Ron Edmondson

JULY 11, 2022

I believe a leading reason for stalled growth and low morale in an organization is a controlling leader. He was the master at delegation. The post 4 Theories on How One Becomes a Controlling Leader appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Over time, I have developed some theories of how someone becomes one. Ideas are squashed.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

They know ultimately everything rises and falls on the moral fiber of an individual. Wise leaders are true delegators. The post 7 Wise Leadership Characteristics appeared first on Ron Edmondson. You would rarely if ever catch them “going off” in a meeting – unless they had planned to do so for strategic reasons.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 10, 2023

Sometimes it’s a burdensome system we have in place requiring too much of my time and sometimes its a failure to delegate. It burns people out, makes them feel under-appreciated, and leads to a very low team morale. The post 7 of the Most Dangerous Mindsets for Leaders appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Refusing to delegate. Morale boosters are always good for productivity. 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. Oh, how I need to read my own thoughts every Monday morning.). Living with disorganization.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 9, 2021

In my new position, I knew firsthand the need, as well as the challenge, to encourage the morale and build momentum in this new school. The more you learn to delegate the better your leadership will appear to others. The post 5 “Secrets” That Made Me a Better Leader appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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You're Not the Boss of Me

SEPTEMBER 15, 2012

This week I’m pleased to introduce Jessica Edmondson as guest writer on You’re Not the Boss of Me. When it comes time to motivate people and effectively delegate tasks, there are all kinds of approaches that work – and many that don’t. Delegating to the Wrong Person. She enjoys learning from leadership best practices.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 19, 2021

Sometimes it’s a systems problem that requires too much of my time and sometimes its a failure to delegate. It burns people out, makes them feel under appreciated, and leads to a very low team morale. Nate and I have launched a new season of the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Refusing to delegate. I’ve always been pretty good at delegating. I could spend a whole blog post – and probably should – on how I have personally witnessed egos lead to moral, spiritual and professional failure. The post 7 Actions Which Can Quickly Cripple A Leader appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 29, 2017

As much as I love delegation, however, there are some things I feel the need to control – maybe even continue to control. Things such as staff morale, approach to structure and the working atmosphere are greatly embedded and formed by the senior leader.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 20, 2012

I then realized, as much as I love delegation, there are some things I felt the need to control. Staff culture – Senior leadership, especially in the early days, plays a primary role in setting the morale, approach to structure and formation of the DNA of the organization. Any Questions?

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

I’ve written about this issue previously, because I believe it is one of the leading reasons for stalled growth and low morale in an organizational or team setting. He was the master at delegation. The post 4 Theories of How a Leader Becomes Controlling appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Pride is rampant.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

I want them to be honest, moral and have a good reputation, but knowing in advance their specific walk with Christ is not a prerequisite for this type mentor. (I What you’re looking for is people skills…how to handle conflict…how to delegate and how to motivate and cast a vision. What suggestions do you have?

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 10, 2017

In my new position, I knew firsthand the need, as well as the challenge, to encourage the morale and build momentum in this new school. The more you learn to delegate the better your leadership will appear to others. The post 5 “Secrets” Which Can Make You A Better Leader appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 23, 2016

I want them to be honest, moral and have a good reputation, but knowing in advance their specific walk with Christ is not a prerequisite for this type mentor. (I What you’re looking for is people skills – how to handle conflict – how to delegate and how to motivate and cast a vision. The key is to be intentional.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 28, 2015

Character Morality. They know ultimately everything rises and falls on the moral fiber of an individual. They are true delegators. The post 7 Attributes of a Wise Leader appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Seasons of plenty and seasons of want. They have learned there is a right time to act and and there are times to wait.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 21, 2019

Sometimes it’s a systems problem that requires too much of my time and sometimes its a failure to delegate. It burns people out, makes them feel under appreciated, and leads to a very low team morale. The post 7 Dangerous Mindsets for a Leader appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Any you would care to add?

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 16, 2014

Sometimes it’s a systems problem that requires too much of my time and sometimes its a failure to delegate. It burns people out, makes them feel under appreciated, and leads to a very low team morale. The post 7 of the Most Dangerous Leadership Mindsets I’ve Observed appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 17, 2015

Refusing to delegate. Morale boosters are always good for productivity. The post 7 Common Ways Leaders Waste Time and Energy appeared first on Ron Edmondson. When I make every decision, or become too controlling as a leader, I rob myself and our team of valuable extra time and energy a talented team could have provided.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 18, 2019

I want them to be honest, moral and have a good reputation, but knowing in advance their specific walk with Christ is not a prerequisite for this type mentor. (I What you’re looking for is people skills – how to handle conflict – how to delegate and how to motivate and cast a vision.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 3, 2015

In my new position, I knew firsthand the need, as well as the challenge, to encourage the morale and build momentum in this new school. The more you learn to delegate the better your leadership will appear to others. The post 5 Secret Traits to Make a Better Leader appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 18, 2017

Refusing to delegate. I’ve always been pretty good at delegating. I could spend a whole blog post – and probably should – on how I have personally witnessed egos lead to moral, spiritual and professional failure. Understanding these and disciplining ourselves to avoid them can make us better leaders.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 27, 2016

Sometimes it’s a systems problem that requires too much of my time and sometimes its a failure to delegate. It burns people out, makes them feel under appreciated, and leads to a very low team morale. The post 7 of the Most Dangerous Leadership Mindsets I’ve Observed appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

They know ultimately everything rises and falls on the moral fiber of an individual. They are true delegators. They use their words to bless others. They have deep, trusted character. The wise leader places a high value on integrity. They’ve seen people lose everything with one bad decision.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Refusing to delegate. Morale boosters are always good for productivity. I need to be humble, make sure I’m not making decisions alone, and filter through the constructive criticism I need to hear, but then give my best attention to moving forward. (Oh, Oh, how I need to read my own thoughts every Monday morning.).

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 4, 2012

In my new position, I knew firsthand the need, as well as the challenge, to encourage the morale and build momentum in this new school. Here are 5 secret traits to make you a better leader: Let go – The more you learn to delegate the better your leadership will appear to others. Thankfully I had a seasoned leader for a principal.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

Many parents delegate too many choices to their children. There’s a time to give them freedom to choose, but when it’s a matter of moral right and wrong, especially in the earlier years of a child’s life, parents sometimes have to be the bad guy. Children don’t have your experience.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Sometimes it’s a systems problem that requires too much of my time and sometimes its a failure to delegate. It burns people out, makes them feel under appreciated, and leads to a very low team morale. The post 7 Risky Mindsets in Leadership appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Isolating yourself from others.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 24, 2017

The moral integrity of a church will seldom be greater than the pastor’s personal moral integrity. The post 4 Realities The Senior Leader Sets for Every Organization appeared first on Ron Edmondson. This is so true in the life of a church. Senior leaders determine what matters to an organization.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 27, 2014

The moral integrity of a church will seldom be greater than the pastor’s personal moral integrity. The post 4 Tasks of the Senior Leader appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Much of the character of the organization will be determined or maintained by the way this person leads and lives his or her life.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 13, 2022

The leader is always being evaluated by the strength of their moral value. The post 9 Ways for a Leader to Lose Trust with People appeared first on Ron Edmondson. We neglect all the principles of good leadership we know. Therefore, we make more mistakes than usual. Other’s view it as losing interest in our work.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 28, 2015

The leader is always being evaluated by the strength of their moral value. The post 9 Ways for a Leader to Lose Favor — And Some Advice to Guard Against It appeared first on Ron Edmondson. We neglect all the principles of good leadership we know. We make more mistakes than usual. They become suspicious. Advice: Slow down.

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