Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 14, 2020

If any organization expects to grow, they need to attract, develop and retain quality leaders. Nate and I have finished our fall semester at the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast. The post 7 Reasons Leaders Tend to Leave Your Team appeared first on Ron Edmondson. If you want to keep leaders – let them lead!

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Team Edmondson Micromanagement Organization 101

Ron Edmondson

JULY 19, 2023

If every night includes three hours of television, don’t be surprised you didn’t get to spend a lot of quality time with your children. Develop your plan to create margin in your life, then periodically review the plan to see how you are doing and what needs to be changed. Plus, check out the other Lifeway Leadership Podcasts.

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Tips Edmondson Planning Efficiency 55

Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

This post developed after talking with a young pastor overwhelmed with the responsibility he’d been given. It caused me to ask myself, so I could coach him: What’s the best way to deal with insecurity in leadership? Make a list of your good qualities. Plus, check out the other Lifeway Leadership Podcasts.

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Learning-by-Doing Short-term Comparison Edmondson 64

Ron Edmondson

JULY 11, 2022

Over time, I have developed some theories of how someone becomes one. Under a controlling leader’s watch, leadership development is virtually non-existent. As an outsider, it appears they will be losing a quality person if they lose my friend. Plus, check out the other Lifeway Leadership Podcasts.

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Long-term Delegation Edmondson Morale 70

Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 21, 2023

This post developed from talking with a young pastor overwhelmed with the responsibility he’d been given. I previously wrote “ 7 Traits of an Insecure Leader “ It caused me to ask myself, so I could coach him: What’s the best way to deal with insecurity in leadership? Make a list of your good qualities.

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Learning-by-Doing Comparison Edmondson Open-book 62

Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

I have held a senior leadership position for over 30 years and been in leadership over 40 years. The intent of this post is not to appear arrogant as a senior leader, as if I have qualities others may not have, although I’m confidant some will take it that way. Some want it. And some don’t.

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Succession Delegation Learning-by-Doing Positioning 70

Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Of course, equally vital is the quality of leaders being discovered. Good leaders learn to look for qualities in people which are conducive to good leadership. I find it helps to look for certain qualities, which all good leaders need or qualities which, consistently over time, seem to make good leaders.

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Servant Leader Quality Edmondson Learning-by-Doing 60

Ron Edmondson

JUNE 13, 2018

Seriously, leaders who are easy to follow inspire people to join them on a journey and they develop loyalty from their team. Considering some of the reasons He was able to develop such loyalty among the people He led helps us learn why He was easy to follow. Would you follow a leader with such qualities?

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Quality Loyalty Learning-by-Doing Team 48

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. Leader, your largest goal in leadership development should be to develop an inner circle of leaders around you.

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Leadership Fashion Delegation Edmondson 63

N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

You’re undoubtedly thinking “who died and left Mike Myatt in charge of qualitatively assessing leadership blogs? You’re undoubtedly thinking “who died and left Mike Myatt in charge of qualitatively assessing leadership blogs?&# I know, I know - another list? Great question.

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Blog Leadership Follow-up Media 411

Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Development. Rood writes that “ development needs focus on organizational quality. ” The development needs of an organization are designed to take it to the “next level” of success. This is where an organization really matures, develops lasting principles and values, and prepares itself for years of growth and success.

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Organization Maturity Bureaucracy Edmondson 62

Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

They inspire followers to join them on a journey and they develop loyalty from their team. Let’s consider some of the reasons He was able to develop such loyalty among the people He led. They give real authority and responsibility as they encourage and develop other leaders. Would you follow a leader with such qualities?

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Quality Loyalty Energy Team 83

Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

Seriously, leaders who are easy to follow inspire people to join them on a journey and they develop loyalty from their team. Consider some of the reasons He was able to develop such loyalty among the people He led — why He was easy to follow. They give real authority and responsibility as they encourage and develop other leaders.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

The way a leader handles correction of someone on the team is important if the desire is to keep quality people on the team – and a healthy team dynamic. Embrace a development opportunity – In addition to telling the person what he or she did wrong, help them learn from their mistakes.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Make sure you dedicate as much or even more time focusing on the part you have played in developing a bad relationship or situation. If you aren’t certain about the quality of your letter, give these instructions and the letter to someone else (whom you trust) and ask them to read it. Consider the other person’s viewpoint.

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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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Leadership Self-aware Learning-by-Doing Open-book 102

Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 7, 2021

I have been a student of leadership and a practicing leader for over 30 years and this time in which we live has produced the most conducive environments for leaders to thrive. Leadership is designed for this scenario. Risk is appealing to attract quality leaders. Trust is the foundation of all good leadership.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Much of the work God did at the church plant was done through the leadership efforts of people 10, 15, and 20 years younger than me. I learned best in my leadership journey through trying, failing and trying again. People of all ages will make mistakes in leadership, regardless of their years of experience. Allow for failure.

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Learning-by-Doing Learning Curve Construction Sharpe 57

Ron Edmondson

JULY 7, 2016

Equally vital is the quality of leaders being discovered. Good leaders learn to look for qualities in people which are conducive to good leadership. I find it helps to look for certain qualities, which all good leaders need or qualities which, consistently over time, seem to make good leaders.

