Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 8, 2015

Often a new leader is given respect because of his or her position as a leader, but respect can be quickly lost due to performance. Have good work ethic. But, having a good work ethic doesn’t mean over-working either. The post 7 Ways to Maintain Respect as a Leader appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Ask questions.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 28, 2015

It’s not uncommon that I receive a message from a staff member of another church struggling with the current leadership. Do your best – While you are there be above reproach in your work ethic. Have you ever been in this position? They want my advice on how to responding during this season of ministry.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 15, 2014

That’s a positive. Some if my best leadership skills came from watching leaders do leadership the wrong way. You may be the one positive voice that encourages others on your team. Can Non-Profit Work Encourage a Poor Work Ethic? Leadership Ministry' Work doesn’t have to be miserable.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 5, 2015

Leadership is abuzz these days. I’m not the only blog — or certainly not the best blog — that addresses leadership frequently. Perhaps we need to do a better job distinguishing what leadership actually means. Defining leadership. The kind of leadership the truly great leaders provide. They study.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Leadership is abuzz these days. I’m not the only blog – and certainly not the best blog, which primarily addresses leadership. Perhaps we need to do a better job distinguishing what leadership actually means. Defining leadership. Here are some words to define Stellar Leadership. Stellar leadership?

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 24, 2017

Some of them are things we may have to instill in people over time, but I’ve learned my leadership well enough to know that I’ll struggle with a team member who doesn’t equally value – or at least strive to display – each of these. Everyon, regardless of position, deserves respect. Work ethic.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 23, 2018

It’s not uncommon I receive a message from a staff member of another church struggling with the current leadership. While you are there be above reproach in your work ethic. You may not respect the leader as a person, but you can respect them as an authority figure and their position. Have you ever been in this position?

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

Work ethic I’ve never been great at managing people. Loyalty - It is imperative in any organizational structure that a team member be dedicated to the vision, organization, senior leadership and the team. Leadership Ministry Organizational Leadership' Team spirit - We have no lone rangers on our staff.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 17, 2015

Finding, training and keeping good board members is a critical part of non-profit leadership. Granted, they should, but, in my opinion, the weight of responsibility to shift to the one who is supposedly a good enough leader to be considered for the position. Can Non-Profit Work Encourage a Poor Work Ethic? What am I missing?

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

How can you gain influence over the people in leadership positions when they don’t seem open to or even value your input? They are in the position for some reason. Everyone likes to be respected for their experience and position. I’m suggesting you humbly and genuinely respect the leader’s position.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 31, 2018

Work ethic – I’ve never been great at managing people. Loyalty – It is imperative in any organizational structure that a team member be dedicated to the vision, organization, senior leadership and the team. Team spirit – There are no lone rangers on a healthy team. In fact, they rebuke struggling alone!

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 18, 2011

While this sounds simple enough at face value, I have consistently found that one of the most often overlooked leadership attributes is that of a positive attitude. This is a relatively new client, but I can tell you beyond a shadow of a doubt his positivity sets the tone for the entire organization and has produced incredible results.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 16, 2015

But, one helpful thing in counseling was the ability to glean from one another in, for example, potentially perceived ethical situations. Take some positive steps. The post 4 Reasons Every Pastor Needs a Good Pastor Friend appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Call to Ministry Leadership Ministry' What Every Pastor Needs.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

In my new role, many of these are in place at Leadership Network. I was naive early in my leadership to believe everyone shared my work ethic. The same is true in an organization like Leadership Network. Most simply need to be refined, but the benchmarks are much the same. I’ve learned this one the hard way.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 15, 2011

From the outside, it appears Mark will approach the position different from Michael. I was interested in learning from Mark’s leadership. How is your leadership style different than Michael’s? My hope is I am consistent with what Mike has worked to establish as hallmarks of leadership at every level at Thomas Nelson.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

We are in strange days of ethical reviews and scrutinization of everything we say online, behind the podium on Sunday and in the hallways of church. Take some positive steps. I wasn’t very good at it, but, one helpful thing in counseling was the ability to glean from one another in certain situations.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 14, 2011

He is struggling with the current leadership and wondering how long he can continue to be where he doesn’t support the vision and direction of the pastor. One problem is that in this economy, it’s much harder to transfer jobs, so many people are feeling stuck with their current position. Have you ever been in this position?

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