Ron Edmondson

APRIL 8, 2024

Churches often try to solve problems in people’s lives, for example, by creating rules, systems, programs, etc, designed to help make them better people. The post Admitting the Real Problem – Even When It’s Hard appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Side note for the church – Churches are notorious for this.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 4, 2014

There are many examples of tough, but smart leadership decisions. 7 examples of some tough but smart leadership decisions: If the answer is going to be no. Those are 7 examples of tough, but smart decisions I have to make in leadership. The post 7 Examples of Tough, But Smart Leadership Decisions appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy share some leadership lessons from King David. No, this isn’t a Bible study podcast, but some of the best leadership examples are found in the Bible. I (Ron) especially appreciate the leadership of King David. Would you do us a favor?

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The best example I know of an easy to follow leader is Jesus. Others could follow, because He led by example.) The post 7 Qualities of an Easy to Follow Leader appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Leaders who are easy to follow inspire people to join them on a journey and they develop loyalty from their team. They pave the way.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 18, 2011

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 29, 2024

Let me give you a few examples. The post 7 High but Worthy Costs of Leadership appeared first on Ron Edmondson. It’s the keeping of a valuable trust others place in you. Therefore, cheap leadership is never good leadership. What high costs are you paying for leadership? Limited control What you control you limit.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 1, 2011

For help and an example of that, you might read this post: 7 Ways to Make Your Prayers More Effective Let me know how your plans develop this year. All Posts by Ron Edmondson | Personal Blog | Twitter | Facebook | Share By Email Leave a Reply: Click here to cancel reply. Do you have any “New Year Resolutions&# ?

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy talk about how to change an already established culture. In the church context, for example, it is far easier to change things in a new church plant, than to lead change in an established, older church. Change is hard in any context. Any level.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

This question is helpful, for example, whenever there is a problem to be solved which has never been addressed before. If you have an overly negative team member, for example, you may not get the answers you need. The post 7 Powerful Questions Leaders Should Use Often appeared first on Ron Edmondson. It fuels momentum.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

In her book “ Unleashing the Power of Rubber Bands” , Nancy Ortberg talks about the need to differentiate between “ a tension to be managed and a problem to be solved “ One example for me is the constant tension between the administration/money side of ministry and the discipleship/hands on side of ministry.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 13, 2011

What other example would you list? Share This: Related posts: 5 Examples of Leading Outside the Norm Four Tasks of the CEO (Senior Leader) The Leader Sets The Bar 7 Ways to Keep a Leader on Your Team Will The Real Leader Please Stand Up?

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 27, 2021

Here’s an example. Join Nate (or Chandler) and I for the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast. The post One Way to Realize Successful Change appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Something they’ve grown comfortable with in their life or something they love is going away.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 22, 2024

For example, I’ve written about times, such as periods of fast growth or change that interrupt the health of every team. The post Seven Indications Your Team is Dysfunctional appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Chances are, if you’ve served on very many teams, you’ve served on a dysfunctional one. There are no perfect teams.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Consider, for example, the life of a Bible character by the name of Joseph. Some say he’s in many ways an Old Testament example of Christ – not sinless, as Christ was, but certainly a God-fearing man. The post Old Testament Joseph’s Heart Models Great Leadership appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 13, 2014

Here are a few examples: Some leaders get things started – They are great starters, but horrible maintainers. Frankly, for this last example, although this is the subject for another post — and this sentence only opens the can of worms — the church needs some of these leaders.). A unique season.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 5, 2015

The post 7 Examples of Shallow Leadership appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Things may not be “awesome” anymore. You look the other way. You refuse to see it. Have you seen shallow leadership before? What would you add to my list? Related posts: 10 Things in Leadership that Drive Me Crazy.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 30, 2021

While I agree with their assessment of Christ’s ultimate leadership, I see all kinds of examples of biblical characters with their own leadership tension. God’s greatest servants were leaders – with significant examples of leadership challenges I face everyday. Join Nate and I for the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 11, 2024

Personal example: I love being a starter. The post 3 Functions Within Life Cycles of an Organization appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Here’s why this matters in an organization: In my observation, people tend to lean towards one of the three, and may be comfortable in two of them.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 3, 2013

The post An Example of Leading Under Pressure (Or not) appeared first on Ron Edmondson. When the world is stretched…when we are under-staffed, under-funded, overwhelmed, that’s when we most need leadership. Here is your chance to help other leaders. Do you have any tips for remaining calm under pressure?

