Ron Edmondson

JULY 27, 2023

Therefore, I have some advice for congregations on how to help the pastor and pastor’s family feel welcome and acclimate easily. Therefore, I have some advice for congregations on how to help the pastor and pastor’s family feel welcome and acclimate easily. Plus, check out the other Lifeway Leadership Podcasts.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 3, 2019

I am excited about the 3 books we helped publish at Leadership Network so far this year. For this post I have invited Pastor Steve Cuss to share thoughts from his book “ Managing Leadership Anxiety ”. For this post I have invited Pastor Steve Cuss to share thoughts from his book “ Managing Leadership Anxiety ”.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 23, 2019

Throughout the stressful time in leadership, Hezekiah consistently used the same battle plan. This king knew how to pray and he prayed in a way that got results. Here are 7 Thoughts for More Effective Prayer from a Stressed Out Leader Named Hezekiah: Hezekiah got alone with God. Or settle every leadership issue we face.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 25, 2011

Here is Dr. White’s guest post: How to Reduce Holiday Stress for Your Ministry Team. This is the perfect recipe for stressed, uptight, and frantic people. And you will have melted away any holiday stress they were feeling previously. Related posts: Stress Results and Not Details. 7 Tips for Handling Stress.

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Tanveer Naseer

OCTOBER 16, 2012

The following is a guest post by Jessica Edmondson. The Internet is notorious for offering more resources than we could ever dream of needing on how to achieve the best management style, or on how to translate your business management degree into a training strategy that works best for your company.

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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. How effective are you from a hospital bed? Research the impact of stress on the body. Leadership is a marathon. Your health.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

In any organization, growth brings stress to systems and structure. Chances are, regardless of your church size, you have some untapped leadership already in your church. I’ve noticed many pastors and church staffs holding too tightly to positions of leadership; or leadership is held among a small recurring group of volunteers.

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The Horizons Tracker

JULY 23, 2019

Harvard’s Amy Edmondson has highlighted the importance of emotional and psychological safety at work throughout her career, both in terms of the performance of individuals and the wider organization. The volunteers were then given a second chance to offer an opinion. Supporting staff.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 15, 2020

This is always important, but even more so in times of stress or change. Be conscious this creates stress in people and relationships. I once wrote a post about how to acclimate to a new city HERE.). The post 10 Tips for Helping Your Spouse Transition to Your New Work Life appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 4, 2020

I had to learn how to remain sane. During the busiest and most stressful seasons, Cheryl and I took more time away – not less. The post 7 Ways to Stay Sane in Church Revitalization appeared first on Ron Edmondson. The first few years of church revitalization were hard. But we survived. And even thrived.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

With each post I was asked for some feedback on how to address those reactions. The post 8 Ways to Deal With the Emotions of Change appeared first on Ron Edmondson. 7 Specific Ways I Deal with Stress. Change Innovation Leadership Ministry' Here are 8 ways to react to the emotions of change: Fear. Give information.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Occasionally a young father will come to me wanting to know how to be a better husband or father. One thing they specifically ask is how to make the most of the family time they have while their children are still at home. BTW, I love writing about the family, but most of my work is in the field of leadership.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

Here’s a quick tip: The more organized the information…the less stress you’ll feel…and the more useful the information will be to you later. Invest enough time setting up your method of handling information and it will dramatically improve your leadership capacity. You can’t keep up. Get a paper folder system.

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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. The post 7 Ways Leading Is Like Driving a Car appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Leadership Ministry' It’s simply a tool to help you brainstorm.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 31, 2012

Jeremy is a professional speaker, best-selling author, and the President of OneLife Leadership. This creates emotional and psychological stresses and problems that go beyond the workplace and may last for some time. How to get the most out of your team even in the most trying times appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 8, 2011

In any organization, growth brings stress to systems and structure. Chances are, regardless of your church size, that you have some untapped leadership already in your church. I’ve noticed many pastors and church staffs holding too tightly to the positions of leadership. Hand out authority. Increase your delegating.

