Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 27, 2023

After all, it takes energy and effort to start the conversation. ” We know you believe that, because you’re here, investing a bit of time in energy to do this well. Care Enough to Put the Fish on the Table and Start the Conversation It’s so tempting to ignore conflict at work. But here’s the thing.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Also, it keeps you from wasting energy on being who you are not designed to be. Consequently, they waste their energy. The post Good Leaders Know Who They Are – And Who They Are Not appeared first on Ron Edmondson. It helps you excel where you are best suited to excel. It often leads to burnout.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast , Ron and Nate discuss four realities every senior leader sets for the team. Successful senior leaders are cognizant of their input in a few key areas and place intentional energy towards them, freeing the team to lead elsewhere. I hope this episode helps you be a better leader.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 18, 2022

Revitalization means realizing our external energy – “going outside the walls” – must be equal or greater than our internal energy. The post Number One Change for Effective Church Revitalization appeared first on Ron Edmondson. It’s valuing empowerment of others over the control of a few.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 12, 2021

If you are someone who needs people to agree with you or who relishes popularity more than your desire to make hard decisions and do the right thing for the organization, then I suggest you choose something other than leadership in which to invest your energies. Join Nate (or Chandler) and I for the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 18, 2011

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Wasting time and energy may be one of my biggest pet peeves as a leader. Does it ever feel like you are wasting valuable time and energy? It can be frustrating to feel your most valuable commodity – time – has been wasted or you invested good energy on the wrong things. Plus, bad structure is an energy-drainer.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 20, 2013

Wasting time and energy may be one of my biggest pet peeves as a leader. I firmly believe if we get rid of common energy wasters we can dramatically improve our performance as leaders. With that in mind, I’ve spent time in my personal development finding ways to eliminate time and energy wasters.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Sometimes you can recreate from the energy you gained with a previous win. . Nate and I are about to launch a new season of the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast , so subscribe now. The post Lather, Rinse, Repeat: Necessary in Leadership appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Every victory needs to be celebrated. Then do it again.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 24, 2023

Reignite Put your energy and resources where it matters most. It may mean not doing things that aren’t working or things that tend to drain energy and resources. Look for what is working, or has the potential to work again – the fastest, and begin to stir energy around that program or ministry. Celebrate There will be wins.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 1, 2021

However, if you don’t know them you’ll waste a lot of energy. Nate and I launched a new season of the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast , so subscribe now. The post The Unwritten Rules – The Real of the Organization appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Consequently, you will wonder why your ideas never gained traction.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 17, 2015

Wasting time and energy may be one of my biggest pet peeves as a leader. I firmly believe when we get rid of some common drains on our time and energy we dramatically improve our performance as leaders. With this in mind, I’ve observed in my own personal development some ways to eliminate time and energy wasters.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 31, 2024

It divides energy and people. The post 7 Indicators You’re Not Leading Anymore appeared first on Ron Edmondson. There are competing visions. Leaders point people to a vision. Not many visions. One of the surest ways to derail progress is to have multiple visions. It confuses instead of bringing clarity. No one is complaining.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 1, 2023

It needs some new energies. The post 5 Words for an Overwhelmed Leader appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Stretch yourself and learn something new. Definitely be reading. Attend a conference. Listen to some TED talks or sermons from pastors you admire. Feed your mind. Improve Make better checklists each day. Spend more time planning.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 25, 2021

Here are some indicators whether to initiate change or not: When energy is starting to wane with the status quo. When there is pent up energy for something new (people are waiting for leadership to what’s next) . There are times to change just for the sake of creating more energy. What change are you attempting next? .

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

You’ve invested a lot of energy on a major decision and now you are faced with making it happen. The post Decision Remorse – It’s the Buyer’s Remorse of Leadership appeared first on Ron Edmondson. A momentary lapse in assurance develops. Suddenly a gut check of reality makes you question your decision.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 29, 2023

You’ve invested a lot of energy on a major decision and now you are faced with making it happen. The post Decision Remorse – A Legitimate Emotion After Major Changes appeared first on Ron Edmondson. A momentary lapse in assurance develops. The reality of having made the decision causes you question it.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 5, 2021

Limit your energy to a few key areas. If you lack energy inside the building – Get outside the building. They lose their energy dealing with the negativity of change. And watch your energy rise. Nate and I have launch a new season of the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast soon. Or Mother Theresa.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Challenge, opportunity, problems, something everyone says can’t be done — Those type environments fuel a leader’s energy. The post The Absolute Best Way to Attract a Leader appeared first on Ron Edmondson. It’s what can attract a leader to your team. Plus, check out the other Lifeway Leadership Podcasts.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 13, 2023

