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3 Inexpensive Ways to Develop as a Leader

Ron Edmondson

The church looks to him to lead and, wisely, he knows he needs to develop his leadership skills. Here are 3 suggestions I gave him to develop as a leader: Form a peer leadership group There are people in the community who own small businesses. Start a book club Recruit leaders in the community to read a leadership book together.

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5 Principles of Leadership from the Life of David

Ron Edmondson

I’ve learned a lot about leadership from the life of David. . The best book from which to find leadership principles is the Bible. From his time in the wilderness and serving as king, good and bad, I learn a great deal about leadership and what is required to successfully lead by observing David. 1 Samuel 23:4-5.

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Book Giveaway: Jeremie Kubicek’s Leadership is Dead

Ron Edmondson

Let me show you an example of Winston Churchill’s executive career (partial list). It might just give you new insight on your own leadership career. Jeremie Kubicek is the author of the newly released book, Leadership is Dead: How Influence is Reviving It. Related posts: Free Fridays: Book Giveaway, ViralHope.

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The Real Reason Many Policies are Written

Ron Edmondson

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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5 Leadership Reflections from the Life of David

Ron Edmondson

The best book from which to find leadership principles is the Bible. From his time in the wilderness and serving as king, good and bad, we learn a great deal about leadership and what is required to successfully lead by observing David. Have you ever been in over your head in a leadership quandary?

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3 Inexpensive Ways to Develop as a Leader

Ron Edmondson

The church looks to him to lead and, wisely, he knows he needs to develop his leadership skills. Here are 3 suggestions I gave him: Form a peer leadership group. By the way, in these meetings, I’m trying to learn leadership and management practices – not theology. Start a book club. The only cost is the book.

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3 Ways to Develop as a Leader…Without a Budget

Ron Edmondson

Here were 3 suggestions I gave him: Form a peer leadership group – There are people in the community who own small businesses. I’m trying to learn leadership and management practices…not theology…in these groups. Start a book club – Recruit leaders in the community to read a leadership book together.