Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 1, 2018

3 Reasons Your Policies Might be Wasting Your Volunteers. We no longer create a policy-based ministry. Policies tend to be the go-to for anyone leading a team of volunteers. But policies fall short in three main areas, and these short-comings can keep you from getting the most from your team. Instead, we focus on values.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 25, 2018

I’m not a huge fan of most policies. It may be because I’m not a very good rule follower, but I honestly don’t think many policies work as well as they are intended. Policies are defined as a course, plan or principle of action. Without policies we would have chaos. I love good policies.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

This is the initial stage where learning takes place and the organization begins to develop leaders – sometimes by trial and error. The organization still has few policies and procedures in place and everything is still “fun”, with the excitement of still being a young vision. 5 life cycles of any organization: Birth.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

I’m not a huge fan of policies. Policies are defined as a course, plan or principle of action. In theory, policies are to make things better. Without some policies we would have chaos. If not careful, a policy may control the success you want to see as a leader. I’ll be honest. Someone borrowed chairs.

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Miles Anthony Smith

AUGUST 7, 2018

29 Leadership Experts Share Their Top 19 Leadership Competencies & Behaviors for Success (Plus Leaderboard) It seems that the world has a lack of leadership these days, doesn’t it? Why does poor leadership seem to be such an epidemic in government, business, and nonprofits?

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 15, 2014

These cycles can be natural or forced, but part of leadership is recognizing them and adapting leadership to them for continued health and growth. This is the initial stage where a lot of learning takes place and the organization begins to develop leaders…sometimes by trial and error. This includes the church.

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HR Digest

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

They cover recruiting, hiring, managing employees, motivating workers, developing talent, managing diversity, and much more. HR Rising: From Ownership to Leadership by Steve Browne. Instead, an engaged workforce results when the focus is on developing, motivating, and empowering employees. Let’s begin. Waters, Valerie N.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

What’s important in leadership has changed from when I entered the field of leadership. Leadership principles and practices have had to change because organizations and people have changed. The fact is that many leaders who are in senior positions these days developed their leadership style in another generation.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 31, 2016

What’s important in leadership has changed from when I entered the field of leadership. Leadership principles and practices have had to change because organizations and people have changed. The fact is many leaders who are in senior positions these days developed their leadership style in another generation.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 8, 2013

People are developed more than programs. Leadership development is part of the DNA. Positions and policies rule more than relationships. 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.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 21, 2011

Anyway, this one paradigm shaper has impacted my teaching and church leadership as much as anything in recent years. Developing a Personal Social Media Policy. I know what you’re thinking…I’m an artist…right? Related posts: Bad Culture Eats Good Vision.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

Home About Consulting Church Family Leadership Navigation: Home » Culture » Friday Discussion: Is Social Media a Blessing or a Curse? I’ve been online doing ministry for over 16 years and have developed good systems that allow me to do much online efficiently, but I knew it was “catching on” when my mother got on Facebook.

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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

MAY 16, 2017

Develop a Social Media Policy. If you’re starting from scratch, here are a few social media policy examples to get you started. The post The 10 Commandments of Social Media appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Defining what’s appropriate to post and how you will handle any negative situation on the front end is critical.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 3, 2019

So much for having an “open door policy” The next year I closed the door. Thankfully, I haven’t had many of those years, but I’m glad now I had the ones I have, because they have taught me a lot about my leadership. The post 7 Ways a Leader Can Invite Constructive Feedback appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

I see part of my role as a senior leader as a developer of other leaders. Several years ago, with another staff, someone who once worked with me mentioned my intentionality in developing leaders on his blog. Rather than develop people, they control people. Don’t rule by policies. Hint: They involve you!

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 26, 2012

I write about leadership. One critical aspect of leadership, in my experience, is to be aware of the values one holds. Without thinking about it, we typically will favor those values in the way we lead others…when we make policies, in the way that we manage and the issues which get our greatest attention.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 7, 2012

If I told them too early, and didn’t go, it could cripple my leadership. One thing I did initiate at Grace, before my departure, was a change in the bylaws that simply allows the elders in leadership at the time to script the way the search and approval process for a new pastor is handled. Should Your Church Be in Social Media?

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 15, 2019

I see part of my role as a senior leader as a developer of other leaders. I have tried to take this role seriously in every leadership position I have held. Several years ago, with another staff, someone who once worked with me mentioned my intentionality in developing leaders on his blog. Don’t rule by policies.

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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 purposely developed some common language which would serve as rallying points for the church in the years to come. We even had a policy on folded chairs.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 4, 2016

So much for having an “open door policy” The next year I closed the door. Do anything at all in leadership and someone will have a problem with it – and they won’t always be kind in how they voice their complaint. The post 7 Ways a Leader Can Invite Constructive Feedback appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 20, 2014

It comes with leadership. Controlling leadership often develops this type of anonymous criticism.). Controlling leadership also develops this type of anonymous criticism.) Related posts: Developing an Anonymous Criticism Policy. Leadership Ministry' I’ve received my share of criticism.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

In the process, we neglected to develop our core givers those first couple of years, we put ministries on hold we should be pursuing, and we robbed people of the opportunity to become generous givers and consequently to feel the reward of trusting God completely. Resist leaders from other churches. The fact is, life changes.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 1, 2011

Criticism, however, is a part of leadership and, if handled correctly, doesn’t have to be a bad part of leadership. What a great leadership example during times of stress! Developing an Anonymous Criticism Policy. There is usually something to be learned from all criticism. What would you add to my list?

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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. Show me a CEO with a bad attitude and I’ll show you a poor leader. ” Show me a CEO with a bad attitude and I’ll show you a poor leader.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 4, 2011

I write about leadership. One critical aspect of leadership, in my experience, is to be aware of the values one holds. Without thinking about it, we typically will favor those values in the way we lead others…when we make policies, in the way that we manage and the issues which get our greatest attention.

Leadership Styles 55

Leadership Styles Morale Policies Follow-up 55

Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 29, 2019

In the process, we neglected to develop our core givers those first couple of years, we put ministries on hold we should be pursuing, and we robbed people of the opportunity to become generous givers and consequently to feel the reward of trusting God completely. Resist leaders from other churches. The fact is, life changes.

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Learning-by-Doing Resistance Process Policies 43

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 purposely developed some common language which would serve as rallying points for the church in the years to come. We even had a policy on folded chairs.

Micromanagement 40

Micromanagement Long-term Finance Energy 40

Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 19, 2011

Related posts: Developing an Anonymous Criticism Policy. You can read a previous post HERE on how I process anonymous criticism. If you had to choose one, which of these would you prefer to listen to? Accommodating Versus Ignoring Criticism. 5 Wrong Ways to Respond to Criticism.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 2, 2011

Meet the spouse – I have always held a simple policy in business and ministry, especially for any position with authority. Don’t Hire Yourself… 5 Tips for the Leader When Conflict Develops on a Team. I’d be curious in the comments if your organization does background checks and if so, what kind.).

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