Ron Edmondson

MARCH 20, 2024

If you have a definite idea of how something needs to be done and you leave it undefined – we will redefine things our way. The post 5 Reminders for Attempting to Lead Strong-Willed People appeared first on Ron Edmondson. I’m not an expert but I have some ideas — since I’m speaking to my own kind.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 19, 2024

By definition, faith moves us into the unknown. The post 5 Times When Leading Change is More Difficult appeared first on Ron Edmondson. In cases where there is not a clear person to own the vision of change, I usually back away from the change until the leader is in place. When the risk seems bigger than the potential return.

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Objective Edmondson Resistance Definition 65

Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Embrace change Leaders, by definition, are creators of movement. The post 7 Ways to Motivate Leaders appeared first on Ron Edmondson. In fact, one way to tell the difference in a potential good leader and a good manager (we need both) is the amount of risk they are willing to assume. When a leader gets too comfortable they get bored.

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Motivation Incentives Edmondson Learning-by-Doing 70

Ron Edmondson

MAY 3, 2021

Great leaders never separate character from their definition of success. Join Nate and I for the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast. The post 7 Markers of Great Leadership appeared first on Ron Edmondson. They care about people beyond what the people do. And that compassion is sometimes tested when mistakes are made.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 14, 2020

In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast , Ron and Nate discuss attracting first chair leaders. I will share more about that in a future post/podcast, but the answer is definitely yes! Nate and I talk about some of those in this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast. Great question.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 20, 2023

When the woman who had been bleeding for 12 years touched His garment, Jesus stopped to heal her, even though headed to a definite purpose. The post 12 Principles of Leadership Inspired by Jesus appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Regardless of the persecutions or distractions, Jesus kept on the mission God had called Him to complete.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 31, 2024

Leading by definition is an active term. The post 7 Indicators You’re Not Leading Anymore appeared first on Ron Edmondson. I have a whole chapter on this topic in my book The Mythical Leader. It means we are taking people somewhere. Even the best leaders have periods when they aren’t necessarily leading anything.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 1, 2023

Definitely be reading. The post 5 Words for an Overwhelmed Leader appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Again, assuming or pretending to have all the answers only slows or curtails projects and is quickly be discovered by others. Stretch yourself and learn something new. Attend a conference. Feed your mind. It needs some new energies.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 28, 2011

Without great definitions of leadership, we almost need to talk about what makes up great leadership. With that in mind, here are 7 definitions I think we find in stellar leadership: (The words are mine, but I got the definition from dictionary.com). What words/definitions would you add to my list?

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 8, 2020

In fact, leadership by definition is leading into uncertain futures. ” Leadership by definition has always required that we be innovating as we discover what’s around the corner for our teams. Nate and I have finished our fall semester at the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast. Necessity of risk.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Leadership in its very definition involves change. The post 7 Leadership Bottlenecks to Avoid appeared first on Ron Edmondson. When only the leader is allowed to “pull the trigger” or “push the first button” the organization faces a huge opportunity cost. The leader is people-pleasing or change-resistant.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

But definitely let them know how much you appreciate them coming to your church. The post 7 Quick Reminders For Pastors During Christmas Season appeared first on Ron Edmondson. I personally like to give people options of how they want to be contacted and then obey their wishes. If they want a visit, someone needs to visit.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 30, 2021

Faith always, by definition, deals with a level of the unknown.). 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. Perhaps more so, because we are to always be faith-driven.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Worry is, by definition, a misplaced trust. The post 7 Words to Encourage Leaders Who Worry appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Having a strong faith is no guarantee your emotions – worry – won’t play tricks on you at times. All of us worry, but how you respond when you worry seems to control you as a leader?

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 18, 2023

This may include special training, coaching or mentoring, but definitely requires intentionality. The post 5 Ways to Help Young Leaders Succeed appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Part of your job as a leader will not only be to recruit them, but to help them succeed. Here are a few things I’ve learned about the process.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 24, 2021

Leading by definition is an active term. Join Nate (or Chandler) and I for the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast. The post 7 Indicators You’re Not Leading Anymore appeared first on Ron Edmondson. I have a whole chapter on this topic in my book The Mythical Leader. It means we are taking people somewhere.

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Edmondson Long-term Goal Definition 71

Ron Edmondson

MAY 22, 2023

By definition, faith moves us into the unknown. The post 5 Times Change is Difficult to Lead appeared first on Ron Edmondson. In cases where there is not a clear person to own the vision of change, I usually back away from the change until the leader is in place. When the risk seems bigger than the potential return.

