Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 27, 2023

Dr. Amy Edmondson, the pioneer of psychological safety, often talks about how people are more likely to “discount the future” benefits of speaking up, and overweight their current fear. “What’s the worst thing that can happen here?” ” That final question can be strangely empowering.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 10, 2023

We had the right players and clarity of vision, however, team friction developed. Unnecessary stress was being created. In the process, unnecessary friction developed, which was totally natural. Leading the process to create or develop better systems. It seemed things were healthy on the team.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 17, 2020

New leaders must be recruited and developed. During especially stressful seasons, leaders need to help streamline focus, give clear expectations and hold people accountable for agreed upon goals and objectives. Leadership must focus on development, as much as it does the growth and maintenance, of the organization. Confusion. “I

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 19, 2022

A successful leader has likely developed certain habits which keep them leading well. For me personally, this is my passion for the Gospel, but successful leaders are willing to endure the loneliness of leadership, the stress of leading, and the pressure to perform at higher levels, because they believe in something worth the fight.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 2, 2013

The more experience I get in life the more I learn the importance of personal development. I highly encourage learning the power of “No” In what area of your life do you most need to personally develop in your ability to say no? The post 7 Personal Development Benefits of Saying No (Repost) appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 5, 2018

There is so much stress involved in hiring the right person for a team. Over the years, I’ve made plenty of mistakes, but I’ve also managed – in the business world and the church world – to develop some pretty healthy teams. but don’t dictate how they will grow, develop, and lead the small group ministry.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 23, 2019

Throughout the stressful time in leadership, Hezekiah consistently used the same battle plan. Here are 7 Thoughts for More Effective Prayer from a Stressed Out Leader Named Hezekiah: Hezekiah got alone with God. Are you a stressed out leader? Hezekiah often became the target of warring nations. Like Hezekiah.

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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. Hiring new employees may eliminate scheduling stress, but it may be months before they understand the culture and their role and are able to contribute.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 1, 2019

When budgets are stretched, development often is pushed to the back burner or cut altogether from the budget. It’s important, therefore, to find ways to develop even with stressed budgets. It’s important, therefore, to find ways to develop even with stressed budgets. Learn from each other.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 2, 2019

As a pastor, I can’t tell you how many times I met with a couple after the holidays because of problems developed – or were exaggerated – between Thanksgiving and New Years. The Christmas season can be stressful. The post 4 Suggestions to Protect Your Marriage This Christmas appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Tanveer Naseer

OCTOBER 16, 2012

The following is a guest post by Jessica Edmondson. Personal and professional conflict among new hires and existing employees When someone isn’t right for the job, the workplace becomes vulnerable to increased stress among parties who need to be able to communicate effectively. Ever wonder what is the best path to effective management?

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 14, 2021

It means deciding in advance what the character and values you are going for and thinking through – intentionally – ways to develop them. Sometimes we give them everything they want materially, but never help them develop discipline and structure for their life.

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The Horizons Tracker

MAY 28, 2020

Even among those who still have a job, their work is likely to be done under considerable stress. Fear and emotional safety are things that Harvard’s Amy Edmondson has spoken about repeatedly, and nowhere is this more important than in times of stress and discomfort, such as we’re experiencing at the moment.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 1, 2015

When budgets are stretched, development often is pushed to the back burner or cut altogether from the budget. It’s important, therefore, to find ways to develop even with stressed budgets. It’s important, therefore, to find ways to develop even with stressed budgets. Learn from each other.

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Tanveer Naseer

JULY 17, 2012

As such, I would like to present this guest post written by Jessica Edmondson. They also allow for a little stress relief while still exercising the brain. Jessica Edmondson works for Bisk Education, a division in the University Alliance, which collaborates with educational organizations to develop online education programs.

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Tanveer Naseer

JULY 17, 2012

As such, I would like to present this guest piece written by Jessica Edmondson. They also allow for a little stress relief while still exercising the brain. Jessica Edmondson works for Bisk Education, a division in the University Alliance, which collaborates with educational organizations to develop online education programs.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 9, 2020

When the leader feels he or she is alone the likelihood of burning out, emotional stress and even depression increases. (If The leader in isolation fails to communicate, invest, and release, which keeps other leaders from developing on the team. The post 7 Dangers for the Isolated Leader appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 11, 2011

The more experience I get in life the more I learn the importance of personal development. I highly encourage learning the power of “No” In what area of your life do you most need to personally develop in your ability to say no? Related posts: 3 Questions to Write a Personal Development Plan.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 27, 2020

