Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 17, 2020

During especially stressful seasons, leaders need to help streamline focus, give clear expectations and hold people accountable for agreed upon goals and objectives. I’ve seen people, for example, stop using calendar programs or scheduling systems, simply because they don’t feel they have the time to keep up with them anymore.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 26, 2019

And she was in full stress mode. Now I should say, I know firsthand the pressure of leading under stress. Yet the role of a leader in times of stress may be more important than when times are good. And part of leading is to step back from the stress long enough to chart healthier ways for our team. We complain.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 4, 2021

Often this is after a busy or stressful time, when their is tension on the team, or during times of change. If you’re still trying to get your mind around my thoughts, here is an example: . Join Nate and I for the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast. I’ve seen this go in seasons in my leadership.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 5, 2018

There is so much stress involved in hiring the right person for a team. There is one secret I have learned, however, that while it doesn’t necessarily keep you from hiring the wrong person, it can take some of the stress out of the process. It would be difficult for our team to call me a micro-manager.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Some examples from society that come to mind: New people come to a church and participate in programs, but they don’t immediately start contributing financially. Hiring new employees may eliminate scheduling stress, but it may be months before they understand the culture and their role and are able to contribute.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 27, 2020

For example, I am an introvert. These types tend to stress more during times of uncertainty, but they tend to be more compliant and cause less conflict when the path ahead is clearly defined. The post Trying to Lead Those Who Want to Be Led Versus Those Who Want to Be a Leader appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 3, 2020

Years ago our church met in two schools, for example, so if the Director of Schools had criticism for me I would invest more time responding than if it’s a random person complaining about our music who never intended to attend our church again. What a great leadership example during times of stress!

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 4, 2022

Men and women often react differently to the stress of planting. For example, I’ve found Cheryl to be slower to acclimate emotionally to the new place of service. The post 3 Biggest Challenges for Every Church Planter appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Her faith is often even stronger than mine.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 1, 2023

If God hasn’t released you from the position, for example, then you have to find a way to make it work. When you find yourself physically ill if work crosses your mind – On the weekend (or when you are off work), if the emotional stress is greater than you can handle, you may need to protect your health over your career.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 28, 2022

I’m using examples here of ones I receive frequently. Research the impact of stress on the body. Your example. The post 7 Really Good Reasons for a Leader to Say NO appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Yet, the reality is there are good reasons for a leader to use the word. Your health. Talk to your doctor about it.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Or we are so stressed by the week behind or the week ahead that all we do is catch our breath and we can’t fully enjoy the weekend. For example, don’t put off a difficult conversation you know you have to have until Monday if you can and should do it today. I try to end my Friday being as “done” as possible.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 10, 2020

If crime is one of their fears, for example, let them help you lock the doors or turn on the alarm.) Especially during this stressful time, don’t let your children see you in panic. The post 7 Suggestions to Help Your Children Deal With Fear appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Be calm around them. You can find them online.).

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Can you give any examples of what the church does to protect my family? If I were to ask the last pastor the source of the greatest stress in serving here as pastor what would they say? The post 10 Questions for a Pastor’s Spouse to Ask a Prospective Church appeared first on Ron Edmondson. What about church gossip?

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

In seasons of change or unusually high stress, I might slip away for an afternoon. The time away and intentionality depends on the level of current stress I’m facing. We need to be truly joyful pastors so we can serve as examples of that for the rest of the world. That is certainly true in ministry. Kingdom approach.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 3, 2022

Show me an environment with a bunch of policies and you can almost always find some stressed out people. For example, in the case of the chair policy I mentioned above, rather than write a policy – go get the chairs! For example, some people may need to be in the office to get things done, for example.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 28, 2020

For example, is it reasonable? Let me give you some examples, some which may be challenges for you want to consider. If you want to live with less self-induced stress this year, admit you don’t have all the answers and sometimes you have none. Is it measurable and sustainable? Do you have accountability in place?

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

For example, I can consider the health of the team in an organization by comparing it to the dynamics of family relationships. Road signs - In every organization, there are signs which the leader needs to learn to recognize…when momentum slows, when people are stressed, or when the vision needs refueling.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 21, 2013

Or we are so stressed by the week behind or the week ahead that all we do is catch our breath and we can’t fully enjoy the weekend. for example, don’t put off that difficult conversation you know you have to have until Monday if you can and should do it today. 7 Specific Ways I Deal with Stress. …right?

