Ron Edmondson

MAY 16, 2016

Whenever I enter a new position, I want to be strategic. The first couple years in my new position were challenging and fun at the same time. I tried to get to know the staff and key influencers in the church. If I hoped to make any substantial changes I knew I would need these influencers support. I used this approach.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 6, 2011

Often a new leader is given respect because of his or her position as a leader, but respect can be quickly lost due to performance. Share This: Related posts: 7 Ways to Keep a Leader on Your Team 8 Ways to Keep a Leader Looking Forward 5 Ways to Influence Those Who Lead You…Leading Up!

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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

MARCH 15, 2021

There are issues – Biblical, foundational, value-driven issues – where narrow-mindedness is a positive. They use their influence to disrupt an organization’s progress – rather than enhance it. I can now get on with my day towards more positive things. It’s frustrating. There is my list.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 2, 2021

Many times this has been formed over the years, sometimes even before a leader has been in the position. 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. Who drives discussion?

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 18, 2023

I have found, however, in certain positions the younger leader is a good – sometimes better – option. Give them a seat at the table of influence. The post 5 Ways to Help Young Leaders Succeed appeared first on Ron Edmondson. It is often easier to get a more seasoned or experienced leader. It will stretch them.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

But, there are also people who are positive about most things. If the same attention is placed on people who are a positive influence then they will bring people along into positivity. Be truthful and positive around others. Decide you will always be a positive influence.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 22, 2019

Whenever I enter a new position, I want to be strategic. The first couple years in my last position were challenging and fun at the same time. I tried to get to know the staff and key influencers in the church. If I hoped to make any substantial changes I knew I would need these influencers support.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Passive aggression in my context is when people are upset or aggravated about an issue but those in leadership positions with authority to do anything about it are the last to hear there is a concern or problem. And I must challenge other influencers to do likewise. How does passive aggression form on a team or in a church?

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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. In every position I’ve held there has been seasons where I simply didn’t feel I had what was needed to fulfill my role. You can do it! I’ve got your back!

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

I’m typically a very positive problem. 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. These are a few very broad thoughts.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 1, 2021

Allowing Negative Influences to Rule. It’s hard to be the only positive in a room full of negatives. 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.

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Tanveer Naseer

JULY 17, 2012

As such, I would like to present this guest post written by Jessica Edmondson. At one time or another we’ve all been in a position where a lack of open dialogue has left a dreadful feeling of anxiety. These are just three simple ways to help give and receive feedback that can facilitate positive change within your organization.

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Tanveer Naseer

JULY 17, 2012

As such, I would like to present this guest piece written by Jessica Edmondson. At one time or another we’ve all been in a position where a lack of open dialogue has left a dreadful feeling of anxiety. These are just three simple ways to help give and receive feedback that can facilitate positive change within your organization.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 16, 2012

Here are 7 elements of my strategy for the beginning days: Get to know key leaders – I am trying to get to know the staff and key Influencers in the church. I believe God uses the influence of others to build His church, so I want to know who I will be working with in the days to come. Think of it this way.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 27, 2023

Be a positive voice for the future. Find positive things with which to encourage the pastor and family. Introduce the pastor to leaders – In the church and in the community, it is helpful if the pastor knows the influencers whom they will likely encounter during their ministry. ” Especially if you mean it.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

The way you begin a leadership position often determines the success you will have in it. . Having begun new leadership positions many times in my career, I have learned the opening days always impact the effectiveness I have had as a leader. Most haven’t really sit in the position before. They have been true for me every time.

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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

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

The question I often receive from readers of this blog is how to influence those who are supposed to be leading you, especially when many times you may feel as though they don’t welcome your input. How can you gain influence over the people in leadership positions when they don’t seem open to or even value your input?

