Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

You’ll stress less about your progress if you drop the comparison game and be who God designed you to be. You can even learn from them, but when you try to duplicate their success you’ll often end up disappointed. You are not someone else. Don’t try to be. So, be you. Lead with leaders.

Tips 52

Tips Leadership Comparison Learning-by-Doing 52

Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 5, 2021

And the comparison game is a terrible treadmill of disappointment. You can’t be someone else as effectively as you can be yourself. You’ll lose if you try to compare yourself to someone else’s success. Your success will likely look different from anyone else’s. Don’t trip over your own humility.

Leadership 83

Leadership Edmondson Energy Comparison 83

Ron Edmondson

MARCH 24, 2012

The point I’m making is that in our system of comparison we may not measure up to someone else. We can even argue about who is “best” But, I’m not sure that’s the best method of comparison. Let’s be honest, if I ever write a really good post people think I stole it from Seth Godin. 1 Samuel 16:7).

Comparison 62

Comparison Godin Class Article 62

Ron Edmondson

APRIL 3, 2019

In fact, in some communities, what is considered small is actually large by comparison to churches in larger cities. There’s nothing wrong with being a small church. Let me say that again — There is nothing wrong with being a small church.

Resistance 62

Resistance Comparison Learning-by-Doing Trends 62

Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 10, 2018

Avoid the comparison game – Don’t compare your losses to other people’s losses. Force yourself to participate in social activities – You won’t feel like it, but social support is critical in recovering from loss. No one benefits by becoming a recluse. And, it’s dangerous.

Process 61

Process Comparison Learning-by-Doing Finance 61

Ron Edmondson

JULY 28, 2014

In fact, in some communities, what is considered small is actually large by comparison to churches in larger cities. There’s nothing wrong with being a small church. Let me say that again — There is nothing wrong with being a small church. I think there is a difference.

Resistance 83

Resistance Comparison Edmondson Learning-by-Doing 83

Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 30, 2016

Here are 5 ways to deal with insecurity as a pastor or leader: Avoid comparisons. I previously wrote “ 7 Traits of an Insecure Leader “ It caused me to ask myself, so I could counsel him: What’s the best way to deal with insecurity in leadership? Insecurity often develops when a person compares his or herself to another.

Comparison 56

Comparison Edmondson Learning-by-Doing Budgeting 56

Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 15, 2020

Here are 5 ways to deal with insecurity as a pastor or leader: Avoid comparisons. I previously wrote “ 7 Traits of an Insecure Leader “ It caused me to ask myself, so I could coach him: What’s the best way to deal with insecurity in leadership? Insecurity often develops when a person compares his or herself to another.

Learning-by-Doing 54

Learning-by-Doing Comparison Edmondson Open-book 54

Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 15, 2012

Here are 5 ways to deal with insecurity as a pastor or leader: Avoid comparisons – Insecurity often develops when a person compares his or herself to another. Don’t try to be someone you’re not. Be yourself. Realize that who God designed you to be is not a mistake.

Comparison 83

Comparison Edmondson Learning-by-Doing Class 83

Ron Edmondson

JUNE 14, 2011

In fact, in some communities, what’s considered small is actually large by comparison to churches in larger cities. They were satisfied with not growing or reaching new people. I didn’t last there long. There’s nothing wrong with being a small church.

Organization 57

Organization Resistance Comparison Delegation 57

Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Comparison only leads to disappointment. God made you to be you and He didn’t make a mistake. The more you live the you He intended the more you’ll enjoy the benefits and blessing. There’s something you can offer this world no one else can. Quit trying to carry all your burdens.

Self-aware 84

Self-aware Content Learning-by-Doing Comparison 84

Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 30, 2018

You’ll stress less about your progress if you drop the comparison game and be who God designed you to be. This is so important. You are not someone else. You are not the last leader nor the next leader. You are you. Lead with leaders.

