Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Remains steadfast with integrity Even through difficult days, a followable leader stays the course and keeps his or her character in tact. He challenged the tired, worn out system first. Others could follow, because He led by example.) Jesus remained sinless all the way to the Cross!)

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Of course, this has to be welcomed and encouraged by leadership, but these team members don’t sit on the sidelines waiting for someone to give them directions. Of course, this one has a huge biblical principle behind it. Likely this team is going to be very productive. . Great team members share what they are dreaming with the team.

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Team Edmondson Course Resources 69

Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Of course, you can’t collaborate on every decision. Leader, do you want to encourage cooperation on the team you lead? Do you want people to get along, support one another, and join forces to achieve the vision? All leaders want their teams to cooperate. It builds stronger teams when people aren’t on islands to themselves.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Of course, don’t forget the personal, face-to-face approach. Be timely People shouldn’t have to wait long after doing a job well to receive praise for it. Be creative Find unique ways to offer praise. Send a handwritten note. Give an extra day off. Even more, recognize them in front of others.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 24, 2023

Of course, the ultimate “big deal” is the vision of the organization. Of course, all areas have equal importance in accomplishing the vision in any organization. This may lead them to think attention should be given to children’s ministry above everything else. It’s their big deal. You get the point.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 8, 2024

Of course, there is never an excuse to be arrogant, tyrannical or controlling. But here’s what I know to be true: Until you decide if you’re going to outlast the critics and weather the storms of change you will likely never realize the success you really came to achieve. I always tried to be humble, but purposeful.

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Edmondson Follow-up Course Leadership 73

Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 30, 2023

You’re familiar with the scenario where someone half-jokingly asks for advice for a “friend” Of course, everyone knows the “friend” is actually the person asking the question. There’s an important question leaders rarely ask. Well, that scenario happens in leadership all the time.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 10, 2024

Of course, this is the idea behind vision and mission statements, but those are very broad statements. One of the greatest challenges I have as a senior leader is to regularly communicating the personal vision I own in my head. I am referring to the dreams I am currently dreaming.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 19, 2024

Of course, people will not always agree with a change even if it is clear to them. Now obviously that was more of a style culture than a change culture, but when any culture is sameness leaders often have to address culture before they address change. When the vision for change isn’t abundantly clear.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

It always involves anything directional that will set the course for some time and be harder to unravel later. Of course, the obvious question is how long do I continue these practices. Not with everything, but I need to manage some things closer so I get a handle on where things are currently.

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Positioning Micromanagement Leadership Long-term 57

Ron Edmondson

MAY 19, 2022

Of course, we still have long-term visions that drive us forward continually but it’s just hard to plan very far down the road these days. Covid has forever shaped my leadership. Five ways Covid has shaped my leadership: More short term planning. I’ve almost dropped the five and 10 your plans from my leadership.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 17, 2024

Note: This is assuming, of course, you already know your “why” as an organization. You’ll find a way to make it happen. You’ll have more passion, clarity and energy to address the how. Try that next time an idea surfaces and is discussed by your team. You know why you are doing whatever you are doing.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Of course, this came from God, but I believe God has equipped all of us with the ability to dream. Here are 5 qualities to seek from Joseph’s heart: Imagination Joseph was a dreamer. It caused him some problems, but he was able to see what others couldn’t see. He saw the big picture.

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Leadership Edmondson Resistance Planning 63

Ron Edmondson

JULY 20, 2023

Of course, He was still the “leader”, but He left others to take the ministry forward. I recall how Jesus sent the disciples out on their own. There was little micro-management it appears. He had a leadership succession plan. Jesus consistently reminded the disciples He wouldn’t always be with them.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 17, 2022

Of course, integrity is earned by experience. Of course, I realize the larger the organization the more difficult this becomes. Therefore, use personality profiles or just get to know them over time, but learn the people you are supposed to be leading or managing. It’s not enough for you to know them. Be responsive.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Of course, no one would intentionally cripple their ministry, but I have seen some ways pastors get into trouble if they aren’t careful. Hopefully, through this blog and my conference speaking I have established myself as someone that loves pastors. I came into vocational ministry mid-career and it gave me a unique perspective on the role.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 10, 2021

” (Oh, you mean a building, but, of course, you’d agree the church is not the building, right? ). Here are the funniest questions I received as a church planter: “When are you going to build a church?”. I always thought, “Well, that’s what we are doing now meeting in this high school.” Are you going to keep doing this?”.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 23, 2022

