Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 17, 2020

This is where leadership is needed, but in seasons of fast growth and change there aren’t always enough leaders to cover all the bases. During especially stressful seasons, leaders need to help streamline focus, give clear expectations and hold people accountable for agreed upon goals and objectives.

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Learning Curve Edmondson Learning-by-Doing System 83

Ron Edmondson

JUNE 27, 2014

He’s a great leader and we’ve talked often about leadership issues — and the stress of leadership. Another way I might ask this question: What are the goals of a vacation? Rest should be a huge goal of taking a vacation. But, when I run, I’m better equipped for all the other goals.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 28, 2014

Jesus had an inner circle of leadership. It’s a leadership principle we can learn from and should implement also. The inner circle of Jesus (His disciples) were continually being shaped for leadership and ministry. Leader, your largest goal in leadership development should be to develop an inner circle of leaders around you.

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Tanveer Naseer

OCTOBER 16, 2012

The following is a guest post by Jessica Edmondson. Personal and professional conflict among new hires and existing employees When someone isn’t right for the job, the workplace becomes vulnerable to increased stress among parties who need to be able to communicate effectively. Ever wonder what is the best path to effective management?

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 23, 2013

With that in mind… Here are 7 simple leadership tips: Fight fewer battles where the win doesn’t matter as much – Okay, honestly, this is hard, because usually people are bringing the battle to you. What’s the end goal. You’ll stress less about your progress this way. Leadership'

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Tips Leadership Edmondson Stress 67

Ron Edmondson

MARCH 8, 2017

I talked about some of the goals I had for the year and my progress and lack thereof towards meeting them. Are you in the middle of a stressful season of ministry or life? The post In Faith Leadership, Some Days We Walk Blindly appeared first on Ron Edmondson. I shared some current frustrations I was having in ministry.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 1, 2020

In especially busy or stressful times of life, however, I do not always feel as disciplined in each area of my life. My goal here is to average eating between 2,000 and 2,200 calories per day and to monitor the type foods I eat. My goal is to pray throughout my day, recognizing God is with me always. Why don’t I pray more?

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Goal Edmondson Stress Books 57

Ron Edmondson

APRIL 28, 2022

And I personally think it’s one secret to my success in ministry and leadership. In leadership, even though it is an unpopular word, it may be one of the most valuable words we use. Research the impact of stress on the body. Leadership is a marathon. Plus, check out the other Lifeway Leadership Podcasts.

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Learning-by-Doing Power Maturity Edmondson 73

Ron Edmondson

APRIL 21, 2022

In it I talked about some of the goals I had for the year and my progress and lack thereof towards meeting them. Are you in the middle of a stressful season of ministry or life? Check out my leadership podcast where we discuss issues of leadership in a practical way. Such as a journal entry from January 2005.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 15, 2016

Here are 7 simple leadership tips: Fight fewer battles where the win doesn’t matter as much. What’s the end goal. You’ll stress less about your progress if you drop the comparison game. The more you surround yourself with people capable of leading others, the greater the impact your leadership can have.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 1, 2021

It may help if it is written, but should definitely summarize the major goals you hope to accomplish in your home. Majoring on everything produces very stressed-out, perfectionist children, who always seem to struggle to meet other people’s expectations of them. Check out my new website design and my 5T Leadership offerings.

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Guidelines Learning-by-Doing Planning Bond 54

Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 8, 2019

One of my goals in ministry is to help protect other ministers and their family. This is an especially stressful time for everyone, but in some professions, such as ministry, it is not a slower time. The post Ways to Help Your Pastor This Christmas appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Send notes and words of encouragement to them.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 24, 2018

Sometimes I think we complicate leadership too much. I frequently talk to pastors and ministry leaders who are stressed out by the things they know they should be doing, but aren’t getting done. Leadership development isn’t occurring in your church. You could simply set a goal to help develop one or two leaders this year.

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Leadership Delegation Conference Learning-by-Doing 38

Ron Edmondson

MARCH 7, 2014

I talk to leaders every week who are stressed out by the things they know they should be doing but aren’t getting done. Sometimes I think we complicate leadership too much. Currently no leadership development is being done. Talk with them through your own leadership experience — good and bad. Start small.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 30, 2018

While these are simple concepts, they are huge principles in leadership. Miss these and you’ll find yourself struggling places in leadership you wish you weren’t. 7 simple leadership tips: Fight fewer battles where the win doesn’t matter as much. What’s the end goal? I hope this proves helpful.

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Tips Leadership Comparison Learning-by-Doing 42

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? Here’s one suggestion I have learned the hard way to better enjoy life (and leadership): Throw away the scripts. I’m not saying not to set an end goal or destination.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

This type exercise helps me clarify principles of organizations I might not otherwise think about and create a paradigm of leadership that hopefully makes leading easier. Detours - Often the organization is still heading for the same end goal, but may be forced to go at it from a different direction. Leadership Ministry'

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 1, 2017

There are times, however, where more micro-management may be needed by senior leadership. When a team or team leader has been severely crippled by injury or stress. I quickly realized they had relied too much on his leadership and were now lost without him. More coaching, encouraging or correction may be needed for a season.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 3, 2014

It was through watching that process a leadership principle came to me. Delivery Truck Principle of Leadership. This principle points to a tension which exists in all leadership decisions. Deciding to grow an organization is an admirable goal. Related posts: One and Only One Leadership Principle. Better…Not Wrong.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 15, 2019

I often share things leadership should do, but today I thought I’d share some things not to do. Your leadership will not be like someone else’s leadership. The goal should be to be the best leader you can be and measure your success by your obedience to being the leader God has designed you to be. Be prepared.