Tips 42

Tips Leadership Comparison Learning-by-Doing 42

Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 12, 2016

Comparison. Actually, there can be a healthy side of comparison if we use it with the right intent. Plus, in time of grief we might have unrealistic expectations of others. We can forget others have their own issues they are working through in life. Life keeps moving, although for you it might seem the earth has stopped turning.

Comparison 30

Comparison Long-term Edmondson Learning-by-Doing 30

Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 16, 2013

Avoid the comparison game – Don’t compare your losses to other people’s losses. Force yourself to participate in social activities – You won’t feel like it, but social support is critical in recovering from loss. No one benefits by becoming a recluse. And, it’s dangerous.

Comparison 83

Comparison Edmondson Learning-by-Doing Finance 83

Ron Edmondson

JUNE 15, 2016

You’ll stress less about your progress if you drop the comparison game. With emulate, you’re trying to match the level of success, in your individual context – but not necessarily achieve it in the same way. This is so important. You are not someone else. Lead with leaders. It means you’ll have to delegate.

Tips 30

Tips Leadership Comparison Delegation 30

Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 1, 2015

Comparison only leads to frustration. There will always be people with more – and it likely isn’t making them as happy as you think it does. And, many times people disguise their struggles well. Every couple is unique. Ask yourself this question: Which of these is most prevalent in my marriage today?

Comparison 30

Comparison Bond Edmondson Long-term 30

Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 10, 2016

And, the comparison game is a terrible treadmill of diasappointment. You can’t be someone else as effectively as you can be yourself. You’ll lose if you try to compare yourself to someone else’s success. Your success will likely look different from anyone else’s. Don’t trip over your own humility.

Advice 30

Advice Leadership Energy Comparison 30

Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 6, 2014

Comparison – I learned that some were offended that they were grouped into a general post, rather than making one post for husbands and wives combined. We sometimes unknowingly hurt one another in the way we approach an issue. That certainly was not my intent. I get that. We do generalizations all the time though.

Charisma 83

Charisma Learning-by-Doing Active Listening Comparison 83

Ron Edmondson

MARCH 8, 2013

Dick Savidge, President of Ministry Coaching International says, “Leading from strengths invites comparison. But leading from a place of weakness may be just what your organization needs. Leading from our weaknesses invites community.” ” Might be worth a try.

Resistance 61

Resistance Comparison Follow-up Organization 61

Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 7, 2015

Avoid the comparison game – Don’t compare your losses to other people’s losses. Force yourself to participate in social activities – You won’t feel like it, but social support is critical in recovering from loss. No one benefits by becoming a recluse. And, it’s dangerous.

Comparison 30

Comparison Learning-by-Doing Edmondson Finance 30

Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 4, 2018

Comparison only leads to disappointment. God made you to be you and He didn’t make a mistake. The more you live the you He intended the more you’ll enjoy the benefits and blessing. There’s something you can offer this world no one else can. Quit trying to carry all your burdens.

Self-aware 57

Self-aware Content Learning-by-Doing Comparison 57

Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 4, 2018

Comparison only leads to disappointment. God made you to be you and He didn’t make a mistake. The more you live the you He intended the more you’ll enjoy the benefits and blessing. There’s something you can offer this world no one else can. Quit trying to carry all your burdens.

Self-aware 39

Self-aware Content Learning-by-Doing Comparison 39

Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 30, 2015

Comparison only leads to disappointment. God made you to be you and He didn’t make a mistake. The more you live the you He intended the more you’ll enjoy the benefits and blessing. There’s something you can offer this world no one else can. Quit trying to carry all your burdens.

Self-aware 30

Self-aware Content Learning-by-Doing Comparison 30

Ron Edmondson

APRIL 9, 2018

Be careful not to fall into the comparison trap with other pastors or churches. You may be used to grow people who will leave to bless others. It doesn’t always seem like glamorous work when numbers aren’t going up as fast as we’d like, but it’s necessary work. God uses all of us uniquely.

Comparison 68

Comparison Follow-up Influence Course 68