Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 19, 2011

Home About Consulting Church Family Leadership Navigation: Home » Leadership » 3 Ways to Respond to a Controlling Leader 3 Ways to Respond to a Controlling Leader January 19, 2011 in Leadership , Organizational Leadership , Team Leadership with 11 Comments I have written a good deal recently about controlling leadership.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 11, 2022

Under a controlling leader’s watch, leadership development is virtually non-existent. I know things which trigger controlling tendencies in my leadership – and, I think if we are honest, all of us leaders can control at times. Therefore, they continue seeking the power, prestige and privileges of leadership.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 2, 2022

” (Mark 3:24) This church’s disunity could be solved, in my opinion, with proper leadership. Plan group activities. It would be best if you could get someone from each faction to the planning table for these events. Embrace the influencers. So how do you create unity in a church? We made it fun and engaging.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

And there is nothing we do to influence this change. If you’ve been in leadership for very long at all you’ve probably seen dozens of leaders in the organization change. You will need people to follow your leadership and this requires an established relationship of trust. Leadership is in place.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 2, 2021

How does it plans for the future? Is leadership trusted? Do team members trust leadership? 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.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

I have been in leadership roles for over three decades now. One of the primary purposes of this blog (and our podcast) is to share simple leadership principles I have learned; many the hard way. One of the primary purposes of this blog (and our podcast) is to share simple leadership principles I have learned; many the hard way.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 19, 2013

There are many leaders I admire who have influenced my own leadership. I admire the teachings on leadership by guys like John Maxwell, Andy Stanley, and Patrick Lencioni. I love leadership. The principles, however, that I admire most are found in the leadership style of Jesus. Jesus Leadership Ministry'

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 15, 2014

If we can begin to identify what interrupts strong leadership, we can become better leaders. I have personally experienced some things in my own life that weaken my leadership. Here are 7 things that weaken leadership: Distractions – As leaders, we do our best work when we are pointing people toward worthy visions.

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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. Fifth and finally, steadfastly work the plan. Nate and I have launched a new season of the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast , so subscribe now. Fourth, communicate.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

As we seek to be like Him, we have an opportunity within our influence to be people-builders; speaking life-giving words to those we are attempting to lead. Check out my leadership podcast where we discuss issues of leadership nuggets in a practical way. Plus, check out the other Lifeway Leadership Podcasts.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 23, 2016

I have been in leadership roles for over three decades now. A mentor of mine always reminds me the success of whatever is being led always reflects back to leadership. Here are 7 issues which limit your success as a leader: Trying to plan every detail – Ecclesiastes says you won’t plant if you watch the wind.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 21, 2014

She has a great leadership mind. Excerpts of this post are from her new book CLOUT:Discover and Unleash Your God-Given Influence. Facing Fear at the Crossroads of Influence. He was eager to step in and provide leadership to a group that had been floundering for some time. God equips us with plans to use us.

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Miles Anthony Smith

AUGUST 7, 2018

29 Leadership Experts Share Their Top 19 Leadership Competencies & Behaviors for Success (Plus Leaderboard) It seems that the world has a lack of leadership these days, doesn’t it? Why does poor leadership seem to be such an epidemic in government, business, and nonprofits?

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 23, 2019

I was at the last church I served for six years, and I started planning my succession the week I arrived. In fact, as one who has written and spoken frequently about church leadership, I have always felt a certain responsibility to transition well. I worked the plan already in place. I worked the plan already in place.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

These Inspire Me There are many leaders I admire who have influenced my own leadership. I admire the teachings on leadership by guys like John Maxwell, Andy Stanley, and Patrick Lencioni. I love leadership. The principles, however, which I admire most are found in the leadership style of Jesus. Jesus finished well.

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Tanveer Naseer

JULY 17, 2012

As such, I would like to present this guest post written by Jessica Edmondson. The reality, though, is that this couldn’t be further from the truth as all of us have the ability to influence others and foster change that would help move our team forward.

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Tanveer Naseer

JULY 17, 2012

As such, I would like to present this guest piece written by Jessica Edmondson. The reality, though, is that this couldn’t be further from the truth as all of us have the ability to influence others and foster change that would help move our team forward.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 19, 2017

If we can begin to identify what interrupts the effectiveness of our leadership, we can become better leaders. I have personally experienced some things in my own life whigh weaken my leadership. Here are 7 things whigh weaken good leadership: Distractions. Some would say this is precisely what leadership does.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 11, 2016

I’m excited about her new book, her newest book, The Four Dimensions of Extraordinary Leadership: The Power of Leading from Your Heart, Soul, Mind, and Strength. This will be a book you’ll want to add to your leadership library and toolbox. 4 Dimensions of Extraordinary Leadership. Thanks Jenni.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 22, 2018

