Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

As a result, part of my coaching ministry is to work with new leaders in the beginning days of a leadership position. . With several transitions in my career, several in the last few years, I speak with more passion and authority on the subject. Relational leadership is always most effective, but especially for a new leader.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Of course, God is love. When I was at one of my lowest points in my professional career I felt like a failure. Check out my leadership podcast where we discuss issues of leadership nuggets in a practical way. Plus, check out the other Lifeway Leadership Podcasts. I love you! All we need is love!

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 17, 2023

If you can’t keep up with the speed of change, and adapt accordingly you’ll have a harder time advancing in your career in the future. So, of course this impacts ministry. Check out my leadership podcast where we discuss leadership nuggets in a practical way. How can a leader keep up with the pace of change?

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 28, 2023

I mostly wanted to help him as he began his career. He wanted to do well in his career, wanted to hit the ground running right out of college, but he didn’t feel he had been able yet to get the boss’s full attention. Check out my leadership podcast where we discuss leadership nuggets in a practical way.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

In my experience in the business world and church, it seems we are desperate for good leadership. Organizations and teams thrive on good leadership. In full disclosure, I’ve probably been as guilty as anyone at times in my leadership career. With each new season in leadership there will be a learning curve.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 30, 2021

I love investing in young pastors; especially those who may not have previous leadership experience- and are teachable. Of course, in full disclosure, I consistently try to convince them I’m not the guy to listen to but they keep asking for advice, so I keep sharing. Of course, surround yourself with wiser people.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 13, 2020

The best leadership book is the Bible. I’m convinced humility might be the most attractive leadership quality there is these days. Proverbs 4:23 Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life. Genuine honesty and transparency in leadership is rare, but so, so valuable – and effective.

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Miles Anthony Smith

AUGUST 7, 2018

29 Leadership Experts Share Their Top 19 Leadership Competencies & Behaviors for Success (Plus Leaderboard) It seems that the world has a lack of leadership these days, doesn’t it? Why does poor leadership seem to be such an epidemic in government, business, and nonprofits?

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

In this post, however, I want to share some things I’ve observed in what I am calling “truly joyful pastors” Of course, we would all encourage our church to have joy. Of course, all of this is applicable for those who aren’t in vocational ministry. I came into vocational ministry later in my career.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 25, 2013

Read the Bible – The Bible is a tremendous resource for leadership development. Of course, for me it’s THE source of my foundation, but even if you aren’t a follower of Christ you can learn from the leaders in Scripture. They are at similar places in their career of leadership. Leadership Ministry'

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 14, 2016

Knowing this one can protect your career – help keep you from burning out – and guard your heart. Everyone says “best sermon ever” Of course – they have practiced it a few times.). This is part of leadership. The post A Sobering Reality for Pastors and Leaders appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 9, 2019

A Life Transition for The Edmondsons. I recently resigned my position as CEO of Leadership Network. Leadership Network has a long, great history of helping the Church accelerate growth and innovation. Likewise, in fairness, Leadership Network needs someone leading who is fully engaged at what the position requires of them.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 23, 2016

In working with other churches and ministries, and in my experience in the business world, it seems we are desperate for good leadership. Organizations and teams thrive on good leadership. And, in full disclosure, I’ve probably been as guilty as anyone at times in my leadership career. Take a course.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

The Bible is a tremendous resource for leadership development. Of course, for me it’s THE source of my foundation, but even if you aren’t a follower of Christ you can learn from the leaders in Scripture. Read a leadership book. They are at similar places in their career of leadership. These are peers.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 1, 2019

The Bible is a tremendous resource for leadership development. Of course, for me it’s THE source of my foundation, but even if you aren’t a follower of Christ you can learn from the leaders in Scripture. Read a leadership book. Leadership Network was founded under this principle. Jesus is the Master Leader.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 1, 2019

