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4 Illustrations of Faith in Practice…

Ron Edmondson

Illustration Three: As He was walking along the Sea of Galilee, He saw two brothers, Simon, who was called Peter, and his brother Andrew. Follow Me,” He told them, “and I will make you fish for people! Immediately they left their nets and followed Him. So, leaving everything behind, he got up and began to follow Him.

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The Best Leadership Books of 2023

Leading Blog

The Creative Act is a beautiful and generous course of study that illuminates the path of the artist as a road we all can follow. Edmondson (Atria Books, 2023) We used to think of failure as the opposite of success. In Right Kind of Wrong , Edmondson provides the framework to think, discuss, and practice failure wisely.

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3 Leadership Lessons from Jesus' Recruitment Practices

Ron Edmondson

When Jesus began to organize a team, he used practices which maybe helpful for us today, especially those of us who are leading teams during the transition or start-up phase, when recruiting people is paramount to the success of the organization. These people are valuable assets to any team.

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Top Leadership Experts to Follow in 2015

Modern Servant Leader

Are you looking for the top leadership experts to follow in 2015? Now, here’s the list of the top leadership experts to follow in 2015: Name Category About Follower Ratio (1:x) Twitter Followers Twitter Following Facebook Followers Amy Jo Martin Digital Media, Sports NY Times Best Selling Author & Founder of @DigitalRoyalty.

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19 Key Leadership Competencies & Behaviors from 29 Top Experts

Miles Anthony Smith

Matt Heller ( Performance Optimist Consulting ) ​ There are so many factors and characteristics that make up a great leader, but one that encompasses them all is balance. It will attract more A players willing to follow you and your influence will grow. Stay true to your values and do what is right. Keep your promises.

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3 Tips from Jesus Recruiting Methods

Ron Edmondson

I think these may be helpful to those of us trying to recruit more volunteers – especially those of us who are leading teams during a transition or start-up phase. Andrew found Simon — Philip found Nathanael. Jesus recruited with big asks – basically, “Drop everything else and follow me!”

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3 Tips from Jesus Recruiting Methods

Ron Edmondson

As a church planter and church revitalizer, I learned this is especially true those of us who are leading teams during a transition or start-up phase. Andrew found Simon — Philip found Nathanael. Jesus recruited with big asks – basically, “Drop everything else and follow me!”

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