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7 Traits of an Insecure Leader

Ron Edmondson

Insecurity always shows up in a person’s life. It can be disguised, but it can’t be hidden. Insecure people, or people who aren’t secure in who they are personally or comfortable with their abilities, display some common characteristics. Here are 7 traits you may see in an insecure leader: Defensive towards any challenge – The insecure leader flares his or her insecurity when ideas or decisions made are challenged in any way.

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7 Popular Myths about Leadership

Ron Edmondson

One thing I learned in obtaining a master’s in leadership is that defining leadership is difficult. John Maxwell says, “Leadership is influence.” I love that simple definition. Still, I have observed that there are many myths when it comes to even what that means. Here are some 7 of my favorite myths about leadership: A position makes one a leader – Some believe that simply having a big or fancy title makes one a leader.

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4 Words to Help Discern a Vocational Call to Ministry

Ron Edmondson

Discerning a call to vocational ministry can be a tiring and trying experience. I’ve had the privilege of speaking with numerous young people and couples who are possibly experiencing a call to full-time, vocational missions and ministry. Talking with people at this stage of life is one of my favorite things to do. It fuels me in ministry to help others process their call.

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A Lesson from Hezekiah: 7 Steps to More Effective Prayers

Ron Edmondson

Hezekiah ruled over Judah and was a good and faithful king. Hezekiah often became the target of warring nations. The king of Assyria, which was a much more powerful nation, decided to attempt a take over of Hezekiah’s kingdom. Throughout the stressful time in leadership, Hezekiah consistently used the same battle plan. He went before the Lord in prayer and followed the Lord’s commands.

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10 Hard Life Lessons I’ve Learned by Experience

Ron Edmondson

Some of life’s greatest lessons come packaged in a hard personal experience. I’ve learned a few things in life, but truly, the greatest things I know came through mistakes, failures and disappointments. Here are 10 hard to learn life lessons: A “lesson in humility” teaches far more than a “ego boost”… Often…in my experience…what I don’t want to do is the very thing I need to do the most….

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Brag Friday: Share Your Blog

Ron Edmondson

I’m looking for some new blogs to follow. I may or may not know you have one. Today, I’m giving you permission to brag on yourself. Gotta blog? Let me hear from you. Comment on this post and give me your blog link. I’ll check it out (and so will many of my readers. (For even more exposure, retweet or share this post on Facebook.). Let’s find some great new blogs!

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One sign you’re doing effective work…

Ron Edmondson

People oppose you! “But I will stay on at Ephesus until Pentecost, because a great door of effective work has opened to me, and there are many who oppose me.” 1 Corinthians 16:8-9. Few people worry about the people doing nothing. Have you noticed the more you do for good the more opposition you receive? . Related posts: An Encouragement to Stay Faithful to God’s Call.

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