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Objective Edmondson Resistance Definition 60

Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

That is definitely not true. The post 7 Assumptions Made About Introverts appeared first on Ron Edmondson. I am less likely to say the thing I wish I hadn’t said, because I didn’t think before I talked. It happens, but not as often as it might for some. Sadly, some have thought I am arrogant or don’t like people.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 7, 2020

In case you’re wondering- my definition of a dysfunctional team – in simple terms – is one which cannot operate at peak efficiency and performance, because it is impacted by too many negative characteristics. Nate and I have finished our fall semester at the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 19, 2021

Worry is, by definition, a misplaced trust. Join Nate (or Chandler) and I for the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast. The post 7 Encouragements for Worried Leaders appeared first on Ron Edmondson. All of us worry, but how you respond when you worry seems to control you as a leader?

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 3, 2023

We set definite goals and objectives – measurable wherever possible, but I surround myself with other leaders who are passionate about Christ, our vision and other people and are willing to do whatever it takes to accomplish the vision. The post 7 Traits of Great Team Members appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 19, 2023

If you have a definite idea of how something needs to be done and you leave it as an undefined gray area — we will redefine things our way. The post 5 Tips For Leading Strong-Willed People (Like Me) appeared first on Ron Edmondson. That is especially true of those with strong opinions of their own.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 15, 2023

This person really isn’t on the team, because the very definition of team involves shared progress towards a goal. The post 7 Ways We Frustrate Other Team Members appeared first on Ron Edmondson. They overreact to everything and blow it out of proportion. These people weigh heavily on the morale of the team.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 21, 2023

You may not know the term, or even agree with my definition of it, but I suspect if you’ve led very long at all you have felt the sensation of being over your capacity. The post When You Exceed Your Leadership Capacity appeared first on Ron Edmondson. The leader has exceeded his or her leadership capacity.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 11, 2023

That would depend, I suppose, on your definition of success, but regardless they are still bad traits. The post 5 of the Worst Leadership Traits I’ve Experienced appeared first on Ron Edmondson. I would even say the worst. Check out my leadership podcast where we discuss leadership nuggets in a practical way.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 17, 2023

By definition it actually eliminates faith when we do. The post 7 Ways we can Stretch Ourselves as Leaders appeared first on Ron Edmondson. This will be a challenge for some of you reading this. For others it’s easy. It comes fairly easy for me. The fact is we will rarely have all the answers when making decisions.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 20, 2021

And if you are wired for more details you’re still waiting for a clearer definition of this principle. The post A Major Communication Barrier On Every Team appeared first on Ron Edmondson. But that only further illustrates my point.). Think about your team for a minute. There will be huge variations of this principle among them.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

The hosting church was definitely small compared to the church I pastored – if we were only talking Sunday attendance. The post Encouragement for the Small Town or Rural Pastor appeared first on Ron Edmondson. I was super impressed with what they were doing. Do you know a small town pastor doing great Kingdom work?

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 10, 2020

Leaders, by definition, are creators of movement. The post 7 Ways to Motivate Leaders on Your Team appeared first on Ron Edmondson. In fact, one way to tell the difference in a potential good leader and a good manager (we need both) is the amount of risk they are willing to assume. Embrace change. Are you a leader ?

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 15, 2023

They don’t mean you are definitely making a bad decision. The post 7 Indications You’re About to Make a Really Bad Leadership Decision appeared first on Ron Edmondson. There are certain indicators which help me pinpoint a potential bad leadership decision – even before I pull the trigger on it.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

In fact, I believe courage might need to be in our definition of leadership. The post 7 Characteristics of Cowardly Leadership appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Let’s be leaders of courage. Do you find it scary to be a leader sometimes? What’s the scariest time you face as a leader?

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 1, 2022

Leadership in its very definition involves change. The post 7 Bottleneck Obstacles That Can Destroy Progress appeared first on Ron Edmondson. When only the leader is allowed to “pull the trigger” the organization faces a huge opportunity cost. The leader is people-pleasing or change-resistant.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Leadership by definition involves guiding people into an unknown. Nate and I have launched a new season of the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast , so subscribe now. The post 7 Actions Which Can Limit A Leader’s Potential appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Lack of flexibility in leading. Things change. People change.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 1, 2022

But definitely let them know how much you appreciate them coming to your church. The post 7 Suggestions For Pastors And Christmas Services appeared first on Ron Edmondson. I personally like to give people options of how they want to be contacted and then obey their wishes. If they want a visit, someone needs to visit.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 27, 2020

There’s a definite sense of loss for pastors. Protect what will definitely be there after this crisis. The post 7 Tips to Navigate Emotions as a Pastor During COVID-19 appeared first on Ron Edmondson. When I left Leadership Network late last year I didn’t see entering into another pastorate this quickly or if ever.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

When the woman who had been bleeding for 12 years touched His garment, Jesus stopped to heal her, even though headed to a definite purpose. The post 12 Principles of Leadership Inspired by Jesus appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Regardless of the persecutions or distractions, Jesus kept on the mission God had called Him to complete.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

That may be true, but I contend there is a definite stage in a healthy life cycle where an organization improves and almost reinvents itself to continue to experience health and growth. The post 5 Stages All Organizations Experience appeared first on Ron Edmondson. A similar thing happens to organizations.

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