Ron Edmondson

MARCH 30, 2021

Throughout my time in vocational ministry I’ve encountered people who shy away from terms such as leadership when talking about the church. While I agree with their assessment of Christ’s ultimate leadership, I see all kinds of examples of biblical characters with their own leadership tension. Look over the list.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 6, 2021

I have served in some toxic leadership cultures in the past. Even more, I have hired people out of them and helped dozens of other leaders recover after being in a toxic leadership culture. My personal experiences have caused me to strive to build healthy leadership cultures wherever I have been in my career.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Policies make people in leadership positions feel better, but they seldom solve real problems. My advice: Manage the tensions, but solve the problems. Check out my leadership podcast where we discuss leadership nuggets in a practical way. Plus, check out the other Lifeway Leadership Podcasts. Do the hard work.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 15, 2023

Have you ever made a bad decision in leadership? I’ve made many bad decisions in my leadership. There are certain indicators which help me pinpoint a potential bad leadership decision – even before I pull the trigger on it. (For This requires the hard work of leadership. Of course, we all have.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 30, 2020

Chances are you and your leadership were a part of this season also. The post Advice to Pastors When You Lose Valuable Staff appeared first on Ron Edmondson. (As much as it hurts, this includes the worship pastor, the small groups or discipleship pastor, and the key volunteer leaders in the church.) . Keep in touch.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 30, 2023

You’re familiar with the scenario where someone half-jokingly asks for advice for a “friend” Of course, everyone knows the “friend” is actually the person asking the question. Well, that scenario happens in leadership all the time. Plus, check out the other Lifeway Leadership Podcasts.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 5, 2021

But when I do meet with them, I end up repeating leadership insights I have given many times previously. . I have a leadership book that is basically a culmination of this principle.). In this post, I share some of the more common pieces of advice I tend to share. . It fuels me to invest in younger leaders.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 17, 2024

I have a simple leadership principle. Here’s my advice. Check out my leadership podcast where we discuss leadership nuggets in a practical way. Plus, check out the other Lifeway Leadership Podcasts. The post Address the WHAT Before Addressing the HOW appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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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

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.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 24, 2012

I am consistently asked about the beginning days of a leadership position. 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. 20 Words Associated with Leadership.

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Modern Servant Leader

APRIL 6, 2020

Here is a list of recommendations from people leadership practitioners. They were each asked: What is your advice for leaders facing a crisis? Ron Edmondson Consultant, Pastor, Teacher Mustard Seed Ministry Consulting Communication Communicate. None of us have all the answers. We’re here to help. Want to help? Communicate.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

I have some advice for ministry leaders — really all leaders. It’s easy in leadership to forget real people have to implement your decisions. The post Leadership Advice: Be Careful Making Decisions from an Ivory Tower appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 14, 2018

I have some hard advice for young leaders. ” And in that illustration lies a principle younger leaders need to learn as they enter the field of leadership. Here’s the principle: If you’re gonna play leadership with the big boys and girls – you’ve gotta bring your big boy and girl game.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 12, 2022

So, I have some advice. If you can’t support the senior leadership – publicly or privately . Check out my leadership podcast where we discuss issues of leadership nuggets in a practical way. Plus, check out the other Lifeway Leadership Podcasts. That always seems to work better, in my observation.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

The way you begin a leadership position often determines the success you will have in it. . Having begun new leadership positions many times in my career, I have learned the opening days always impact the effectiveness I have had as a leader. But most people are just waiting for good leadership. There will be surprises.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

I try to create a leadership culture where failure is considered a part of the learning process. Unfortunately, I learned it the hard way and it cost me lots of money, but I have given that piece of advice to dozens of young business owners over the years. There are no clear cut lines on leadership issues like this.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 12, 2011

Home About Consulting Church Family Leadership Navigation: Home » Encouragement » If a Wife Wants to Encourage a Husband If a Wife Wants to Encourage a Husband February 12, 2011 in Encouragement , Marriage , Marriage Moment with 13 Comments I keep this note, attached to this picture, on my desk at the office.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 20, 2021

I don’t remember where the idea originated first – and it is certainly not unique to me, but I have utilized a personal advisory board for most of my career in leadership. Obviously, this impacts the organization if I implement any of their input, but their focus is specifically on my leadership in the organization.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

My best advice is don’t try to find the new twist you’ve never shared. Check out my leadership podcast where we discuss leadership nuggetsin a practical way. Plus, check out the other Lifeway Leadership Podcasts. The post 7 Quick Reminders For Pastors During Christmas Season appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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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.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 21, 2021

They are constantly struggling with leadership issues, finances and simply knowing what to do next. Most of what I know in leadership has come from experience and the wisdom of others. This is great advice someone gave me. Join Nate (or Chandler) and I for the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast , Ron and Nate discuss leading difficult people. We are joining the Lifeway Leadership Podcast Network. This is my current reality and one I have experienced throughout my ministry (and leadership) career. Many times they are in church leadership.

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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. When you can’t support the leadership. The post My Advice to Leaders: Leave Before You Have To Leave appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Some people stay too long. Does this sound cruel?

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 23, 2023

We would also attract loyal followers who would be more willing to help fill in the gaps of our leadership. Wouldn’t it be easier if we dropped the game playing and revealed the true fears we have in leadership? Leadership takes people, including the leader, places they’ve never been. Okay, so what’s new?

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 6, 2022

My church leadership blog and podcast has given me access into the lives of hundreds of pastors. 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. We need you.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 27, 2023

” The famous radio host Bernard Meltzer, is known for offering this sage advice. We do this all the time in the “Asking for a Friend” segment in our leadership development programs. Consider what you want the person you’re engaging with to think, feel, or do as a result of your conversation.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

It’s one of my favorite leadership stories of the Bible. If you are currently overwhelmed in leadership there may be something here for you. Seek sound advice. That is somewhat speculation on my part, but it surely must have been what his father-in-law observed as he watched Moses attempt to lead so many people. We need you.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 24, 2023

I have some default actions in my leadership toolbox. There are a lot of gray issues in leadership. This is why I like to have some default actions in leadership. This is why I like to have some default actions in leadership. Here are 7 of my leadership default actions: In matters of hiring – default to no over yes.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 28, 2020

There are those moments in leadership when you have to make quick decisions. First, my experience is this is still a rare occurrence in leadership – or at least you should attempt to make it so. My advice is to try not to make quick decisions any more than possible. When this happens it is called leadership.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 26, 2015

I have some hard advice for young leaders. ” And in that illustration lies a principle younger leaders need to learn as they enter the field of leadership. Many entering the field of leadership today have lived as a generation where they were given much of what they wanted but had few demands placed on them personally.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 6, 2017

I’ll never forget in my first church when a very Christlike deacon pulled me aside and offer me some advice in leading a church. Recently, I sat in on a leadership meeting for another organization. This leader had a terrible leadership vocabulary. How is your leadership vocabulary? The problem?

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 29, 2016

I consistently talk to new leaders about the beginning days of a leadership position. 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. Apparently others think so also.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Based on a comprehensive seven-year study from Stanford University, Going on Offense provides an insider view into the drivers of success and challenges in 26 organizations—including industry giants like Apple, Tesla, Amazon, Microsoft, and Starbucks—along with actionable advice on replicating their winning approaches.

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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

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. Whatever happens, as bad as it gets, don’t disappear from your leadership post. Leadership requires active participation in the problems. I did this.

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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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