Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 2, 2024

Surround yourself with wise and moral influencers, allowing at least a few people access to know and speak into the most private parts of your life. The post 10 Resolutions To Make a Ministry Leader Better appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Check out my leadership podcast where we discuss leadership nuggetsin a practical way.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy share some life-giving statements every leader should use with their team. Some of the healthiest teams upon which I have served were led by someone who strived to be personally at their best – so they could in turn better influence their team to succeed.

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JULY 30, 2018

They save their question-power and ingratiating comments for someone they wish to influence. Edmondson coined the term psychological safety to capture the degree to which people believe their environment is conducive to taking these risks. The expert.” What is important to you? What support do you need to learn and change?

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 8, 2022

My influence will be used in other ways. Knowing yourself, your strengths and weaknesses, passions and goals, helps form your leadership and influence. It helps you be an influencer where you are best suited to influence. And I shouldn’t even try. That will come from someone else in the room.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

A Reminder to Pastors and Church Leaders If God gives you influence the enemy gives you attention! The post If God Gives You Influence… appeared first on Ron Edmondson. We shouldn’t be surprised when we see pastors and church leaders struggle. They are human – imperfect humans. 1 Peter 5:8-9.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Knowing who you are is the first step to becoming a person of influence. My influence will be used in other ways. It helps you be an influencer where you are best suited to influence. But there’s an important leadership principle here. I can’t be who I am not. I simply can’t. I shouldn’t even try.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 20, 2023

There are many leaders I admire who have influenced my own leadership. There are leaders from my personal life such as a former pastor, a former boss, a high school principal and leaders in my own community who have influenced me as I have watched their leadership. Plus, check out the other Lifeway Leadership Podcasts.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 6, 2011

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 19, 2011

I previously wrote a post about “leading up&# called 5 Ways to Influence those Who Lead You , but it addresses a leader who may not be giving you a seat at the table, but not one who is necessarily a controlling leader. A leader who attempts to control everything within his or her realm is much harder to influence.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

It won’t minimize the importance of a woman’s role in her home but it will encourage her to not ignore the stirrings God has planted within her to extend her influence. All Posts by Ron Edmondson | Personal Blog | Twitter | Facebook | Share By Email Leave a Reply: Click here to cancel reply.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 31, 2023

They may lead entirely different – they may have different causes and interests, but most leaders are motivated by similar influences. The post 7 Ways to Motivate Leaders appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Most leader-types share some common traits. Most leaders love to strive for the impossible.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 27, 2024

And there is nothing we do to influence this change. Again, this step builds support among influencers and usually further enhances the change with their input and hopefully their support. The post 7 Preliminary Steps When Initiating Major Change appeared first on Ron Edmondson. There are lots of other examples of this.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 2, 2024

Again, I’m seeking development in the areas of leadership and management – and, I think my presence with them actually influences them for good. The post 3 Inexpensive Ways to Develop as a Leader appeared first on Ron Edmondson. (I have multiples in my life, depending on the need.) I have other spiritual mentors.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 20, 2010

5 Examples of Leading Outside the Norm 4 Times a Leader Should Strategize on Making a Decision About Ron Edmondson: Church planter and pastor with a heart for strategy, leadership and marketing; especially geared toward developing churches and growing and improving the Kingdom of God.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 18, 2024

Don’t always be negative – be a positive influence in the room. The post 5 Things NOT to do Attempting Healthy Communication appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Be interested in what others have to say too. You’ll find people more interested in what you have to share when it’s your turn.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 25, 2011

It has been a great year for the Edmondson’s. We aren’t still long, but God is giving us incredible opportunities for Kingdom-influence during this season. Related posts: Merry Christmas From The Edmondson Family. Merry Christmas! We spent our first full year in our downtown condo. We love it.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 20, 2023

7 strategies in a new leadership position: Get to know key leaders I try to get to know the staff and key influencers in the church or organization. I believe God uses the influence of others, so I want to know who I will be working with in the days to come. (My joke is I can’t keep a job.) I use this approach.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 10, 2018

John Maxwell says leadership is influence. If that’s true, then how does a leader develop influence with the people he or she leads? I’ve done that also, but developing influence in either setting requires an intentional effort on the part of the leader. Influence is never gained simply by holding a position.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 11, 2022

I’m not claiming this is easy, but begin with influencers and people you trust helping them understand how desperately things need to change – and pray they catch the sense of desperation. The post One Key Element in Successful Church Revitalization appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 2, 2021

What are the circles of influence? Who has influence with peers? Nate and I have launched a new season of the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast , so subscribe now, so you won’t miss the next one. The post 7 Unwritten Rules which Determine an Organizational DNA appeared first on Ron Edmondson. The way information flows.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 11, 2023

But we must be careful not to let pride be the motivation in building our seat of influence. The post 10 Statements a Leader Makes From Pride appeared first on Ron Edmondson. We value our work done for the good of others. God can use the voice we develop for His good. He does it everyday. No denying that. And, others more.) .”