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 17, 2012

For me personally, this is my passion for the Gospel of Jesus Christ, but successful leaders are willing to endure the loneliness of leadership, the stress of leading, and the pressure to perform at higher levels, because they believe in something worth the fight. The post 7 Habits of a Successful Leader appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 5, 2017

Or we are so stressed by the week behind or the week ahead that all we do is catch our breath and we can’t fully enjoy the weekend. For example, don’t put off a difficult conversation you know you have to have until Monday if you can and should do it today. But, I love the weekend I have. Do hard things now.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 10, 2016

The stress and pace of life causes tension in the best marriages. Outside stress causes tension in the relationship. It is especially important during stressful seasons you keep talking, to each other and to God. How did your marriage survive through a stressful time in marriage? Even good marriages suffer at times.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

I talk to busy, stressed pastors every week and frequently I ask them how they are staying physically fit. For example, a few times a week I go over my notes for Sunday. This is especially true during the most stressful weeks. (By The post 5 Clever Ways I Find Time to Exercise appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 12, 2012

The Danger of Losing the Wonder This Holiday Season appeared first on Ron Edmondson. How to Reduce Holiday Stress for Your Ministry Team. 5 Examples of a Leader for a Season. We begin to answer the invitation to live wonderstruck. The post Where Are the Boots? Related posts: The Art of Loyalty (Loving an Old Pair of Shoes).

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

The leader ends up stressing over the wrong things. Others will follow the example of those taking advantage of the leader and lower their own performance standards. And, for those still struggling with my concept here, let me give a more sobering example. The organization loses. ” ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭12:1‬.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 1, 2014

The stress and pace of life causes tension in the best marriages. Outside stress causes tension in the relationship. Cheryl and I have learned, for example, that during especially stressful periods that we have to be more intentional with our marriage. How did your marriage survive through these stressful times?

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 23, 2015

Years ago our church met in two schools, for example, so if the Director of Schools had criticism for me I would invest more time responding than if it’s a random person complaining about our music who never intended to attend our church again. What a great leadership example during times of stress!

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Don’t stress over perfection here, just strive for routine. For example, if developing intimacy with God in prayer is your goal, then you will probably choose to spend more time in prayer. The post 5 Easy Steps to Begin a Daily Quiet Time appeared first on Ron Edmondson. I realize too, you may feel your life is too busy.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

In any organization, growth brings stress to systems and structure. When I left the church where I was pastor we had seven amazing people on our finance committee, for example. Growth in staffing needs will always outpace growth in cash flow to add more staff. What if you could increase the size of your staff without spending a dime?

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 26, 2015

All children should honor their parents, for example, but respect is never an excuse for abuse. Find the least stressful, calmest time you can find. In stressful situations, I think it is okay to bring notes. If you’re going through the stress and preparation to confront, make sure you address the real problem.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 2, 2015

It’s more difficult for a woman to “set feelings aside” when communicating, for example. Crying may simply be a way to express and release emotions – With intense emotions — sometimes a woman can feel overwhelmed with stress, anger, grief or even pleasure — tears are a natural reaction.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 16, 2015

For example, one of these boundaries for us was respect. For example, we concentrated on building their patience. That was grace to them — as we intentionally imparted truth into them by stories, Scripture and by example — even when they just thought we were throwing a ball together. Have certain goals. This is huge.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 30, 2018

Are you stressing so much about things that are happening — or not happening — that you can’t enjoy the good things already in your life? For example, you’ll seldom be able to script how long you work at one place. You’ll stress less when you can’t remember your lines.).

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

For example, one of these boundaries for us was respect. For example, we concentrated on building their patience. That was grace to them — as we intentionally imparted truth into them by stories, Scripture and by example — even when they just thought we were throwing a ball together. Have certain goals. This is huge.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 17, 2014

Our example is Jesus, and none of us fully live out that standard, but the quality of the church’s character — in every major area of life — will mirror closely to the depth of the leader’s character. 5 Ways a Leader Responds Under Stress. Others will only take it as serious as you do.

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Micromanagement Creativity Objective Idea Generation 83

Ron Edmondson

APRIL 4, 2016

I’ve learned, for example, greasy foods don’t set as well on my stomach. Regardless of how stressful the day was give your burdens to the Burden-Bearer. The post 7 Ways to Sleep More Soundly each Night, Even During Sleepless Seasons appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Eat healthy foods in adequate quantities.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 19, 2017

I am an introvert, for example. They tend to stress more during times of uncertainty, but they tend to be more compliant and cause less conflict when the path ahead is clearly defined. I generally agree with the theory behind these type tools. That’s not really a question for me anymore, now that I understand the term.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 25, 2015

As I read about the Apostle Paul, for example, there seemed to be more opportunities than Paul’s time would allow. And, don’t let the stress from this destroy your family or personal health. The post When You’re The Pastor But Not The Leader appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Our call is to Him and to obedience.

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