N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 18, 2011

Ron Edmondson This is a challenging post Mike. Thanks for the great and important post! Art [link] Mike Myatt Hi Art: Thanks for sharing your observations as well as the link to your post. I’m always thankful for your insights. Thanks for continuing to invest in other leaders…like me!

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

Ron Edmondson : Ron is smart, authentic, approachable and he posts as frequently if not more than most in the leadership space. You can follow Mary Jo on Twitter @mjasmus. Alexa Rank : 1,814,538 Google Page Rank : 4 PostRank Leadership Score : N/A Number of Posts in last 30 days : 14 TwitterGrader Score : 98.0

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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. The post Seven Indications Your Team is Dysfunctional appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 1, 2013

The post Five Reasons People aren’t Volunteering at Your Church appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Operation Serve Sign Ups This Sunday. To learn how to build a larger volunteer base, sign up for the FREE ‘Get More Volunteers’ Event. Related posts: Church Staff Members Serving Outside Church. Thank You to Church Volunteers! (My

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 15, 2021

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. Join Nate and I for the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast. The post 7 Of My Biggest Frustrations as a Leader appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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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. The post Balancing Between My Yes and No as a Leader appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Some days it feels like that’s all I get to say. Plus, check out the other Lifeway Leadership Podcasts.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 22, 2013

You recognize that it takes money to operate a church? The post 10 Positive Paradigms in Church Leadership appeared first on Ron Edmondson. I think I’ll clone you. Sustained momentum always requires change. I know we need to talk about money – You do? Are you contagious? Related posts: 10 Dangerous Church Paradigms.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 11, 2021

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. Join Nate (or Chandler) and I for the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast. The post 7 Thoughts on Managing Conflict as a Leader appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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The Practical Leader

MAY 15, 2019

In the wake of two fatal crashes of Boeing’s new 737 Max jets, Harvard Business School professor and author of a new book on creating psychological safety in the workplace, Amy Edmondson, published an article on Boeing and the Importance of Encouraging Employees to Speak Up. It is nothing less than a full organizational culture change.”

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 11, 2024

But on successful teams, all three are operating together within a life cycle. The post 3 Functions Within Life Cycles of an Organization appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Here’s why this matters in an organization: In my observation, people tend to lean towards one of the three, and may be comfortable in two of them.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 23, 2021

One way to control pace and overall direction is to operate under well-planned and executed written goals and objectives. Join Nate and I for the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast. The post 1 Critical Leadership Error and 4 Ways to Avoid It appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Be systematic. These are agreed upon in advance.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 16, 2012

Here are 5 issues that can keep a church from growing: Entitlement – When the body begins to think “this is my church”, it will soon start operating outside the complete power and utter dependency of the rightful owner. The post 5 Issues that Keep a Church from Growing appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

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. The post 3 Critical Ways Every Leader Must Spend Their Time appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 24, 2011

The leader operates more out fear or control than out of respect and empowerment. 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

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

They operate in faith. The post 7 Courageous Leadership Traits appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Even when the outcome is unclear, courage helps these leaders face obstacles others tend to avoid. Uncharted waters are the courageous leader’s playground. Move forward by faith. These leaders aren’t running recklessly.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Many leaders try to operate from an exhausted position and never realize they are the problem on the team. The post 7 Results When I’m Tired – 7 Remedies appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Leader, be aware when you are the problem. Don’t be afraid to admit you’re tired, leader. Most likely the team already knows it.

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The Horizons Tracker

MAY 28, 2020

Fear and emotional safety are things that Harvard’s Amy Edmondson has spoken about repeatedly, and nowhere is this more important than in times of stress and discomfort, such as we’re experiencing at the moment. Tackle the climate of fear. Now is the time to truly live up to that ideal. Link ideas to actions.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 27, 2014

Velocity –The Senior leader sets the speed by which the organization will operate. The post 4 Tasks of the Senior Leader appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Senior pastors are one of the single greatest influences of what a church does well by the intentionality — or lack thereof — towards the things it labels a victory.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

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. Good leaders allow others on the team help set the pace for the team. Tweet This. Be systematic. These are agreed upon in advance.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 24, 2011

The leader operates more out fear or control than out of respect and empowerment. 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

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

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

JANUARY 24, 2024

One way to control pace and overall direction is to operate under well-planned and executed written goals and objectives. The post 1 Critical Leadership Error Plus 4 Ways to Avoid It appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Be systematic. These are agreed upon in advance. Plus, check out the other Lifeway Leadership Podcasts.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 17, 2022

Finally, they make sure the team operates with a plan. The post 7 Unseen Traits of Great Leaders appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Great leaders don’t hold you accountable for unreasonable expectations, especially when you didn’t know what the expectations were. They make sure you have the resources you need.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 22, 2013

It becomes the anthem of our new existence, resulting in a Gospel-spirituality that operates out of the same daily, honest confession of neediness. The post The Myth of a Pastor appeared first on Ron Edmondson. The heart of the Gospel is that we are helpless and needy. What other myths have you seen applied to pastors?

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

And now, the peace of Christ is operating in us because of the indwelling Holy Spirit. Nate and I are about to launch a new season of the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast , so subscribe now. The post Good Leaders Are Peaceful Leaders appeared first on Ron Edmondson. 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. The post 5 Shared Traits of Effective and Healthy Teams appeared first on Ron Edmondson. We have to keep up in terms of progress and innovation, but we can’t do it at the expense of good people.

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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. The post A First Impression Experiment – The Little Things Matter appeared first on Ron Edmondson. I conducted a first impression experiment.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 15, 2012

There are issues…Biblical, foundational, value-driven issues…where narrow-mindedness is a positive, 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. Of course, you can help too.

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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. The pastor got a generous church donor.

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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. appeared first on Ron Edmondson. The truth is they didn’t want an executive director to lead them towards a renewed, even God-given vision. Have you made the mistake of hiring a leader when you were really looking for a manager?

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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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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 5, 2020

Just like the people they lead, they become protective of the way things operate. The post 7 Barriers to Growth Every Leader Needs to Eliminate Today appeared first on Ron Edmondson. After something is done a certain way long enough it’s hard to see how they are barriers stalling growth. They are just “normal”. .

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 22, 2011

The largest project, and the one that draws the most attention, is our annual Operation Serve held each fall where hundreds of volunteers serve in a one (sometimes two) day blitz of community needs. Introducing Operation Serve School Edition. Come join us in Operation Serve School Edition. Operation Serve Sign Ups This Sunday.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 24, 2017

The Senior leader ultimately sets the speed by which the organization will operate. The post 4 Realities The Senior Leader Sets for Every Organization appeared first on Ron Edmondson. The lead person is in the role of balancing present tasks and future opportunities.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 28, 2020

God created us for community – and we are better when we operate within His plan. The post 7 Ways To Make Really Fast Leadership Decisions appeared first on Ron Edmondson. I have a few friends who always take my call. Before I “pull the trigger”, I’m pushing the speed dial. Pull from past experiences.

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