Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

One of my first managers frequently reminded us no one is irreplaceable. Develop a reputation of being a team player. Plan your day better. Nate and I have launched a new season of the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast , so subscribe now. The level of the water doesn’t change much when one or two hands is removed.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 22, 2021

It’s one thing not to understand it, to have questions about it, or need development. Good leaders actually expect them as a part of the development process. And, every great idea is just an idea until someone follows through with a plan of accomplishment. Join Nate and I for the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Of course, collecting from the bill was another story, but anyone who has ever owned a business and had to make a payroll knows how exciting it is to develop cash flow. Developing a new program at your church may reach more people, but may pull resources from other programs. We could now build a product. That was good news.

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Coaching Tip

JUNE 4, 2012

Failure, broadly defined, encompasses both the small and large events in organizations that don't go as planned. Rapid developments in technology and the greater emphasis on globalization have dramatically increased the significance of boundary spanning in today's work environment. Action 4: Span occupational and cultural boundaries.

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Tanveer Naseer

JULY 17, 2012

As such, I would like to present this guest post written by Jessica Edmondson. Have you ever worked in a place where you didn’t feel confidence in whether or not you were performing your job properly and never felt comfortable enough to ask your manager for his/her opinion?

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Tanveer Naseer

JULY 17, 2012

As such, I would like to present this guest piece written by Jessica Edmondson. Have you ever worked in a place where you didn’t feel confidence in whether or not you were performing your job properly and never felt comfortable enough to ask your manager for his/her opinion?

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

You have your week planned and numerous crises happen in the same week — and your “day off” is spent part of the day preparing for Sunday. When you get an exercise and healthy eating plan. By the way, interruptions aren’t as big an interruption when you plan as if they are normal. Let me say that again.

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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. This is the initial stage where learning takes place and the organization begins to develop leaders – sometimes by trial and error. New leadership develops and responsibilities spread to new people within the organization.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

There was little micro-management it appears. He had a leadership succession plan. He was into self-development. Jesus was into leadership development and replacement. The post 12 Principles of Leadership Inspired by Jesus appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Jesus released responsibility and ownership in a ministry.

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The Horizons Tracker

MAY 28, 2020

In their latest book, Humanocracy , London Business School’s Gary Hamel and his Management Lab colleague Michele Zanini, outline seven steps leaders can take to better respond to crises such as this one. If employees are unable to work for any period of time, try and use this downtime to invest in skills development.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 6, 2022

As you are rapidly adjusting plans you could be on the cusp of something brand new that will be better than anything in your past. Long-term vision but short-term plans. . It is going to make it very difficult to have our 5 and 10 year plans and then manage our way towards them. Don’t be afraid of that.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 15, 2014

This is the initial stage where a lot of learning takes place and the organization begins to develop leaders…sometimes by trial and error. New leadership develops and responsibilities spread to new people within the organization. Leadership has been developed, but the organization begins to plan out succession of leaders.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 3, 2022

Policies are defined as a course, plan or principle of action. Policies can limit thoughts to a pre-determined outcome, which keeps the random and potentially explosive thoughts from developing. Lead more than you manage. Management is more about implementing policies and seeing they are adhered to completely.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

There needs to be some plans to periodically care for the church revitalizer and the spouse. If we recognize the need for revitalization, then let’s develop and fund the resources. One thing I love helping leaders do is managing the transitions in their leadership and life. Assure them the church is ready.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Culture Is the Way : How Leaders at Every Level Build an Organization for Speed, Impact, and Excellence by Matt Mayberry (Wiley, 2023) Former NFL Pro, world-renowned keynote speaker, and management consultant Matt Mayberry delivers an incisive and hands-on blueprint to employee engagement and peak productivity. How many have you read?

