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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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

Stress is very much a part of life. Having traveled to many cultures, however, I think we may sometimes “specialize” in stress in America. It almost seems we look for ways to bring more stress in our life. Yesterday, I shared some general ways to deal with stress. When stress hits you – read a Psalm.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 3, 2019

The stress of leading today is greater than any time in my 35 plus year leadership career. I also learned how to pay attention to group anxiety – how anxiety is contagious in a group and how sometimes the most anxious person in the room can hold the most power. I recommend this book to every leader at any level.

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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. As a pastor, I can literally feel people praying for me at times.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 18, 2015

Are you ever stressed? We can never remove all the issues of our life that bring us stress. We have to somehow learn to navigate our lives through stress. Here are 4 steps to a less stressed life: Get a set of index cards. In Jesus name, Amen” Do the best you know how to do. Talk about stress.)

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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. Are you a stressed out leader?

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 10, 2023

Unnecessary stress was being created. Yet, when there is no system in place to address those concerns, or when the system isn’t good enough to address the issues in the current season, people will perform the best they know how to perform. The post Team Friction Taught Me a Leadership Principle appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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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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The Horizons Tracker

MAY 28, 2020

Even among those who still have a job, their work is likely to be done under considerable stress. Fear and emotional safety are things that Harvard’s Amy Edmondson has spoken about repeatedly, and nowhere is this more important than in times of stress and discomfort, such as we’re experiencing at the moment.

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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 7, 2018

In any organization, growth brings stress to systems and structure. This limits the church’s growth, stresses out the staff, and keeps new people from growing in volunteer experience, which always seems to directly grow them in their faith. Growth in staffing needs will always outpace growth in cash flow to add more staff.

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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. It’s an area they hope to return to in future research, which they believe will provide a better framework for doing just that.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 4, 2013

Since you (fairly) recently took on a new pastorate and it’s fresh in your mind, I’m wondering… * What advice would you give to the congregation for how to best help him and his family? On an especially stressful day, I sense God’s protection by the prayers of God’s people.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 28, 2022

How effective are you from a hospital bed? Research the impact of stress on the body. Therefore, knowing how to choose the right word, at the right time, is part of maturing. The post 7 Really Good Reasons for a Leader to Say NO appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Your health. Think I’m being overly dramatic?

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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. Here are 8 ways to react to the emotions of change: Fear. Give information. Related posts: 7 Emotions of Change.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 21, 2016

This is always important, but even more so in times of stress or change. Be conscious this creates stress in people and relationships. I wrote a post about how to acclimate to a new city HERE.). The post 10 Ways to Help Your Spouse Transition to a New Position appeared first on Ron Edmondson. She makes me better.

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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. How do you process information? The post When you’re struggling with information overload… appeared first on Ron Edmondson. You can’t keep up.

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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. The post 5 Ways Young Families Can Make the Most of Family Time appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 31, 2012

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. Loyalty to colleagues can turn into an us-versus-them attitude toward those higher up. Learn from others.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

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. Can you see how an exercise like this can be helpful in thinking through organizational health and success? 7 Enemies of Organizational Health.

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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. You may need to learn how to communicate better, how to handle conflict, or how to dream together again.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 8, 2011

In any organization, growth brings stress to systems and structure. This limits the church’s growth, stresses out the staff, and keeps volunteers from growing in experience and faith. You have probably said aloud that you are “understaffed&#. Growth in staffing needs will always outpace growth in cash flow.

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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

SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

The process of blending two very different people is what causes stress to many marriages. How much training do most of us get for marriage? The fact is that most of us are somewhat surprised by marriage and we don’t really know how to make it work. Pressures of life/stress. Differences in Men and Women.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 21, 2019

I hear from pastors on a regular basis facing the stress of ministry. Having served in the secular world, in elected office, and as a pastor I know first hand the stress ministry brings unique stress. ” You’ve done everything you know how to do. Soul care is so important for all of us. Money becomes tighter.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

I assume people think I might have advice to give a congregation for how to best help the pastor and pastor’s family feel welcome and acclimate. On an especially stressful day, I sense God’s protection by the prayers of God’s people. The post 10 Suggestions to Welcome a New Pastor appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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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

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 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

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. 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). 5 Examples of a Leader for a Season.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 9, 2013

I can imagine the stress he experienced during those years. If you are like me, you can figure out how to celebrate a miracle. How do you handle these periods of time? The post 7 Suggestions When God Is Silent appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Obviously, he was not well liked as a preacher. Silence Can Be Deadly.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 26, 2015

Here are 7 suggestions with how to challenge a controlling leader: Discern the need – Pray about it. Find the least stressful, calmest time you can find. How will you say it? In stressful situations, I think it is okay to bring notes. I wrote about how to do that HERE.). 5 Suggestions for Raising Boys.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 13, 2013

Crying is a way to express and release emotions – With intense emotions; sometimes a woman can feel overwhelmed with stress, anger, grief or even pleasure. Cheryl processes with me as she shares the burdens of her day, a stress she feels, or a disappointment in her life. Women, what would you add to my list?

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 18, 2016

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. You should never “attack” someone in ways that will embarrass them more or add unnecessary stress to the situation.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 28, 2015

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. Learn all you can – The fact is we learn more during the stressful and difficult times, so be a sponge.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 2, 2015

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. Cheryl processes with me as she shares the burdens of her day, a stress she feels, or a disappointment in her life.

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