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5 Practical Steps to Managing a Stressful Period

Ron Edmondson

I have a “system” I have used over the years when I’m in an especially stressful season. Here are 5 practical steps to managing a stressful period: Get a set of index cards. Insider information—you’ll find some of the things don’t merit a card once you must write them.). I realize anxiety is high for all of us.

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When you’re struggling with information overload…

Ron Edmondson

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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What To Do With Information Overload

Ron Edmondson

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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7 Habits of a Successful Leader

Ron Edmondson

Continuous learning – Successful leaders are sponges for new information. For me personally, this is my passion for the Gospel, but successful leaders are willing to endure the loneliness of leadership, the stress of leading, and the pressure to perform at higher levels, because they believe in something worth the fight.

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A 4 Step, Simple Strategy To Have a Less Stress-Filled Week

Ron Edmondson

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 week: Get a set of index cards. Talk about stress.) Sometimes this response has relieved me of my stress. Place cards.

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7 Common Tensions In Times of Overwhelming Change

Ron Edmondson

Growth or change brings so much activity it is often difficult to keep everyone informed about everything. During especially stressful seasons, leaders need to help streamline focus, give clear expectations and hold people accountable for agreed upon goals and objectives. 7 common tensions during overwhelming change: Miscommunication.

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4 Free Ways to Develop People You Lead

Ron Edmondson

It’s been interesting to watch over the years how some of the best leaders have had power simply because they had more information. I have to encourage our team to be sharing information with others and continually be seeking input from people outside our organization. Join Nate and I for the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast.