Tanveer Naseer

JULY 17, 2012

Following my own advice, I’m taking a vacation break this week from writing for my blog. As such, I would like to present this guest post written by Jessica Edmondson. What if you are the manager and don’t feel too comfortable approaching employees to talk about things you’d like them to change?

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Tanveer Naseer

JULY 17, 2012

Following my own advice, I’m taking a vacation break this week from writing for my blog. As such, I would like to present this guest piece written by Jessica Edmondson. What if you are the manager and don’t feel too comfortable approaching employees to talk about things you’d like them to change?

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 5, 2022

A successful entrepreneur gave me this advice a number of years ago. Generally speaking, protectors manage programs. The post Protectors and Advancers – Every Organization Needs Both appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Every organization needs both protectors and advancers. Protectors build systems.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

My advice – changing that culture IS the battle worth pursuing if he was going to stay long-term. Andy Stanley says “a tension to be managed, not a problem to be solved” Good organizations have some of those. It’s harder to manage many events than it is one. When you can no longer attract leaders.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 8, 2013

You want someone to manage. Many times we hire a leader when really we want a manager…and vice-versa. They wanted a person to manage the complicated and man-made operations they currently have in place. Do you want a leader or a manager? (By Managers guide systems. Get a manager. Leaders lead change.

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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

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

I was technically his “boss”, but he was every bit the leader to this young, inexperienced, first-term manager. I was free to make decisions on my own, but they were there when I had a question, needed some advice, or they sensed I could use a word of encouragement. He taught me I cannot lead alone. Available to me when I needed them.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 28, 2022

In retail management I had seasons where I was interviewing multiple people every day. I decided to offer some advice from the hiring side of the table. The post 7 Suggestions When Interviewing for a Ministry Position appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Plus, check out the other Lifeway Leadership Podcasts.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

That’s good advice not just for Moses — it’s good for you. The post 4 Suggestions for Managing the Highs and Lows of Ministry appeared first on Ron Edmondson. There’s a hand — a foot — a tongue — many parts. Don’t try to do them all. 5 Suggestions When Firing Someone in Ministry.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Again, as the title indicates, I meet with them to seek their advice. One thing I love helping leaders do is managing the transitions in their leadership and life. The post Why/How I Utilize a Personal Advisory Board in Leadership appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Specifically, what do you do with them?

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Culture Is the Way : How Leaders at Every Level Build an Organization for Speed, Impact, and Excellence by Matt Mayberry (Wiley, 2023) Former NFL Pro, world-renowned keynote speaker, and management consultant Matt Mayberry delivers an incisive and hands-on blueprint to employee engagement and peak productivity. But you're ambitious.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 22, 2014

Unfortunately, I have had to use his advice several times. The post An Often Necessary Meeting No Leader Wants to Have, But Should Consider appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Does Your Organization Produce Innovative Leaders or Managed Followers? You don’t ever want to have this meeting.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 12, 2020

My advice – changing that culture IS the battle worth pursuing if he was going to stay long-term. Andy Stanley says “a tension to be managed, not a problem to be solved” Good organizations have some of those. It’s harder to manage many events than it is one. When you can no longer attract leaders.

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Miles Anthony Smith

AUGUST 7, 2018

But this post isn’t all about me and only my advice. What is the number #1 book you recommend for learning how to become a better leader (boss/manager or leading self)? Any other leadership advice you recommend for leading well? So what are the top leadership competencies the best leaders exemplify? Where to start?

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 9, 2012

He is supposed to recruit Sunday school teachers, manage a budget and be actively engaging the community through a healthy Tuesday night evangelism program. Take some time and read Jethro’s advice to Moses. The post A word to pastors…during pastor appreciation month appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Read Acts 6.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 1, 2013

Leadership with management – Leading involves taking people somewhere, often into an unknown, where they may not go otherwise. Managing involves helping achieve and maintain a known, predetermined vision, by implementing systems and procedures to effectively move people forward. Managers thrive in details and structure.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 2, 2012

In her book “ Unleashing the Power of Rubber Bands” , Nancy Ortberg talks about the need to differentiate between “ a tension to be managed and a problem to be solved “ One example for me is the constant tension between the administration/money side of ministry and the discipleship/hands on side of ministry.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

The other person was an operation manager. You don’t need a leader to manage current systems. I give this advice frequently now to churches seeking a new pastor. The post 10 Times You Don’t Need a Leader appeared first on Ron Edmondson. I would have basically ran a company for owners who were retiring.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 9, 2015

The pastor is supposed to recruit Sunday school teachers, manage a budget and be actively engaging the community through a healthy Tuesday night evangelism program. 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.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

You can follow Seth on Twitter @ThisIsSethsBlog Alexa Rank : 4,876 Google Page Rank : 7 PostRank Leadership Score : N/A Number of Posts in last 30 days : 35 TwitterGrader Score : 100 The Management Experts : If you’re looking for a positive spin on leadership then look no further than Phil Gerbyshak.

