts: One Critical Leadership Error. Be vulnerable. Tweet This.

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Of course, there were some great books such as those by Morton Hansen, Amy Edmondson, and Ron Ricci. Collaboration is not a “nice to have” set of soft values, but a strategic way of operation which can advantageously negotiate the complex business environment we live in. There was little written about it.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 24, 2011

Home About Consulting Church Family Leadership Navigation: Home » Leadership » Business » Have You Ever Been Placed in Leadership Time-Out? Have You Ever Been Placed in Leadership Time-Out? Have you ever been placed in leadership time-out? What other examples would you add to my list?

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 24, 2011

Home About Consulting Church Family Leadership Navigation: Home » Leadership » Business » Have You Ever Been Placed in Leadership Time-Out? Have You Ever Been Placed in Leadership Time-Out? Have you ever been placed in leadership time-out? What other examples would you add to my list?

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 3, 2022

BTW, this may equally apply to other fields of leadership.). Usually the pastor has recently left – for a variety of reasons – and the church is scrambling to find leadership. The pastor held too many things close-fisted that no one really knows how to continue current operations. Stay as long as you want to stay.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Even those those starting a nonprofit ministry or attempting to operate a small business might be encouraged by them. Part of my leadership is to find them. Nate and I have launched a new season of the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast , so subscribe now. Here’s my story. You don’t miss the next one.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 22, 2024

In case you’re wondering- my definition of a dysfunctional team – in simple terms – is one which cannot operate at peak efficiency and performance, because it is impacted by too many negative characteristics. Check out my leadership podcast where we discuss leadership nuggets in a practical way.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 28, 2020

There are those moments in leadership when you have to make quick decisions. First, my experience is this is still a rare occurrence in leadership – or at least you should attempt to make it so. God created us for community – and we are better when we operate within His plan. Decisions which will be hard to reverse.

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Miles Anthony Smith

AUGUST 7, 2018

29 Leadership Experts Share Their Top 19 Leadership Competencies & Behaviors for Success (Plus Leaderboard) It seems that the world has a lack of leadership these days, doesn’t it? Why does poor leadership seem to be such an epidemic in government, business, and nonprofits?

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The fact is, as with any organization, we operate with limited resources and sometimes saying no is the right decision at the time. Check out my leadership podcast where we discuss issues of leadership in a practical way. Plus, check out the other Lifeway Leadership Podcasts.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 11, 2024

It could be to improve things, close them gracefully or transition things to a new season of leadership. But on successful teams, all three are operating together within a life cycle. Check out my leadership podcast where we discuss leadership nuggets in a practical way. Personal example: I love being a starter.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 15, 2021

I think it is true in leadership too. But in the mode of operation of the way we get things done, or how we accomplish our God-given vision, I think change is not only good – it’s vital for continued growth. What are your biggest frustrations in leadership? Join Nate and I for the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 11, 2021

Beyond miscommunication, conflict also develops over power struggles, weak leadership, or simply personality differences. I have found, also through experience, the more aligned we are around a shared, common vision, the less we conflict and the more healthy the team operates together. Discern the deeper issues.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 17, 2022

I have often referred to this as the “backside of leadership” Contrasting two leaders: Years ago I had a leader I could never predict. The backside of good leadership means a leader does what is best for the team and the organization – regardless of who gets credit – and regardless of the recognition.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Things like returning phone calls and emails in a timely manner, for example, remain critical at every level of leadership. Therefore, I find personally if I don’t operate with some scheduled time for current obligations I will get dreadfully behind and end up not being effective for anyone. Be honest.). Be helpful.).

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 27, 2014

One reason leadership can make a person feel isolated is the weight of responsibility on the one who claims to be the senior leader in an organization. An organization cannot do everything and this individual’s leadership determines priorities, initiatives and major objectives to be accomplished. Business Church Leadership'

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 16, 2012

I want them to feel comfortable with me and trust my leadership, so I think they need to see me frequently, even more so in the beginning days of my pastorate. Set my initial vision – People want to know where I am going with my leadership. That’s how I’m operating these days. What questions do you have for me?

