Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 26, 2012

Esther was placed in a royal position, not by chance, but for a purpose. And who knows but that you have come to royal position for such a time as this?”. They knew she was in the position as queen. If you haven’t read it lately, you can do so HERE. God has a special plan for your life. I find Esther 4:14 interesting. “

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

He realized the weight of his position, but much of it he didn’t feel qualified to deliver. He accepted the position knowing there would be challenges and knew he would have to walk by faith, which he wanted to do – but when we talked he was wondering if he was in over his head. Read books. Keep your list handy.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 10, 2015

Esther was placed in a royal position, not by chance, but for a purpose. And who knows but that you have come to royal position for such a time as this?”. They knew she was in the position as queen. The post 4 Principles Learned from the Book of Esther appeared first on Ron Edmondson. God has a special plan for your life.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 21, 2023

He realized the weight of his position, but much of it he doesn’t feel qualified to deliver. He accepted the position knowing there would be challenges and knew he would have to walk by faith, which he wanted to do – but now he’s wondering if he’s in over his head. Read books. Keep your list handy.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 25, 2023

I have held a senior leadership position for over 25 years and been in leadership almost 40 years. Some even gave me illustrations for my book The Mythical Leader. Many times I can see why the view from their position motivated them to the decisions they made. Looking back, I would have made some of those decisions differently.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 31, 2024

Being in a leadership position is no guarantee we are leading. I have a whole chapter on this topic in my book The Mythical Leader. Holding the title of leader isn’t an indication one actually leads.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 10, 2022

I once had a bully boss throw my sales book at me across the room as if that would motivate me. This boss always sees the grass as greener in another position or in another organization. You can find my book The Mythical Leader wherever books are sold online. This type beats production out of their team. The Passive .

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 22, 2017

This post – posted several years ago – prompted a book. A publishing friend, who had been encouraging me to write a book for years, read this post and thought there was enough here to expand into a book. That book – The Mythical Leader – released last week. And, for checking out my new book.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Passive aggression in my context is when people are upset or aggravated about an issue but those in leadership positions with authority to do anything about it are the last to hear there is a concern or problem. Our staff is reading a book together which addresses organizational fear, for example. Let me briefly address each one. .

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Plus, it only detracts my focus from the positive people who believe in the vision and are supportive. Even reading a book, for example. I start a book and within the first chapter I know it’s not helpful, or even enjoyable, my sense of completion wants to finish. I have discovered sometimes I can read too much.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 6, 2020

That’s a positive. I once had a boss throw a huge sales book at my head because of disappointing numbers. You may be the one positive voice encouraging others on your team. I would never advise spending 40 years in a miserable environment. Life is short. Work doesn’t have to be miserable. How should you respond?

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 20, 2022

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

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Change perspective – Read a book, watch or listen to something other than where I’m currently working. (It Many leaders try to operate from an exhausted position and never realize they are the problem on the team. Here are 7 remedies I’ve discovered: Take a nap (Some think you should take one everyday.).

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Recently I posted “ The Tension Between Staying in a Learning Position and Jumping into the Lead Position “ The point was there is a fine line between when a person is ready to be in a senior leadership role and needs to remain in a learning position. Read books. This is a follow up post. Attend conferences.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 31, 2020

The struggle – We let a few negative voices overshadow the many positives. Elijah, who the book of James tells us was a person just like us – fell apart with one threat from Jezebel. A common temptation to see the negative immediate reality, over the bigger picture positives of what God has done and is doing.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 24, 2021

Being in a leadership position is no guarantee we are leading. I have a whole chapter on this topic in my book The Mythical Leader. Holding the title of leader isn’t an indication one actually leads.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

I have toyed with the idea of writing a book for years. I have an Evernote file of book ideas – some which I’ve held on to for close to a decade. I have entertained suggestions from publishers and had more than one agent approach me about writing a book. He felt there would be enough there for a book. It clicked.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 15, 2020

He realizes the weight of his position, but much of it he doesn’t feel qualified to deliver. He accepted the position knowing there would be challenges and knew he would have to walk by faith, which he wanted to do – but now he’s wondering if he’s in over his head. Read books. Keep your list handy.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 3, 2020

These are some warnings I’ve observed first hand in leadership positions I’ve held. I actually wrote a whole chapter about this one in my book The Mythical Leader. (What isn’t always clear is how I’ve learned these concepts mostly by living these concepts – mistakes and all.). I hope they help.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

In fact, there’s a whole chapter on that principle and some good questions you can ask to assess the team’s health in my book The Mythical Leader. The reality is leaders can be intimidating just by position – whether they intend to be or not. On one extreme people may feel there will be retribution for stating their opinion.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 1, 2021

