Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

It could be bringing down the morale and work ethic of the rest of the team. Making the right decision protects the organization, the teams involved, and, often, the ability of the team to respect your leadership. Finally, be open to the hard truth that the problem could be your leadership. And everyone already knows it.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 17, 2016

It could be a moral failure or burnout, but they somewhere they got off track and had a hard time regaining traction. In years of studying leadership, both in the business world and in ministry, I’ve seen some consistent traps which get in the way of a leader’s long-term success. Here are 7 pitfalls of leadership: Pride.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 16, 2018

I know hospitality isn’t something you’ve commonly associated with definitions of leadership, but it’s critical to our effectiveness that we begin to do so. This is the power of marrying hospitality and leadership. Hospitality is a precursor to any effective leadership theory or strategy. You and I should be hospitable leaders.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

The things I’m going to list have all crippled me during seasons of my leadership. But, this doesn’t mean we allow the dominant voice to be those who aren’t even supportive of leadership or where we are leading. Leadership isn’t needed if we simply manage status quo. Ignoring the hard decisions.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 27, 2020

One of my first managers frequently reminded us no one is irreplaceable. While I agree with him that we can all be replaced, I was never sure it was a healthy demonstration for building team morale. While I agree with him that we can all be replaced, I was never sure it was a healthy demonstration for building team morale.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

Here were 3 suggestions I gave him: Form a peer leadership group – There are people in the community who own small businesses. Even in the smallest communities, someone owns (or manages) the local grocery store or serves as the bank brach manager. These can be mid level managers or senior executives.

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You're Not the Boss of Me

SEPTEMBER 15, 2012

This week I’m pleased to introduce Jessica Edmondson as guest writer on You’re Not the Boss of Me. Jessica is a big fan of Dale Carnegie and his ideologies about leadership. She enjoys learning from leadership best practices. Unconsciously Practicing Favoritism. What do you think?

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 23, 2016

The church looks to him to lead and, wisely, he knows he needs to develop his leadership skills. Here are 3 suggestions I gave him: Form a peer leadership group. Even in the smallest communities, someone owns (or manages) the local grocery store or serves as the bank brach manager. His question was simple.

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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. Or morale problems.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 31, 2017

I can be pretty hard on senior leadership. Having been in such a position for over 25 years, I know the bad side of senior leadership. My goal is always to improve senior leadership for all of us, which has been a chief goal of this blog. When I’m coaching other leaders, predominately I’m coaching senior leadership.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 26, 2016

One of my first managers frequently reminded us no one is irreplaceable. While I agree with him on some levels – even though I’m not quite sure it’s a healthy demonstration for building team morale – I think there are ways a person can make themselves more valuable to a team. Perhaps, even invaluable.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 1, 2021

It made it easier for us to concentrate on bigger issues they would carry into life – character, moral type issues. BTW, I love writing about the family, but most of my work is in the field of leadership. Check out my new website design and my 5T Leadership offerings. Make the guidelines in your home easy to figure out.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 26, 2012

I write about leadership. One critical aspect of leadership, in my experience, is to be aware of the values one holds. Without thinking about it, we typically will favor those values in the way we lead others…when we make policies, in the way that we manage and the issues which get our greatest attention.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 18, 2019

The church looks to him to lead and, wisely, he knows he needs to develop his leadership skills. Here are 3 suggestions I gave him: Form a peer leadership group. Even in the smallest communities, someone owns (or manages) the local grocery store or serves as the bank brach manager. His question was simple.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 18, 2011

While this sounds simple enough at face value, I have consistently found that one of the most often overlooked leadership attributes is that of a positive attitude. Show me a CEO with a bad attitude and I’ll show you a poor leader. ” Show me a CEO with a bad attitude and I’ll show you a poor leader.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 20, 2015

I worked hard, gained the recognition of my managers, and was rewarded with all the hours I wanted to work. Then it is up to leadership to address the issue. (I This sounds harsh, but if they are impacting your morale they are most likely impacting it for others. I said it. I have a bias against laziness. What did you do?

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 18, 2017

The things I’m going to list have all crippled me during seasons of my leadership. But, this doesn’t mean we allow the dominant voice to be those who aren’t even supportive of leadership or where we are leading. Leadership isn’t needed if we simply manage status quo. Ignoring the hard decisions.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 4, 2011

I write about leadership. One critical aspect of leadership, in my experience, is to be aware of the values one holds. Without thinking about it, we typically will favor those values in the way we lead others…when we make policies, in the way that we manage and the issues which get our greatest attention.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 25, 2011

I worked hard, gained the recognition of my managers, and was rewarded with all the hours I wanted to work. Then it is up to leadership to address the issue. (I Pray for them to step up or leave – That sounds harsh, but if they are impacting your morale they are most likely impacting it for others.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 12, 2012

According to surveys by Wharton Center for Applied Research, managers report that only 56% of their meetings are productive – and that 25% would have been more effective as conference call, memo, or voicemail. Conclusion: the cost of misguided meetings is high. Meetings are the window to the soul of your business or team.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 25, 2012

She serves alone in the office as the office manager/secretary and support to two pastors, a music director, financial secretary, and a part-time janitor. When chaos begins at the top (or anywhere on the pole), the ripple effect causes the ground beneath the office to quake, resulting in low staff morale and stress-related burnout.

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