Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 30, 2020

The post Advice to Pastors When You Lose Valuable Staff appeared first on Ron Edmondson. These are just a few suggestions. I’ve been there – and, I’m sure I will be again. Saying goodbye can be difficult. It shouldn’t be devastating if we approach it correctly.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 9, 2014

I am frequently asked by pastors what my best leadership advice is for them. Here are 10 Tweetable pieces of advice I share with pastors: 1. Related posts: 7 Pieces of Advice I Give to Young Pastors. 7 Random Pieces of Advice for the Younger Leader. My Advice When Pursuing a God-given Dream. Leadership Ministry'

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 28, 2019

Here’s my advice: Take advantage of where you are now. If you don’t work well with the people you are currently working with — what if the problem is more you than them? You may end up being in a worse opportunity. The grass, which appears greener on the other side, often turns out not to be. Grow where you are now.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 9, 2014

Here’s some of my best advice for in-laws: Remember “leave and cleave” It’s Biblical. Offer advice only if you’re asked. Again, it’s not that you don’t have for good advice. And they would probably be better off if they listened to your advice more often. Apply as necessary.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 12, 2018

Of course, in full disclosure, I consistently try to convince them I’m not the guy to listen to, but they keep asking for advice, so I keep sharing. One question I’m asked frequently is very generic: What advice would you give to someone just starting in ministry? What advice do you have for young pastors?

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Seek sound advice. Realize you can’t do it all. Admit you need help. Raise the white flag to someone. “What you are doing is not good.” (Vs. Say it with me: What I’m doing isn’t good! Find some trusted, experienced advisors. (Vs. 19) Asj them to speak into your life. You may have to recruit these voices.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 17, 2011

Recently I wrote a post entitled “ 7 Random Pieces of Advice for Younger Leaders “ It’s received a fair amount of positive attention, so I thought I should share one more…at least for now. It’s actually the hardest piece of advice I have for this generation of young leaders. Ignoring Advice Can Be Costly.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 24, 2012

Recently someone direct messaged me on Twitter to ask, “What words of advice do you have for a newbie leader? Here are 4 words of advice for the newbie leader: Never use the word “newbie” again. Related posts: 7 Random Pieces of Advice for the Younger Leader. Apparently others think so also. Just kidding.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 3, 2012

I consistently try to convince them I’m not the guy to listen to, but they keep asking for advice, so I keep sharing. Here are 7 pieces of advice I give to young pastors: Become a wisdom seeker – You’ll be looked to for lots of wisdom and answers. What advice do you have for young pastors?

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 22, 2018

As a result of my experience, here is my best advice for the CEO/Small Business Owner/Pastor when things are going wrong in the organization: DON’T RUN. Again, this is hard advice from very painful times in my own life. As a leader, I reacted poorly and it ended up costing me greatly.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 27, 2013

The post One Minute Parenting Advice appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Ron’s Parenting Tips from ron edmondson on Vimeo. To read my parenting model, click HERE. Related posts: Parenting Encouragement: A Sermon. Parenting by Grace: A Parenting Model. 5 Words To Shape Your Parenting. Friday Discussion: Non-Negotiables in Parenting.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 20, 2012

What word of advice would you have for guys like us, just beginning our careers and still young in our faith? Advice to Young Leaders: Don’t Try to Make it On Your Own. My Hardest Advice for Young Leaders. 7 Pieces of Advice I Give to Young Pastors. One of the coaches asked Dr. Graham a question. You got it?

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 14, 2011

Here’s a random list of practical advice for young leaders. Related posts: 7 Pieces of Advice for Pastors. My Advice When Pursuing a God-given Dream. It keeps me young and it helps to know I’m investing in something and someone who will likely last beyond my lifetime. Some of it hard experiences.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 26, 2015

I have some hard advice for young leaders. My advice: Young leaders be patient, teachable, humble, grateful and mold-able as your enter positions of authority and as you are given responsibility. By the way, I gave this same advice to my sons as they have entered adulthood and the workplace. No related posts.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 15, 2012

Recently I received some great life and leadership advice from my mom. Please understand, my mom is retired from over 40 years of work in the business world, but she is usually not the first person I would think of for business advice. I would read Truett Cathy or Warren Buffett for business advice. Learn a lesson from my mom.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 10, 2016

It could be the word of advice is in my schema or it is another way God stretches and teaches me so He can use me. Here are 7 of my most repeated leadership advice: Copy principles not practices. The post 7 Of My Most Repeated Leadership Advice appeared first on Ron Edmondson. I learn best with repetition. Practices seldom are.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 31, 2019

I received an email from a great young business leader recently asking for some advice. He’s a first time leader in charge of a major department. This will be a great career position for him if he does well. He’s so excited. His small team is getting to know him and learning to trust him.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 8, 2011

My Advice When Pursuing a God-given Dream. Related posts: 3 Questions To Help Answer Difficult Issues. How To Hear From God.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 29, 2016

Recently someone messaged me on Twitter to ask, “What words of advice do you have for a newbie leader? Here are 4 pieces of advice for the new leader: Learn the people first, before making major changes. Of course, my best advice – Go with God! Apparently others think so also. The people need to learn to trust you.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 1, 2013

The post Time Saving Advice when Discerning a Change… appeared first on Ron Edmondson. There are exceptions, but… Discussing the “how” before the “if” usually wastes valuable time and energy. If its a worthy, needed change, you’ll figure out the how. Any questions?

