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Ron Edmondson

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7 Ways to Sleep Soundly each Night

Ron Edmondson

If you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet. Proverbs 3:24. Years ago when we were in business, Cheryl and I went through a difficult period in life. Dealing with employees, cash flow, banks and trying to increase sales made for many sleepless nights. It was distressing. I believe, unless there are health reasons why you cannot, that we should be able to rest at night.

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10 Resolutions Guaranteed to Improve Your Ministry Leadership

Ron Edmondson

The best leadership, in my opinion, comes out of the resolve a leader has made in his or her heart. The resolve of a leader is the pre-determined approach a leader will take when carrying out his or her leadership. These are personal convictions that shape the way a leader leads, responds to others and the choices a leader makes. Most often these resolutions are made even prior to being in a leadership position.

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5 Things Every Leader Needs to Hear

Ron Edmondson

Sure I’m a leader. So this may appear to be a self-serving post. I understand the risk. The fact that I am a leader, however, gives me a certain credibility in speaking on behalf of leaders. There are certain things that every leader needs to hear that fuel his or her passion for leading. This is true regardless of whether or not the leader is considered a “good” leader.

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Good Leaders Will Always Frustrate You

Ron Edmondson

This is a guest post from Jeff Goins. Jeff is a writer, speaker, and blogger. Jeff has also become a friend and I’ve enjoyed the times to hang out with him. He’s a sharp young mind you should get to know. You can find him on Twitter (@jeffgoins) or on Facebook. For a limited time, you can get a copy of his eBook The Writer’s Manifesto for free at his blog.

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10 Questions to Assess the Health of a Leader

Ron Edmondson

I work with a lot of church leaders. One thing I’ve discovered, if they let me get close enough inside their real world, is that many are hurting. They are facing burnout. They are tired. Many are worn down from carrying the stress of everyone else, yet finding few people they can trust with whom to share their burdens. They face the pressure of dysfunctional leadership and the loneliness of being a leader.

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Introducing Evernote for Pastors

Ron Edmondson

I’m a pastor. I love pastors and one of my favorite things to do is help pastors be better pastors. If I can find a tool that will make life easier or more efficient then I want to share it. I’m not a techie. In fact, I have a Mac, an iPad and an iPhone, but someone is always having to help me use them. That’s why I wrote Evernote for Pastors!

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A Leader’s Worst Day…

Ron Edmondson

…can often be the best day for the organization! Leaders are called to make difficult decisions. Leaders are often forced to be unpopular for a season. Leaders can’t make everyone happy and be successful. Leaders are sometimes forced into a lonely position. Leaders make decisions others can’t or won’t make. Leaders take people places they may not even think they need or want to go.