Ron Edmondson

APRIL 17, 2024

Control of information. I call it leadership by nipping at the heels. Check out my leadership podcast where we discuss issues of leadership in a practical way. Plus, check out the other Lifeway Leadership Podcasts. The post 5 Ways a Tyrant Leader Keeps Their Authority appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 25, 2024

We won’t always know what the future holds, but we steadfastly follow God’s leadership. Honestly, as I work with Christian leaders, I sometimes see more confident leadership outside the church than within. Protective of personal information. Plus, check out the other Lifeway Leadership Podcasts.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 22, 2024

They have to bring information back to share with the team. Read a book together – The number of leadership books easily outnumber the months a team will be together. I’d recommend my book 7 Myths of Leadership , but that would seem self-serving.) Plus, check out the other Lifeway Leadership Podcasts.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 22, 2021

There are some common ways to lose favor with leadership. Now before that sounds arrogant, please know I can be pretty hard on senior leadership. Having been in such a position for over 30 years, I know the bad side of senior leadership. When I’m coaching other leaders, predominately I’m coaching senior leadership.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 4, 2021

There are some things the church experts speaking into pastoral leadership won’t tell you. Some even refer to me as an “expert” in leadership – to which I would tell them I’m still very much in the apprentice stage in many ways. I do have lots of leadership experience – good and bad.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 30, 2018

Edmondson coined the term psychological safety to capture the degree to which people believe their environment is conducive to taking these risks. Questions that seek additional facts or information. To make a decisions or be clear about outcomes, leaders need subjective and object information that will provide a full picture.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 23, 2020

I’m talking about informational emails. The emails which have information in them I probably need. I know it’s probably vital information. If it’s multiple pieces of information, say that up front too. People can often read lists easier than paragraphs when dissecting detailed information.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 10, 2011

I’ve written about this form of leadership in previous posts: 10 Reasons Not to Call Yourself an Empowering Leader Leading People Versus Controlling People Are you still wondering if you might be one? 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

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

There are some common – even expected realities that happen during times of leadership change in an organization. So, when all the information hasn’t been delivered, or there is too much information to keep track of it all, some people are going to become confused. Misunderstanding is normal. They don’t know anymore.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 22, 2024

There may be lots of information, but it’s not packaged in a way which brings clarity. Check out my leadership podcast where we discuss leadership nuggets in a practical way. Plus, check out the other Lifeway Leadership Podcasts. No one takes responsibility. And everyone passes blame.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 17, 2022

One of the chief goals of this blog is to encourage better leadership, so I normally write about leadership issues. My goal is to help you be more effective – in leadership and management. Here are 7 ways to be seen as effective in leadership or management: Be aware. Information is powerful.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

Process the information. One struggle I’ve witnessed consistently with leaders is that they drown in information overload. In fact, they fail to accomplish as much as they could simply because they have more information than they can effectively process. You don’t lack for information. Learn Evernote.

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The Horizons Tracker

JULY 3, 2019

It’s long been a leadership trope that people don’t leave bad jobs, they leave bad managers. Valuable information. This kind of psychologically safe environment is something that Harvard’s Amy Edmondson has written extensively about, but it appears it’s a culture that is lacking in the tourism sector.

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The Horizons Tracker

MAY 28, 2020

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. Tackle the climate of fear. Invest in skills. Stop looking to the CEO for strategy.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 27, 2021

So, instead of doing away with it, we created what we called a “Sending Center” It still had some books – mostly for children, but we added a small bookstore, coffee bar with tables and chairs, information about missions and discipleship. Join Nate (or Chandler) and I for the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

I always like for the information we hand out to be unique from a regular bulletin. It’s nice if what people receive is big picture information about the church and our ministries at Christmas (and Easter). If someone visits your church and takes time to give you information about them, the worst thing you can do is ignore it.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

It comes with leadership. You might be maintaining current systems well, but leadership is taking people somewhere new. I try to consider if something in my leadership caused this person to feel the need to remain anonymous. (My Controlling leadership often develops this type of anonymous criticism.) That involves change.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Leaders need inside information so they feel ownership in the overall direction of the organization. Nate and I have finished our fall semester at the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast. The post 7 Reasons Leaders Tend to Leave Your Team appeared first on Ron Edmondson. They want a seat at the table of authority.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 29, 2013

I’m not even talking about forwards of cute stories that get massed emailed…I almost never read those…I’m talking about informational emails. The emails that have information in them I probably need…I don’t often absorb all of it. But, I know it’s probably vital information. That sounds awful.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

I have held a senior leadership position for over 30 years and been in leadership over 40 years. When I was a mid-level manager in a large corporation, I remember questioning why senior leadership made some of the decisions they did. All leadership is challenging, but the senior position is a pressure unlike any other.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 21, 2010

Home About Consulting Church Family Leadership Navigation: Home » Ministry » Christians » Unwrap Christmas – Gift of Forgiveness Unwrap Christmas – Gift of Forgiveness December 21, 2010 in Christians , Encouragement , Jesus , Ministry with 6 Comments Jesus came to be a Savior!

