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. They also allow for a little stress relief while still exercising the brain. If you are an employee, go ahead and suggest this to your manager.

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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. They also allow for a little stress relief while still exercising the brain. If you are an employee, go ahead and suggest this to your manager.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 1, 2023

In fact, I think that’s good advice to leave before you are forced to leave. When you find yourself physically ill if work crosses your mind – On the weekend (or when you are off work), if the emotional stress is greater than you can handle, you may need to protect your health over your career.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 23, 2015

Sometimes the best thing you can do when you’re stressed with school is to go for a walk. 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.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 27, 2020

If I were advising you as I would a member of our church going through crisis, my advice might be about the same. The busier and more stressed you are the more important it becomes. That first day everyone was looking to me as to whether to take services online was one of the most stressful I’ve had in a while. Don’t ignore it.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 16, 2019

I gave this advice to a pastor recently and he asked what questions his wife should ask. If I were to ask the last pastor the source of the greatest stress in serving here as pastor what would they say? The post 10 Questions for a Pastor’s Spouse to Ask a Prospective Church appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 2, 2011

One Piece of Advice for Want-To-Be Church Planters. Do you need to be reminded to enjoy the journey today? Related posts: 5 Characteristics Needed to be a Church Planter. A Strong Message to the Church.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 19, 2019

Sometimes the best thing you can do when you are stressed with school is to go for a walk. You have to discipline for that. And, I have learned it is life-essential. Our bodies are designed, I believe created, to need rest. Never neglect your soul. It will protect you and help you sustain for the long-term – and help you finish well.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

Sometimes the best thing you can do when you’re stressed with school is to go for a walk. You have to discipline for that. And, I’ve learned it’s life-essential. Our bodies are designed, I believe created, to need rest. Never neglect your soul – it will protect you and help you sustain for the long-term – and help you finish well.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 15, 2012

Be calm – Especially during this stressful time, don’t let your children see you in panic. The post 7 Ways to Help Children Cope with FEAR appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Related posts: One Piece of Advice for Parents. Their routine is part of their “security blanket.”

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 15, 2012

That’s my advice. The post 5 Ways to Fight Insecurity as a Pastor or Leader appeared first on Ron Edmondson. One way to de-stress your pastor or leader… What would you add? Related posts: Beth Moore – Dealing with Insecurity in Church Leadership #Cat10. 7 Traits of an Insecure Leader.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 17, 2013

Show me stressed volunteers. My advice: Be willing to stop feeding one so you can feed dozens more in months to come. The post The Hardest Thing for Some People in Ministry to Do appeared first on Ron Edmondson. If fact, the future of the ministry, in my professional organizational leadership opinion, is in jeopardy now.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 17, 2012

Occasionally, I take my own advice. Stress less – Some would say I don’t stress at all. This time, I want to trust more and stress less. The post 7 Ways I Want to Improve as a Pastor appeared first on Ron Edmondson. I would advise other leaders to do so. I want to do better.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

I assume people think I might have advice to give a congregation for how to best help the pastor and pastor’s family feel welcome and acclimate. On an especially stressful day, I sense God’s protection by the prayers of God’s people. The post 10 Suggestions to Welcome a New Pastor appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 14, 2014

My advice, is to have some basic structure in place, but not have that structure so rigid or controlling that you can’t adapt quickly to the needs of the community. It could be a moral failure, burnout, or a family that is falling apart under the stress of the plant. You worry too much about structure. You’ll get there.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 28, 2015

They want my advice on how to responding during this season of ministry. Learn all you can – The fact is we learn more during the stressful and difficult times, so be a sponge. What advice would you give? The post 7 Actions When You Can’t Respect the Leader appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 30, 2017

Sometimes it seems I’ve given the same advice many times – either reminding myself or to another pastor. During stressful times the leader’s response dictates the level of stress on the team. And, there are usually varied opinions already formed around the decision.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 18, 2016

You should never “attack” someone in ways that will embarrass them more or add unnecessary stress to the situation. What steps or advice would you add? The post 7 Necessary Steps When You Need to Have a Difficult Conversation appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Be willing to assume blame where needed.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 21, 2015

For me personally, this is my passion for the Gospel of Jesus Christ, but successful leaders are willing to endure the loneliness of leadership, the stress of leading, and the pressure to perform at higher levels, because they believe in something worth the fight. The post 7 Habits of a Successful Leader appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 4, 2013

Since you (fairly) recently took on a new pastorate and it’s fresh in your mind, I’m wondering… * What advice would you give to the congregation for how to best help him and his family? What specific advice would you give to existing ministerial staff in the first couple of weeks/months before/while/just-after he arrives?