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 31, 2024

For an obvious example, I try to shut down at the end of every day and most Saturdays. For example, 7 indicators you’re not leading anymore: Nothing is being changed. The post 7 Indicators You’re Not Leading Anymore appeared first on Ron Edmondson. It can be draining. Sometimes we need a break. And I encourage that.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 27, 2010

Remember, no more than five… no less than three… Here is an example: Lose 10 pounds. (I All Posts by Ron Edmondson | Personal Blog | Twitter | Facebook | Share By Email Leave a Reply: Click here to cancel reply. So, spend some time today and list your goals.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

For example, I try to observe and intentionally praise at least 2 or 3 people per week among staff and volunteers.) The post 7 Specific Ways for a Leader To Offer Praise appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Be intentional Some of us have to discipline this into our leadership. Yet, that’s okay. It’s worth it.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

If, for example, someone on my team wants to try something new. This is probably the most common example I’ve seen in risking whether to let them fail or step in for the rescue. Two Examples: When I was in business, I had people give me fair warning about doing business with certain individuals.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 30, 2023

So, let me give you a simple example. The post An Important Question But Almost Never Asked appeared first on Ron Edmondson. But sometimes, whether because of fear, insecurity or intimidation, people are hesitant to share what’s really on their mind. Someone on your team asks, “ When are we going to evaluate the __?”

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 17, 2018

Growing in our leadership abilities, including growing in the knowledge of leadership and the relational aspect of leadership, should be a goal for every leader. Sadly, in my experiencee, many leaders settle for a sort of status quo leadership rather than stretching themselves to continually improve.

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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. Those are just a few examples. Here are four times the leader must think strategically: The outcome is uncertain. I love risk, but the leader must weigh the risk with the future of the organization in mind.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 30, 2010

All Posts by Ron Edmondson | Personal Blog | Twitter | Facebook | Share By Email Leave a Reply: Click here to cancel reply. All Posts by Ron Edmondson | Personal Blog | Twitter | Facebook | Share By Email Leave a Reply: Click here to cancel reply. Find a way to celebrate achieving your goals this year.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 15, 2021

For example, I read articles in leading online magazines and newspapers with errors in them. Join Nate (or Chandler) and I for the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast. The post 3 Ways Change has Changed appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Social media has helped with that. It’s bound to have an impact on quality.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 22, 2021

Let me give you a few examples. Join Nate and I for the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast. The post 7 High Costs of Leadership Every Leader Should Pay appeared first on Ron Edmondson. It’s the keeping of a valuable trust others place in you. Therefore, cheap leadership is never good leadership. What you control you limit.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 8, 2023

Another example, plastic was invented years before someone thought to mass produce it. Something I learned in church revitalization, for example, is sometimes the church or organization isn’t dying. The post Invent Now – Tweak Later appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Often decline is not your greatest problem.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 17, 2024

For example, let’s say you have an idea to add a third church service to allow for more growth – or maybe you are thinking of going multi-site – or the idea could be to launch an online campus. The post Address the WHAT Before Addressing the HOW appeared first on Ron Edmondson. These are the details.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 6, 2024

For example, I’ve talked a few people into staying in jobs they didn’t like just because I liked them. The post 10 Of My Biggest Leadership Mistakes appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Unresolved conflict never just “goes away” And, when left to brew long enough it can cause irreversible damage to a team.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 26, 2017

Here are a few examples: Some leaders get things started. The post 3 Examples of Being a Leader For a Season appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Some leaders are only there for a season. A unique season. A special season, reserved for a designed purpose. It’s helpful when a leader can recognize or discern a seasonal assignment.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 28, 2010

Let me give you an example…this is about as real an example as I can offer, because I’ve seen the exact scenario dozens of times: A wife decides she has had enough and announces she’s done with the marriage. These sound like simple questions, but for a marriage in trouble they are very difficult to answer.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 16, 2024

Let me give some examples. The post 3 Places Clarity is Fuzzy on Healthy Teams appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Some things are actually what I refer to as “ fuzzy ” on a healthy team. Indistinct. As strange as that seems, fuzziness can be healthy. 3 places clarity is often fuzzy on a healthy team: 1.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 27, 2024

There are lots of other examples of this. For example, leaders will move and new leaders will replace them – almost naturally over time. The post 7 Preliminary Steps When Initiating Major Change appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Sometimes it’s in March – sometimes April.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 1, 2021

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. They are considered law and people will fight to keep them from being changed or bended.

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