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 11, 2011

Home About Consulting Church Family Leadership Navigation: Home » Leadership » Business » 7 Ways to Ensure Your Email Gets Read 7 Ways to Ensure Your Email Gets Read January 11, 2011 in Business , Innovation , Leadership with 35 Comments I’ve been having a problem with my youngest son lately.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

You’re undoubtedly thinking “who died and left Mike Myatt in charge of qualitatively assessing leadership blogs? You’re undoubtedly thinking “who died and left Mike Myatt in charge of qualitatively assessing leadership blogs?&# I know, I know - another list? Great question.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Often as leaders we handle a lot of information. They are waiting for leadership. ” “This is just for information.” Nate and I are about to launch a new season of the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast , so subscribe now. Here’s what you do: Release them from responsibility. Sounds easy.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

One struggle I’ve witnessed consistently with leaders – including this one – is we drown in information overload. We are constantly fed new information we can’t effectively analyze and implement. You don’t lack for information. Here’s a quick tip: Process the information.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

I’ve learned over the years that communication is one of the most important aspects of the field of leadership. You are holding on to power – Information is power. Keep people informed along the way. Nate and I are about to launch a new season of the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast , so subscribe now.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

When you fail to remember this principle of leadership – that people are different – you frustrate those you are trying to lead. I don’t really like the term, because I think better leadership is a “we”, but I want you to see how I try to be intentional in this area.) Welcoming input.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 3, 2020

I’ve learned over the years that communication is one of the most important aspects of the field of leadership. The team thinks you are apathetic towards the emotional and practical needs of people on your team and their need to be informed. Keep people informed what you’re thinking, doing, and where you are going next.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

People need to be able to understand what you are trying to accomplish quickly, without a lot of additional information. Check out my new website design and my 5T Leadership offerings. One thing I love helping leaders do is managing the transitions in their leadership and life. Make it timeless. Write it on tablets.”

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 18, 2023

8 common emotions to change: Fear Give information. Check out my leadership podcast where we discuss leadership nuggets in a practical way. Plus, check out the other Lifeway Leadership Podcasts. The post 8 Emotions to Change – How to Deal with Them appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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How To Edmondson Learning-by-Doing Objective 62

Ron Edmondson

APRIL 28, 2020

There are those moments in leadership when you have to make quick decisions. If COVID-19 has taught us anything it is that sometimes we just have to move forward with limited information. First, my experience is this is still a rare occurrence in leadership – or at least you should attempt to make it so. What do you do?

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

It caused me to ask myself, so I could coach him: What’s the best way to deal with insecurity in leadership? The more you grow in information the more competent you will feel in your role. (By Here’s a principle of leadership it might take you a while to learn. Plus, check out the other Lifeway Leadership Podcasts.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 12, 2016

I’m talking about informational emails. The emails which have information in them I probably need. I know it’s probably vital information. If it’s multiple pieces of information, say that up front too. People can often read lists easier than paragraphs when dissecting detailed information.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 19, 2022

I’m a student of leadership. Continuous learning – Successful leaders are sponges for new information. Check out my leadership podcast where we discuss issues of leadership in a practical way. Plus, check out the other Lifeway Leadership Podcasts. And learn what not to do if they don’t.).

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Succession Learning-by-Doing Edmondson Stress 65

Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 26, 2020

Many leaders in senior positions these days developed their leadership style in another generation. What’s important in leadership has changed from when I entered the field of leadership. Leadership principles and practices have had to change because organizations and people have changed.

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Leadership Styles Edmondson Learning-by-Doing Policies 52

Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 11, 2021

Information often makes conflict easier to resolve. Beyond miscommunication, conflict also develops over power struggles, weak leadership, or simply personality differences. Join Nate (or Chandler) and I for the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast. Discern the deeper issues.

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Management Edmondson Team Learning-by-Doing 75

Ron Edmondson

MARCH 2, 2021

Is leadership trusted? Do team members trust leadership? So, this is valuable information for any leader. The way information flows. 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. 7 examples of unwritten rules: The culture.

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