Ron Edmondson

MAY 18, 2017

A Guest Post by my son, Jeremy Chandler There will come a point in time in every Millennial’s career when we move from being primarily executioners to leading teams and managing others. When we start our careers in more of an execution type of role, it’s easy to earn our stripes by what we can do.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 30, 2018

Is the direction of your life not turning out as you planned? The script you’ve written about how life is “supposed to go”, where you should be in your career by now, or what perfect relationship you should have – throw it away. You can throw away the script in: Your career. In the trash. Your health.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 1, 2021

5 suggestions to make the most of family time: Begin with a plan for your home and each child. Just as adults may have a plan for their career or finances, parents need a plan for operating their home. Because each child is different, I also believe parents should have different plans for each child.

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Guidelines Learning-by-Doing Planning Bond 54

Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Paths forward were carefully and strategically planned for them. Change careers – but that’s going to be hard to find a place where leadership is not required today. They found jobs in organizations that weren’t looking for a great deal of change. The job they held had clearly defined rules and boundaries.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 10, 2017

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 try to plan my activities at the beginning of the week in a way which allows for unexpected interruptions, yet still also allows me to complete the tasks required of me.

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Stress Tips Long-term Delegation 55

Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Announcing a Life and Career Transition for Ron and Cheryl Edmondson. Eventually we still plan to end up living in Nashville. I also am working on some other exciting plans for the months ahead. If you’re still catching up, I recently resigned as CEO of Leadership Network. I’m going to be doing a combination of things on my own.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 4, 2020

I’ve told people they were some of the hardest years of my career. There will always be interruptions, but I needed sufficient time to plan, meditate on Scriptures, and prepare for Sunday. The first few years of church revitalization were hard. I had to learn how to remain sane. But we survived. And even thrived.

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Delegation Edmondson Long-term Learning-by-Doing 51

Ron Edmondson

JUNE 29, 2012

In your career. In your life planning. Be Purposeful. In parenting. In marriage. In forgiveness. In ministry. In your relationship with God. In your social media activity. In your education. In your financial life. In relationship building. In leadership.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 5, 2020

There will always be interruptions, but you’re better prepared for them when you start your week with a plan. Have you ever had to balance dual careers? I find the busier I am and the more I am doing, the more structure I need to provide myself. It will require intentionality on your part. Ask God to help you with that.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 1, 2018

The person who gave you a start in your career. Plan a personal visit. I thought I would use my platform to encourage a little thankfulness. Here are 25 people you could easily thank today: A family member who holds the family together. The parent who paved your way. Someone who encourages you that you only know online. Write an email.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

Is the direction of your life not turning out as you planned? You can throw away the script in: Your career. I’m not saying to not have a plan. And, yet, the show must go on… Things will seldom turn out just as planned. “In his heart a man plans his steps, but the Lord determines his steps.”

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 6, 2016

Most of us have been there at some point in our career. I’m sure this is true of other generations, but there were generations who endured an entire career in less than ideal situations. God is doing something – working a plan – even when you can’t see His hand. They are intent on making a difference.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 7, 2013

You can throw away the script in: Your career. I’m not saying don’t have a plan. And, yet, the show must go on… Things will seldom turn out just as planned. Throw away the scripts… They likely won’t work anyway. Most of the time. Your relationship life. Your health. Your finances. It’s easier.

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Stress Banking Planning Finance 58

Ron Edmondson

JUNE 27, 2014

We dream about careers, personal interests, places we’d love to travel. Dreams, Goals and Plans. Leadership Life Plan Ministry' One of Cheryl and my greatest enjoyments on vacation is dreaming about where we see ourselves in a year, 5 years, 10 years, into retirement. A great vacation goal is to take time to dream.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 20, 2012

Here are 5 suggestions to make family time more effective: Begin with a plan for your home and each child – You seldom hit a target you aren’t aiming to hit. Just as adults may have a plan for their career or finances, parents need a plan for operating their home. What kind of people do we want them to be?

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

When I was at one of my lowest points in my professional career I felt like a failure. I’m not sure we ever grow out of needing to hear those words or sense that “presence” of assurance from people we trust. I believe in you! We had sold a business just to get out from under it with a very little bit of money to start over.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 5, 2014

Here are 25 people you could easily thank today: The person who gave you a start in your career. Plan a personal visit. Everyone likes to be appreciated. I thought I would use my platform to encourage a little thankfulness. Someone who encourages you that you only know online. A random stranger God lays on your heart. Send a card.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 15, 2014

Most of us have been there at some point in our career. I’m sure that is true of other generations, but there were generations who endured an entire career in less than ideal situations. God is doing something — working a plan — even when you can’t see His hand. They are intent on making a difference.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 23, 2014

I think it’s a great tool for leadership development, relationship enhancement, self awareness and career evaluation. They prefer to have a plan and work from the plan. Life Plan' I’m an Introvert. I’m an INTJ — in case you were wondering. I might change the J to an O for Order.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

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 try to plan my activities at the beginning of the week in a way that allows for unexpected interruptions, yet still also allows me to complete the tasks required of me.

