Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 31, 2024

Being in a leadership position is no guarantee we are leading. Obviously, those periods shouldn’t be long or progress and momentum eventually stalls, but leadership is an exhaustive process. For an obvious example, I try to shut down at the end of every day and most Saturdays. Leadership is about something new.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 8, 2022

For example, I had to come to the realization that as an introvert in settings where I don’t know people well, I most often shut down the “fun” side of me. But that’s the important leadership principle here. Knowing yourself, your strengths and weaknesses, passions and goals, helps form your leadership and influence.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

In the early days of a leadership position I have some intentionally bad leadership practices. . Here are a few examples: I micromanage – I do not like micromanaging and don’t want it done to me. Yet, a team is looking for leadership. Yet, in the early days of the new leadership position I try to slow things down.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 4, 2021

There are some things the church experts speaking into pastoral leadership won’t tell you. Some even refer to me as an “expert” in leadership – to which I would tell them I’m still very much in the apprentice stage in many ways. I do have lots of leadership experience – good and bad.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 18, 2011

I thought to myself, “What a sad commentary to be said about one’s leadership!&# What would you add to my list of reactions to controlling leadership? All Posts by Ron Edmondson | Personal Blog | Twitter | Facebook | Share By Email Leave a Reply: Click here to cancel reply. Don’t be that guy!

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 29, 2023

For example, I was once working with a young leader. I was glad we were still talking at this point in the process, as I was able to share with him a principle I learned years ago in leadership. With every major decision in life or leadership, decision remorse is a possibility. Have you heard of “buyer’s remorse”?

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 13, 2023

I think most of us are prone to making this mistake – in any realm of leadership. Here is one of the worst mistakes pastors make in leadership: Allowing a few negative voices to overwhelm us. Is your leadership of the church being dominated by a few negative voices? Plus, check out the other Lifeway Leadership Podcasts.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 17, 2022

The best example I know of an easy to follow leader is Jesus. Others could follow, because He led by example.). Places energy into others. Check out my leadership podcast where we discuss issues of leadership in a practical way. Plus, check out the other Lifeway Leadership Podcasts. They pave the way.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 24, 2023

Reignite Put your energy and resources where it matters most. If you are a church with a heart for missions, for example, amp up your mission efforts. It may mean not doing things that aren’t working or things that tend to drain energy and resources. Plus, check out the other Lifeway Leadership Podcasts. Praying for you.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Example : In numerous churches I have worked with they had multiple committees that are included in almost every decision made. Example : I was coaching a pastor in a church where change is painful to accomplish. Creative leadership will die, because genuine leaders rebel against controlling environments.

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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. People will defend and protect them.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 24, 2021

Being in a leadership position is no guarantee we are leading. Obviously, those periods shouldn’t be long or progress and momentum eventually stalls, but leadership is an exhaustive process. For an obvious example, I try to shut down at the end of every day and most Saturdays. Leadership is about something new.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 25, 2021

Whether to initiate change or not is a constant leadership challenge all leaders face on a regular basis. . Determining when to make change and when to leave things the same is one of the most delicate decisions of leadership, but I know one thing for sure: “ It’s working ” should also never be the primary reason to avoid change, either.

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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. Even reading a book.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 9, 2022

A mentor of mine always reminds me, “ Everything rises and falls on leadership ”. The moral value of the church and staff follows closely behind its senior leadership. Energy and enthusiasm is often directly proportional to the attitude of the leader. Plus, check out the other Lifeway Leadership Podcasts. Team spirit.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 20, 2017

To help you get started, let me share a few examples of times a leader needs to be strategic with their decision. Ultimately the leader has responsibility for the overall success of the organization, so a leader has to make final calls as to whether or not a risk is worth the time, energy and resources, which will be invested in it.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 28, 2014

This post is a collection of some of the more recent nuggets: Here are 7 of my most repeated leadership nuggets: Copy principles not practices. Limit your energy to a few key areas. If you ever lack energy inside the building — get outside the building. They lose their energy dealing with the negativity of change.

