Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 22, 2020

It could be a moral failure or burnout, but somewhere they got off track and had a hard time regaining traction. When a leader becomes “too good” for the people trying to follow – they stop serving a team and start managing people chasing a paycheck. What other “potholes” have you seen in leadership?

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 22, 2013

Your moral life has no failures, and you always “feel” close to God. The result of the myth is that pastors are burning out, falling out, and breaking down morally in record numbers. Souls are empty, leaving pastors susceptible to moral failure and depression. The post The Myth of a Pastor appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 16, 2018

This is where I think there’s a differentiation made between moral leadership and immoral leadership. Hitler was a very effective leader, but he wasn’t a moral leader. Moral leaders lead in moral ways to moral ends. They’re taking people someplace good and they’re doing it in the right way.

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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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Modern Servant Leader

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

Why Technology Managers Make Great Leaders. How to Handle a Seagull Manager. Do You Have a “Seagull Manager”? Task Prioritization and Time Management – John Maxwell Style. Technology’s Impact on Employee Morale & Effectiveness. Narcissism Kills Morale. Ron Edmondson.

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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. You don’t need a business management degree to understand that motivation is different for every person and that the key is to make sure you are motivating the right person in the right way. Unconsciously Practicing Favoritism.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Leadership isn’t needed if we simply manage status quo. I could spend a whole blog post – and probably should – on how I have personally witnessed egos lead to moral, spiritual and professional failure. The post 7 Actions Which Can Quickly Cripple A Leader appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

Even in the smallest communities, someone owns (or manages) the local grocery store or serves as the bank brach manager. I’m trying to learn leadership and management practices…not theology…in these groups. These can be mid level managers or senior executives. Are You a Leader or Manager? They meet a payroll.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 23, 2016

Even in the smallest communities, someone owns (or manages) the local grocery store or serves as the bank brach manager. In these meetings I’m trying to learn leadership and management practices – not theology. These can be mid-level managers or senior executives. They meet a payroll. Start a book club.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 22, 2018

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. And, use good change management skills. This includes one of the best change management practices, especially as pastors and that is listening to people.

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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. One thing I love helping leaders do is managing the transitions in their leadership and life. The post 5 Ways Young Families Can Make the Most of Family Time appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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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. When a leader becomes “too good” for the people trying to follow – they stop serving a team and start managing people chasing a paycheck. What other pitfalls have you seen in leadership?

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 26, 2012

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. If a leader has been granted trust, he or she should honor that trust with honest and moral leadership. (I’ve

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 18, 2019

Even in the smallest communities, someone owns (or manages) the local grocery store or serves as the bank brach manager. By the way, in these meetings, I’m trying to learn leadership and management practices – not theology. These can be mid-level managers or senior executives. They meet a payroll.

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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. This sounds harsh, but if they are impacting your morale they are most likely impacting it for others. The post 7 Ways to Respond to a Lazy Co-Worker appeared first on Ron Edmondson. I said it. Laziness is a sin.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 31, 2017

The division results in ineffectiveness and poor morale. Make sure you’re doing all you can to get better at time-management, for example.). The post 7 Ways to Lose Favor with Senior Leadership appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Eventually, competing visions cause others on the team to choose sides.

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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

OCTOBER 25, 2011

I worked hard, gained the recognition of my managers, and was rewarded with all the hours I wanted to work. 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. I’ve always valued hard work and usually resented lazy workers.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 18, 2017

Leadership isn’t needed if we simply manage status quo. I could spend a whole blog post – and probably should – on how I have personally witnessed egos lead to moral, spiritual and professional failure. Ignoring the hard decisions. Leadership takes people to unknown places. They will trip on their own ego.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 4, 2011

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. If a leader has been granted trust, he or she should honor that trust with honest and moral leadership. (I’ve

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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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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 18, 2011

If your attitude is impeding your relationships, your talent, or your health, it might be time to consider making some changes…If you have any great stories about how attitudes impact leadership and morale please share them in the comments section below. Ron Edmondson This is a challenging post Mike. Great post.

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 31, 2016

The clause reads as follows: “[e]mployees are expected to maintain a positive work environment by communicating in a manner that is conducive to effective working relationships with internal and external customers, clients, co-workers, and management.” That is when you will see the best results and maintain morale and engagement.

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