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

I have learned over the years – many times when I’m not up to par in my leadership or life – it’s simply because I’m tired. Leadership suffers. Many leaders try to operate from an exhausted position and never realize they are the problem on the team. My work is less effective. Our team suffers.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 4, 2017

They share leadership across the team. One way to control pace and overall direction is to operate under well-planned and executed written goals and objectives. The post A Critical Leadership Error and 4 Ways to Approach It appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Be vulnerable. Be systematic. These are agreed upon in advance.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

When we think about leadership, we don’t always think about peaceful leaders. I contend that this is even more important if you are in a position of leadership, because we have the opportunity to model peaceful, thoughtful, and generous leadership for those we serve. Rom 12:18). You don’t miss the next one.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 6, 2023

The environment, in which the team operates, is more important than it ever has been in my leadership. Check out my leadership podcast where we discuss issues of leadership nuggets in a practical way. Plus, check out the other Lifeway Leadership Podcasts.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 7, 2020

In case you’re wondering- my definition of a dysfunctional team – in simple terms – is one which cannot operate at peak efficiency and performance, because it is impacted by too many negative characteristics. Nate and I have finished our fall semester at the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 7, 2023

They were a great group of people who were passionate about reaching the lost, but they had begun to neglect some of the little things to keep a church operating. At a following Wednesday night leadership meeting, using rubber gloves and placed in a plastic bag, I brought the bulletin with me and asked, “ Does anyone recognize this?

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 15, 2012

I think that is true in leadership too. Here are 7 of my biggest frustrations as a leader: Pettiness – It bothers me in leadership to argue over things that really, in the large scheme of things, just don’t matter. What are your biggest frustrations in leadership? Developing a Leadership Vocabulary.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 6, 2019

There are parts of leadership you won’t read on a job description when they are telling you about the place you will work. I like to call the “backside of leadership.” Probably all of us struggle in this area of leadership at times. That’s the backside of leadership. It was frustrating.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 8, 2013

They wanted a person to manage the complicated and man-made operations they currently have in place. They asked for my leadership advice. So, my bottom line leadership advice is they will have to change what they are doing (in how they allow a new director to lead) to get what they claim to want. appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 11, 2012

Many leaders try to operate from an exhausted position and never realize they are the problem on the team. Gutsy Leaders Only Please… The post When I’m tired…and remedies… appeared first on Ron Edmondson. I’ve learned I’m not very helpful to the team when I’m extremely tired.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 24, 2017

One reason leadership can make a person feel isolated is the weight of responsibility on the one who claims to be the senior leader in an organization. A chief role of senior leadership is protecting the value integrity of the organization. The Senior leader ultimately sets the speed by which the organization will operate.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 1, 2019

They were a great group of people who were passionate about reaching the lost, but they had begun to neglect some of the little things to keep a church operating. At the following Wednesday night leadership meeting, I brought the bulletin with me. I wanted to encourage them to be more observant about what needed to be done.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

Banks don’t operate like that anymore. You knew they took resources from the community to operate their programs — but you didn’t know how they gave anything back. The post To Be A Kingdom Building Pastor Today — You MUST… appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Innovation Kingdom Leadership Ministry'

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 5, 2020

Just like the people they lead, they become protective of the way things operate. With good leadership desperation can often lead to innovation. . The post 7 Barriers to Growth Every Leader Needs to Eliminate Today appeared first on Ron Edmondson. They are just “normal”. . Burdensome bureaucracies. Structure is good.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 22, 2017

It doesn’t happen often, but when it does it can be one of the more difficult and awkward parts of leadership. The culture of a healthy organization has everyone operating as a team. The post 5 Ways to Take Back an Already Delegated Project appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Maybe it was the wrong fit for the person.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 12, 2013

He’s naturally hurt knowing how some are responding to his leadership in this way. You do realize the church can’t operate effectively if it only pleases you… right?). Also realize that God didn’t wire everyone the same in communication or leadership styles. Do the math on that for your church.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 28, 2022

I have never seen a healthy board/organization relationship where board members got too much in the weeds of daily operations. The post 10 of the Biggest Mistakes Boards Fall Into appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Boards need to remain focused on the vision. They are like broad guardrails for the organization. Decision paralysis.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 21, 2012

I delegate well so that when I’m gone I know things will continue to operate efficiently. The post 7 Ways I Protect My Sabbath appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Regardless of staff size, pastors need to surround themselves with some healthy people and take a risk on them. After all, the plan was His idea.

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