Lead Change Blog

JULY 30, 2018

They are: ask questions vs. making statements (inquiry: advocacy); focus on being positive rather than negative (positivity: negativity); and, focus on others vs. themselves. Edmondson coined the term psychological safety to capture the degree to which people believe their environment is conducive to taking these risks.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

In her book “ Unleashing the Power of Rubber Bands” , Nancy Ortberg talks about the need to differentiate between “ a tension to be managed and a problem to be solved “ One example for me is the constant tension between the administration/money side of ministry and the discipleship/hands on side of ministry.

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Tanveer Naseer

OCTOBER 16, 2012

The following is a guest post by Jessica Edmondson. Ever wonder what is the best path to effective management? Effective management begins, grows and thrives when the right candidates are hired. Know which competencies are required for success What does your ideal candidate need to excel in the position?

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

I am not a fan of micro managing. Even so, in my position, I often have to say “No”. The post Balancing Between My Yes and No as a Leader appeared first on Ron Edmondson. I love when someone comes to me with a proposal for a new ministry or a new idea and I can simply say, “Yes, go for it!”

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy talk about how to change an already established culture. The only way a leader can “keep the peace” in the realm of change management is simply to offer no change. Change is hard in any context. Any level of change involves people.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 11, 2024

Maintainers Maintaining involves setting up and managing systems in an effort to continue the progress usually begun by others. And I burn out very quickly in the maintaining position. The post 3 Functions Within Life Cycles of an Organization appeared first on Ron Edmondson. BTW, this is the group where I typically fit.)

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The Horizons Tracker

MARCH 9, 2021

Speaking up at work is generally seen as a good thing, and the likes of Harvard’s Amy Edmondson have spoken and written at great length about the value of psychological safety at work. New research from the University of Pennsylvania explores why employees tend to be uncomfortable with speaking up, and what managers can do about it.

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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. When I was a mid-level manager in a large corporation, I remember questioning why senior leadership made some of the decisions they did. But many times I can see why the view from their position motivated them to the decisions they made.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

His church expected a lot from him – leading the church, preaching great messages, visiting the sick (and the well), managing a budget, and seeing the baptistry consistently in use – just to name a few things. He realized the weight of his position, but much of it he didn’t feel qualified to deliver. Keep your list handy.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 19, 2023

It might break things down into more manageable steps. Taking positive steps forward — that is what leads to success. The post What Even the Best Written List Won’t Solve appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Reading lists won’t produce success. A list might help. It might give you the direction you need.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Beyond their ability to make a positive impact. One thing I love helping leaders do is managing the transitions in their leadership and life. The post Advice to Leaders: Leave Before You Have To Leave appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Some people stay too long. Does this sound cruel? I don’t mean it to, but they do.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

In every position I’ve held there has been seasons where I simply didn’t feel I had what was needed to fulfill my role. In my first management role I wasn’t trained for what I needed to do. The previous manager had quit unexpectedly and I was put in the position almost by default. You can do it! I’ve got your back!

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 16, 2023

The are “revenue positive” They add income to the bottom line. Generally speaking, protectors manage programs. The post Protectors and Advancers – Both Essential for Effective Teams appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Advancers , on the other hand, grow the business. They produce a product.

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Tanveer Naseer

JULY 17, 2012

As such, I would like to present this guest post written by Jessica Edmondson. Have you ever worked in a place where you didn’t feel confidence in whether or not you were performing your job properly and never felt comfortable enough to ask your manager for his/her opinion?

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Tanveer Naseer

JULY 17, 2012

As such, I would like to present this guest piece written by Jessica Edmondson. Have you ever worked in a place where you didn’t feel confidence in whether or not you were performing your job properly and never felt comfortable enough to ask your manager for his/her opinion?

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 2, 2022

Over the years, I’ve made plenty of mistakes, but I’ve also managed – in the business world and the church world – to develop some pretty healthy teams. It would be difficult for teams I lead to call me a micro-manager. I have done this with great success in hiring several staff positions for several teams.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 20, 2022

In her book “ Unleashing the Power of Rubber Bands” , Nancy Ortberg talks about the need to differentiate between “ a tension to be managed and a problem to be solved “ One example for me is the constant tension between the administration/money side of ministry and the discipleship/hands on side of ministry.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 21, 2023

His church expects a lot from him – leading the church, preaching great messages, visiting the sick (and the well), managing a budget, and seeing the baptistry consistently in use – just to name a few things. He realized the weight of his position, but much of it he doesn’t feel qualified to deliver.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 5, 2021

The way you begin a leadership position often determines the degree of success you will have in the position and the impact or value you will bring to the organization. The onboarding days are some of the most critical in the life of a leader beginning a new position. Send me a message HERE and we can talk details.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

