Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

In the early days of a leadership position I have some intentionally bad leadership practices. . Not with everything, but I need to manage some things closer so I get a handle on where things are currently. It always involves anything directional that will set the course for some time and be harder to unravel later.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 22, 2021

There are some common ways to lose favor with leadership. Now before that sounds arrogant, please know I can be pretty hard on senior leadership. Having been in such a position for over 30 years, I know the bad side of senior leadership. When I’m coaching other leaders, predominately I’m coaching senior leadership.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

I’ve learned a lot about leadership from the life of David. . The best book from which to find leadership principles is the Bible. Of course, the greatest leader of the Bible – and life – is Jesus. Are there times you feel in over your head in a leadership quandary? We could manage that.

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Tanveer Naseer

OCTOBER 16, 2012

The following is a guest post by Jessica Edmondson. Ever wonder what is the best path to effective management? Effective management begins, grows and thrives when the right candidates are hired. Of course, that means the business has to incur the hiring costs all over again.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

The delivery truck principle is a sobering reality in all leadership decisions. . 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. It was through watching that process a leadership principle came to me.

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The Practical Leader

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

In his article on “Crafting Strategy,” McGill University professor and management author, Henry Mintzberg, provides a good example of innovation and organizational learning in high-performing, agile organizations: “Out in the field, a salesman visits a customer. The company has changed strategic course.”

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

There are many leaders I admire who have influenced my own leadership. I admire the teachings on leadership by guys like John Maxwell, Andy Stanley, and Patrick Lencioni. The principles, however, which I admire most are found in the leadership style of Jesus. Jesus’ leadership is still impacting culture today.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

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. It caused me to ask myself, so I could coach him: What’s the best way to deal with insecurity in leadership?

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 30, 2021

Risk is a reality to be managed not a problem to be avoided. This is true, of course, when leading in the church. Join Nate (or Chandler) and I for the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast. The post 7 High Costs of Attempting to Eliminate Risk appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Of course, God is love. In my first management role I wasn’t trained for what I needed to do. The previous manager had quit unexpectedly and I was put in the position almost by default. Check out my leadership podcast where we discuss issues of leadership nuggets in a practical way. I love you!

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 3, 2023

Work ethic – I’ve never been great at managing people. This 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. Check out my leadership podcast where we discuss issues of leadership nuggets in a practical way.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 21, 2023

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. Of course you should want the church to grow. Plus, check out the other Lifeway Leadership Podcasts.

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Tanveer Naseer

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

For myself, this September also marks a special milestone in my writing career – specifically, it marks the one-year anniversary of the launch of my first leadership book, “ Leadership Vertigo ”.

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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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Ron Edmondson

JULY 17, 2023

Well, I personally believe the church should be well led, well-managed, efficient and productive. So, of course this impacts ministry. Check out my leadership podcast where we discuss leadership nuggets in a practical way. Plus, check out the other Lifeway Leadership Podcasts.

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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

OCTOBER 6, 2022

My church leadership blog and podcast has given me access into the lives of hundreds of pastors. Someday the pastor will preach their funeral, but for today visit their neighbor who isn’t going to church — instead, of course, of them building a relationship with the person and bringing them to church (which is way more effective.).

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Modern Servant Leader

JANUARY 15, 2015

Are you looking for the top leadership experts to follow in 2015? Maybe you need a leadership development expert or public speaker. Whether you need a leadership and management expert for yourself or your team, you’ll find someone great below. 64 11,700 182 Bill Hybels Leadership, Ministry Sr.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

One of my first managers frequently reminded us no one is irreplaceable. Without being creepy – of course.). Nate and I have launched a new season of the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast , so subscribe now. Nate and I have launched a new season of the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast , so subscribe now.

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Miles Anthony Smith

AUGUST 7, 2018

29 Leadership Experts Share Their Top 19 Leadership Competencies & Behaviors for Success (Plus Leaderboard) It seems that the world has a lack of leadership these days, doesn’t it? Why does poor leadership seem to be such an epidemic in government, business, and nonprofits?

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 21, 2023

7 paradigms often needed for church growth: Lead with leaders Of course you need followers too, but most people are looking for leadership, especially about things about which they don’t know. The rest of the people are looking for leadership. Leadership is about hard decisions. With the Spirit of God, of course.)

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 19, 2013

There are many leaders I admire who have influenced my own leadership. I admire the teachings on leadership by guys like John Maxwell, Andy Stanley, and Patrick Lencioni. I love leadership. The principles, however, that I admire most are found in the leadership style of Jesus. No micro-management it appears.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 7, 2021

I have been a student of leadership and a practicing leader for over 30 years and this time in which we live has produced the most conducive environments for leaders to thrive. Leadership is designed for this scenario. You can manage that. Trust is the foundation of all good leadership. Risk abounds. Conflict is divisive.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Of course, there are no routine weeks. But when you learn to manage your lists effectively, it can give you more freedom than you have now. Nate and I are about to launch a new season of the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast , so subscribe now. I also do this at the beginning of a week, month and year. Make a list.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 3, 2022

Policies are defined as a course, plan or principle of action. No need for improvement here until someone finds another way to mess up, of course, then we need to add another policy. Lead more than you manage. Management is more about implementing policies and seeing they are adhered to completely. Manage when you must.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

I was frequently asked how we have managed to find so many talented young leaders. Much of the work God did at the church plant was done through the leadership efforts of people 10, 15, and 20 years younger than me. I learned best in my leadership journey through trying, failing and trying again. Is it risky? Allow for failure.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

These Inspire Me There are many leaders I admire who have influenced my own leadership. I admire the teachings on leadership by guys like John Maxwell, Andy Stanley, and Patrick Lencioni. I love leadership. The principles, however, which I admire most are found in the leadership style of Jesus. Jesus finished well.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 15, 2012

In one of my first management positions, I supervised about 50 people in several departments of a large retail store. Over the course of a few months, I started to pick up some subtle and sometimes not too subtle remarks about the work schedule. The post One Critical Leadership Error appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 27, 2020

One of my first managers frequently reminded us no one is irreplaceable. Without being obnoxious – of course. Without being creepy – of course. The post How to Be Invaluable as a Team Member appeared first on Ron Edmondson. The level of the water doesn’t change much when one or two hands is removed.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Of course, it is “cooler” to be in church planting. Check out my new website design and my 5T Leadership offerings. 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. The need is huge.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 30, 2019

I’m convinced the biggest battle in leadership is often within the emotions of a leader – and equally powerful – the emotions of those we lead. The biggest battle in leadership is a battle against emotions. The difficult part of leadership is not figuring out a strategy moving forward.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 9, 2016

Part of the leader’s job is to learn to better manage conflict rather than attempting to kill them. Here are 7 thoughts for leaders 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. Don’t be afraid of conflict on a team.

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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. The things I’m going to list have all crippled me during seasons of my leadership. But, this doesn’t mean we allow the dominant voice to be those who aren’t even supportive of leadership or where we are leading.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

Home About Consulting Church Family Leadership Navigation: Home » Encouragement » 7 Attributes of Success as an Organization 7 Attributes of Success as an Organization February 7, 2011 in Encouragement , Leadership , Organizational Leadership , Team Leadership with 6 Comments Great organizations don’t just appear.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 23, 2013

Of course, sometimes people did steal something, which is why the systems exist in the first place. The post Leadership and Life Inspiration from T. Maxx appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Related posts: Different Leaders…Different Approaches To Leadership. Obama Admits Mistakes (Good Leadership Trait).

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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

JANUARY 15, 2020

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. Of course you should want the church to grow. It was his first church out of seminary. They might.

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