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 18, 2020

Protect our marriage from the destruction of outside influences. The post 10 Prayers You Should Pray For Your Marriage appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Make our commitment deeper than our emotions, stronger than the seasons of change and the trials which will come our way.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 15, 2015

John Maxwell says leadership is influence. If that’s true, then how does a leader develop that influence with the people he or she leads? Influence is never gained simply by holding a position. I can’t lead people if I can’t influence them. Influence is always based on trust. That’s hard.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Almost as a cheerleader rousing the crowd at a game, the leader uses their influence to bring out the best in others. Nate and I have finished our fall semester at the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast. The post 7 Statements Leaders Should Say Frequently appeared first on Ron Edmondson. They will help you build a better team.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

They compare numbers rather than progress, size rather than context and notoriety rather than influence. I see the connections, networking and influence the small town pastor has and I wish I could have this kind of Kingdom influence in my city. Do you know a small town pastor doing great Kingdom work?

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 18, 2023

Give them a seat at the table of influence. The post 5 Ways to Help Young Leaders Succeed appeared first on Ron Edmondson. (And keep in mind they may disagree with and even defy some of the unwritten rules. They may change your culture. And, this may be why you need them most.) It will stretch them.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 21, 2014

Excerpts of this post are from her new book CLOUT:Discover and Unleash Your God-Given Influence. Facing Fear at the Crossroads of Influence. Because he wouldn’t confront the fear with truth, many of those he influenced eventually lost trust in him. As leaders, we often confront our greatest fear at the crossroads of influence.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Effective change management also means you influence decision makers. Some you simply won’t, but you do need to get a few influencers on your team. Nate and I have launched a new season of the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast , so subscribe now. The post 5 Ways to Change an Established Culture appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 28, 2023

Dear Lord , help me to love people and use my influence for the good of others. The post 10 Prayers of a Christian Leader appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Dear Lord , help me communicate with clarity, consistency, and competence. Guard my tongue and keep me from reckless words. Help me leave a legacy, which brings glory to You.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 11, 2022

So, they shut down anyone else who may appear to be gaining influence or notoriety. The post 4 Theories on How One Becomes a Controlling Leader appeared first on Ron Edmondson. They are motivated by the name they have built (or tried to build) for themselves. These controlling leaders always believe the sky is falling.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 15, 2021

They use their influence to disrupt an organization’s progress – rather than enhance it. Join Nate and I for the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast. The post 7 Of My Biggest Frustrations as a Leader appeared first on Ron Edmondson. It is frustrating to observe people who seemingly have no regard for other people.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 11, 2022

And I must challenge other influencers to do likewise. The post 4 Ways Passive Aggression Forms appeared first on Ron Edmondson. When I have attempted church revitalization, passive aggression is often a leading cause of tension in the church. I’ve learned I have to confront that in order to have any traction. Address hurts.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 1, 2021

Allowing Negative Influences to Rule. Join Nate and I for the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast. The post 7 Things Which Weaken My Leadership appeared first on Ron Edmondson. And life (and our organizations/church) can become stale – quickly. It’s hard to be the only positive in a room full of negatives.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 19, 2011

John Maxwell says leadership is influence. If that’s true, then how does a leader develop that influence with the people he or she leads? I think it’s vital to a healthy team that the leader be continually conscious of his or her need for influence and ways to improve upon it. What would you add to my list?

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 13, 2021

I would think we would want to guard our influence and reputations online as much as we would in person. Join Nate and I for the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast. The post 7 Questions I Consider Before I Post on Social Media appeared first on Ron Edmondson. How can we best communicate love to people?

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 25, 2021

And if your church has a dozen people or more you have more influence than you think.). I once had a homeless person tell me of another homeless person I needed to know, because he is an influence in that segment of the community. Join Nate (or Chandler) and I for the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 19, 2011

Successful leaders understand the difference in leading with influence versus leading with control. Leaders, if you want to to have a healthy team environment, you must learn to control less and influence more. Have you been in an environment where influence is dominant? 5 Ways to Influence Those Who Lead You…Leading Up!

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