One of my first managers frequently reminded us no one is irreplaceable. So, be a cheerleader – positive-minded – willing to do whatever it takes to help others, bring enthusiasm and show support for the team and its mission. Nate and I have launched a new season of the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast , so subscribe now.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 4, 2021

I like to lead leaders, so I prefer to be a macro-manager. I once had a strong leader quit abruptly from his position. For a season, to help someone get on track for success on our team, (or even to discover they aren’t a fit for our team) I have to manage closer than I normally prefer. His team was devastated.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Talking with people in authority positions recently, I’ve discovered a major frustration. A major frustration for some in authority: Good managers have been forced to be leaders. A major frustration for some in authority: Good managers have been forced to be leaders. They were expecting to be managers.

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Modern Servant Leader

APRIL 6, 2020

Ron Edmondson Consultant, Pastor, Teacher Mustard Seed Ministry Consulting Communication Communicate. Scott Millen Managing Director 2 Fish Company Consulting Humility Be willing to sacrifice. Scott Shrader President Vault Wealth Management Consulting Communication Be honest, upfront, and transparent about everything.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 25, 2023

I have held a senior leadership position for over 25 years and been in leadership almost 40 years. When I was a mid-level manager in a large corporation, I remember questioning why senior leadership made some of the decisions they did. Many times I can see why the view from their position motivated them to the decisions they made.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

I’m typically a very positive problem. And use good change management skills. This includes one of the best change management practices, especially as pastors and that is listening to people. Effective change management also means you influence decision makers. These are a few very broad thoughts. I hope this helps.

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HR Digest

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Human Resource Management (HRM) is a broad term that encompasses human resources management, employee relations , compensation, benefits, training, performance evaluation, recruitment, selection, and other related activities. Human resource management (HRM) has always been a challenging field. Let’s begin.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

That’s probably true more for my pastor friends in smaller churches where they carry the weight of multiple staff positions and have more than one job. Events manager. Regardless of the structure of the church it can feel very much like a CEO position. Every pastor manages someone — even if they are volunteers.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 5, 2022

These people are “ revenue positive “ They add income to the bottom line. Generally speaking, protectors manage programs. The post Protectors and Advancers – Every Organization Needs Both appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Advancers , on the other hand, grow the business. They produce a product.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 6, 2022

The pastor is supposed to recruit Sunday school teachers, manage a budget and be actively engaging the community through a healthy Tuesday night evangelism program. And, in the midst of all those responsibilities, when I talk to many pastors they hear far more negative feedback from people than they ever hear the positives.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 3, 2023

Work ethic – I’ve never been great at managing people. Servant’s heart – If one cannot approach their position from a point of serving others and Christ then he or she will not work well on a good team. The post 7 Traits of Great Team Members appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

But it is a continual tension regardless of how long I’ve been in a position. Good leaders create healthy structure which can be managed for effectiveness. Nate and I have launched a new season of the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast , so subscribe now. Yes, I have experience. I’ve learned a few things.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 22, 2021

Having been in such a position for over 30 years, I know the bad side of senior leadership. Make sure you’re doing all you can to get better at time-management, for example.). Join Nate and I for the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast. The post 7 Ways to Lose Favor with Leadership appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Coaching Tip

JUNE 4, 2012

Teaming has a positive effect on people's experience at work. Edmondson: Teaming: How Organizations Learn, Innovate, and Compete in the Knowledge Economy. Kevin Sheridan: The Virtual Manager: Cutting-Edge Solutions for Hiring, Managing, Motivating, and Engaging Mobile Employees. Source: Amy C.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

The more an organization grows the more it needs a structure in place to manage the growth; that’s maintenance. For a position to be most successful, it should have a primary focus on one of these three, although, again, all of them are necessary, for every position. When I was put in that position exclusively, I bombed at it.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

The post 4 Suggestions for Managing the Highs and Lows of Ministry appeared first on Ron Edmondson. A Year in Review of my New Ministry Position. Take some time now and consider how you are responding to the demands of ministry, how you can improve, and developing a plan to address any concerns you uncover.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 28, 2022

This includes being too kind and not managing conflict. This could be with the CEO or with someone in a less visible position. Sometimes cliques develop on a board, and it begins to position people against each other. The post 10 of the Biggest Mistakes Boards Fall Into appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 10, 2022

This boss always sees the grass as greener in another position or in another organization. The boss micro-manages all work. The post 10 Bad Boss Types We All Know appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Team members often run the show and politics destroys progress. Gossip is rampant. Chaos prevails. The Fence Leaner .

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