Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 10, 2020

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. Leaders, by definition, are creators of movement. Which is also why every good leader needs a good manager.). Leaders love a challenge. Embrace change. Have big dreams.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

I read a definition of social worker recently. Events manager. Every pastor manages someone — even if they are volunteers. In fact, volunteer management may actually be more difficult. The post 17 Often Unknown Roles of a Pastor appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Social worker. Volunteer coordinator.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 7, 2021

You have to go back to some of the basic understandings and definitions of leadership to get my point, The whole purpose and meaning of leader ship is being reinforced and proven in this season of leading. You can manage that. Of course, all of this points to a major difference in leading and managing. Risk abounds.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

There was little micro-management it appears. 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. I recall how Jesus sent the disciples out on their own.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

I learned them years ago in a management class and can’t find where to attribute them. 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. Every organization goes through life cycles.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 18, 2017

A Guest Post by my son, Jeremy Chandler There will come a point in time in every Millennial’s career when we move from being primarily executioners to leading teams and managing others. How do I move from a “doer” role to a “manager” role? There’s definitely a mental shift that needs to take place.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 3, 2022

They are designed, by definition, to offer a sense of control. Lead more than you manage. Management is more about implementing policies and seeing they are adhered to completely. We need good management. In fact, knowing my own shortcomings, I’m a huge advocate for good management. Manage when you must.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

In fact, one way to tell the difference in a potential good leader and a good manager is the amount of risk he or she is willing to assume. 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

FEBRUARY 20, 2017

In fact, one way to tell the difference in a potential good leader and a good manager is the amount of risk he or she is willing to assume. Leaders, by definition, are creators of movement. One difference in managers and leaders is that managers like (and need) to bring structure. Leaders love a challenge. Embrace change.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 13, 2017

Risk is a reality to be managed not a problem to be avoided. Faith always, by definition, deals with a level of the unknown.). The post 7 Hidden Costs of Attempting to Eliminate Risk appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 19, 2013

No micro-management it appears. 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 Leadership Principles of Jesus That Inspire Me appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Jesus released responsibility and ownership in a ministry.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 4, 2014

A leader exceeds their leadership capacity when they no longer have the ability to effectively manage or lead the organization to reach its potential. 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.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

You can follow Seth on Twitter @ThisIsSethsBlog Alexa Rank : 4,876 Google Page Rank : 7 PostRank Leadership Score : N/A Number of Posts in last 30 days : 35 TwitterGrader Score : 100 The Management Experts : If you’re looking for a positive spin on leadership then look no further than Phil Gerbyshak.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 1, 2021

It may help if it is written, but should definitely summarize the major goals you hope to accomplish in your home. One thing I love helping leaders do is managing the transitions in their leadership and life. The post 5 Ways Young Families Can Make the Most of Family Time appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 21, 2014

Leading by definition is an active term. If the past review or the future planning is basically void of any intentional leadership — if all I’m doing is managing current programs and systems during that time frame — if we are in maintenance mode for too long — I know it’s time to intentionally lead something.

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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. Chandler Vannoy is the Brand Manager for LifeWay Leadership. The post Stop Seeing the Bible as a Reference Book appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Encyclopedia. We all know what these are.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

No micro-management it appears. 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 Leadership Principles of Jesus appeared first on Ron Edmondson. They were not the “religious” elite, yet Jesus used them to start His church.

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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

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

” I love that simple definition. Leadership and management are the same thing. Management is more about maintaining efficiency within a predetermined destination. The post 7 Popular Myths about Leadership appeared first on Ron Edmondson. John Maxwell says, “Leadership is influence.” Simple works.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 1, 2013

Maybe a little better change management. By definition, this kind of power comes with the position. The post Establish Authority before Exhibiting Authority appeared first on Ron Edmondson. There were probably better solutions to the problem. Maybe a mediator. Maybe some humility. For both the church and the pastor. Many times.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2010

Define Acceptable Behavior : You know what they say about assuming…Just having a definition for what constitutes acceptable behavior is a positive step in avoiding conflict. I mentioned an example of this in a comment on a recent Ron Edmondson post dealing with Leading People Older Than You. Thank you for sharing Mike!

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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 and I should be hospitable leaders. You can’t influence people if you haven’t invited them and welcomed them once they’ve arrived. Leaders of the future ask.”

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 26, 2012

You need to discern first if you definitely feel released to leave and then if you are leaving. Tips For Managing Stress. The post 7 Tips for Leaving a Job Properly appeared first on Ron Edmondson. First, you might consider these two posts: 10 Scenarios to Help Determine if it’s Time to Quit. Leaving a Legacy.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 22, 2017

” I love a simple definition. Leadership and management are the same thing. Management is more about maintaining efficiency within a predetermined destination. One thing I learned in obtaining a master’s in leadership is defining leadership is difficult. John Maxwell says, “Leadership is influence.”

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 25, 2019

I read a definition of social worker recently. Events manager. Every pastor manages someone — even if they are volunteers. In fact, volunteer management may actually be more difficult. It could be in a marriage or even been between business partners in the church. Social worker. Volunteer coordinator.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

” I love that simple definition. Leadership and management are the same thing – Great organizations need both, but they are not equal and they require different skills. One thing I learned in obtaining a master’s in leadership is that defining leadership is difficult. John Maxwell says, “Leadership is influence.”

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 8, 2015

I read a definition of social worker recently. Events manager. Every pastor manages someone — even if they are volunteers. In fact, volunteer management may actually be more difficult. The post 16 Often Unknown Roles of a Pastor appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Social worker. Volunteer coordinator.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 5, 2019

A leader exceeds their leadership capacity when they no longer have the ability to effectively manage or lead the organization to reach its potential. 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.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 31, 2018

Work ethic – I’ve never been great at managing people. 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.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 20, 2015

If the goal is sameness then we just need a good manager. But, if you want to lead well — in fact, if you want to be what I believe is the definition of a leader — then you’ll have to take some risks. The post What Leading Error-Free Communicates appeared first on Ron Edmondson. How to Have a Worry-Free Year.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

Leading by definition is an active term. If the past review or the future planning is basically void of any intentional leadership – if all I’m doing is managing current programs and systems during that time frame – if we are in maintenance mode for too long – I know it’s time to intentionally lead something.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

Work ethic I’ve never been great at managing people. 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.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 25, 2018

They are designed, by definition, to offer a sense of control. Lead as much (or more) than manage. Management is more about implementing policies and seeing they are adhered to completely. And, we need good management. I’m a huge advocate for good management. Put me in a coffee shop and my productivity grows.

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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. I’m not the oldest guy on staff anymore, but I’m definitely outside the mode, mean, or median average.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 6, 2011

We must manage the tension. Andy coined a phrase that has helped him manage this tension in his life: Do for one what you wish you could do for everyone. This is definitely a message every pastor needs to hear to maintain the health of their ministry. We will never solve it. If we solved it then our heart has grown cold.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

I’m often asked how I manage to blog as often as I do. I’ve been referred to as a “prolific blogger” I’ll be honest, I had to look up the word prolific to make sure I was okay with being one , but I guess I do “produce many works” as the definition contends.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 15, 2014

Some will say renewal comes at each stage of the organization’s life cycle and 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. I learned them years ago in a management class. These are not my terms.

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