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Stress Tips Long-term Delegation 67

Ron Edmondson

MAY 2, 2017

I’ve told people, with over 35 years in leadership, these were some of the hardest years of my career. There will always be interruptions, but I have to have sufficient time to plan, meditate on the Scriptures, and prepare for Sunday. Our church has not only stabilized, we’ve been blessed with healthy growth again.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 28, 2013

I ran from it for years…but it’s the best “career” I’ve ever had. Encouragement Family God Life Plan Ministry' If I had raised a daughter…or picked a wife for my son…I would have wanted a Mary. Thanks God. My calling. I work for Jesus. How cool is that? And, I’ve had several. Family and friends.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

I am often asked how to know if the plans we make are God’s will for our life. I’m talking about those life-altering decisions, such as career choice, relationships, or decisions requiring huge steps of faith. Proverbs 16:9 says, “In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps.”

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 26, 2011

Here is part 5 of my interview with Zig Ziglar: If you were starting over in your career today, would you do anything differently? No, here’s why… If you say what you’re going to do…go do it…no excuses… I lived by that…and I’d do that all over again… What was the tipping point in your career?

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 30, 2021

Make sure you have a plan for your time and center it around what you want to accomplish and where you want to be in the years to come. You’ll have lots of opportunities to do many things in your life and career. Prioritize your life. You’ll be pulled in many directions. Isn’t this the example Jesus gave to us?

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

I’ve had such roles for most of my career. I also needed scheduled time to plan, dream and prepare. We work for ourselves, are in a leadership position where we create our own schedule, or just work in an environment where flexibility is allowed. But how is having a flexible schedule like owning a truck?

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Banking Project Tips Career 38

Ron Edmondson

JULY 5, 2018

In another post, when I understand it more myself, I plan to share more about what I will be doing. I came into ministry later in life, after a long business career. This month I transitioned into a new role with a non-profit organization called Leadership Network. In short, we support pastors and the church.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 24, 2019

If you’re waiting for a new career opportunity, for example, polish up your resume, make some networking connections, take a class to develop new skills, or read books in the field in which you hope to explore or grow. When you are in a time of waiting – Do what you know to do today.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

I’m concentrating on the next half of my career. Thoughts on Developing a Life Plan. I’m “mid-life” I previously wrote 10 Benefits of Being Middle-Aged. What have you learned? Related posts: Parenting For A Purpose. 10 Things I Would Do Differently If I Could Do Life Over Again.

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Learning-by-Doing Career Course Planning 51

Ron Edmondson

JUNE 16, 2011

It’s an open floor plan. The same can be true of a career or a personal life. We moved downtown… Earlier this year, Cheryl and I sold the house where we raised our boys and purchased a condominium in the downtown area of our city. We have a river view. We walk downtown almost every night. When we can, we eat downtown too.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 2, 2013

Even for those who have careers in ministry…is it a blessing or a curse? Culture Life Plan' Is work a curse or a blessing? I have heard that question all my life. And the various opinions associated with the answers. I completely agree that ministry is a blessing, but isn’t it also work? Do You Really Want This Marriage To Work?

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 20, 2012

He’s still a young man, but he’s already started an impressive career as a coach. What word of advice would you have for guys like us, just beginning our careers and still young in our faith? My friend coach Craig Candeto is a former Navy standout quarterback. Currently he’s coaching quarterbacks for the Citadel.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 27, 2015

Here are 5 suggestions to make family time more effective: Begin with a plan for your home and each child. Just as adults may have a plan for their career or finances, parents need a plan for operating their home. Because each child is different, I also believe parents should have different plans for each child.

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Guidelines Learning-by-Doing Planning Bond 30

Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 24, 2013

Is it to begin a new chapter in your career life? Will you reside in fear or surrender by faith to God’s plan for your life? What is God calling you to do today that is bigger than you; that in order to accomplish it will require an even greater display of faith than you have ever displayed before?

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 14, 2015

Recognize that God operates from a plan. Proverbs 16:9 says, “In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps.” Looking back over my life, I could never have scripted it, but I see how God has used me according to an overall plan. Examine your circumstances in light of God’s overall plan.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 31, 2016

There will always be interruptions, but you’re better prepared for them when you start your week with a plan. Have you ever had to balance dual careers? I find the busier I am and the more I am doing, the more structure I need to provide myself. It will require intentionality on your part. Ask God to help you with that.

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Long-term Edmondson Learning-by-Doing Commitment 30

Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 29, 2019

I have been involved in church planting for most of my ministry career – whether as a planter or as a supporter of planting. But with growth can quickly come chaos without some carefully planned policies and procedures. I love the process of planting. I love the energy and the enthusiasm a new church brings to a community.

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