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 2, 2020

Most often these resolutions are made even prior to being in a leadership position. Surround myself with wise and moral influencers, allowing at least a few people access to know and speak into the most private parts of my life. The post 10 Resolutions That Can Improve Ministry Leadership appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 18, 2022

Whether online or because of your position – you have a platform. Make sure you’re not just another negative influence in their world. We need more positive influences and more platforms making the world a better place to live. You have influence, so use it wisely. And any other social medium.).

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 2, 2022

Embrace the influencers. Just as there are a few who are negative, there are usually a few who are positive about unity and who have influence over others. Keep these natural influencers and encouragers close and informed and empower them to help create unity. I believe in the “each one reach one” practice.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Being stingy with your time, money or influence. . You got into the leadership position – most likely – because you knew how to do some things. Nate and I have launched a new season of the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast , so subscribe now. Peace often comes through obedience. You don’t miss the next one.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 9, 2021

This is not to control conversation, but to steer momentum into a positive direction for the change. You’ll have to share it in different ways, illustrate the change with stories of which people can relate, and make sure some key influencers understand, support and can articulate the need for change. That’s hard.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 7, 2024

John Maxwell says leadership is influence. If that’s true, then how does a leader gain influence with the people he or she leads? Influence is never gained simply by holding a position. I’ll never forget the first week in a new position. I also knew I had to gain influence with my team.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2010

I only care that they are totally committed to making a positive contribution to the organization. Anyone who has ever been in a leadership position has had to deal with the inevitable tough relationship that causes more than its fair share of brain damage. It is however essential that you have the respect of those you lead.

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HR Digest

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

According to Browne, great leadership is not derived from a person’s position title but rather from their inherent character. How to Win Friends and Influence People By Dale Carnegie . Instead, an engaged workforce results when the focus is on developing, motivating, and empowering employees.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 8, 2020

Before you can ever effectively implement change you have to learn the people who are actually in a positions of power. There are people of influence that – when they speak – people listen. The post 7 Mistakes New Leaders Often Make, But Should Avoid appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 29, 2012

It doesn’t matter what your structure is, if people have influence, regardless of their position, or lack thereof, they have power. If people have influence, they have power. The post People Have Power appeared first on Ron Edmondson. They have power to help the cause. They have power to injure the cause.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 22, 2018

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. I’m typically a very positive problem. Effective change management also means you influence decision makers. And, these are a few very broad thoughts. Let me share a few broad thoughts.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 16, 2020

I’ve found myself in this position several times. These situations may give you a greater opportunity for influence for Christ in the days to come. The post 5 Suggestions When You Have the Community’s Attention as a Pastor appeared first on Ron Edmondson. What do you do in those times? What would you add to my list?

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 18, 2012

Jockeying for position, power and influence. Jesus knew that the desire for position was normal. He validated their position as disciples. The post Politics in the church… appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Where people gather…things will often get political. Special interests. Personal agendas.

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HR Digest

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

According to Browne, great leadership is not derived from a person’s position title but rather from their inherent character. How to Win Friends and Influence People By Dale Carnegie . Instead, an engaged workforce results when the focus is on developing, motivating, and empowering employees.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 16, 2017

But, when you combine the various ways churches can use it and challenges around what to post, many churches are still either hesitant to use social media or are using it poorly and not seeing any positive results. Be Positive. The post The 10 Commandments of Social Media appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Be Remarkable.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

They want the power, prestige and privileges which come with leadership, so they shut down anyone else who may appear to be easing into a position of influence or gaining in notoriety. The post 4 Theories of How a Leader Becomes Controlling appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Anything you’d add to my list?

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 19, 2012

Be honest – Don’t exaggerate who you are, your position, influence, or knowledge. People can usually spot a phony and dismiss their influence in their life. The post 5 Ways to Show People You’re Authentic appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Tell the truth about you and the organization you lead.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

Previously I wrote a post on how to create environments which attract and retain first chair leaders in a second chair position. I can only share some principles I think could help a leader discern if they’re ready or if they need to consider a first chair position. You influence others. Read that post HERE.

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