Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 9, 2012

This is strong word every leader must learn. Sadly, many of us learn it the hard way. We try to please everyone. We live for the approval of others. Only to find out that… It’s often not that some people don’t like your leadership…or don’t like you as a leader… The strong word to learn is: Sometimes people don’t like their life.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 23, 2012

I’ve worked with a number of churches in decline. One thing I’ve noticed that is fairly consistent among declining churches is what they do once they realize they are in decline. (The same is true of other organizations, BTW.). They dig their heels into the tradition that got them where they are today. They go back to what’s comfortable.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 13, 2012

This is a guest post by Tyler Braun. Tyler is a pastor from Portland, Oregon whose first book, Why Holiness Matters, just released. Learn more about a special offer for purchasing the book. You can find Tyler on Twitter , Facebook , or his blog. 2 Keys to Moving Beyond the Danger of Comparison. “I’ll never be able to write like that.” “If my church had the resources that church had then we’d be set.” “I sure wish God had given me the musical talent he ha

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 22, 2012

I recently posted 20 Top Leadership Tips…In Tweet Length. It remains a popular post, but I kept wishing I had made it longer, because the thoughts keep coming. As I would think of one, I added it to an Evernote file. It resulted in a dozen more. These are more observations than they are tips. Read the list and see which of these you’ve observed in leadership.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 7, 2012

What do you do after putting your foot in your mouth? Recently I was meeting with a couple for the first time and in the middle of the meeting I forgot their name. I tried to remember it but I went blank. It wouldn’t come to me. I muddled my way through the meeting. As I went to pray for them I was certain I had remembered their names. I thought it was a Holy Spirit moment.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 11, 2012

I allowed my youngest son Nate to preach for me recently. He delivered, in my certainly biased opinion, one of the best messages on forgiveness I’ve ever heard. Up for a challenge? Watch this: 8.5.12 from ron edmondson on Vimeo. Related posts: Faith and Trust: A Sermon Message. Let’s Talk About Love: A Sermon Message. Guest Post: Nate Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 17, 2012

It is what it is… My father was probably the most bottom line guy I know. One of his most quotable lines was “The main thing is don’t get excited.” If anyone was ever tempted to stress about an issue he would interject that often repeated line. Occasionally, I remember him adding another sentence into stressful moments. He would say, “It is what it is…” In other words, you can’t change it now.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 15, 2012

Assuming what you’re hearing is all that’s being said. In one of my first management positions, I supervised about 50 people in several departments of a large retail store. A primary part of the job was creating a work schedule. I was new to the areas and didn’t know many people so I relied on a few I did know to help me determine who should work when.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 30, 2012

Of someone. Cheryl and I were discussing the need for mentoring recently. She was talking about getting older women to mentor younger women. I like the concept. I think it’s a great example of Biblical discipleship. Then Cheryl said something that caught my attention. She said, “ Everyone thinks they need a mentor, so they don’t think they can be one.” I think she’s right.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 14, 2012

It seems to me that change is changing. Change is constant. Always has been. But, in my opinion, it appears change is unique these days. It’s changing. Here are 3 ways change is changing: Faster – The speed of change has accelerated. From technology, to clothing styles to the way we communicate, the pace of change is faster than ever before.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 2, 2012

Many policies are written because someone didn’t want to solve a problem. In her book “ Unleashing the Power of Rubber Bands” , Nancy Ortberg talks about the need to differentiate between “ a tension to be managed and a problem to be solved “ One example for me is the constant tension between the administration/money side of ministry and the discipleship/hands on side of ministry.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 27, 2012

Lately I’ve been going through a season of helping people discern change. It’s been change of churches, change in jobs, and change in ministry assignment. It could be because I’ve wrestled through changes in my own life recently. I’ve learned God uses experience to help others going through similar experiences, so I’ve been more able to help people with change.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 18, 2012

When they enjoy their work! I’ve lived under both styles of management. One uses coercion, control and intimidation to motivate. . One uses encouragement, incentives and cheers to motivate. I prefer the latter. In fact, I would go as far as to say the long-term success of the orginization is directly proportional to the contentment of the people in the organization.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 21, 2012

What do you do with a leader who is popular with the people, but not respected as a leader? . Recently I received this question from a deacon chairman of a church. He is in a dilemma in his current position, watching the staff become a revolving door with constant turnover, the church is in steady decline, and yet the church loves their pastor. He has prayed about the situation, talked to others in leadership, and the consensus is that he needs to address the situation, but isn’t sure what

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 16, 2012

I recently moved to a new city. Lexington, Kentucky is a great place to live. I’ve yet to meet someone who doesn’t enjoy living here. Along the process of adjusting to a new city, I discovered a few keys to acclimating quickly. Here are 7 tips to acclimating to a new city: Check out the local hamburger places – I figure if we can find a good hamburger…we won’t starve.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 3, 2012

As leaders, we have influence. John Maxwell defines leadership as influence. Some would say leadership comes with power. I would agree. Regardless of the size of your following, if people are looking to you as the leader, you have influence. You have power. How are you using that influence? I’m reminded how Jesus used His influence. Do you think He had some power?

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 31, 2012

This is a guest post by Jeremy Kingsley. Jeremy is a professional speaker, best-selling author, and the President of OneLife Leadership. Since 1995 he has spoken to over 500,000 people at live events around the world. He has given over 2000 keynote speeches and his messages have reached millions through radio, television, and the internet. Jeremy holds bachelors and masters degrees from Columbia International University.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 5, 2012

Related posts: Intentionally Loving People. Cross Street Live Family Worship Experience. Warner Brothers Movie Flipped: Live Facebook Chat. If you have to live by the rules. The post When you live intentionally… appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 4, 2012

Go ahead…Give up. Seriously. Quit tying. It’s easier. You’re probably tired. It might not work anyway. Sure. It was a God-given dream. Of course, it was His idea. But you gave it a good shot. You hung in there longer than most. Find your justification…create the right excuses. Make yourself feel better about quitting now so you can move on with your life.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 29, 2012

It doesn’t matter what your structure is, if people have influence, regardless of their position, or lack thereof, they have power. They have power to help the cause. They have power to injure the cause. If people have influence, they have power. One mistake I see leaders make is failing to recognize the people with power in an organization. Pastors, this includes you.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 25, 2012

This is a light-hearted post. Sometimes you’ve just got to laugh. I repeat…especially for the most literal readers…this is a light-hearted post. I watched the infamous “Soup Nazi” Seinfeld episode recently for the however many times (many) and still loved it as much as the first time. It’s no doubt created an iconic phrase… “No soup for you” I got to thinking.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 26, 2012

Struggling with hope? Here’s a recent message about the issue. 8.12.12 5ive : Hope from ron edmondson on Vimeo. Related posts: Faith and Trust: A Sermon Message. Let’s Talk About Love: A Sermon Message. Sermon Message on Money and Giving. Forgiveness: A Sermon By Nate Edmondson. The post Hope: A Sermon Message appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 5, 2012

7.29.12 5ive: Love from ron edmondson on Vimeo. Related posts: Faith and Trust: A Sermon Message. An Application of Grace. Pride Comes Before the Fall: A Sermon. My Last Sermon at Grace Community Church. The post Let’s Talk About Love: A Sermon Message appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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