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 9, 2013

appeared first on Ron Edmondson. 7 Thoughts on Managing Conflict as a Leader. 5 Tips for the Leader When Conflict Develops on a Team. Leadership Life Plan Team Leadership' The post Are You Ready to be a Leader? Related posts: Accommodating Versus Ignoring Criticism.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 19, 2013

No micro-management it appears. Jesus had a leadership succession plan. Jesus was into self-development. Jesus was into leadership development and replacement. 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

OCTOBER 26, 2020

I don’t know if we can completely get rid of fear – or if we even want to completely – but I do think we should and need to learn to manage the fear in our life. If your fear is based on a lack of preparation, get busy developing the systems and strategies to help you succeed.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 1, 2017

Good managers are comfortable maintaining progress, but a leader needs to be leading change. Leaders are attracted to environments where they can explore – especially in areas where they have a personal interest or where they want to develop. Allow him or her to help you lead/dream/plan for the organization. Reward them.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 23, 2013

You will plan a project that bombs. The post 7 Simple Leadership Tips appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Simple Time Managment System. 5 Tips for the Leader When Conflict Develops on a Team. Discipline yourself to build sufficient rest into your schedule. Think marathon not sprint – You will have bad days.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

No micro-management it appears. Jesus had a leadership succession plan. . Jesus was into self-development. Jesus was into leadership development and replacement. The post 12 Leadership Principles of Jesus appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Jesus released responsibility and ownership in a ministry.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 16, 2013

In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps. Most of the derailment was due to a lack of planning or pause when a change was needed. Today, I have learned to properly apply strategy and force, making me a better manager of the creative process and a stronger entrepreneur. Proverbs 16:9.

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Miles Anthony Smith

AUGUST 7, 2018

What is the number #1 book you recommend for learning how to become a better leader (boss/manager or leading self)? To succeed, a leader must learn to balance their relationships, time, strategic efforts and personal development. It is all about being a multiplier of talent vs a diminisher.being a magnet and developer of talent.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 29, 2014

It’s one thing not to understand it, to have questions about it, or need development. Good leaders actually expect them as a part of the development process. And, every great idea is just an idea until someone follows through with a plan of accomplishment. Cease to follow through. Work has to be done.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 3, 2015

Good managers are comfortable maintaining progress, but a leader needs to be leading change. Leaders are attracted to environments where they can explore — especially in areas where they have a personal interest or where they want to develop. Allow him or her to help you lead/dream/plan for the organization. Mentor them.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 28, 2016

Sometimes we have to manage closely At least once a week a pastor contacts me about church revitalization. It’s important to know I’m not a micro-management leader. We purposely developed some common language which would serve as rallying points for the church in the years to come. We had a few key areas of focus.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 26, 2012

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 development happens best during change. (I’ve The post Personal Values as a Leader (Repost) appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

Leadership development becomes more important. Effective delegation and management is necessary. Which leads me to close with an important question: What is your personal leadership development plan? More decisions have to be made. There never seems to be enough time. Better systems are needed. Resources are stretched.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

Policies are defined as a course, plan or principle of action. Policies limit ability to think outside the box – Policies can limit thoughts to a pre-determined outcome, which keeps the random and potentially explosive thoughts from developing. And, we need good management. I’m not a huge fan of policies.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 9, 2019

A Life Transition for The Edmondsons. As our new leadership team began to plan for 2020, I saw my role shifting from one of building something new to more maintaining and managing. In addition, development would become even more important in my role. Stetzer is the dean and has developed these cohorts.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 30, 2017

We need to plan, strategize and organize. Development stops. I love what Andy Stanley says about “a tension to be managed, not a problem to be solved” Good organizations have some of those. It’s harder to manage many events than it is one. When you spend more time discussing than doing.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 26, 2012

Develop a plan, with counsel and prayer, of how and when you intend to proceed. Tips For Managing Stress. The post 7 Tips for Leaving a Job Properly appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Discuss with and seek wisdom from one or two people you trust, who know you and the church. This will likely be different for every church.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 7, 2013

Manage your time wisely. Find your affirmation in God and His truth spoken to you that caused you to surrender your life plans to Him. Spend as much time on personal development as trying to develop others. God is doing something now. Even as you wait for the next great thing. Stand strong.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 31, 2017

It’s one thing not to understand it, to have questions about it, or need development. Good leaders actually expect them as a part of the development process. And, every great idea is just an idea until someone follows through with a plan of accomplishment. Failing to follow through. Work has to be done.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 22, 2012

Policies are a course, plan or principle of action. Policies limit ability to think outside the box – Policies can limit thoughts to a pre-determined outcome, which keeps the random and potentially explosive thoughts from developing. Developing a Personal Social Media Policy. I’m not a huge fan of policies.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 12, 2016

I don’t know if we can completely get rid of fear – or if we even want to completely – but, I do think we should and need to learn to manage the fear in our life. If your fear is based on a lack of preparation, get busy developing the systems and strategies to help you succeed. That’s the hope of this post.

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