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5 Signs of a Toxic Leadership Culture

Ron Edmondson

I was once a division manager for a large sales team and sales were down due to the economy. If it comes down to common sense dealing with people versus obeying the letter of the law – the law will easily be followed. Management is preferred over leadership. . I have served in some toxic leadership cultures in the past.

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Leading in a Time of Crisis – Top Tips from Dozens of Practitioners

Modern Servant Leader

So he's translating a letter and making phone calls informing about the newest location for food pick up in our district. Ron Edmondson Consultant, Pastor, Teacher Mustard Seed Ministry Consulting Communication Communicate. Scott Millen Managing Director 2 Fish Company Consulting Humility Be willing to sacrifice.

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17 Often Unknown Roles of a Pastor

Ron Edmondson

Events manager. Letters of recommendations. Every pastor manages someone — even if they are volunteers. In fact, volunteer management may actually be more difficult. The post 17 Often Unknown Roles of a Pastor appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Volunteer coordinator. Bulletin articles. Church-wide emails.

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4 Ways to Get a Grip on Email

Ron Edmondson

I don’t have all the answers and many of you reading this get FAR more email than I do, but I have managed over the last year or so to get to inbox zero virtually everyday. The post 4 Ways to Get a Grip on Email appeared first on Ron Edmondson. 10 Tips on Writing a Good Letter…When a Letter is the Best Way to Communicate.

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5 Ways Ministry Has Changed in 20 Years

Ron Edmondson

I can’t imagine people handwriting that many notecards in days past or even typing out that many letters. The classroom has certainly gotten more difficult to manage in recent decades. Time management is much more of an issue for families today than it was when my kids were at home. Support them as you can.

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16 Often Unknown Roles of a Pastor

Ron Edmondson

Events manager. Letters of recommendations. Every pastor manages someone — even if they are volunteers. In fact, volunteer management may actually be more difficult. Volunteer coordinator. I need to be honest. I didn’t fill this one often, although I did have some responsibilities with events. Bulletin articles.

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2 Things We Don’t Talk About That Leaders Desperately Need

Ron Edmondson

Several years ago a hot new weight loss pill came out that promised (at least in the commercial and the larger letters on the bottle) that it would help anyone who tried it to lose weight and look better without changing their diet or exercising. One Contrast Between Leaders and Managers. Are You a Leader or Manager?

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