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Resistance Learning-by-Doing Stress Influence 70

Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 14, 2016

I often share things leadership should do, but today I thought I’d share some things not to do. Your leadership will not be like someone else’s leadership. The goal should be to be the best leader you can be and measure your success by your obedience to being the leader God has designed you to be. Be prepared.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 21, 2019

I hear from pastors on a regular basis facing the stress of ministry. One thing I am pushing us to address at Leadership Network is this issue of burnout; including the more severe issues of mental health and depression. Start doing something towards a goal. Soul care is so important for all of us. you may need to rest.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 17, 2014

A mentor of mine always says, “Everything rises and falls on leadership”. Character – The moral value of the church and staff follows closely behind its senior leadership. Generosity – No church — and no organization for that matter — will be more generous than that of its most senior leadership.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 13, 2013

The church brought him in with definite goals. Doesn’t mean you won’t have tension or stress. I was talking with a young hurting pastor recently. He resigned after several years of trying to turn around a dying church into a healthy church. He felt he had a mandate. The church began to grow.

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Short-term Leadership Environment Long-term 59

Ron Edmondson

JULY 1, 2014

There are times, however, where more micro-management may be needed by senior leadership. When a team or team leader has been severely crippled by injury or stress. I quickly realized they had relied too much on his leadership and were now lost without him. Leadership Ministry Organizational Leadership Team Leadership'

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

Honestly, it has to be one of the keys to me being effective in life and leadership. I talk to busy, stressed pastors every week and frequently I ask them how they are staying physically fit. This is especially true during the most stressful weeks. (By I love having a goal on the calendar.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

I hear from pastors on a regular basis facing the stress of ministry. Pick your own scenario, but I know this – if not careful, the stress will quickly cause the pastor to: Become more sensitive to criticism and stress. Start doing something towards a goal. Pastor burnout is a common problem in the church today.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 30, 2011

That’s what I call the Delivery Truck Principle of Leadership. It serves as a small example of a tension, which exists in all leadership decisions. Hiring new employees may eliminate some stress but it may be months before they understand the culture and their role and are able to contribute. I highly encourage it.

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Leadership Merchandising Cost Blog 48

Ron Edmondson

APRIL 30, 2012

My most recent Ministers Health Survey revealed there are some genuine concerns among our church’s leadership. I often share things leadership should do, but today I thought it wise to share some things not to do. Leadership can be lonely at times. When people rebel against your leadership…it hurts. Be prepared.

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Resistance Learning-by-Doing Survey Stress 83

Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

Life…and ministry…is stressful enough. We set definite goals and objectives…measurable wherever possible, but I surround myself with other leaders who are passionate about Christ, our vision and other people and are willing to do whatever it takes to accomplish the vision. Leadership Ministry Organizational Leadership'

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 12, 2015

He blames it all on the leadership of the pastor. Certainly, however, leadership is a critical part in the success of any organization — including the church. My goal is to help pastors, not injure them more. The number one issue churches appear to face is of leadership — specifically pastoral leadership.

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Resistance Learning-by-Doing Committee Training 30

Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 16, 2016

Actually, all of life is, including leadership. Cheryl knows who I’m meeting with, what the key stresses of my day are, and usually what time I should be home so we can eat together. (Or We both live stressful lives and our best times are often when we purposely get away from everything and everyone.

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Stress Learning-by-Doing Bottom-up Planning 30

Ron Edmondson

MAY 31, 2018

Life and ministry is stressful enough. We set definite goals and objectives – measurable wherever possible, but I surround myself with other leaders who are passionate about Christ, our vision and other people and are willing to do whatever it takes to accomplish the vision. I think teams should have fun together.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 29, 2015

And, I personally think that’s one secret to my success in ministry and leadership. In leadership — even though it is an unpopular word — it may be one of the most valuable words we use. Research the impact of stress on the body. Leadership is a marathon. Leadership Ministry' Your health.

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Learning-by-Doing Power Maturity Edmondson 30

Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 3, 2017

This is where leadership is needed, but in seasons of fast growth and change there aren’t always enough leaders to cover all the bases. During especially stressful seasons, leaders need to help streamline focus, give clear expectations and hold people accountable for agreed upon goals and objectives.

Learning Curve 38

Learning Curve Learning-by-Doing System Long-term 38

Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 18, 2011

I’ve shared some of this here previously, but I went through a couple stressful years. My goal here is to average eating between 2,000 and 2,200 calories per day and to monitor the type foods I eat. My goal is to pray throughout my day, recognizing God is with me always. I would excel in one area, but not in another.

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Goal Project Stress Books 60

Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 14, 2017

One of my goals in ministry is to help protect the ministers and their family. This is an especially stressful time for everyone, but in some professions, such as ministry, it’s not a slower time. I have posted some of these thoughts several years ago, but decided the subject needed mentioning again. Encourage them. It’s a busier one.

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