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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

JUNE 21, 2023

For example, if all the ministries are focused on people already inside the church – there won’t likely be a lot of growth. 7 paradigms often needed for church growth: Lead with leaders Of course you need followers too, but most people are looking for leadership, especially about things about which they don’t know.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 13, 2020

If I were to come alongside of your church, (and I’m certainly happy to do that through my coaching ministry), I would help your staff or leadership think through each of these in a brainstorming session. This is just one example, but there are likely many others. I was saying this the entire time I was at Leadership Network.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

I have a simple leadership principle. 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’ll have more passion, clarity and energy to address the how.

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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

APRIL 26, 2021

For example, what if the team is trying to discern what went wrong on a project? Using that as our example, consider the questions in this post. What are some of our examples of success? (We You’ll be tempted to ignore them, because you assume you know these, but you always need the energy this type dialogue produces.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 5, 2022

The problem with refusing to accept this reality is it wastes energy and morale. As an example, I’m thinking of my former church, where I’m now serving as an interim teaching pastor. Is there any specific leadership topic you would like us to cover? Questions such as: What are we gonna do about it now?

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

One often misunderstood reason leadership is challenging is the tension every leader feels when making decisions. Leaning to balance the tensions of leadership may determine the level of success a leader can sustain. If a leader leans too far in either direction their leadership effectiveness suffers. Leadership is people.

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HR Digest

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

For example, Adams demonstrates how to better manage employees in a more digital and disruptive company environment by using examples from her time as the BBC’s HR director. HR Rising: From Ownership to Leadership by Steve Browne. The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable by Patrick Lencioni.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

I try to always be strategic in leadership. All leadership involves change. To help you get started, let me share a few examples of times a leader needs to be strategic with their decision. I love risk and there is no leadership without risk. Good leadership gets people excited about a direction the organization is going.

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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. Let me give some examples of bad reasons to plant a church. 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. I understand.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 1, 2023

Sometimes it’s more damaging to stay than to quit a leadership position. If God hasn’t released you from the position, for example, then you have to find a way to make it work. When you can’t support the leadership – You need to know where the power rests in the organization.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

If team members are overworked or in need of a break their energy level will slow. I try to personally lead by example here. Check out my leadership podcast where we discuss issues of leadership in a practical way. Plus, check out the other Lifeway Leadership Podcasts. Shared values and shared workload help.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 3, 2020

Criticism, however, is a part of leadership. And, if handled correctly, it doesn’t have to be a bad part of leadership — or at least not as bad as we make it. Plus, I always wonder if something in my leadership prompted an anonymous response. What a great leadership example during times of stress!

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 11, 2020

But until a pastor decides they are in it until the turn comes (or God makes it clear they are released) they will fail to put their best energies into the work. . If, in their best days for example, the church had a strong missions program, this could be a place where the church can be motivated again. Let’s be honest. Repentance.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 28, 2022

I’m using examples here of ones I receive frequently. And I personally think it’s one secret to my success in ministry and leadership. In leadership, even though it is an unpopular word, it may be one of the most valuable words we use. Leadership is a marathon. Your example. Your health. Your future.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 29, 2016

We are to “Go and make disciples” There are obvious problems in these churches – for example, most aren’t really doing anything new. Of course you need followers too, but most people are looking for leadership, especially about things about which they don’t know. Never waste energy. Refuel often.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

A few examples of the hardest decision I have personally had to make as a leader: The person has lost credibility with the team. At this point the energy trying to repair their relationships would be too overwhelming. Finally, be open to the hard truth that the problem could be your leadership. It won’t be easy.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 12, 2020

Example : Leading in two churches I have identified multiple committees that are included in almost every decision made. Example : I was coaching a pastor in a church where change is painful to accomplish. Creative leadership will die, because genuine leaders rebel against controlling environments. It is what brings momentum.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 5, 2021

For churches, just as we ask God to direct our thoughts and energies in creating an event, we should ask Him to direct us in evaluating. For example, if we were evaluating our Easter weekend, it would make no sense if the only ones evaluating were the worship team and me. Join Nate and I for the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast.

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