Ron Edmondson

MARCH 12, 2020

Leader, how should we respond when crisis comes? I love the leadership displayed during a scene in “ It’s a Wonderful Life ” where George Bailey is about to leave for his honeymoon and panic struck the Building and Loan. At the outset of a crisis, how should the leader respond? It was a tense moment.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 16, 2017

Every Leader Must Push Through A Leadership Crisis of Belief. Every leader at some point faces a crisis of belief in their leadership – or what her or she is attempting to lead. The crisis of belief period is real. It’s part of leadership. Push through the crisis! Is there a better way?

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The Horizons Tracker

MAY 28, 2020

Many economists were predicting a global recession before the coronavirus crisis, but the prognosis now is even gloomier. People need to feel safe in speaking up so they can contribute to the debate unfolding in your organization about how to tackle this crisis. Invest in skills. Stop looking to the CEO for strategy.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 4, 2016

How do you respond when crisis comes to the team you lead? I love the leadership displayed during a scene in “ It’s a Wonderful Life ” where George Bailey is about to leave for his honeymoon and panic struck the Building and Loan. At the outset of a crisis, how should the leader respond? It was a tense moment.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 1, 2013

The leadership crisis of belief. The crisis of belief period is real. It’s part of leadership. If it’s a move worth pursuing, you’ll face the crisis of belief. A Leader in Time of Crisis, Uncertainty or Change. 5 Things TO DO In Times of Crisis. Can I do it? Will they follow?

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 4, 2021

There are some things the church experts speaking into pastoral leadership won’t tell you. Some even refer to me as an “expert” in leadership – to which I would tell them I’m still very much in the apprentice stage in many ways. I do have lots of leadership experience – good and bad.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 25, 2024

So, building and maintaining trust is critical to good leadership. I have some non-negotiable things in leadership – things such as responsiveness and mutual-respect – and I share them with our team. Check out my leadership podcast where we discuss leadership nuggets in a practical way.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 14, 2012

As a student of church leadership he is committed to collaborating with other church leaders to effectively make and send disciples around the world. We need more truth, not more feelings in crisis. Related posts: 5 Things To Do AFTER the Crisis. Have Faith During Current Economic Crisis. Psalms 46 is a good start.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 25, 2021

I have written previously about the non-negotiable things for me in leadership – things such as responsiveness and mutual-respect – and I share them often with our team. Join Nate and I for the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast. The post 7 Ways to Earn Trust as a Leader appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 29, 2012

That’s the role of a leader in times of crisis. The post A Leader in Time of Crisis, Uncertainty or Change appeared first on Ron Edmondson. 5 Things TO DO In Times of Crisis. 5 Things To Do AFTER the Crisis. And when he had passed through those areas and exhorted them at length, he came to Greece.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

There is an interesting story in Acts 19 of a time of crisis. Paul demonstrates for us the role of a leader in times of crisis – or even in times of uncertainty or times of change. In other words, they want leadership. He was the arguably the most successful church planter of all times. Have you ever witnessed a riot?

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 26, 2015

I have been writing about the times of crisis — especially from the viewpoint of leadership. My hope is that if you are in crisis-mode right now you are beginning to see the end of the tunnel. It’s important to know what to do AFTER the time of crisis has passed. After a crisis, rest. Worry is a sin.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 18, 2011

While this sounds simple enough at face value, I have consistently found that one of the most often overlooked leadership attributes is that of a positive attitude. If you struggle with recruiting, team building, and leadership development you likely have a bad attitude. The simple answer is that you can’t…it just won’t work.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

I have held a senior leadership position for over 30 years and been in leadership over 40 years. When I was a mid-level manager in a large corporation, I remember questioning why senior leadership made some of the decisions they did. All leadership is challenging, but the senior position is a pressure unlike any other.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 13, 2020

I wrote previously about positives things which will be different after this pandemic crisis. If I were to come alongside of your church, (and I’m certainly happy to do that through my coaching ministry), I would help your staff or leadership think through each of these in a brainstorming session. It’s an easy onboarding for people.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 24, 2015

In my profession, I encounter a lot of people in crisis. Since this is mostly a leadership blog, I tend to think of leaders I know who are currently or have been in crisis. For the next few posts, I want to address this issue with some thoughts on how to respond during these times of crisis in life. Refuse Help.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 14, 2014

How do you respond when crisis comes to the team you lead? I love the leadership displayed during a scene in “ It’s a Wonderful Life ” where George Bailey is about to leave for his honeymoon and panic struck the Building and Loan. At the outset of a crisis, how should the leader respond? It was a tense moment.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 25, 2015

In my last post I shared 5 things not to do in times of crisis. I am writing this with the leader in mind, but I suspect they may be life applicable regardless of the crisis. As stated, I began with the negative, because in my experience that’s where most people begin when crisis occurs.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 12, 2020

There are times to wait if senior leadership can’t get excited or at least support the change if push back develops. When an organization is in crisis mode. When things are in crisis, is not the time to make a ton of changes. The post 7 Indicators It’s Not a Good Time for Change appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 27, 2020

When I left Leadership Network late last year I didn’t see entering into another pastorate this quickly or if ever. Those are realities that aren’t ending immediately after this crisis. If I were advising you as I would a member of our church going through crisis, my advice might be about the same. But here I am again.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

You’re undoubtedly thinking “who died and left Mike Myatt in charge of qualitatively assessing leadership blogs? You’re undoubtedly thinking “who died and left Mike Myatt in charge of qualitatively assessing leadership blogs?&# I know, I know - another list? Great question.

