Ron Edmondson

MARCH 4, 2021

This means I try to cast the vision for a team and get out of the way, releasing each team member to do his or her work in their own individual way. 5 times I tend to micromanage: When a team member is new to the organization. When a team or team leader has been severely crippled by injury or stress.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

There is a huge leadership lid leaders can never avoid. In fact, it’s one that has crippled my leadership in years past. Here’s the leadership lid leaders can never avoid: Your ability to respond counterintuitively. Here’s the leadership lid leaders can never avoid: Your ability to respond counterintuitively.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 30, 2024

Over the years, I have learned how a team sees you as a leader is often more important than who you really are as a leader. Do they genuinely perceive that your heart is fully committed to the team – or are you seeking your next best opportunity? I’ve seen this go in seasons in my leadership.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 22, 2019

Every organization and team has times where everyone is stretched, stress abounds, and even times where it seems things are going backwards for a while. It could that be internal or external issues are causing the stress. In these seasons, good leadership is more critical than ever. If the leader panics everyone panics.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 27, 2023

Dr. Amy Edmondson, the pioneer of psychological safety, often talks about how people are more likely to “discount the future” benefits of speaking up, and overweight their current fear. “What’s the worst thing that can happen here?” ” That final question can be strangely empowering.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

The delivery truck principle is a sobering reality in all leadership decisions. . It was through watching that process a leadership principle came to me. Delivery Truck Principle of Leadership. This principle points to a tension which exists in all leadership decisions. Let me know if I can help you.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 22, 2020

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. These potholes can become deep, and when they do, and you hit them, you can literally lose your leadership influence. Leadership can be lonely. Loneliness.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 4, 2021

Over the years, I have learned how a team sees you as a leader is often more important than who you really are as a leader. Do they genuinely perceive that your heart is fully committed to the team – or are you seeking your next best opportunity? I’ve seen this go in seasons in my leadership.

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Edmondson Learning-by-Doing Team Survey 63

Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 15, 2016

Every organization and team has times where everyone is stretched, stress abounds, and even times where it seems things are going backwards for a while. It could be internal or external issues causing the stressful times. During these seasons good leadership is more critical than ever. Strategic-thinking.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

It’s one of my favorite leadership stories of the Bible. If you are currently overwhelmed in leadership there may be something here for you. Overwhelmed, stretched, stressed-out leader, can I be of voice of wisdom and life experience for you? If you find people who meet those characteristics you can build an effective team.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 19, 2022

I’m a student of leadership. When a leader is willing to be humble and solicit input, the team feels validated and the best answer is discovered. 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

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Still, some people simply may not like the new size or shape of the organization — and may decide they are no longer a fit for the team long-term. This is where leadership is needed, but in seasons of fast growth and change there aren’t always enough leaders to cover all the bases. If you’re not careful, excellence suffers.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 3, 2020

People are looking to them for leadership. These are some warnings I’ve observed first hand in leadership positions I’ve held. Leadership involves challenging people beyond their current comfort level. During stressful times the leader’s response dictates the level of stress on the team.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 27, 2023

Plus, I’ve worked with a number of search teams to find their new pastor. On an especially stressful day, I can sense God’s protection by the prayers of His people. I value prayer so much I always have a personal prayer team. Check out my leadership podcast where we discuss leadership nuggets in a practical way.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 6, 2021

” Often they are hoping I will consult with their team. That’s certainly true when it comes to leadership. Likewise, to help people on our team grow, I know I must share whatever I know. Model integrity and good leadership. And the more opportunities I create the more leaders our team can grow.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 4, 2011

Every organization and team has times where everyone is stretched, stress abounds, and even times where it seems things are going backwards for a while. During those times good leadership is more critical than ever. Trying times test a team and the leader doesn’t need to be the one causing panic. Are you there now?

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

The 7 Commandments of Leadership: Thou shalt protect thy character. In my experience, true character is eventually revealed in leadership. Delegation is not only necessary to be effective in leadership, it’s a necessity in order to truly be a leader. A good leader learns to use it for the betterment of the entire team.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

There is so much stress involved in hiring the right person for the team. This is especially true when hiring new people to our team. If you get stressed about hiring the right person I have a suggestion which may help. If you get stressed about hiring the right person I have a suggestion which may help.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 3, 2019

I am excited about the 3 books we helped publish at Leadership Network so far this year. For this post I have invited Pastor Steve Cuss to share thoughts from his book “ Managing Leadership Anxiety ”. For this post I have invited Pastor Steve Cuss to share thoughts from his book “ Managing Leadership Anxiety ”.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 27, 2020