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Modern Servant Leader

JANUARY 15, 2015

Whether you need a leadership and management expert for yourself or your team, you’ll find someone great below. 2 43,900 26,300 471 Ken Blanchard Leadership Speaker, Leadership/Business Guru, and Author of over 50 books, including The One Minute Manager. Project Manager at @courtinnovation. 13 10,300 817 Joseph J.

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

In this episode of HBR’s advice podcast, Dear HBR: , cohosts Alison Beard and Dan McGinn answer your questions with the help of Amy Edmondson , a professor at Harvard Business School and the author of The Fearless Organization: Creating Psychological Safety in the Workplace for Learning, Innovation, and Growth.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 24, 2018

In her book “ Unleashing the Power of Rubber Bands” , Nancy Ortberg talks about the need to differentiate between “ a tension to be managed and a problem to be solved “ One example for me is the constant tension between the administration/money side of ministry and the discipleship/hands on side of ministry.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 9, 2015

I was frequently asked how we have managed to find so many talented young leaders. The post 7 Ways to Raise up Young Leaders appeared first on Ron Edmondson. 7 Pieces of Advice for In-laws of Young Married Couples. As a church planter, we hired several staff members into their first ministry position.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

Then I had a wise planter give me some advice. With a background in business I was a natural to do this, but I hated the management part of it – so we didn’t do it as well as it could be done. The post 8 Things I Wouldn’t Do Again if Planting Another Church appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 19, 2011

Here’s a word of advice to leaders…. If you want to protect your reputation…do it with the one you’re shaping for the future… Your past is your past…you can’t change it now… Let it be used to help others… By the way…this advice work for pastors too…. In your attempt to protect your reputation….

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 14, 2012

I’m frequently asked how we have managed to find so many talented young leaders at Grace Community Church. Related posts: My Hardest Advice for Young Leaders. Advice to Young Leaders: Don’t Try to Make it On Your Own. Young leaders, what did I miss? Mature leaders, what else are you doing?

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 7, 2013

Manage your time wisely. 4 Words of Advice for a Newbie Leader. Don’t concentrate so much on the next level of achievement that you miss the lessons of today or never experience joy in the journey. God is doing something now. Even as you wait for the next great thing. 4 Words to Help Discern a Vocational Call to Ministry.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 21, 2018

I was technically his “boss”, but he was every bit the leader to this young, inexperienced, first-term manager. I was free to make decisions on my own, but they were there when I had a question, needed some advice, or they sensed I could use a word of encouragement. And a man in retail, who took interest in me in college.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 6, 2012

Follow King David’s advice. My best advice is to lead well, keep improving, show people you genuinely care and give them something worth following. One Contrast Between Leaders and Managers. And, fear seems like the most logical one. When you’re afraid, trust in God. You may be scared. He’s not.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 20, 2015

If the goal is sameness then we just need a good manager. The post What Leading Error-Free Communicates appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Related posts: Biblical Advice to Recover From Painful Mistakes and Failures. Along the way, some mistakes will be made. You’re afraid of taking risks. How to Have a Worry-Free Year.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 24, 2012

As soon as I made “Manager” I wanted “Director” Now I am Director and want “Vice President” Not because I want to serve the organization more, but because I want to impress others. I could use practical advice like responding to “How are you?” Business Advice From Mom.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 26, 2011

I’m fascinated by it and in my public management degree I learned a lot about how that form of government works. What advice would you give the royal couple? It must be a pretty big deal. In full disclosure, I’m a fan of royalty. Over the years, I’ve followed and studied the monarchy. Are you following this event?

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 24, 2014

What advice do you have? For a similar thought, read my tips for managing stress HERE. I realize there are seasons in life where this is unavoidable, but we should strive to keep ourselves healthy enough to be productive and enjoy life. What slows you down? What helps your fatigue? Which of these do you most need to implement?

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 29, 2019

Then I had a wise planter give me some advice. With a background in business I was a natural to do this, but I hated the management part of it – so we didn’t do it as well as it could be done. I let it bother me too much the first couple years. I still hold on to it today for other applications.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 7, 2011

I didn’t realize the importance of time management, showing up for work, and injecting passion into the routine. What advice would you give to someone younger in their leadership days? You learn reality – when I graduated college, I thought having a passion was enough – that God would take care of the rest.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 16, 2012

Here are five tips for managing and improving your reputation as a leader so you can develop your influence within the church and lead your congregation into the next era of prosperity. They will look to you for guidance and advice. Once you’ve built this reputation, people will listen to you as an authority.

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