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 7, 2013

I see so many people stress about the details of life…the things outside their ability to control…that they miss the joy in the journey. You’ll stress less when you can’t remember the lines. Related posts: 7 Tips for Handling Stress. My Advice When Pursuing a God-given Dream. The details.

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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. 7 Specific Ways I Deal with Stress. 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?

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 5, 2015

What advice would you give me that people don’t always give? Protect your family – Just as church plants are stressful on the planter, they are equally challenging for the planter’s family. The post 7 Suggestions for Planting a Church or Revitalizing in a New Community appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Good question.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 18, 2015

What’s the biggest stress you deal with as a leader? Or what piece of leadership advice would you offer to a young leader? The post How a Young Leader Develops as a Leader appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Solid Advice for Young Leaders from Dr. Billy Graham. How do you navigate change? How do you handle criticism?

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 7, 2013

Marriage – Men and women are different and will react differently to the move and to the stress of planting. The post 3 Challenges for the Church Planter appeared first on Ron Edmondson. One Piece of Advice for Want-To-Be Church Planters. You should both be equally called, but your initial enthusiasm may not be the same.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 23, 2018

They want my advice on how to responding during this season of ministry. The fact is we learn more during the stressful and difficult times, so be a sponge. What advice would you give? (And, I’m not naive enough to believe other senior leaders have not received similar emails from our staff at times.) Learn all you can.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 25, 2018

I have some advice to give a congregations on how to best help the pastor and pastor’s family feel welcome and acclimate. On an especially stressful day, I would sense God’s protection by the prayers of God’s people. As I type this, I’m preaching this weekend for a church that will soon be getting a new pastor.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 23, 2013

You should never “attack” someone in ways that will embarrass them more or add unnecessary stress to the situation. What steps or advice would you add? Be willing to assume blame where needed. Setting – Time and place are critical in difficult situations. Be strategic with your when and where.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

What advice would you give me that people don’t always give? Protect your family – Just as church plants are stressful on the planter, they are equally challenging for the planter’s family. In my present church, I moved to a city where I knew only one other couple. Good question. It made me think. Prepare for the journey.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 29, 2019

You can’t sustain your best work long-term when you are experiences this level of stress and that will only make your life more miserable. That was my advice. Our emotions get the best of us. Would it be better to disappear for a short time or disappear altogether? Get away and rest. Have you ever been in that kind of situation?

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 21, 2013

Related posts: A Special Message to Stressed Out Church Planters (and others). One Piece of Advice for Want-To-Be Church Planters. Any church planters (or church leaders) out there? What would you add? 12 Words of Encourgement for Pastors (Or Other Leaders). Words of Wisdom from Chuck Swindoll.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

Show me continually stressed volunteers. My advice: Be willing to stop feeding one so you can feed dozens more in months to come. And, she is one example. But, she is not unique. I’ve seen it many times. I see it among my pastor friends. Show me a constantly over-worked leader. Show me a thin budget. It’s a great heart.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 14, 2019

In a previous post I wrote “ Leave Before You Have To ” – and I think that’s good advice for some people. When you find yourself physically ill if work crosses your mind – On the weekend (or when you are off work), if the emotional stress is greater than you can handle, you may need to protect your health over your career.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 26, 2011

What advice would you give to young leaders entering their careers today? It helps remove the stress from the day. I’ve always done it my way…now I’m going to do it your way…”. When Zig became a believer he was broke and in debt. Since then, he’s never even had to ask for a speaking engagement…).

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 31, 2018

My advice is to have some basic structure in place, but not have structure so rigid or controlling you can’t adapt quickly to the needs of the community. It could be a moral failure, burnout, or a family, which is falling apart under the stress of the plant. You’ll get there eventually when you need structure.

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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. The more you know and trust the heart of God, the less you’ll stress when you don’t know or understand the ways of God. 7 Random Pieces of Advice for the Younger Leader.

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Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 20, 2017

Empathy at work creates psychological safety, which research by Amy Edmondson of Harvard demonstrates is created when managers are inclusive and humble and encourage their staff to speak up or ask for help. Most advice in this area focuses on what to say — for example, give more praise than criticism, and listen more than you talk.

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