Ron Edmondson

JULY 9, 2020

There is an energy we gain from sharing life with other people. The isolated leader never reaches his or her full potential as a leader, because they shut out influences, which would actually help them grow. The post 7 Dangers for the Isolated Leader appeared first on Ron Edmondson. We are made for community. Limits leader.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 3, 2020

In a stakeholder sense, how much influence and investment does this person have in the organization? This might not change your answer to the criticism but may change the amount of energy you invest in your answer. The post 5 Ways to Lead Well Responding to Criticism appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Consider the source.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 16, 2016

I tried to get to know the staff and key influencers in the church. I believe God uses the influence of others to build His church, so I wanted to know who I would be working with in the days to come. If I hoped to make any substantial changes I knew I would need these influencers support. I used this approach.

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HR Digest

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

How to Win Friends and Influence People By Dale Carnegie . They’re all readable and highly engaging, making them perfect choices for those who work long hours at the office without any time or energy left over for reading. Thinking, Fast and Slow By Daniel Kahneman. Hope they helped!

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 24, 2017

Successful senior leaders are cognizant of their input in these areas and place intentional energy towards them. Senior pastors are one of the single greatest influences of what a church does well by the intentionality – or lack thereof – towards the things it labels a win. It comes with the position.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 18, 2012

Jockeying for position, power and influence. Find ways to redirect attention, refocus energies, and point people to the greater good. The post Politics in the church… appeared first on Ron Edmondson. ” Without trying to be condescending I answered simply… Because there are people in the church. Group platforms.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 27, 2014

Successful senior leaders are cognizant of their input in them and place intentional energy towards them. Senior pastors are one of the single greatest influences of what a church does well by the intentionality — or lack thereof — towards the things it labels a victory. Do you feel the weight of these responsibilities?

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2010

Respect is earned by honoring commitments and doing the right thing regardless of opinion, sentiment, or influence. If opposing views are worth the time and energy to debate, then they are worth a legitimate effort to gain alignment on perspective and resolution on position. Thank you for sharing Mike! Your insight is fantastic.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 21, 2014

It divides energy and people. The post 7 Indicators That You’re Not Leading Anymore appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Leading with Control Versus Leading with Influence. 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.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 10, 2013

Mine now is one of influence. Thankfully, both boys still come to me for that influence. Parents who know it takes time, energy, consistency and intentionality to parent well. The post 10 Things I’d Do If I Were Raising a Son Today appeared first on Ron Edmondson. My boys are grown.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 31, 2011

You need individuals who know how to do what needs to be done, who have learned how to follow, can be influencers to the rest of the team, and who have proven their loyalty. People who buy into your vision, remain loyal over time and give their best energies are people who are looking for something new. They are seekers.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 23, 2016

The wasted energy of an unforgiving spirit slows you down from meaningful achievement. Being stingy with your time, money or influence – The more you try to control what you hold in your hand – the stingier your heart becomes. The post 7 Actions Which Limit Leadership Success appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 23, 2013

Protect – It is critically important to protect your relationship with the child so that you can maintain influence over them for the rest of their life. Invest – Children require an intentional investment of time and energy over time. The post 5 Words That Can Shape Your Parenting appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 16, 2012

Here are 7 elements of my strategy for the beginning days: Get to know key leaders – I am trying to get to know the staff and key Influencers in the church. I believe God uses the influence of others to build His church, so I want to know who I will be working with in the days to come. Think of it this way.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 2, 2016

There is an energy we gain from sharing life with other people. The isolated leader never reaches his or her full potential as a leader, because they shut out influences, which would actually help them grow. The post 7 Dangers of Leading in Isolation appeared first on Ron Edmondson. We are made for community. Leadership Vacuum.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 27, 2015

And when these type people talk their negative energy (yeast) spreads fast. If the same attention is placed on people who are a positive influence then they will bring people along into positivity. Decide you will always be a positive influence. Confront untruth. Treat everyone with love. But, don’t ignore it either.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 21, 2016

Find some and pour energy into them. Embrace the influencers. Just as there are a few who are negative, there are usually a few who are positive about unity and who have influence over others. Keep these natural influencers and encouragers close and informed and empower them to help create unity. Communicate effectively.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

Holding on to a grudge or attempting to get even – The wasted energy of an unforgiving spirit slows you down from meaningful achievement. Being stingy with your time, money or influence – The more you try to control what you hold in your hand, the stingier your heart becomes. Take your pick. Only one answer allowed.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 2, 2012

