Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Leadership doesn’t have to be hard. Through experience I have some simple leadership tips I can assure will make you a better leader. While these are simple concepts, they are huge principles in leadership. Miss these and you’ll find yourself struggling in places in leadership you wish you weren’t.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 11, 2014

I have seen, and probably been accused of, dumping responsibilities on people inappropriately and calling it delegation. Over the years I have frequently asked staff people to whom I delegate frequently how I am doing in this area It is always sobering — and always helpful. You can’t dump and run and call it delegation.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 30, 2018

I encounter many leaders who claim to want delegation to be a part of their leadership. They know the value, but they are often frustrated with the results they receive on delegated projects. As a result, they tend to control the project, which isn’t really delegation, or they simply do everything themselves.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

I have seen, and probably been accused of, dumping responsibilities on people inappropriately and calling it delegation. Also from experience, this form of delegation actually appears to do more harm than good for an organization. In my book Mythical Leader , I share a few stories of delegation gone wrong when I was the leader.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 10, 2024

Finally, you’ll have to delegate – and this means release the right to determine the exact way something is done. Progress towards the goal must be more important than the exact actions taken towards achievement of them. Check out my leadership podcast where we discuss issues of leadership in a practical way.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Someone with lots of prior leadership experience just bring higher expectations for those who try to lead them. The best leadership involves delegation to people who will assume responsibility for a task. Leadership always involve change. Without change there is no need for leadership. Sometimes it works.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 13, 2020

The best leadership book is the Bible. I’m convinced humility might be the most attractive leadership quality there is these days. Leadership is ultimately a product of the heart we have for others and the vision we’ve been called to lead. Looking back on my leadership career I’ve done this many times.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 28, 2014

Jesus had an inner circle of leadership. It’s a leadership principle we can learn from and should implement also. The inner circle of Jesus (His disciples) were continually being shaped for leadership and ministry. He expanded His ministry 12-fold by delegating to them. Leadership Under Stress: The Jesus Model.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 9, 2021

As president of the study body, I quickly realized lots of students and teachers were looking to me for leadership. What in the world does a senior in high school have to add to the field of leadership? Through his leadership of me, I learned a few “secrets” They helped me as student body president.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Every pastor must learn how to coordinate the efforts of different people, who communicate uniquely, and have their expectations of volunteer leadership. Some may argue Jesus is the owner and He left us to provide everyday leadership — under His direction.) I believe in the Acts 6 and Jethro models of pastoral leadership.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

So a goal for me as I’ve grown as a leader is to limit my activities doing things that waste my time and energy. Refusing to delegate. Check out the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast , and subscribe now. The post 7 Ways I Can Waste Time and Energy as a Leader appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 24, 2018

Sometimes I think we complicate leadership too much. I often tell leaders who want to improve to think of one or two areas in their organization or church, or in their personal leadership style, that they’d like to improve upon and take some small steps to make something happen in that area. It might and it might not.).

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 15, 2012

The goal is not to please people, but to be aware of the true feelings of people, which impacts the contentment level of the people, which ultimately impacts the health of the organization. Related posts: 4 Critical Aspects of Healthy Delegation. The post One Critical Leadership Error appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 17, 2018

Growing in our leadership abilities, including growing in the knowledge of leadership and the relational aspect of leadership, should be a goal for every leader. Sadly, in my experiencee, many leaders settle for a sort of status quo leadership rather than stretching themselves to continually improve.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 5, 2015

Growing in our leadership abilities — including growing in the knowledge of leadership and the relational aspect of leadership– should be a goal for every leader. Sadly, many leaders settle for status quo leadership rather than stretching themselves to continually improve. I call it shallow leadership.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 8, 2013

Delegation thrives and people are empowered. Leadership development is part of the DNA. But, that’s not really leadership. Leadership is more of an art than that. But, it certainly is truer of leadership. appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Leadership Organizational Leadership Team Leadership'

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 15, 2016

Here are 7 simple leadership tips: Fight fewer battles where the win doesn’t matter as much. What’s the end goal. The more you surround yourself with people capable of leading others, the greater the impact your leadership can have. It means you’ll have to delegate. The petty complaints.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 30, 2018

While these are simple concepts, they are huge principles in leadership. Miss these and you’ll find yourself struggling places in leadership you wish you weren’t. 7 simple leadership tips: Fight fewer battles where the win doesn’t matter as much. What’s the end goal? I hope this proves helpful.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 10, 2017

As president of the study body, the a senior, I quickly realized lots of students and teachers were looking to me for leadership. What in the world does a senior in high school have to add to the field of leadership? Through his leadership of me, I learned a few “secrets”, which helped me as student body president.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

It’s one of my favorite leadership stories of the Bible. If you are currently overwhelmed in leadership there may be something here for you. Do you need to delegate better? Of course, it requires delegation skills, but it also requires a dose of humility. Isn’t this why many people never achieve their goals?