But over the course of months and years we should be able to identify a healthy team. I think there are values we can strive to attain which can help make our teams healthy. Let’s be honest, in team dynamics – just as in relationships – there are seasons when things are better than other times. Or know when you don’t.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 23, 2024

This isn’t always possible, of course, simply because some change is more complex than others and seasons change for people, cultures and organizations. Then hold everything else with open hands. Develop a healthy rhythm of change. Ultimately, you want the each new season of change to go easier than the last. They learn as they go.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 17, 2023

Of course, there are some who can work in both environments, but some simply can’t. I have discovered some things that help me do this better. 7 unique tips for hiring a great team: Hire based on culture. The staff needed in an established church is different from at church plants where I led. Make sure you ask good questions to discern.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Of course, the greatest leader of the Bible – and life – is Jesus. Thankfully David’s story had a happy ending: (Of course it did, since God put him up to it.) I’ve learned a lot about leadership from the life of David. . The best book from which to find leadership principles is the Bible. But I identify with David.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 24, 2024

Of course, things still change quickly – that’s part of life – and we must be flexible to adapt, but having even a short term written plan gives people a direction which keeps them making progress without chasing after every whim of a leader. Be systematic. These are agreed upon in advance.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 17, 2021

They feel pressure to steer the church on a healthy course. In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy talk about some warnings for leaders who want to grow. I (Ron) often hear from pastors who want to grow as leaders. Most of these leaders are humble, knowing ultimately Christ is the head of the church.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 15, 2023

Of course, this came from God, but I believe God has equipped all of us with the ability to dream. Joseph is representative of the kind of heart all leaders should seek to have. 5 qualities to seek in the heart of a leader: Imagination Joseph was a dreamer. It caused him some problems, but he was able to see what others couldn’t see.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Of course, you’ll have to respond according to what you’re learning, but this is where you start. In the church, business or home. New to a leadership role? This is your key to beginning well. Long-timer in a leadership role? This is what will improve your leadership and make it last. This is what gives you the tools you need.

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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. We know joy is a fruit of the Spirit. It’s not happiness.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 8, 2023

Pray about it, of course. . ” (Zechariah 4:10) This has huge ramifications for us as leaders. We often wait to begin something until we think we have all the answers, but often we just need to begin something. Head somewhere new today. Certainly, make sure it is a God-honoring direction. That never works.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

” Of course, we do it because we have a sense of call, but how can we survive in times like this? I talk to pastors regularly who are just about ready to give up. I frequently text my son who is a pastor – and he texts me likewise – with a simple question such as, “Why am I doing this?”

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Of course, equally vital is the quality of leaders being discovered. Of course, in context of the church, the Bible gives us clear guidance in selecting senior leaders. If a church or organization is to grow it must find new volunteer leaders. Good leaders learn to look for qualities in people which are conducive to good leadership.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

This one has dual meanings, of course, because reducing expenses may be exactly what you need to do. Renew the vision God called you to – set good, clear goals and objectives to chart a course forward – and then trust God will see you through this period. There is a need for more excellence, not more mediocrity to do it.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 30, 2021

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. Of course, this is good advice for all ages (and not just pastors), but the majority of questions I receive are from younger pastors.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 27, 2020

Without being obnoxious – of course. Without being creepy – of course. Then humbly share what you learn. Information is king. Be a king of it. Celebrate other people’s success. Send notes or encouragement. Brag on someone else. Tell others what you admire about them. Be a good listener.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Of course, there are safeguards you need to consider with this one. Of course, we do some of this through the programs and Bible studies of the church, but this is also a way to connect people who haven’t yet “connected” to the church. One example is someone who is looking for work.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 18, 2023

Of course, never say “I told you so” That screams arrogance. But, make sure you don’t move without them because you stepped on their season of grief. Enthusiasm Temper celebration when change is still hurting some people. Don’t slap those opposed in the face immediately. Anger Give it time to see if it calms.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 5, 2021

Of course, those times are less fun than in the growth periods. Most of my times leading with periods of decline were in the business world, although I have entered a couple churches in the midst of difficult days. So, I’ve led through periods of decline; and faced many plateaus in business and in the church.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 13, 2023

Of course, we need to love them, pray for them, and help them as we can. In the end, here’s the strange part I’ve seen – We usually find out nothing we could have done would have made them happy anyway. Negative people are often negative for reasons other than something you did as a leader. They are hurting.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 7, 2023

Of course, the idea behind those cute, well-worded statements is to communicate vision and mission. The Challenge for me as a senior leader is to regularly communicate the big picture vision I have in my head. Yet, those are usually very broad statements. They can be lofty and aspirational even. And they should be.

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