The bottom line is this mistake drains your energy and valuable resources as a leader and keeps you from investing fully in people who are believe in the vision, support leadership and are ready to help you build a great church. The post One of the Terrible Mistakes We Make as Pastors (and Leaders) appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 15, 2021

Energy-building. Join Nate and I for the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast. The post The Ineffectiveness of A Team When There Is No Leader appeared first on Ron Edmondson. The team is part of a accomplishing the greater vision. But their ineffectiveness comes when there is no leader. Granted, I believe in teams. Inclusive.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 22, 2023

The post 21 Ways to Stop a Church from Growing appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Check out my leadership podcast where we discuss leadership nuggets in a practical way. Plus, check out the other Lifeway Leadership Podcasts.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

It’s easier just to move forward sometimes – and sometimes it’s even necessary to move quickly, but many times we just didn’t put enough energy into making the best decision. But, the experience of celebrating when you’ve done your best work is always worth the extra energy. Not delegating.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Spend your energies at first on deciding whether it’s an idea worth pursuing. Decide the what – what are you doing or not doing – before you spend a lot of energy on the mechanics of the idea. You may have to talk about some of the how to decide the what, but spend your first, best and most energy on the what.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Places energy into others. The post 7 Qualities of an Easy to Follow Leader appeared first on Ron Edmondson. To be followable, a leader should display humility and be a servant of others, especially those he or she is supposed to be leading. Jesus washed the disciples feet.). Followable leaders consistently invest in other people.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 20, 2023

Think of it this way – if Moses was implementing the “ Jethro method” , his primary energy would need to be communicating and investing in those leaders he enlisted to lead others. I might invest energy in some areas of ministry which never received a lot of attention, but motivated people. I use this approach.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 24, 2021

It divides energy and people. Join Nate (or Chandler) and I for the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast. The post 7 Indicators You’re Not Leading Anymore appeared first on Ron Edmondson. There are competing visions. Leaders point people to a vision. Not many visions. It confuses instead of bringing clarity.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Our goal was to take the energy invested in a big event and hopefully spread the energy throughout our church to better live our vision of getting more people involved. The post 7 Indications the Structure Needs to Change appeared first on Ron Edmondson. There were a lot of unanswered questions.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Exercise (My adrenaline and energy grows when I sweat.). We can easily get captivated by things of lesser importance which drain our energy.). The post 7 Results When I’m Tired – 7 Remedies appeared first on Ron Edmondson. My work is less effective. Leadership suffers. Our team suffers.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 9, 2022

Energy and enthusiasm is often directly proportional to the attitude of the leader. The post The Leader Sets the Bar for the Organization appeared first on Ron Edmondson. The quality of the church’s character — in every major area of life — will mirror closely to the depth of the leader’s character. Generosity.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 21, 2023

Are you spending your best energy on things which matter most in helping the church “go and make disciples”? Stop wasting energy This one is similar, but when something is working put fuel into it. You have to learn the value of saying no to things which simply waste energy and time. Read Ephesians 5:16.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 28, 2021

People will waste valuable time, energy and resources when they simply were never called to plant. You have energy and momentum around a dream and need to explore it. Join Nate (or Chandler) and I for the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast. The post 5 Bad Reasons to Plant a Church appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 5, 2022

The problem with refusing to accept this reality is it wastes energy and morale. The post A Strong Word for Some of My Pastor Friends appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Questions such as: What are we gonna do about it now? How are we going to keep making disciples of people we might not see as regularly in person? .

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 27, 2022

I fell in love with the energy of starting something new in church planting. I became more convinced we need new energy in both. The post 7 Vital Components Needed for Church Revitalization to be Effective appeared first on Ron Edmondson. At the same time, I continued to be concerned for churches which have seen better days.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 10, 2021

Energy is wasted dreaming about something that will never happen. Nate and I have launched a new season of the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast , so subscribe now, so you won’t miss the next one. The post I’d Prefer To Say “No” Than “I Don’t Know” appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Spread some of your enthusiasm and energy over the first year or more. Nate and I have launched a new season of the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast , so subscribe now. The post 4 Words of Advice for a New Leader appeared first on Ron Edmondson. This means you shouldn’t try to accomplish everything in the beginning.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 17, 2021

I often need to be where creative energy isn’t limited by practical reasoning. Join Nate and I for the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast. The post 7 Ways I Discipline to Be Forward-Thinking as a Leader appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Other than our shared faith, we are very different. But I learn so much from him.

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