Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

This post developed after talking with a young pastor overwhelmed with the responsibility he’d been given. His church expected a lot from him – leading the church, preaching great messages, visiting the sick (and the well), managing a budget, and seeing the baptistry consistently in use – just to name a few things.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 21, 2023

This post developed from talking with a young pastor overwhelmed with the responsibility he’d been given. His church expects a lot from him – leading the church, preaching great messages, visiting the sick (and the well), managing a budget, and seeing the baptistry consistently in use – just to name a few things.

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Tanveer Naseer

JULY 17, 2012

As such, I would like to present this guest post written by Jessica Edmondson. Have you ever worked in a place where you didn’t feel confidence in whether or not you were performing your job properly and never felt comfortable enough to ask your manager for his/her opinion?

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Tanveer Naseer

JULY 17, 2012

As such, I would like to present this guest piece written by Jessica Edmondson. Have you ever worked in a place where you didn’t feel confidence in whether or not you were performing your job properly and never felt comfortable enough to ask your manager for his/her opinion?

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

One of my first managers frequently reminded us no one is irreplaceable. Develop a reputation of being a team player. Without being creepy – of course.). Nate and I have launched a new season of the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast , so subscribe now. Support the vision and direction. Be a good listener.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 22, 2021

It’s one thing not to understand it, to have questions about it, or need development. Good leaders actually expect them as a part of the development process. Make sure you’re doing all you can to get better at time-management, for example.). Join Nate and I for the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Of course, collecting from the bill was another story, but anyone who has ever owned a business and had to make a payroll knows how exciting it is to develop cash flow. Developing a new program at your church may reach more people, but may pull resources from other programs. You could add many more examples to this random list.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 7, 2021

You can manage that. Across our culture and in every spectrum of society people need and want to develop trust (often again) in leadership. But part of our leaders job is to bring people together for a common good, synergize the group, find common ground, and develop and empower people for a greater reality. Risk abounds.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

There was little micro-management it appears. Of course, He was still the “leader”, but He left others to take the ministry forward. He was into self-development. Jesus was into leadership development and replacement. The post 12 Principles of Leadership Inspired by Jesus appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 9, 2016

What I’ve also learned – some through painful experience – is the way I handle conflict when it develops will go a long way towards allowing the disagreement to work for the overall good of the team. Part of the leader’s job is to learn to better manage conflict rather than attempting to kill them.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 3, 2022

Policies are defined as a course, plan or principle of action. Policies can limit thoughts to a pre-determined outcome, which keeps the random and potentially explosive thoughts from developing. No need for improvement here until someone finds another way to mess up, of course, then we need to add another policy.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 18, 2013

I’ve written previously on managing conflict HERE and HERE. In fact, I must learn to better manage the conflicts rather than attempt to kill them. Here are 7 thoughts for managing conflict on a team: Interfere sparingly – I try not to take sides in conflict anymore than I have to, even when I have my own opinion.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Of course, it is “cooler” to be in church planting. If we recognize the need for revitalization, then let’s develop and fund the resources. One thing I love helping leaders do is managing the transitions in their leadership and life. S ome sharp church planters need to move to church revitalization.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

From my observation, here are 7 attributes of success as an organization: Have a clear vision Set clear goals Recruit a great team Divide tasks equitably Hold people accountable Stay the course Have fun! All Posts by Ron Edmondson | Personal Blog | Twitter | Facebook | Share By Email Leave a Reply: Click here to cancel reply.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

I was frequently asked how we have managed to find so many talented young leaders. Of course, but it awesome has the potential for awesomeness to occur. It may seem unnatural at first, but let their process take shape and you’ll have a better chance of leadership development occurring. Is it risky? Share experiences.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 15, 2020

This post developed after talking with a young pastor overwhelmed with the responsibility he’s been given. His church expects a lot from him – leading the church, preaching great messages, visiting the sick (and the well), managing a budget, and seeing the baptistry consistently in use – just to name a few things.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 19, 2013

No micro-management it appears. Of course, He was still the “leader”, but He left others to take the ministry forward. Jesus was into self-development. Jesus was into leadership development and replacement. The post 12 Leadership Principles of Jesus That Inspire Me appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Modern Servant Leader

JANUARY 15, 2015

Maybe you need a leadership development expert or public speaker. Or, maybe you’re focused on personal development and want to find the best content online to help you grow as a leader. Whether you need a leadership and management expert for yourself or your team, you’ll find someone great below. Zondervan Author.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Of course, in order for that to happen it means I must constantly be improving as a leader. Leadership isn’t needed if we simply manage status quo. Developing a sense of entitlement. The post 7 Actions Which Can Quickly Cripple A Leader appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Ignoring the hard decisions.