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 28, 2015

I write and speak a lot about leadership. And, I think wisdom is critical to the field of good leadership. There are few I know in leadership whom I would consider truly wise. They know reaching a goal is worth the struggles to get there. Others know they are valued and appreciated under their leadership.

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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. The goal of a leader is not to clone him/herself, but to harness individual strenghts for the greater good of the team and for the overall benefit of the organization.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 9, 2014

It goes against everything I stand for in leadership and even how I’m wired personally. I have written extensively about the need for delegation in leadership. We needed some common goals and ideas and a limited focus. The post 5 Areas I Have Micromanaged in Church Revitalization appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

I write and speak a lot about leadership. And, I think wisdom is critical to the field of good leadership. But, frankly, I have known few in leadership whom I would consider truly wise leaders. They know reaching a goal is worth the struggles to get there. They are true delegators. I know lots of good leaders.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

You can: Set measurable goals and objectives. Leadership Ministry' You can’t structure a win, but you can structure the scenarios that often allow results to happen. And, great leaders keep refining that process. Feed the stimulants that often produce the results you’re seeking. Or try new stimulants. Improve creativity.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 13, 2011

Recently I posted about the annual review process where our team evaluates me in my leadership of Grace Community Church. Leadership. The goal here is to be helpful, not hurtful.). Staff leadership development. What do you need from me that you are not currently receiving in the way of leadership/direction?

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 3, 2015

As president of the study body, now a senior, I quickly realized lots of students and teachers were looking to me for leadership. What in the world does a senior in high school have to add to the field of leadership? Through his leadership of me, I learned a few “secrets”, which helped me as student body president.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 28, 2016

It goes against everything I stand for in leadership and even how I’m wired personally. I have written extensively about the need for delegation in leadership. We needed some common goals and ideas and a limited focus. The post 5 Areas I Micromanaged in Church Revitalization appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 22, 2018

In my current job with Leadership Lexington, I get to spend my days thinking of how to assist pastors and the Church. I frequently have pastors – or other leaders – ask me for my “best advice” for those in leadership positions. Part of leadership is making decisions. They can get another pastor.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 25, 2019

Every pastor must learn how to coordinate the efforts of different people, who communicate uniquely, and have their expectations of volunteer leadership. Some may argue Jesus is the owner and He left us to provide everyday leadership — under His direction.) I believe in the Acts 6 and Jethro models of pastoral leadership.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 1, 2023

That has been equally true every time God has given me more leadership responsibility. But popular isn’t a good goal in leadership. It’s seldom an effective goal. But the goal of leadership is not to make everyone happy – it’s to lead people to a better reality than today.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 21, 2016

I frequently have pastors – or other leaders – ask me for my “best advice” for those in leadership positions. You’ll have to learn to say “no”, learn how to balance and prioritize your time, and be willing to delegate to others in the church. (I’ve Part of leadership is making decisions.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

I do believe, however, the way one exits a position says a lot about their leadership as they enter something new. Give access to key leadership – We had lots of invitations for breakfast, lunch and dinner. I also knew new and exciting projects would appear as others received more leadership responsibility.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 4, 2012

As president of the study body, now a senior, I quickly realized lots of students and teachers were looking to me for leadership. Through his leadership of me, I learned a few secrets, which helped me as I entered the business world, led in the corporate world, and later as I led my own businesses. Have you learned that secret yet?

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 28, 2016

You’ll have to delegate – and this means release the right to determine the exact way something is done. Progress towards the goal must be more important than the exact actions taken towards achievement of them. The post 7 Criteria to be a Good Change Agent Leader appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 30, 2019

It goes against everything I stand for in leadership and even how I’m wired personally. I have written extensively about the need for delegation in leadership. We needed some common goals and ideas and a limited focus. It’s important to know I’m not a micro-management leader.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 31, 2012

I do believe, however, that the way one exits a position says a lot about their leadership as they enter something new. Give access to key leadership – We have had lots of invitations for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Validate leadership – I believe in the leadership that remains in place at Grace.

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