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Modern Servant Leader

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

The Modern Servant Leader Servant Leadership & Technology. Leadership. September 20, 2011 Servant Leadership. Servant Leadership Intro. Servant Leadership Academic Programs & Education Opportunities. Servant Leadership. Servant Leadership. Leadership Lessons from a Cracked Pot.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 25, 2023

I have held a senior leadership position for over 25 years and been in leadership almost 40 years. When I was a mid-level manager in a large corporation, I remember questioning why senior leadership made some of the decisions they did. All leadership is challenging, but the senior position is a pressure unlike any other.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 26, 2021

By the way, I talk almost weekly to churches in some form crisis mode. Join Nate and I for the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast. The post Effective Questions Promote Effective Brainstorming appeared first on Ron Edmondson. The questions you ask could determine how well you recover. (

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The Horizons Tracker

MAY 31, 2021

During the pandemic, the compassionate leadership of the likes of New Zealand’s Jacinda Arden and Germany’s Angela Merkel were lauded after data from the World Economic Forum showed that countries with female leaders fared better. . Indeed, the leadership capabilities of powerful women were diminished the more outspoken they were.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

They “ seek to improve the quality of life and subjective well-being of individuals, families, couples, groups, and communities through research, policy, community organizing, direct practice, crisis intervention, and teaching. ” Some may argue Jesus is the owner and He left us to provide everyday leadership — under His direction.)

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

If you’re still catching up, I recently resigned as CEO of Leadership Network. Announcing a Life and Career Transition for Ron and Cheryl Edmondson. Instead my focus will be more on the leadership and structure of the church. Another Life Update) appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Stay tuned.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 19, 2013

Here are 7 paradigms of the “new normal” in church leadership: We must do more with less – The resources for Kingdom work may not be what they once were. We have to think outside the walls – They aren’t coming to us any more for answers…even in times of crisis. Church Leadership Ministry'

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 15, 2020

Next for me is our state leadership and then federal leadership. He’s got a course on crisis leadership (and lots of other resources) I love that he’s partnering with David Kinnaman and Gloo to study the pulse of the church each week. And they are putting it out often in “real time” as information became available.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Isn’t that the Biblical example for us in times of uncertainty, fear or crisis? appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Let’s worship the God who has the answers we need. What other suggestions do you have? The post How Should Pastors and the Church Respond to the Coronavirus Fears?

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 2, 2022

We’ve since traveled together as couples, but it started with a lunch invitation to a guy I saw who seemed to enjoy the subject of leadership as much as I did. Most of the time as pastors our attention is focused more on the one who need our attention because of a crisis or immediate need in their life. Look for someone healthy.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 15, 2016

It could be a crisis or an exceptionally busy season. During these seasons good leadership is more critical than ever. A leader must display a calmness in the midst of crisis. The post 5 Mature Ways for a Leader to Respond Under Stress appeared first on Ron Edmondson. If the leader panics everyone panics.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 27, 2016

There are no “quick fixes” in the world of change leadership. I don’t know how long this period ultimately lasts – perhaps only a few months or up to a year – but some change seems almost expected in the beginning days of a leadership position. When there is a crisis at hand. Change takes time.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

Are you feeling the stress of leadership? Are there more times of crisis right now than times of celebration? Observe how Jesus, feeling the weight of leadership responsibilities and certainly dealing with personal grief, immediately responded to this tragic scenario. 3 Leadership Lessons from Jesus’ Recruitment Practices.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 12, 2014

I visited with my friend William Vanderbloemen who just wrote a book on the subject called Next: Pastoral Succession That Works , which is a church leaders comprehensive guidebook to understanding what you can do now to prepare for the day your church faces a leadership transition. Leadership' The church needs this book.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2010

In fact, in most cases I actually prefer to have my thinking challenged – this doesn’t threaten me as a leader, it improves my leadership ability. Anyone who has ever been in a leadership position has had to deal with the inevitable tough relationship that causes more than its fair share of brain damage.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 15, 2013

We are in a crisis of men these days. Step up - I’ve never known a godly woman who didn’t want her husband to take the godly role of spiritual leadership. Men, we need to take an active leadership role in our home. More leadership. The post 5 Critical Needs for Dads appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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