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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. ” You’ve done everything you know how to do. Soul care is so important for all of us.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 26, 2015

After one of my posts about controlling leadership, I received this question: Any chance there is an upcoming post or two on how/when/where to confront a controlling leader? In order to get to collaboration — which most of us would want — there almost always has to be a challenge to the controlling leadership.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 13, 2013

Doesn’t mean you won’t have tension or stress. How to Have a Healthy Children’s Ministry? Some work together…for the common good of honoring Christ…and form healthy environments. So, with that in mind… A healthy church culture… Doesn’t mean there aren’t bad days.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

I hear from pastors on a regular basis facing the stress of ministry. ” You’ve done everything you know how to do. 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. Perhaps this is your story.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 18, 2016

It was as a result of my counsel to another pastor in a leadership setting. He knew he needed to approach an issue, but he wasn’t sure how to do so. It’s about how to write a sensitive letter, but the points in it will help you prepare for a face-to-face conversation also. I understand. You might read THIS POST.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

She’s a relational leader and usually brings out the best in people, so she’s had success in leadership. And, thankfully, she recognized it, but wasn’t sure how to fix it. The relational leadership in her, which is a positive about her leadership style, was not working for these team members.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 19, 2017

As much as I want to individualize my leadership based on the people I’m attempting to lead, it does help to have some broad ways to understand people. They need someone to tell them how to do what you want done. You need to know that and allow it to impact your leadership of them.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 20, 2011

In a surprising study back in 1956, stay-at-home moms had less emotional stress markers than the breadwinners, because their mothering gave them natural relief. Post explains it this way: Helper’s High (fueled by the brain’s reward center) dominate Cortisol, the stress hormone. It’ll work then too!

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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. The question is usually how they can continue to be where they don’t support the vision and direction of the pastor. They want my advice on how to responding during this season of ministry.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 25, 2015

You can figure out how to “lead up” — build a consensus for leadership, confront where needed, win influence and the right to lead — even sometimes learning to lead people who don’t want to be led. Read THIS POST on how to lead people older than you. ). You can leave. What did you do?

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 6, 2015

My biggest obstacle is figuring out how to record or remember them when I stop running. (I’ve Stress reduction – I find if I’m especially stressed a good sweat gives me a calmer perspective. The post 7 Reasons I Need to Regularly Exercise as a Leader appeared first on Ron Edmondson. I know I did.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 29, 2017

He’s a great leader and we’ve talked often about leadership issues – and the stress of leadership. I’m not even sure he knew how powerful, but knowing him, he was probably asking with intentionality. A friend texted me. That’s the understanding my friend had about vacation. It’s work.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 24, 2014

Someone asked me how to deal with the issue, besides the simple answer of rest. For a similar thought, read my tips for managing stress HERE. 7 Specific Ways I Deal with Stress. Encouragement Leadership Ministry' I hear someone say every day “I’m so tired” It’s epidemic it seems.

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Energy Stress Efficiency Advice 61

Ron Edmondson

JULY 28, 2011

If you have a controlling leader, here are 7 suggestions with how to approach them: Discern the need – Pray about it. Find the least stressful, calmest time you can. How will you say it? In stressful situations I think it is okay to bring notes. I wrote about how to do that HERE.).

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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. The number one issue churches appear to face is of leadership — specifically pastoral leadership. I can confirm his concern.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 26, 2012

It may not be worth putting the energy into deciding how to leave until you decide that you are. Develop a plan, with counsel and prayer, of how and when you intend to proceed. You’ll need to decide who to contact first, when, and how to tell the church. Tips For Managing Stress. Leaving a Legacy.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 19, 2014

John Chapter One shares helpful insight into the leadership of Jesus. I’ve written previously about Jesus’ leadership style. 12 Leadership Principles of Jesus I admire. Leadership Under Stress — The Jesus Model. 12 Leadership Principles of Jesus That Inspire Me. Leadership Ministry'

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 27, 2014

He’s a great leader and we’ve talked often about leadership issues — and the stress of leadership. I’m not even sure he knew how powerful, but knowing him, he was probably asking with intentionality. Leadership Life Plan Ministry' That’s the understanding my friend had about vacation.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

You can figure out how to “lead up” — build a consensus for leadership, confront where needed, win influence and the right to lead — even sometimes learning to lead people who don’t want to be led. Read THIS POST on how to lead people older than you. ). You can leave. What did you do?

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Bottom-up Consensus Committee Follow-up 38

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. How effective are you from a hospital bed? Research the impact of stress on the body. Leadership is a marathon.

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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. As a CEO, how can you expect to inspire, motivate, engender confidence, and to lead with a lousy attitude? The simple answer is that you can’t…it just won’t work.

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