Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Career Coach. One of the most frequent requests for my ministry help had to do with people’s career steps — from school to employment. I spend much of this blog and my podcast helping pastors learn to be better leaders which ultimately means learning to delegate. I’ve heard similar from other pastors.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 4, 2020

I’ve told people they were some of the hardest years of my career. In order to be strategic, I had to control my calendar if it wasn’t an emergency and delegate all that I could to other staff members. (I The post 7 Ways to Stay Sane in Church Revitalization appeared first on Ron Edmondson. But we survived.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 13, 2020

Surround yourself with capable people of integrity – empower, delegate – and get out of their way and let them lead. Looking back on my leadership career I’ve done this many times. The post 12 Bible Verses to Encourage Christian Leaders appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Don’t try to do it all.

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You're Not the Boss of Me

SEPTEMBER 15, 2012

This week I’m pleased to introduce Jessica Edmondson as guest writer on You’re Not the Boss of Me. When it comes time to motivate people and effectively delegate tasks, there are all kinds of approaches that work – and many that don’t. Delegating to the Wrong Person. She enjoys learning from leadership best practices.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 19, 2021

Sometimes it’s a systems problem that requires too much of my time and sometimes its a failure to delegate. Work becomes a job, not a career. Nate and I have launched a new season of the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast. The post 7 Dangerous Leadership Practices appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 23, 2016

I have had such groups numerous times in my career. What you’re looking for is people skills – how to handle conflict – how to delegate and how to motivate and cast a vision. The post 3 Inexpensive Ways to Develop as a Leader appeared first on Ron Edmondson. The key is to be intentional.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 15, 2017

This may be one of the most important questions we have to answer as our careers take us to new roles. We need to figure out which one we do best and then try to arrange our career where we can realize our best potential. One comes more naturally for me and the other I struggle to learn – and attempt to delegate when possible.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 10, 2017

Regardless of your career, it appears life is more stressful than ever. I have learned to delegate well and allow people the freedom to speak into my life as needed. Stress is all around us. Every day I encountered burned out and stressed out pastors. I hope this post can help a few stressed-out leaders. How do you handle stress?

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 21, 2019

Sometimes it’s a systems problem that requires too much of my time and sometimes its a failure to delegate. Work becomes a job, not a career. The post 7 Dangerous Mindsets for a Leader appeared first on Ron Edmondson. I can get bogged down in minutia which wastes my energy and drains me. Any you would care to add?

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 16, 2014

Sometimes it’s a systems problem that requires too much of my time and sometimes its a failure to delegate. Work becomes a job, not a career. The post 7 of the Most Dangerous Leadership Mindsets I’ve Observed appeared first on Ron Edmondson. I can get bogged down in minutia that wastes my energy and drains me.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 25, 2019

Career Coach. One of the most frequent requests for my ministry help had to do with people’s career steps — from school to employment. And I’ve been one in my previous business career and serve there again now.) They can’t commit the required time nor do they have the expertise.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 23, 2016

And, in full disclosure, I’ve probably been as guilty as anyone at times in my leadership career. Early in my leadership career I participated in an organization called Toastmasters to help train as a communicator. Learn delegation. It must be easier to pass blame than to own the problem as our own. I can’t keep up!

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 31, 2019

This will be a great career position for him if he does well. Unfortunately, I’ve been that way all my career. If possible, delegate some of the ideas. I received an email from a great young business leader recently asking for some advice. He’s a first time leader in charge of a major department. He’s so excited.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 6, 2017

I’ve been in a senior leadership position most of my career. You can delegate. I have a few warnings for those who want to be a senior leader. I should probably first say, should you choose to do so, I’ll be one of your cheerleaders. Some days – many days – I would rather someone else had the role.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2010

Creating a framework for decisioning, using a published delegation of authority statement, encouraging sound business practices in collaboration, team building, leadership development, and talent management will all help avoid conflicts. This is a skill I believe many leaders do not develop until later in their careers.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 18, 2019

I have had such groups numerous times in my career. What you’re looking for is people skills – how to handle conflict – how to delegate and how to motivate and cast a vision. The group would share stories, talk about experiences, and learn from each other. Leadership development doesn’t have to be expensive.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 27, 2016

Sometimes it’s a systems problem that requires too much of my time and sometimes its a failure to delegate. Work becomes a job, not a career. The post 7 of the Most Dangerous Leadership Mindsets I’ve Observed appeared first on Ron Edmondson. I can get bogged down in minutia which wastes my energy and drains me.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 29, 2011

I see couples struggle with this in their marriage and individuals in their careers. Delegate routine tasks if possible. If one is not careful, the routine becomes the only. our whole world becomes scheduled and predictable. It’s common…even routine. Some of the dangers of the mundane include: You stifle creativity.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

Regardless of your career, it appears life is more stressful than ever. I have learned to delegate well. Stress is all around us. Every day I encountered burned out and stressed out pastors. Would you agree? People often ask how I handle stress. What tips do you have for people to lower their stress? How do you handle stress?

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 8, 2018

I have even used this question to find out how I can help people in their next career step outside the organization. This is a valuable question to follow up with after you’ve said anything, but especially when you’ve delegated a task or given someone a responsibility. Do you understand what I’m saying?

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 15, 2011

What would you do or advice to give someone starting their career? What is the greatest change you have seen in the workplace since you began your career? The speed of change is the biggest difference from early in my career. That is my natural bent so I need to learn to delegate and then support the process.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 11, 2018

Of course, we need change management skills, there’s always a need to cast vision, delegation and we must manage effectively. Here are 7 intangibles needed in church revitalization: Listening – Thankfully this was one I had learned earlier in my ministry and business career. I was wrong.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 17, 2011

Every organization needs both, so don’t be ashamed to answer either way, but it’s important that you know the difference, which one you do best, and then try to arrange your career where you can realize your best potential. One comes more naturally for me and the other I struggle to learn…and attempt to delegate when possible.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

Ron Edmondson : Ron is smart, authentic, approachable and he posts as frequently if not more than most in the leadership space. You can follow Mary Jo on Twitter @mjasmus. Alexa Rank : 1,814,538 Google Page Rank : 4 PostRank Leadership Score : N/A Number of Posts in last 30 days : 14 TwitterGrader Score : 98.0

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Sometimes it’s a systems problem that requires too much of my time and sometimes its a failure to delegate. Work becomes a job, not a career. The post 7 Risky Mindsets in Leadership appeared first on Ron Edmondson. I can get bogged down in minutia which wastes my energy and drains me.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 30, 2011

In my view, we must rely on ourselves to do our best, then be willing to delegate to our team. Billye taught me that confidence is rocket fuel for your life, your career and your soul. When all else fails, call on God. One thing though, while God answers all prayers, sometimes the answer is NO.

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Harvard Business Review

APRIL 16, 2018

By learning to lean in, speak out, negotiate, delegate, and a dozen other behaviors, women everywhere are launching themselves through the glass ceilings of their organizations, landing jobs at or near the C-suite level. In comparison, the successful top-level women I’ve coached were certainly mindful of their careers.

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