Leading Blog

JANUARY 25, 2019

In The Fearless Organization , Amy Edmondson explains what psychological safety is and what it isn’t and how we can create in our organizations. Psychological safety is not about taking all of the bumps and ruts out of the road (which sadly is becoming more and more prevalent in leadership thought today). Some better than others.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 14, 2013

Here, in my opinion, are the most admired qualities in leadership these days: Servanthood – A willingness to do for others before (and if they never) do for you. The post 10 Most Admired Qualities in Leadership Today appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Related posts: 7 Definitions for Stellar Leadership.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 22, 2021

Leadership can be expensive. There are high costs of leadership that every leader should be willing to pay. . The reality is that leadership is a stewardship. Therefore, cheap leadership is never good leadership. Therefore, cheap leadership is never good leadership. Good leadership is not cheap!

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 6, 2021

I have served in some toxic leadership cultures in the past. Even more, I have hired people out of them and helped dozens of other leaders recover after being in a toxic leadership culture. My personal experiences have caused me to strive to build healthy leadership cultures wherever I have been in my career.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy discuss some good reasons for a leader to say no. We take on more than we can or should do and it impacts the quality of our leadership and personal life. Even today as a consultant, Ron continues to be a practitioner of leadership.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 21, 2023

What is your leadership capacity? I use the term leadership capacity to describe a leader’s maximum potential to effectively lead others to accomplish the vision. A leader exceeds their leadership capacity when they no longer have the ability to effectively manage or lead the organization to reach its potential.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 16, 2023

Growing in the knowledge of and the relational aspect of leadership, should be a goal for every leader. Yet, a team can quickly identify examples of shallow leadership. Sadly, in my experience, many leaders settle for a status quo leadership rather than stretching themselves to continually improve. You may even be controlling.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 1, 2021

Over the years, I’ve observed that many times there are things that simply weaken my leadership. If we can identify what interrupts the effectiveness of our leadership, we can become better leaders. 7 things which weaken my leadership: Needless Distractions. 7 things which weaken my leadership: Needless Distractions.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 19, 2021

Dangerous leadership practices. . A leader can be doing everything else right and one flawed practice overshadows and jeopardizes all the good leadership principles we know. Some people have a negative view all the time and about everything (and I don’t personally think leadership is their thing). Not enjoying the journey.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 20, 2024

However, those same qualities can also be where the problems start. However, they do resist leadership most when their voice is silenced. Check out my leadership podcast where we discuss issues of leadership in a practical way. Plus, check out the other Lifeway Leadership Podcasts.

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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. To be effective you have to know your team.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy talk about how to stop being a people-pleasing leader. At the same time, most of us who have positions of leadership want people to like us personally and in our role as a leader. Let us know leadership issues you would like us to cover.

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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. Instead, a calm and reassuring presence is a more important quality than to be the sage for all circumstances.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 17, 2019

Here are 5 qualities to seek in the heart of a leader: Imagination. The ultimate hope of this post is you (and I) would reflect on your own leadership – consider your own heart as a leader. The post 5 Qualities in Joseph’s Heart Every Leader Should Seek appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Joseph was a dreamer.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 15, 2021

It’s bound to have an impact on quality. At the current pace, it seems to me it would be impossible to put the research, design, and quality control into all the changes being introduced. Join Nate (or Chandler) and I for the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast. That’s apparently acceptable now.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 8, 2023

That may or may not be true at the time, but long-term success always depends more on the quality of activity than on the quantity of activity. 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

DECEMBER 14, 2020

If any organization expects to grow, they need to attract, develop and retain quality leaders. 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. So it’s equally important to know how to keep them.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

It’s to lead the sheep to quality grass and water. Nate and I are about to launch a new season of the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast , so subscribe now. Nate and I are about to launch a new season of the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast , so subscribe now. That’s God’s job.