I’m the new CEO of Leadership Network, but before that I spent 16 years as a senior pastor, including leading in two church revitalization efforts. 5 Ways to Effectively Change an Established Culture: Hey Culture Conference, my name is Ron Edmondson and I’m the new CEO of Leadership Network. Fourth, Communicate. Communicate.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 26, 2010

My success or my influence? All Posts by Ron Edmondson | Personal Blog | Twitter | Facebook | Share By Email Leave a Reply: Click here to cancel reply. All Posts by Ron Edmondson | Personal Blog | Twitter | Facebook | Share By Email Leave a Reply: Click here to cancel reply. What others think of me or what God thinks of me?

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 17, 2017

One example is Jeremiah 29:11, you know, “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.” It’s just that we don’t focus on it, so we allow our minds to be filled more with culture’s influence than the Spirit’s influence. Yeah right.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 21, 2014

Being in a leadership position is no guarantee we are leading. Obviously, those periods shouldn’t be too long or progress and momentum eventually stalls, but leadership is an exhaustive process. For me personally, I like to evaluate my leadership over seasons, rather than days. Leadership is about something new.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 9, 2015

As we seek to be like Him, we have an opportunity within our influence to be people-builders. The post 7 Life Giving Statements Everyone Needs to Hear appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Giving God A Blank Page To Plan Out Your Life. Encouragement Family Leadership Life Plan Ministry' A huge difference.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 5, 2013

You will need people to follow your leadership and that requires an established relationship of trust. Leadership – Make sure you get buy in from those who will most likely end up implementing the change. Major questions answered – (Or a plan to get them.) Are you willing to lose people over it?

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 14, 2015

Dear Lord, never allow my plan to get ahead of — or in the place of — Your plan. Dear Lord, help me to love people and use my influence for the good of others and Your glory. The post 10 Good Prayers of an Effective Leader appeared first on Ron Edmondson. In Jesus name, Amen. No related posts.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

How does it plans for the future? How trusted is leadership? Do team members trust leadership? What are the circles of influence? Who has influence with peers? The post 7 Unwritten Rules which Shape an Organization appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Here are a 7 examples of unwritten rules: The culture.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 17, 2012

Do you need to admit: Your marriage is in trouble… You have a spending problem… You’ve let your weight get out of control… You’ve been a lousy friend… Your relationship with God is struggling… You are surrounding yourself with bad influencers… You are in over your head… (Insert yours here).

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 4, 2013

In this guest post, Pete shares some thoughts about hope as it relates to leadership. I realize that in my position of leadership, my hurt, my patterns of sin, and my unaddressed issues can bring a tremendous amount of pain to the people entrusted to my leadership. Encouragement Leadership Ministry'

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 17, 2014

Some of them are things we may have to instill in people over time, but I’ve learned my leadership well enough to know that I’ll struggle with a team member who doesn’t equally value — or at least strive to display – each of these. I extend lots of grace in leadership. Influencing Those Who Lead You.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 23, 2018

” (Mark 3:24) This church’s disunity could be solved, in my opinion, with proper leadership. Plan group activities. It would be best if you could get someone from each faction to the planning table for these events. Embrace the influencers. So how do you create unity in a church? We made it fun and engaging.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

And, there is nothing we do to influence this change. If you’ve been in leadership for very long at all you’ve probably seen dozens of leaders in the organization change. You will need people to follow your leadership and this requires an established relationship of trust. Leadership in place.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 30, 2016

And, there is nothing we do to influence this change. If you’ve been in leadership for very long at all you’ve probably seen dozens of leaders in the organization change. You will need people to follow your leadership and this requires an established relationship of trust. Leadership in place.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

The fact is, we didn’t just stop influencing the bankers — we stopped influencing our communities. Sure, they eventually rejected Him, but that was part of the plan — and He knew it was coming — and that didn’t deter Him from loving the people outside the walls of the synagogue. Most likely not.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 23, 2018

Leadership is influence, so the words a leader says are powerful. It doesn’t mean they don’t share information – that’s a key to great leadership, but there are times to share and times not to share. Which is always the case in leadership, but makes my point in this post even more important.).

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 21, 2016

Plan group activities. It would be best if you could get someone from each faction to the planning table for these events. Most likely there are some who, though they have chosen a “side” to support, are mature enough they can work with someone of a different opinion to plan a function. Embrace the influencers.

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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. I assure you He’s not asleep at the wheel and has a plan. The closer you are to Him during this time the sooner you’ll understand that plan. Keep working – Most of us need a paycheck.

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