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3 Inexpensive Ways to Develop as a Leader

Ron Edmondson

Even in the smallest communities, someone owns (or manages) the local grocery store or serves as the bank brach manager. I have had such groups numerous times in my career. By the way, in these meetings, I’m trying to learn leadership and management practices – not theology. They meet a payroll.

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17 Often Unknown Roles of a Pastor

Ron Edmondson

Career Coach. One of the most frequent requests for my ministry help had to do with people’s career steps — from school to employment. Events manager. Every pastor manages someone — even if they are volunteers. In fact, volunteer management may actually be more difficult. Volunteer coordinator.

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Are You a Better Leader or Manager?

Ron Edmondson

Self-evaluation is good here Are you more of a leader or a manager? 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. Every organization needs both.

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Are You Motivating the Wrong Person?

You're Not the Boss of Me

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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Are You a Leader or Manager?

Ron Edmondson

Are you a leader or a manager? 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. Yet the overriding functions of leadership and management are distinct.

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3 Inexpensive Ways to Develop as a Leader

Ron Edmondson

Even in the smallest communities, someone owns (or manages) the local grocery store or serves as the bank brach manager. I have had such groups numerous times in my career. In these meetings I’m trying to learn leadership and management practices – not theology. They meet a payroll. Start a book club.

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7 Quick Tips for Handling Stress

Ron Edmondson

Regardless of your career, it appears life is more stressful than ever. Time management – Most times a well planned schedule will greatly diminish stress. I have learned to delegate well and allow people the freedom to speak into my life as needed. Stress is all around us. How do you handle stress?

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