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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. 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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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 15, 2023

5 qualities to seek in the heart of a leader: Imagination Joseph was a dreamer. The ultimate hope of this post is you (and I) would reflect on our own leadership – consider our own heart as a leader. Check out my leadership podcast where we discuss leadership nuggetsin a practical way. He saw the big picture.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 30, 2024

You can have the greatest integrity, know all the right leadership techniques, and have a track record of success, but the way people you are trying to lead perceive you will determine the quality of your leadership – almost more than anything else. I’ve seen this go in seasons in my leadership.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 19, 2023

If every night includes three hours of television, don’t be surprised you didn’t get to spend a lot of quality time with your children. Check out my leadership podcast where we discuss leadership nuggets in a practical way. Plus, check out the other Lifeway Leadership Podcasts. Stop unnecessary time-wasters.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The greatest return for visiting a church is often in the quality of the follow up after the service. Check out my leadership podcast where we discuss leadership nuggetsin a practical way. Plus, check out the other Lifeway Leadership Podcasts. People should hear from you. If they want a visit, someone needs to visit.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 4, 2020

The main takeaway for me is that the way you respond as a leader will almost always determine the quality of recovery for the organization after the crisis. No doubt you’re well underway with your crisis leadership, so I may be late to the party for COVID-19. But the principles in each of these times of crisis remain the same.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 11, 2022

Under a controlling leader’s watch, leadership development is virtually non-existent. As an outsider, it appears they will be losing a quality person if they lose my friend. 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.

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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? Make a list of your good qualities. Here’s a principle of leadership it might take you a while to learn. Yet, if you are facing insecurity in leadership, you may have to simply get better at walking by faith.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 9, 2022

A mentor of mine always reminds me, “ Everything rises and falls on leadership ”. The moral value of the church and staff follows closely behind its senior leadership. The quality of the church’s character — in every major area of life — will mirror closely to the depth of the leader’s character.

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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. And it is never an attractive quality of a leader. Nate and I are about to launch a new season of the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast , so subscribe now. You don’t miss the next one.

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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. The intent of this post is not to appear arrogant as a senior leader, as if I have qualities others may not have, although I’m confidant some will take it that way. Some want it. And some don’t. I wrote about that HERE.)

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 6, 2021

That’s certainly true when it comes to leadership. Model integrity and good leadership. I realize my character will greatly determine the quality of leaders we attract. The way I live my life impacts the quality of the life of people trying to follow my leadership. So, here is some “free” advice.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

Leadership is hard and every decision a leader makes is subject to opinion. At the same time, most of us who have positions of leadership want people to like us personally and in our role as a leader. Every pastor and leader I know agrees people-pleasing is not a good quality for a leader. Different opinions. Ever been one?

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 4, 2021

You can have the greatest integrity, know all the right leadership techniques, and have a track record of success, but the way people you are trying to lead perceive you will determine the quality of your leadership – almost more than anything else. . I’ve seen this go in seasons in my leadership.

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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

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Of course, equally vital is the quality of leaders being discovered. Good leaders learn to look for qualities in people which are conducive to good leadership. I find it helps to look for certain qualities, which all good leaders need or qualities which, consistently over time, seem to make good leaders.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Think of the good qualities of the leader. Check out my leadership podcast where we discuss leadership nuggetsin a practical way. Plus, check out the other Lifeway Leadership Podcasts. The post 7 Ways to Deliver Constructive Criticism appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Start there. Compliment first.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 4, 2013

Leadership is expensive. Cheap leadership is never good leadership. Here are 7 high costs of good leadership: Personal agenda – Good leaders give up their personal desires for the good of others, the team or the organization. Fear – Good leadership goes into the unknown. The Dumbing Down of Leadership.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 19, 2023

But those same qualities can be where the problems start also. But they do resist leadership most when their voice is silenced. Check out my leadership podcast where we discuss issues of leadership nuggets in a practical way. Plus, check out the other Lifeway Leadership Podcasts. How do you like to be led?

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