Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

You can copy their morals. Nate and I have launched a new season of the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast , so subscribe now. The post Copy THIS in Organizational Leadership appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Copy the principle of giving feedback, but adapt the practice to what works for you. . Copy Principles, Not Practices. .

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

When they have the freedom to expose a problem to leadership, they can help improve efficiency, productivity and team morale. Nate and I are about to launch a new season of the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast , so subscribe now. But they potentially see dozens of problems with the way their work is done. You don’t miss the next one.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 11, 2023

Morale is infected by the intentional “ odd person out” Spotting this as the problem can avoid further issues. The post 8 Ways People Have a Hard Time Fitting on a Team appeared first on Ron Edmondson. If unaddressed it can be dangerous for organizational health. Plus, check out the other Lifeway Leadership Podcasts.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 26, 2021

Perhaps there has been some major fall out and the team has suffered damage, either financially, in reputation or in morale. How much did it cost us – in capital, momentum, morale and reputation? Join Nate and I for the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast. The questions you ask could determine how well you recover. (

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Healthy organizations have learned to “manage” them without disrupting morale. The post 7 Healthy Organization Characteristics Observed by Good and Bad Experience appeared first on Ron Edmondson. And as a leader, I should ask myself periodically if that person on the Caller ID making people cringe is me. Responds well to change.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 9, 2022

The moral value of the church and staff follows closely behind its senior leadership. The post The Leader Sets the Bar for the Organization appeared first on Ron Edmondson. The vision, even a God-given vision, is primarily communicated by the senior leader. Others will only take it as seriously as you do.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 11, 2022

I believe a leading reason for stalled growth and low morale in an organization is a controlling leader. The post 4 Theories on How One Becomes a Controlling Leader appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Over time, I have developed some theories of how someone becomes one. As a result, pride is rampant. Ideas are squashed.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 11, 2024

What characteristics, values and morals do we want them to have when they are grown. The post 10 Principles for Healthy Discipline of Children appeared first on Ron Edmondson. The discipline part of parenting is the hardest – and we all make mistakes. Keep this thought in mind: we parent our children to eventually be adults.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 5, 2022

The problem with refusing to accept this reality is it wastes energy and morale. The post A Strong Word for Some of My Pastor Friends appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Questions such as: What are we gonna do about it now? How are we going to keep making disciples of people we might not see as regularly in person? .

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

While I’m not quite sure that was a healthy demonstration for building team morale, I think there ARE ways a person can make themselves invaluable on a team. Nate and I have launched a new season of the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast , so subscribe now. And be sure to keep every confidence afforded to you.).

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 15, 2023

These people weigh heavily on the morale of the team. The post 7 Ways We Frustrate Other Team Members appeared first on Ron Edmondson. They don’t like the vision, the plan of action, or those charged with leading them. Frankly, they are naysayers. They overreact to everything and blow it out of proportion.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 16, 2020

And I experienced direct results in employee morale. (I The post The People Doing the Work – A Leadership Principle appeared first on Ron Edmondson. And I can say this now, but when I could, I secretly altered things to script my own way. I eventually quit.). Here’s the principle, which developed from this experience.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 24, 2023

Except in cases such as vision or a moral issue, letting go of control and empowering others almost always works out better than expected. The post 7 Default Actions All Leaders Should Have – Or Consider appeared first on Ron Edmondson. This includes saying something on social media and in emails.)

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 11, 2023

People feel squashed of their potential and under appreciated, producing half-heartedness and poor morale. The post 5 of the Worst Leadership Traits I’ve Experienced appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Even if the person is a genius, there’s a lid placed upon the organization or church’s future. Who needs that?

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 20, 2023

I have found things such as minor paperwork nuisances which impact staff morale. The post 7 Strategies I use in a New Leadership Position appeared first on Ron Edmondson. These were things I believe everyone can agree with, don’t require a lot of resources or long debates. Usually I can change things like this fairly immediately.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 29, 2021

You can’t script morality but you should use this as a chance for a healthy review of the parameters in which the betrayal occurred. Join Nate and I for the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast. The post 4 Ways to Process The Emotions of Betrayal appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Was it an error in judgement?

