March, 2024

Ron Edmondson

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7 Reactions Seen in Insecure Leaders

Ron Edmondson

Insecure leaders negatively impact the organizations they attempt to lead. Christian leaders are called to walk by faith. We won’t always know what the future holds, but we steadfastly follow God’s leadership. Honestly, as I work with Christian leaders, I sometimes see more confident leadership outside the church than within. Yet, people of faith have assurance in Whom we are following.

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10 Of My Biggest Leadership Mistakes

Ron Edmondson

I’ve made a lot of mistakes in leadership. One of the primary purposes of this blog is to help others learn from my experience. So, I want to share some of the mistakes I’ve made. I hope at least one of them encourages other leaders. 10 of the biggest leadership mistakes: Playing salesman more than seeking wisdom. I have had times I was so convinced I was right I used my skills as a communicator to get people on my side.

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5 Reminders for Attempting to Lead Strong-Willed People

Ron Edmondson

Have you ever tried to lead someone who didn’t necessarily want to be led? The same children labeled as “strong-willed” by their parents often grow up to be strong-willed adults. Perhaps you know one. In fact, perhaps you are one. (I know a few personally. The one I know best is me!) But trying to lead a strong-willed adult isn’t easy. In fact, I’m convinced many strong-willed people end up leading simply because they couldn’t be led.

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RELP – Episode 91 – Parenting Tips for Busy Leaders

Ron Edmondson

In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy share some parenting tips for busy leaders. Since the home life impacts the work life – we are going to talk parenting on this edition. You can also find my parenting ebook HERE. In this episode, parenting tips for busy leaders. Show notes: We love hearing from leaders who enjoy these podcasts.

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RELP – Episode 89 – What is Constructive Criticism

Ron Edmondson

In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy discuss what is constructive criticism. This is going to be a two part series on constructive criticism. Today we will identify it and next episode we will share how to give it. In this episode, what is constructive criticism. Show notes: We love hearing from leaders who enjoy these podcasts.

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7 Preliminary Steps When Initiating Major Change

Ron Edmondson

There are some preliminary steps when you are initiating major change. As a pastor and leader, I am continually dealing with change. Everyday. Change is a part of life – for all of us. Some change occurs without us doing anything. In my context, we adjust our Easter calendar every year – without much thought of whether we will or not. Sometimes it’s in March – sometimes April.

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5 Times When Leading Change is More Difficult

Ron Edmondson

Change is difficult – almost always. Sometimes change is harder than other times. It’s then when leadership is tested most, tensions mount and people are more likely to object. In my experience, if a leader knows these times it helps prepare to approach the change. Change is necessary. While change may produce conflict, without change there will also be conflict.