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Tanveer Naseer

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

This journey of sharing my writings and insights on leadership over these past five years has lead to the achievement of another very special milestone this month – that of being invited to speak this Wednesday at the Management Grand Rounds at Boston’s Children’s Hospital , an affiliate of Harvard Medical School.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 16, 2013

In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps. Today, I have learned to properly apply strategy and force, making me a better manager of the creative process and a stronger entrepreneur. There are three ways to make tactical course corrections by applying force. Proverbs 16:9.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

No micro-management it appears. Of course, He was still the “leader”, but He left others to take the ministry forward. Jesus was into self-development. Jesus was into leadership development and replacement. The post 12 Leadership Principles of Jesus appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Still working today.

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Miles Anthony Smith

AUGUST 7, 2018

What is the number #1 book you recommend for learning how to become a better leader (boss/manager or leading self)? To succeed, a leader must learn to balance their relationships, time, strategic efforts and personal development. It is all about being a multiplier of talent vs a diminisher.being a magnet and developer of talent.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 13, 2015

7 suggestions as you prepare to be a pastor: Take some business and/or leadership courses. You’ll find more available, especially in the area of leadership these days at seminaries and Bible colleges, but you may have to take some courses online or at another school. Take a people-helping or counseling course.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 15, 2012

Of course, you can help too. The post 7 Of My Biggest Frustrations as a Leader appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Related posts: Are You a Leader or Manager? Developing a Leadership Vocabulary. If I kept the Evernote file open, I might find some more. What are your biggest frustrations in leadership?

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

Policies are defined as a course, plan or principle of action. Policies limit ability to think outside the box – Policies can limit thoughts to a pre-determined outcome, which keeps the random and potentially explosive thoughts from developing. And, we need good management. I’m not a huge fan of policies.

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 18, 2017

Garvin was a generalist more than a specialist, perhaps because he came of age at HBS during the 1980s, when the school’s primary focus was the development of skilled general managers. A Sloan Management Review article (which I had the pleasure of working on) provides valuable context for Garvin’s most-read HBR articles.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 22, 2012

Policies are a course, plan or principle of action. Policies limit ability to think outside the box – Policies can limit thoughts to a pre-determined outcome, which keeps the random and potentially explosive thoughts from developing. Developing a Personal Social Media Policy. I’m not a huge fan of policies.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 20, 2015

I worked hard, gained the recognition of my managers, and was rewarded with all the hours I wanted to work. Of course, I assured this frustrated person, lazy people exist in every field. The post 7 Ways to Respond to a Lazy Co-Worker appeared first on Ron Edmondson. I said it. I have a bias against laziness. What did you do?

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 9, 2015

I was frequently asked how we have managed to find so many talented young leaders. Of course, but it awesome has the potential for awesomeness to occur. It may seem unnatural at first, but let their process take shape and you’ll have a better chance of leadership development occurring. Is it risky?

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 25, 2018

Policies are defined as a course, plan or principle of action. Policies can limit thoughts to a pre-determined outcome, which keeps the random and potentially explosive thoughts from developing. No need for improvement here until someone finds another way to mess up, of course, then we need to add another policy.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 24, 2017

Of course, this is a subjective value of what timely means, but it’s one the entire team soon recognizes – and not with good results – if it is absent. When two people have an issue between them and they don’t work to resolve it, people begin to choose sides, grudges are developed, and a timebomb starts clicking.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 5, 2011

Every pastor needs to know some general business and leadership principles to manage a church. Take a people-helping or counseling course – Let’s face it! Build Connections – Just as in the secular world, having the right connections makes the difference in church positions also.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

Work ethic I’ve never been great at managing people. That doesn’t mean we don’t have issues or problems of our own…of course we do…but we are striving to be healthy individually and together. 12 Top Posts About Team Development. We rebuke struggling alone! That’s another way they stay healthy.)

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 14, 2012

I’m frequently asked how we have managed to find so many talented young leaders at Grace Community Church. Of course, but it awesome has the potential for awesomeness to occur. It may seem unnatural at first, but let their process take shape and you’ll have a better chance of leadership development occurring.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 25, 2011

I worked hard, gained the recognition of my managers, and was rewarded with all the hours I wanted to work. Of course, I assured this frustrated person. It’s better to challenge lovingly than to let the resentment in your heart destroy your witness as you develop bitterness towards the other person.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 18, 2017

Of course, in order for that to happen it means I must constantly be improving as a leader. Leadership isn’t needed if we simply manage status quo. Developing a sense of entitlement. I’m constantly thinking how I can help people on our team improve as leaders. Ignoring the hard decisions.

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