Wouldn’t the time, effort, and energy be wasted? If we forget to have true experiences, our ability to lead will diminish since our goal is to lead real people to live better stories so they can have a greater influence. Ones that will help us to have a greater influence on others. Guest Post: Nate Edmondson on Trusting God.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 12, 2014

Having a plan for how you will spend your energy after you leave your church is crucial to a healthy succession. The post The Immediate Need to Create a Lasting Legacy appeared first on Ron Edmondson. But onto your question.Too I encourage every pastor to order Next and start thinking and talking about succession on a regular basis.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 22, 2019

I tried to get to know the staff and key influencers in the church. I believe God uses the influence of others to build His church, so I wanted to know who I would be working with in the days to come. If I hoped to make any substantial changes I knew I would need these influencers support. I’m doing the same again.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 23, 2015

In a stakeholder sense, how much influence and investment does this person have in the organization? This might not change your answer to the criticism but may change the amount of energy you invest in your answer. The post 5 Right Ways to Respond to Criticism appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Consider the source.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 23, 2018

Find some and pour energy into them. Embrace the influencers. Just as there are a few who are negative, there are usually a few who are positive about unity and who have influence over others. Keep these natural influencers and encouragers close and informed and empower them to help create unity. Communicate effectively.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 1, 2017

My parenting these days is one of influence. Parents who know it takes time, energy, consistency and intentionality to parent well. The post 10 Things I’d Do If I Were Raising a Son Today appeared first on Ron Edmondson. But, we always look at life differently from the other side of it. My boys are grown.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 20, 2011

He’s making a difference for the Kingdom through his connections and his influence. Researchers found that you could reinject yourself with the WonderDrug Of Helping just by thinking about it (but you need to focus your energies on recollecting all the details to generate empathy). Tim is a speaker, author, and change-agent.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 3, 2016

Yes, I should use my influence to encourage moral value in our country. This is when I realized I had been wasting some energy. The post My Current Convictions Concerning Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton appeared first on Ron Edmondson. I would never lead or teach our church to live this way. Turning to worry more than prayer?

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 11, 2012

Find some and pour energy into them. Embrace the influencers – Just as there are a few who are negative, there are usually a few who are positive about unity and who have influence over others. Keep these natural influencers and encouragers close and informed and empower them to help create unity.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 4, 2016

It is critically important to protect your relationship with the child, for example, so you can maintain influence over them for the rest of their life. Children require an intentional investment of time and energy over time. The post These 5 Simple Words Can Shape Your Parenting appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 6, 2014

They add energy. Leading with Control Versus Leading with Influence. But, when I began to understand these things about myself it helped me understand the minds of other creatives on our team. And, I love creatives being on the team. They bring new ideas. They stretch others. They challenge mediocrity. I think that’s the word.

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Miles Anthony Smith

AUGUST 7, 2018

Even if you are working in a difficult culture, do what you can to make an impact in your sphere of influence. It will attract more A players willing to follow you and your influence will grow. Leadership ability starts with self and it takes superior people skill to influence and lead oneself than to lead others.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 29, 2015

He was at our church 25 years and is still respected for his huge influence on our church. When you say yes to everything, you’re causing your team to sacrifice your best energies where it’s needed most. The post 7 Good Reasons for a Leader to Learn and Use the Word NO appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Your health.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 18, 2018

Or when a pastor signed a contract for services to the church, only to find out a key volunteer (and influencer) in the church offered the same services and was offended not being able to at least offer a bid on the services. Help bring people together, seek wisdom, and help steer energy back to a more positive position. Learn from it.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 8, 2018

And when these type people talk their negative energy spreads fast. If the same attention is placed on people who are a positive influence then they will bring people along into positivity. Decide you will always be a positive influence. Of course, there are also people who are difficult even when nothing is changing.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 12, 2018

There will be seasons, maybe even because of external influences, where a healthy team is not as healthy as it once was. An understanding of the overall goals and objectives fuels energy. (And, that’s a hard word when, as a leader, we know the team isn’t as healthy as it should be.). There are also seasons for every team.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 1, 2011

Here are 5 right ways to respond to criticism: Consider the source – In a stakeholder sense, how much influence and investment does this person have in the organization? This might not change your answer but may change the amount of energy you invest in your answer.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 17, 2014

Or when a pastor signed a contract for services to the church, only to find out a key volunteer (and influencer) in the church offered the same services and was offended not being able to at least offer a bid on the services. Help bring people together, seek wisdom, and help steer energy back to a more positive position.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

I especially tried to make myself available to key influencers within the church, including staff, elders, core members and volunteer leadership. I truly believed my leaving created opportunities for new momentum shifts and positive energy and I expressed that sentiment repeatedly. I was even more diligent in prioritizing my time.

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