Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

I have been in leadership roles for over three decades now. One of the primary purposes of this blog (and our podcast) is to share simple leadership principles I have learned; many the hard way. One of the primary purposes of this blog (and our podcast) is to share simple leadership principles I have learned; many the hard way.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 25, 2014

Leadership and the Bible. The more I write about leadership and the church the more my critics say I shouldn’t. I get push back for focusing so much on leadership on this blog. But, I disagree that leadership is not a Bible concept. I have an advanced degree in leadership. Leadership Ministry'

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 23, 2016

I have been in leadership roles for over three decades now. A mentor of mine always reminds me the success of whatever is being led always reflects back to leadership. Leadership by definition involves guiding people into an unknown. In fact, it’s a characteristic of good leadership. My heart is for leaders.

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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 22, 2017

One thing I learned in obtaining a master’s in leadership is defining leadership is difficult. John Maxwell says, “Leadership is influence.” ” I love a simple definition. Still, I have observed leadership is often not easy to define as a few simple words. This is not leadership.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 10, 2020

They may lead entirely different – they may have different causes and interests, but most leaders are motivated by similar influences. Leaders, by definition, are creators of movement. The post 7 Ways to Motivate Leaders on Your Team appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Most leader-types share some common traits.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

One thing I learned in obtaining a master’s in leadership is defining leadership is difficult. John Maxwell says, “Leadership is influence.” ” I love that simple definition. Still, I have observed leadership is often not easy to define as a few simple words. This is not leadership.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

One thing I learned in obtaining a master’s in leadership is that defining leadership is difficult. John Maxwell says, “Leadership is influence.” ” I love that simple definition. Some people are intimidated by leadership. Leadership is about influence.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

They may lead entirely different — they may have different causes and interests — but most leaders are motivated by similar influences. Change – Leaders, by definition, are creators of movement. The post How to Motivate a Leader — 7 Suggestions appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Leaders love a challenge.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Over the years of writing this blog, the more I have written about leadership and tied it to the church the more critics would email to say I shouldn’t. I shouldn’t tie leadership and the church together so closely. People have said I focus too much on leadership and not enough on Jesus. I mention Him a lot.)

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 16, 2018

I know hospitality isn’t something you’ve commonly associated with definitions of leadership, but it’s critical to our effectiveness that we begin to do so. You can’t influence people if you haven’t invited them and welcomed them once they’ve arrived. This is the power of marrying hospitality and leadership.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 21, 2014

Being in a leadership position is no guarantee we are leading. Leading by definition is an active term. Obviously, those periods shouldn’t be too long or progress and momentum eventually stalls, but leadership is an exhaustive process. For me personally, I like to evaluate my leadership over seasons, rather than days.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 17, 2012

I am frequently interviewed by students who are in leadership classes. What mentor has influenced you most and why? How important is character in leadership? I certainly understand most of the definitions for leadership would allow a person of poor character to be called a leader, but my personal opinions won’t allow it.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 17, 2017

The definition reads, “ a book intended to be consulted for information on specific matters rather than read from beginning to end. It’s just that we don’t focus on it, so we allow our minds to be filled more with culture’s influence than the Spirit’s influence. Chandler Vannoy is the Brand Manager for LifeWay Leadership.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

I consistently look for ways to invest in and recruit those who are currently entering the field of leadership or who will be in the future. This may include special training, coaching or mentoring, but definitely requires intentionality. Give them a seat at the table of influence. They may change your culture.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 20, 2017

They may lead entirely different – they may have different causes and interests, but most leaders are motivated by similar influences. Leaders, by definition, are creators of movement. The post 7 Suggestions to Motivate the Leaders on Your Team appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Most leader-types share some common traits.

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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

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Leadership is abuzz these days. I’m not the only blog – and certainly not the best blog, which primarily addresses leadership. Perhaps we need to do a better job distinguishing what leadership actually means. Defining leadership. Here are some words to define Stellar Leadership. Stellar leadership?

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 5, 2015

Leadership is abuzz these days. I’m not the only blog — or certainly not the best blog — that addresses leadership frequently. Perhaps we need to do a better job distinguishing what leadership actually means. Defining leadership. The kind of leadership the truly great leaders provide.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 1, 2013

But it helps us understand something else about leadership. By definition, this kind of power comes with the position. The post Establish Authority before Exhibiting Authority appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Knowing Your Identity Helps Establish Your Influence. Church Leadership Ministry' Maybe a church takeover.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 12, 2013

He’s definitely a pastor’s pastor. One way Rick wants to end his ministry is by using his influence to bless other pastors. The post My Sobering Time with Rick Warren about His Son Matthew appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Rick Warren’s Saddleback Leadership Academy. I debated sharing this story.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 14, 2019

I consistently look for ways to invest in and recruit those who are currently entering the field of leadership or who will be in the future. This may include special training, coaching or mentoring, but definitely requires intentionality. Give them a seat at the table of influence. I love working with young leaders.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 31, 2014

” And, yet they recognize the value in and the need for leadership. They aren’t afraid of church leadership , as I’ve written about previously. Leadership involves change and change in church involves change in people. Leading with Control Versus Leading with Influence. Leadership Ministry'

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 31, 2018

The Three Influences on Your Church. There are several factors that affect this, most significantly the church’s leadership, culture, and history. Self-Assessment: The Leader’s Influence. Church Assessment: The Historical and Cultural Influences. And what about the Disney Empire?

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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

MAY 6, 2014

In case you’re wondering, here’s a definition of a creative: relating to or involving the imagination or original ideas, especially in the production of an artistic work. These quandaries of creatives can actually produce the challenge in leadership — the quandary of leading creatives. Any others?

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