As much as I want to individualize my leadership based on the people I’m attempting to lead, it does help to have some broad ways to understand people. These types tend to stress more during times of uncertainty, but they tend to be more compliant and cause less conflict when the path ahead is clearly defined.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 5, 2018

There is so much stress involved in hiring the right person for a team. It would be difficult for our team to call me a micro-manager. In our current context, I have spoken into the hiring process from an executive pastor to a someone on our facitilites team. Find people you believe can help shape a healthy team.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 28, 2014

Jesus had an inner circle of leadership. It’s a leadership principle we can learn from and should implement also. He prepared His team. The inner circle of Jesus (His disciples) were continually being shaped for leadership and ministry. He gained His team’s confidence by sharing information with them. And it was.

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Tanveer Naseer

OCTOBER 16, 2012

The following is a guest post by Jessica Edmondson. When team members are brought on hastily or for the wrong reasons, it can quickly stifle growth, create discord among co-workers and eventually bring a business’ effectiveness down to an unsustainable level, one that could put an entire organization at risk.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 25, 2011

Here is Dr. White’s guest post: How to Reduce Holiday Stress for Your Ministry Team. This is the perfect recipe for stressed, uptight, and frantic people. Actively Appreciate Your Team Members. They’re not fun to be around and this attitude can spread and affect the entire team.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 17, 2016

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. I don’t believe in tyranny, but a leader can equally be too “nice” or overly friendly with a team.

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Tanveer Naseer

JULY 17, 2012

As such, I would like to present this guest post written by Jessica Edmondson. The reality, though, is that this couldn’t be further from the truth as all of us have the ability to influence others and foster change that would help move our team forward. They also allow for a little stress relief while still exercising the brain.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 19, 2013

There are many leaders I admire who have influenced my own leadership. I admire the teachings on leadership by guys like John Maxwell, Andy Stanley, and Patrick Lencioni. I have been known to choose the teams I support by the coach that leads them. I love leadership. Jesus had a leadership succession plan.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 23, 2013

With that in mind… Here are 7 simple leadership tips: Fight fewer battles where the win doesn’t matter as much – Okay, honestly, this is hard, because usually people are bringing the battle to you. You’ll stress less about your progress this way. The post 7 Simple Leadership Tips appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Tanveer Naseer

JULY 17, 2012

As such, I would like to present this guest piece written by Jessica Edmondson. The reality, though, is that this couldn’t be further from the truth as all of us have the ability to influence others and foster change that would help move our team forward. They also allow for a little stress relief while still exercising the brain.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 27, 2020

When I left Leadership Network late last year I didn’t see entering into another pastorate this quickly or if ever. Thankful for the worship and tech teams sticking around for us so far.) Our teams and volunteers are scattered. The busier and more stressed you are the more important it becomes. But here I am again.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 1, 2019

This is dangerous for a team, which wishes to remain healthy and continue growing. If a team is not learning and improving it will soon struggle to maintain any level of success. It’s important, therefore, to find ways to develop even with stressed budgets. They have to bring information back to share with the team.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 1, 2014

That means I try to cast the vision for a team and get out of the way, releasing each team member to do his or her work in their own individual way. There are times, however, where more micro-management may be needed by senior leadership. When a team or team leader has been severely crippled by injury or stress.

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Micromanagement Team Objective Stress 63

Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

I’m constantly thinking how I can help people on our team improve as leaders. I realize our team’s potential to get better at leading others is limited to the extent I am willing to become a better leader. The things I’m going to list have all crippled me during seasons of my leadership.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 1, 2023

Sometimes it’s more damaging to stay than to quit a leadership position. When you can’t support the leadership – You need to know where the power rests in the organization. If the organization or senior leadership is venturing into immoral or unethical practices – Don’t get caught in the next news scandal.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 28, 2022

And I personally think it’s one secret to my success in ministry and leadership. In leadership, even though it is an unpopular word, it may be one of the most valuable words we use. When you say yes to everything, you’re causing your team to sacrifice your best energies where it’s needed most. Your health.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 9, 2020

His number one problem, in my opinion wasn’t a lack of leadership ability. When the leader feels he or she is alone the likelihood of burning out, emotional stress and even depression increases. (If Leadership Vacuum. The post 7 Dangers for the Isolated Leader appeared first on Ron Edmondson. He was leading in isolation.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 3, 2016

There is a huge leadership lid I have witnessed firsthand. In fact, it’s one that has crippled my leadership in years past. Here’s the lid you can never avoid: Your ability to respond counterintuitively – when needed – will determine the height of leadership you can sustain or achieve. Every time.

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