Servant Leader 57

Servant Leader Quality Edmondson Learning-by-Doing 57

Ron Edmondson

JUNE 6, 2017

That’s certainly true when it comes to leadership. Any leader desiring to grow high character leaders must display the character they wish to develop. I realize my character will greatly determine the quality of leaders we attract. The post 4 Free Ways to Grow the People You Lead appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Edmondson Budgeting Learning-by-Doing Quality 56

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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Leadership Delegation Conference Learning-by-Doing 38

Ron Edmondson

MARCH 25, 2013

Equally vital is the quality of leaders being discovered. Good leaders learn to look for qualities in people that are conducive to good leadership. I find it helps to look for certain qualities, which all good leaders need or qualities that, consistently over time, seem to make good leaders. Many times.

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Quality Edmondson Learning-by-Doing Training 83

Ron Edmondson

JUNE 30, 2016

You can’t recruit leaders – at least not effectively – if you never develop a culture to do so. How do we develop that type of culture? There must be a continual process of leadership recruitment. When leaders allow people to shine under their leadership it advances their ability to lead. Start early.

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Maturity Edmondson Learning-by-Doing Environment 57

Ron Edmondson

MARCH 12, 2020

I love the leadership displayed during a scene in “ It’s a Wonderful Life ” where George Bailey is about to leave for his honeymoon and panic struck the Building and Loan. It could be the best exit plan you can develop, but either way you need a plan. Leader, how should we respond when crisis comes?

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Crisis Brainstorming Planning Delegation 49

Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 15, 2020

This post developed after talking with a young pastor overwhelmed with the responsibility he’s been given. I previously wrote “ 7 Traits of an Insecure Leader “ It caused me to ask myself, so I could coach him: What’s the best way to deal with insecurity in leadership? Make a list of your good qualities.

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Learning-by-Doing Comparison Edmondson Open-book 54

Ron Edmondson

MARCH 26, 2013

You can’t recruit leaders…or you won’t effectively…if you never develop a culture that reproduces leaders. How do we develop that type of culture? There must be a system of leadership recruitment. When leaders allow people to shine under their leadership it advances their ability to lead.

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Maturity Edmondson Learning-by-Doing Environment 83

Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 4, 2016

I love the leadership displayed during a scene in “ It’s a Wonderful Life ” where George Bailey is about to leave for his honeymoon and panic struck the Building and Loan. It could be the best exit plan you can develop, but either way you need a plan. How do you respond when crisis comes to the team you lead?

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Crisis Brainstorming Planning Edmondson 79

Ron Edmondson

JULY 21, 2011

I captured one with my phone, but it’s quality is not good enough to share here and I can’t seem to find another, so I recreated the concept in the picture here. (I Anyway, this one paradigm shaper has impacted my teaching and church leadership as much as anything in recent years.

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Development Reference Media Conference 61

Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

That’s certainly true when it comes to developing leadership. I realize my personal character will greatly determine the quality of leaders we attract. Leaders give others the opportunity to experience firsthand the stress of leadership. How are you introducing these tools into your leadership development?

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Tools Edmondson Leadership Development Learning-by-Doing 60

Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

One of the most dangerous forms of leadership, and one of the most frustrating, in my opinion, is the controlling leader. Under a controlling leader’s watch, leadership development is virtually non-existent. As an outsider, it appears they will be losing a quality person if they lose my friend.

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Long-term Delegation Edmondson Morale 52

Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

If every night includes three hours of television, don’t be surprised you didn’t get to spend a lot of quality time with your children. Develop your plan to create margin in your life, then periodically review the plan to see how you are doing and what needs to be changed. Stop unnecessary time-wasters. Evaluate your schedule often.

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Edmondson Planning Efficiency Tips 37

Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 30, 2016

I previously wrote “ 7 Traits of an Insecure Leader “ It caused me to ask myself, so I could counsel him: What’s the best way to deal with insecurity in leadership? Insecurity often develops when a person compares his or herself to another. Make a list of your good qualities. Be yourself. Don’t let it!

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Comparison Edmondson Learning-by-Doing Budgeting 56

Ron Edmondson

MAY 31, 2017

If any organization expects to grow, they need to attract, develop and retain quality leaders. The post 7 Reasons Leaders Tend to Quit Your Organization appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Any argument with that statement? If so, you probably just like to argue. And, I get that too. But, new growth always requires new leaders.

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Organization Micromanagement Edmondson Quality 56

Ron Edmondson

APRIL 2, 2013

One of the most dangerous forms of leadership, and one of the most frustrating, in my opinion, is the controlling leader. 3 Results of Controlling Leadership. 3 Results of Controlling Leadership. Under a controlling leader’s watch, leadership development is virtually non-existent. And others.

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Edmondson Influence Leadership Development Quality 77

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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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 15, 2012

I previously wrote “ 7 Traits of an Insecure Leader “ It caused me to ask myself, so I could counsel him: What’s the best way to deal with insecurity in leadership? Make a list of your good qualities. The post 5 Ways to Fight Insecurity as a Pastor or Leader appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Be yourself.

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Comparison Edmondson Learning-by-Doing Class 83

Ron Edmondson

JUNE 11, 2013

Development – Rood writes that “development needs focus on organizational quality.” The development needs of an organization are designed to take it to the “next level” of success. Without developing an organization it will eventually wither and die. (A A common mistake is to confuse development with growth.

Organization 61

Organization Maturity Bureaucracy Edmondson 61