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Or morale problems. Nate and I have launched a new season of the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast , so subscribe now. The post 5 Ways to Change an Established Culture appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Discover the real problems. They aren’t usually the ones people are mentioning. Same with employee turnover. I hope this helps.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Morale boosters are always good for productivity. Check out the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast , and subscribe now. The post 7 Ways I Can Waste Time and Energy as a Leader appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Living with disorganization. Many leaders feel overwhelmed because they don’t have good organizational skills.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 22, 2021

The division results in ineffectiveness and poor morale. Join Nate and I for the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast. The post 7 Ways to Lose Favor with Leadership appeared first on Ron Edmondson. When a team member starts competing, it is hard to maintain the support of senior leadership. Always bringing surprises.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

They know ultimately everything rises and falls on the moral fiber of an individual. The post 7 Wise Leadership Characteristics appeared first on Ron Edmondson. You would rarely if ever catch them “going off” in a meeting – unless they had planned to do so for strategic reasons. The wise leader places a high value on integrity.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 10, 2023

It burns people out, makes them feel under-appreciated, and leads to a very low team morale. The post 7 of the Most Dangerous Mindsets for Leaders appeared first on Ron Edmondson. It can keep me from recognizing current success because I’m continually searching for future potential.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 2, 2020

Surround myself with wise and moral influencers, allowing at least a few people access to know and speak into the most private parts of my life. The post 10 Resolutions That Can Improve Ministry Leadership appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Which of these resolves do you need to make at this point in your ministry leadership?

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 5, 2020

Stick to your moral convictions and the vision you have for your life. Stand with the moral and personal convictions you had before the crisis began. The post Crisis Leadership: 5 Things TO DO appeared first on Ron Edmondson. You’ll be glad you did when the crisis is no longer a crisis.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 27, 2020

While I agree with him that we can all be replaced, I was never sure it was a healthy demonstration for building team morale. The post How to Be Invaluable as a Team Member appeared first on Ron Edmondson. The level of the water doesn’t change much when one or two hands is removed. Perhaps, even invaluable.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 19, 2021

It burns people out, makes them feel under appreciated, and leads to a very low team morale. Nate and I have launched a new season of the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast. The post 7 Dangerous Leadership Practices appeared first on Ron Edmondson. The problem is a constant forward push isn’t sustainable long-term.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 3, 2016

A few thoughts from this message: Sometimes in our attempt at morality we trip over our own desperate need for grace. All Grace from ron edmondson on Vimeo. The post It’s All Grace – A Message From Acts appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Oh may the grace of God be obvious. When the barriers drop. When all our loved.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 9, 2020

7 dangers of leading in isolation: Moral failure. The post 7 Dangers for the Isolated Leader appeared first on Ron Edmondson. He had no one on the inside of his life who knew him well enough to know when something was wrong and could confront him when necessary. There are so many clear dangers in leading in isolation.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 9, 2021

In my new position, I knew firsthand the need, as well as the challenge, to encourage the morale and build momentum in this new school. The post 5 “Secrets” That Made Me a Better Leader appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Many were reluctantly bused to a school absent of many of their friends.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

It could be bringing down the morale and work ethic of the rest of the team. The post The Hardest Decision a Leader Makes – Letting People Go appeared first on Ron Edmondson. And everyone already knows it. It could just be that the best is not being achieved anymore. Best is never achieved without a heart for the work.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 29, 2020

Morale is infected by the intentional “ odd person out” Spotting this as the problem can avoid further issues. The post 8 Ways Some People Have a Hard Time Fitting on a Team appeared first on Ron Edmondson. If unaddressed it can be dangerous for organizational health. What characteristics would you add to my list?

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Even as hard as it is to make, when the offense is clear: A person who is caught stealing Someone who lies consistently When an extreme moral failure has occurred. All of these left unattended will likely bring down the morale and work ethic of the rest of the team. These type are often just hanging around for a paycheck.

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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

SEPTEMBER 9, 2012

Finally brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable-if there is any moral excellence and if there is any praise- dwell on these things. The post The secret to worrying less… appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Philippians 4:6-8 HCSB).

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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. The post 7 Potholes That Can Destroy Your Leadership appeared first on Ron Edmondson. We all know the stories of a once successful pastor or leader who flamed out too soon.

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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

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. The post 7 Ways to Make Yourself Invaluable to a Team appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Perhaps, even invaluable.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 2, 2022

This number is usually smaller than it appears, but these people are critical of everything and usually bring down the morale of others and the church. The post 7 Ways to Create Unity in a Church appeared first on Ron Edmondson. There are usually a few people who are naturally divisive.

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