Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 19, 2021

In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy offer some encouragement for worried pastors and leaders. Opinions are so diverse. This leadership climate has produced a lot of stress and worry for those in leadership. Let us know leadership issues you would like us to cover.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 2, 2022

This is important too when shaping a diverse team. Hey, check out my leadership podcast where we try to provide quick, helpful applications. Be sure also to check out the other great Lifeway Leadership Podcasts. Make sure they love Jesus, share the same general beliefs of the church, etc.,

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 2, 2020

When you fail to remember this principle of leadership – people are different – you frustrate those you are trying to lead. I don’t really like the term much, because I think better leadership is a we. Intentionally surround yourself with diverse personalities. Welcome input. Never assume agreement by silence.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 17, 2021

I try to read something everyday and I read an equal balance of leadership and Christian books. In addition, I scan dozens of blogs and podcasts with a variety of focuses, from technology, to culture and leadership. Hang out with a diverse crowd. Join Nate and I for the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 21, 2011

an idea studio for leadership development and remarkable performance. Get as much diverse experience as possible. The more accurate answer would come from those who have experienced my leadership but based on feedback I’ve gotten, those descriptors would include erudite, intense and funny.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 17, 2021

I try to read something everyday and I read an equal balance of leadership and Christian books. In addition, I scan dozens of blogs and podcasts with a variety of focuses, from technology, to culture and leadership. Hang out with a diverse crowd. Join Nate and I for the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 16, 2018

I know hospitality isn’t something you’ve commonly associated with definitions of leadership, but it’s critical to our effectiveness that we begin to do so. This is the power of marrying hospitality and leadership. Hospitality is a precursor to any effective leadership theory or strategy. You and I should be hospitable leaders.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 19, 2020

” Be sure to welcome diversity of thought. There are always communication barriers between team members and senior leadership. Questions can be gold for fueling ideas and creativity. Ask questions such as, “What are we doing well?” ” “Where could we improve?” ” “What should we stop doing?”

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 31, 2019

When you fail to remember this principle of leadership – that people are different – you frustrate those you are trying to lead. I don’t really like the term, because I think better leadership is a “we”, but I want you to see how I try to be intentional in this area.). Welcoming input.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 4, 2013

When you fail to remember this principle of leadership, that people are different, you frustrate those you are trying to lead. Intentionally surrounding yourself with diverse personalities. I try to consistently surround myself with different voices so I receive diversity of thought. Never assuming agreement by silence.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 28, 2016

When you fail to remember this principle of leadership – people are different – you frustrate those you are trying to lead. I don’t really like the term much, because I think better leadership is a we – but I want you to see how I being intentional in this area and provide a few practical examples.).

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

Throughout my leadership career, I have continued to have positions where people older than me, with more experience than I have in many areas, report to me by position. But, even there, I personally recruited a staff member almost 15 years older than me, which meant there were literally three generations of leadership in our church plant.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

And, again, while you are looking for common connectors, this is actually a way to build diversity into your church. Check out my new podcast on the Lifeway Leadership Podcast Network and leave a review, like and share. People may have differing backgrounds or demographics, but they share something else in common. Do me a favor?

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 20, 2017

Be sure to welcome diversity of thought. There are always communication barriers between team members and senior leadership. Ask questions such as, “What are we doing well?” ” “Where could we improve?” ” “What should we stop doing?” Remove obstacles to innovative thought.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 4, 2013

It’s a very diverse and often racially divided town. We have 4 campuses that are extremely diverse and multi-ethnic. Leadership Under Stress: The Jesus Model. ANSWER : Well, I’m a guy from Orangeburg SC. I planted a church here about 20 years ago. I saw that and had a heart to change it. God’s been good to us.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 24, 2015

If you want to improve your team (especially your leadership team), don’t ignore these three cultures that will kill your team’s ability to thrive. A CULTURE THAT UNDERMINES THE LEADERSHIP TEAM’S IMPORTANT CONTRIBUTION. And the church suffers from a lack of quality leadership. But don’t wait to do it.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

Be sure to welcome diversity of thought. There are always communication barriers between team members and senior leadership. Innovation Leadership Ministry Organizational Leadership Team Leadership' Ask questions such as, “What are we doing well?” ” “Where could we improve?”

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

Home About Consulting Church Family Leadership Navigation: Home » Culture » Friday Discussion: Where Do You Belong? Friday Discussion: Where Do You Belong? February 4, 2011 in Culture with 40 Comments Today for Friday discussion, I want to talk about belonging….

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 21, 2011

Home About Consulting Church Family Leadership Navigation: Home » Ministry » Church » Friday Discussion: Why People Don’t Attend Church Friday Discussion: Why People Don’t Attend Church January 21, 2011 in Church , Culture , Ministry with 103 Comments Let’s discuss church attendance today.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 2, 2013

Do a church wide/or leadership wide half day brainstorming session, depending on the size of your church. Friday Discussion: Racial Diversity in the Church. Ask them for ideas they have to improve a visitors experience. Ask them how they found the church. Related posts: 5 Reasons a Church or Organization Stops Growing.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

Find people from diverse backgrounds. If someone is still interested after they know all the down sides of the position then I am more assured they will make a great addition to the team. Of course, there are so many others. Look for heart more than for pedigree of past accomplishments. Challenge people beyond what they think they can do.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 16, 2012

It is through these difficult times that church leadership is critical. Church leaders with the power to persuade are able to gain agreement and approval from people in a diverse group much more easily. Through the power of persuasion, you can encourage people to work together toward a common purpose.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 4, 2016

I love the move in the church towards being more diverse – and I embrace it and am working towards it – but connecting people with similarities is one of the more effective ways I’ve seen to do this. And, again, while you are looking for commonalities, this is actually a way to build diversity into your church.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 31, 2011

My friend Scott Williams , author of Church Diversity , and were comparing speaker experiences after each of us finished our talks at a conference where we were both speaking. We discovered we had some of the same observations about speaking to groups.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 11, 2014

Theyve paved the way for their elders to become more accustomed to tattoos, more appreciative of diversity, and less insistent on spending office hours in an actual office. Technology also means theyre comfortable in global diversity. Leadership' Finally, theyre entrepreneurial and flexible.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 14, 2013

Although it is a common perception that all introverts are reserved, constantly quiet, and unsocial, introverts are a diverse group, with varying degrees of introversion. And, yes, I can even be that way, especially if I’m not in a leadership position where I have to force myself out of my introversion.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 21, 2019

Although it is a common perception that all introverts are reserved, constantly quiet, and unsocial, introverts are a diverse group, with varying degrees of introversion. And, yes, I can certainly be that way if I’m not in a leadership position where I have to force myself out of my introversion.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 13, 2013

As diverse as the people of a church are exists the range of opinions here. Call to Ministry Leadership Ministry' Some want me to do more administration. Some believe I am the resident counselor. Some think I should know every detail of every ministry and every event on the church’s calendar. You get the idea.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

We are proud of our presenters because of their diversity. We chose this direction because we feel like there is a misnomer about options and leadership. If there are more options and more information, then we can make better leadership decisions. We believe that an event challenges you and a process changes you.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 28, 2016

Although it is a common perception that all introverts are reserved, constantly quiet, and unsocial, introverts are a diverse group, with varying degrees of introversion. I try to remind them other people are different from me, even other introverts. For example, if you give me authority, I’ll lead the meeting. No problem.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 19, 2016

As diverse as the people of a church are exists the range of opinions here. Some want me to do more administration. Some believe I am the resident counselor. Some think I should know every detail of every ministry and every event on the church’s calendar. You get the idea.

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