Whether through books, podcasts, conferences or other leaders, I must find ways to continue learning and stretching myself. It’s hard to be the only positive in a room full of negatives. And life (and our organizations/church) can become stale – quickly. Allowing Negative Influences to Rule.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 19, 2019

But the greater part of the gift was a supplement to the book inside the Bible. I’m positive, Lord willing, I’ll read them 100 more. In fact, it was my first study Bible – a New American Standard, Ryrie Study Bible. I still have it and occasionally use it today. It was a quite expensive gift for her at the time.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 6, 2020

We need to sell our house in Dallas, find a place to live in the Nashville area, and I need to book enough work to pay the bills. Order my book The Mythical Leader. I have been amazed at the positive feedback I have received from this work. I think I have more books in me and selling more of this one would be an encouragement.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 7, 2013

I have recommended his book “Boundaries” dozens of times. Recently Cloud released the book “Boundaries for Leaders” It’s a needed book. Positive emotional climate. My notes, of course, are just an outline…perhaps you need to read the book. Leaders Book Summaries.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

The best book from which to find leadership principles is the Bible. He had been anointed king by God, but did not yet have the position. I’ve learned a lot about leadership from the life of David. . I love learning from leaders like Abraham, Moses, Joseph, Jacob, and Nehemiah. But I identify with David. They were still a young army.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 30, 2016

He realizes the weight of his position, but much of it he doesn’t feel qualified to deliver. He accepted the position knowing there would be challenges – and he would have to walk by faith, which he wanted to do – but now he’s wondering if he’s in over his head. Read books. Keep your list handy.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 16, 2019

It is a prevalent enough issue in leadership that I decided to cover it in my book The Mythical Leader. . And, also granted, as I’ve posted previously, I believe there are some things a leader needs to control — especially early in a leadership position. Do you like to be in the power position when information is power?

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 7, 2014

Related posts: Caption This Photo: Winner Gets a Free Book. A Year in Review of my New Ministry Position. Share Jesus with one whom knows Him not. What ways can you share to be a winner this year? A Dozen Challenges for a New Year. 12 Challenges for the New Year. Encouragement Life Plan'

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

I contend that this is even more important if you are in a position of leadership, because we have the opportunity to model peaceful, thoughtful, and generous leadership for those we serve. In other words, they don’t leave a wake of poor habits and relational destruction behind them. Go and embody this peace with others!

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 20, 2013

Here are 7 common wastes of energy in leadership: Focussing attention on the naysayers – I have found that worrying over what the critics are saying, especially the ones I will never make happy, delays progress and takes time from and frustrates the positive people who believe in the vision and are ready to move forward.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 1, 2012

What would you do differently if you had my position? Book of Leadership Interviews: 10 Questions at a Time. Are you enjoying your work? How can I improve my communication with you? Pick a few of those questions, try them on your team, and let me know your results. What question would you add? ( 7 Questions I Have About Leadership.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 6, 2016

That’s a positive. I once had a boss throw a huge sales book at my head because of disappointing numbers. You may be the one positive voice encouraging others on your team. Work doesn’t have to be miserable. But, what should you do when you find yourself in a miserable situation? How should you respond?

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 11, 2012

Spend more time reading a book than watching television. Related posts: Leading People To Make a Positive Impact. Spend more time extending grace than holding a grudge. Spend more time listening than talking. Spend more time dreaming than dreading. Spend more energy with people you love rather than things you can buy. Do you have more?

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 15, 2012

He realizes the weight of his position, but much of it he doesn’t feel qualified to deliver. He accepted the position knowing there would be challenges, but now he’s wondering if he’s in over his head. It will help you to feel more confident if you focus more on the positives than the negatives. Read books.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 25, 2011

This weekend I’m giving away four (4) copies of the book “iFaith&# , by Daniel Darling. The book iFaith is by my online friend Daniel Darling. This book offers wise advice and challenges for living as a person of faith in a technologically driven world. What is “ iFaith ”? …. Make sure I have a valid email address.).

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 30, 2017

There are expectations of their position by the people of the church. These are some warnings I’ve observed first hand in leadership positions I’ve held. I actually wrote about a whole chapter about this one in my book The Mythical Leader. They also usually know three things: 1.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 27, 2013

Perhaps you need to read one chapter of a book each night. Many of the outcomes the of your life will be greatly determined by your willingness to allow positive changes in your life. Let me encourage you to make wise choices for a positive and productive life. If you are overwhelmed with the changes needed, read THIS POST.

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