I mostly wanted to help him as he began his career. He wanted to do well in his career, wanted to hit the ground running right out of college, but he didn’t feel he had been able yet to get the boss’s full attention. Not only did I think his question was premature, but I felt he was probably also asking the wrong question.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 11, 2018

Many times in leadership the intangibles determine the quality of our leadership. Of course, we need change management skills, there’s always a need to cast vision, delegation and we must manage effectively. I didn’t realize,however, how important the intangible skills of leadership would be. I was wrong.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 18, 2011

While this sounds simple enough at face value, I have consistently found that one of the most often overlooked leadership attributes is that of a positive attitude. If you struggle with recruiting, team building, and leadership development you likely have a bad attitude. The simple answer is that you can’t…it just won’t work.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 28, 2014

I’ve been attempting to do that throughout my leadership career, but haven’t spent much time putting in writing what I have observed. Of course, we all have to handle interruptions at times and do things we hadn’t “planned” to do, but you can help them discern when to step outside the lines.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Of course, God is love. When I was at one of my lowest points in my professional career I felt like a failure. I’m confident any achievement I’ve ever had has been proportional to the people that supported me in my attempts. I love you! All we need is love! Love is all we need.” That’s not just a good Beatles song. I believe in you!

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 12, 2018

One thing I love doing in ministry is investing in young pastors; especially those who may not have previous leadership experience- and are teachable. Of course, in full disclosure, I consistently try to convince them I’m not the guy to listen to, but they keep asking for advice, so I keep sharing. You’ll need it.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

Of course, there is always room for continual improvement, but we’ve made tremendous progress. In my new role, many of these are in place at Leadership Network. I was naive early in my leadership to believe everyone shared my work ethic. The same is true in an organization like Leadership Network. They don’t.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 16, 2014

If you can’t keep up with the speed of change, and adapt accordingly you’ll have a harder time advancing in your career in the future. So, of course this impacts ministry. Innovation Leadership Ministry' We need generalists, who can fill a plethora of responsibilities. How can a leader keep up? What can you do?’

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 18, 2018

If you can’t keep up with the speed of change, and adapt accordingly you’ll have a harder time advancing in your career in the future. So, of course this impacts ministry. We need generalists, who can fill a plethora of responsibilities. How can a leader keep up with the pace of change? What can you do to grow?’

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

In my 5T Leadership coaching practice I have the privilege of working with a lot of different leaders. Shortly into my vocational ministry career I decided I needed more insight into church leadership. I went back to school and got another master’s degree in leadership. This is a leadership quandary. You didn’t.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 25, 2016

This is true in life and leadership. Here are six steps I suggest to win in life and leadership: Step One: Get in the right race. If you don’t have a vision for your leadership – where you’re leading people – you’re failing before you get started. They are aiming for the wrong targets. Finish well!

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Harvard Business Review

JUNE 5, 2014

But that’s exactly why it would be a mistake to look past organizational behavior and culture at GM: It is utterly inevitable that things will go wrong, according to Harvard Business School professor Amy Edmondson. The classic example of repeated institutional failure, of course, is NASA. It’s not my job.”

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 19, 2011

John Maxwell says leadership is influence. Take risks on people and give opportunities to fail (or succeed) – Several on our staff started their ministry career with us…in large roles. As with all my posts, I’m trying to be helpful in developing your leadership. I wrote a post about that HERE ).

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Harvard Business Review

APRIL 16, 2018

For women with leadership ambitions, there is no shortage of advice for how to reach the top. Senior leadership positions tend to come with bigger paychecks — and while your instinct might be to save the money, don’t forget that occasional self-indulgent spending can be a good investment, too. tomas robertson/unsplash.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 21, 2013

Here are 7 suggestions for hiring the right person: Put resumes aside – I’ve frankly only used them a couple times in my career. Of course, you have to be in the right conversations to hear such information, but I’m intentional enough to create dialogue…or steer conversations in that direction. Leadership Ministry'

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