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

Here’s some advice I’ve learned watching people in organizations over the years. So, I have some advice. The post My Advice to Leaders: Leave Before You Have To Leave appeared first on Ron Edmondson. I’ve seen it in government, business, and, sadly, far too often in the church. Some people stay too long.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 5, 2015

I consistently try to convince them I’m not the guy to listen to, but they keep asking for advice, so I keep sharing. One question I’m asked frequently is very generic: What advice would you give to someone just starting in ministry? Here are 7 pieces of advice I give to young pastors: Become a wisdom seeker.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 16, 2011

One Piece of Advice for Want-To-Be Church Planters. 7 Pieces of Advice for Pastors. Related posts: Shai Agassi: Pursuing a Dream.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 20, 2015

The post Recharging – Critical Advice for Today’s Leaders appeared first on Ron Edmondson. So take a cue from our God and Savior and find a moment to recharge today. Check out “ 5 Gears ,” for additional help in balancing life, work and rest.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 3, 2012

My advice: Don’t try to make it on your own. Related posts: My Hardest Advice for Young Leaders. My Best Advice for Leaders When Things Are Going Wrong. One Piece of Advice for Parents. I felt the same way when I was a young leader. And, I love the ambition. I simply don’t agree with the practice.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

I have some advice for ministry leaders — really all leaders. The post Leadership Advice: Be Careful Making Decisions from an Ivory Tower appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Learn from them and let them give input into the decisions made in the organization. Great leaders build decisions from the ground up, not from the top down.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 19, 2019

Recently I was asked to speak to a local youth leadership program on — well, it makes sense — leadership. That is what they are attempting to learn. ve led in the business world, elected office, and now in ministry and on dozens of non-profit boards. Along the way I have observed a few things about leadership.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 23, 2015

The post 7 Things Great Leaders Do: Advice For Today’s Young Leaders appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Related posts: Solid Advice for Young Leaders from Dr. Billy Graham. 7 Pieces of Advice for In-laws of Young Married Couples. Whatever field of work you choose, the world is still in need of great leaders.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 28, 2015

Advice: Slow down. Advice: Sometimes — especially when the matter is important, or any correction is involved — you just need to pick up the phone or arrange a meeting. Advice: Make your schedule known. Advice: Be transparent and honest. Advice: Sometimes don’t have an answer. Advice: Be aware.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Advice : Slow down. Advice : Sometimes — especially when the matter is important, or any correction is involved — you just need to pick up the phone or arrange a meeting. Advice : Make your schedule known. Advice : Be transparent and honest. Advice : Sometimes don’t have an answer.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

Recently I was asked to speak to a local youth leadership program on — well, it makes sense — leadership. That’s what they are attempting to learn. I’ve led in the business world, elected office, and now in ministry – and on dozens of non-profit boards. Along the way I’ve observed a few things about leadership.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 2, 2024

Pray earnestly before making major decisions and solicit advice from wise people in discerning God’s direction. 10 resolutions guaranteed to make a ministry leader better: Never compromise character in search of progress. Consistently walk by faith in some area of life – personally or professionally.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Someone I know reached out to me about church planting. That’s not unusual, since I’ve planted a couple churches previously. Here’s the backend story before I share our dialogue. His question had to do with working with others – forming a partnership with someone in ministry. I have a little experience here.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

My advice: Manage the tensions, but solve the problems. Policies make people in leadership positions feel better, but they seldom solve real problems. In fact, they usually only create more problems, which later need to be solved! Do the hard work. It’s what leaders are supposed to do. Not always easiest. Always best.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 14, 2022

I have had a number of years to process moving a child to college and I have some advice to share. (I This may be the most important advice I can give and the one I didn’t do right. This is good advice for grandparents too. Experienced parents – any other advice you’ve learned? I wrote another post as well.)

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 6, 2022

If I could give one piece of advice to pastors , ALL PASTORS, especially during Pastor Appreciation month, it would be that they take care of themselves personally. Take some time and read Jethro’s advice to Moses. It was then I had to get up early to make sure I had the days quiet time to fuel my soul. Read Acts 6. We need you.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

Here’s some of my best advice for parents of married adult children: Remember “leave and cleave” and let them experience it. Offer advice only if you’re asked. It’s not that you don’t have some good advice. Unsolicited advice is almost never seen as valuable as solicited advice.

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