I fully expect we will develop ministries and Gospel offerings to people that will advance the Gospel for years to come. The busier and more stressed you are the more important it becomes. That first day everyone was looking to me as to whether to take services online was one of the most stressful I’ve had in a while.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 22, 2020

If a leader doesn’t address this, and ask for help when needed, especially during extremely high stress periods, the leader could be heading towards crash and burn territory. Leaders who last for the long haul are always seeking new opportunities for growth and development. Teams are developed by mutual respect and appreciation.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 28, 2022

I’ve learned, however, that my failure to say no costs me far more than developing a discipline to not always say yes. Research the impact of stress on the body. Developing a discipline of being able to say no when needed protects your personal health and well-being. Here are 7 good reasons for a leader to say NO: Your family.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 18, 2015

Part of our development time together led to me asking Tyler to write this post. I recognize that I have a long way to go in developing my own leadership skills, and I recognize that I have plenty to learn about leadership in general. What’s the biggest stress you deal with as a leader? I am a young leader.

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The Horizons Tracker

JULY 23, 2019

Harvard’s Amy Edmondson has highlighted the importance of emotional and psychological safety at work throughout her career, both in terms of the performance of individuals and the wider organization. It’s an area they hope to return to in future research, which they believe will provide a better framework for doing just that.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 28, 2014

Leader, your largest goal in leadership development should be to develop an inner circle of leaders around you. When you invest in them — when you allow them to lead — you develop loyal followers who will follow you anywhere and help you accomplish the vision God has given you. Everyone can be developed.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 18, 2011

When budgets are stretched, development often is pushed to the back burner or cut altogether from the budget. It’s important to find ways to develop even during times with stressed budgets. It’s important to find ways to develop even during times with stressed budgets. Think development with me.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 6, 2017

Any leader desiring to grow high character leaders must display the character they wish to develop. Walking by faith – leading into the unknown – always teaches me more than I could learn in a “safe place” To grow leaders we must give others ample chances to live firsthand in the stress of leadership.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 19, 2013

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. Leadership Under Stress: The Jesus Model. Jesus constantly slipped away to spend time with God. Jesus and His Inner Circle of Leadership.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

That’s certainly true when it comes to developing leadership. Leaders give others the opportunity to experience firsthand the stress of leadership. By the way, I used the term people, because these work in other contexts, besides the field of leadership development. What tools do we need to help leaders grow?

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Thankfully, I’ve matured and now I can say the more stressful the season the more I discipline myself to exercise and get away from the office. Developing a sense of entitlement. The post 7 Actions Which Can Quickly Cripple A Leader appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Allowing critics voices to dominate.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 3, 2022

Show me an environment with a bunch of policies and you can almost always find some stressed out people. Policies can limit thoughts to a pre-determined outcome, which keeps the random and potentially explosive thoughts from developing. Policies limit ability to think outside the box.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 26, 2013

Most parents want to develop a close, lasting bond with their children that goes beyond the years a child lives in the home. As children get older and begin developing outside interests, do not be the parent who always has to tag along. Remain accessible to your children always, but especially during busy or stressful times.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 17, 2016

If it’s not addressed, however, especially during extremely high stress periods, the leader will head towards crash and burn territory. Leaders who last for the long haul are always seeking new opportunities for growth and development. Teams are developed by mutual respect and appreciation. Loneliness.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 23, 2013

You’ll stress less about your progress this way. The post 7 Simple Leadership Tips appeared first on Ron Edmondson. 5 Tips for the Leader When Conflict Develops on a Team. Don’t try to duplicate as much as you emulate – The connotation of duplicate is to be just like. Any simple tips you would add?

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

Here’s a quick tip: The more organized the information…the less stress you’ll feel…and the more useful the information will be to you later. Doesn’t matter… Figure out what works for you, but develop and learn a system for processing information. Make a checklist of information in Excel. Learn Evernote.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 17, 2013

The leader never has time to do board development. Show me stressed volunteers. Spend time developing the board. The post The Hardest Thing for Some People in Ministry to Do appeared first on Ron Edmondson. What’s the problem? The challenge? It was easy to diagnose. She never has time to fundraise.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 15, 2012

Here are 5 ways to deal with insecurity as a pastor or leader: Avoid comparisons – Insecurity often develops when a person compares his or herself to another. The post 5 Ways to Fight Insecurity as a Pastor or Leader appeared first on Ron Edmondson. One way to de-stress your pastor or leader… Be yourself.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

I hear from pastors on a regular basis facing the stress of ministry. Pick your own scenario, but I know this – if not careful, the stress will quickly cause the pastor to: Become more sensitive to criticism and stress. Develop excuses for every challenge. Pastor burnout is a common problem in the church today.

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