Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 17, 2020

I have been part of several organizations experiencing either exponential growth or tremendous change. The organization will need to improve in this area, but during the immediate season you can expect mishaps in communication. The organization will never be the same. It was hard to keep up.

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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. In times of stress, here a 5 things a leader must respond with: A level head - A leader must display a calmness in the midst of crisis. Are you there now?

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The Horizons Tracker

MAY 28, 2020

Even among those who still have a job, their work is likely to be done under considerable stress. Fear and emotional safety are things that Harvard’s Amy Edmondson has spoken about repeatedly, and nowhere is this more important than in times of stress and discomfort, such as we’re experiencing at the moment.

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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

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Willing to make hard decisions – Successful leaders don’t allow fear, intimidation or friendship to keep them from making the right decisions for the organization they lead. The post 7 Habits of a Successful Leader appeared first on Ron Edmondson. That requires discipline. They have courage.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 3, 2023

Life and ministry is stressful enough. The team is open to challenge the system, the ministry, the leader, and each other in an attempt to make the organization better. Loyalty – It is imperative in any organizational structure that a team member be dedicated to the vision, organization, senior leadership and the team.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 24, 2019

He knew the current state of affairs was causing lots of stress for him and his family. ” The reminder for me, however, was of some common characteristics I have observed in organizations, whether the church, nonprofit or business, when growth begins to slow or future progress appears to be in question.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 10, 2023

An important leadership principle was shaped for me during what seemed to be a normal season in our organization. Unnecessary stress was being created. The post Team Friction Taught Me a Leadership Principle appeared first on Ron Edmondson. We were experiencing fast growth, but, thankfully, that was normal for us.

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Tanveer Naseer

JULY 17, 2012

As such, I would like to present this guest post written by Jessica Edmondson. To this end, here are three ways of how you can seize the moment and help encourage change in your workplace, regardless of what role or position you have in your organization. They also allow for a little stress relief while still exercising the brain.

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Tanveer Naseer

JULY 17, 2012

As such, I would like to present this guest piece written by Jessica Edmondson. To this end, here are three ways of how you can seize the moment and help encourage change in your workplace, regardless of what role or position you have in your organization. They also allow for a little stress relief while still exercising the brain.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 6, 2021

I have to encourage our team to be sharing information with others and continually be seeking input from people outside our organization. Leaders who stir knowledge with in their organization will see people develop and grow. Join Nate and I for the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast. Model integrity and good leadership.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 1, 2023

When your heart has left the organization or it’s vision – Sometimes you need to reenergize your heart. You shouldn’t harm the organization by staying when you no longer have a heart for the mission. When you can’t support the leadership – You need to know where the power rests in the organization.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Hiring new employees may eliminate scheduling stress, but it may be months before they understand the culture and their role and are able to contribute. Deciding to grow an organization is an admirable goal. The post The Delivery Truck Principle: A Sobering Reality of Leadership appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 9, 2020

When the leader feels he or she is alone the likelihood of burning out, emotional stress and even depression increases. (If The leader is clueless to the real problems in the organization and is fooled into believing everything (including the leader) is wonderful. Limits the organization. If this is you, read THIS POST.).

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The Horizons Tracker

JULY 23, 2019

Harvard’s Amy Edmondson has highlighted the importance of emotional and psychological safety at work throughout her career, both in terms of the performance of individuals and the wider organization. “As demonstrated in our study, explanation sensitivity led to employees opening up again.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 10, 2011

Because the church is an organization made up of people, these reasons are often similar to those you may find true as to why growth stalls in the life of an organization also. You quit dreaming …Dreams inspire, challenge, and grow people and organizations. Related posts: 7 Reasons Leaders Quit Your Organization.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 28, 2022

Research the impact of stress on the body. The organization becomes built around you. If not careful, we can become prideful, arrogant, and boastful – thinking that the organization can’t exist without us. Think about that when the organization is the church.) Your health. Talk to your doctor about it.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 3, 2020

In a stakeholder sense, how much influence and investment does this person have in the organization? What a great leadership example during times of stress! Obviously, this is an extreme and dramatic example, but it points to a reality that happens everyday in an organization. Consider the source.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 6, 2017

What are some common elements necessary in every organization where leaders are growing? Are there ways to stimulate growth in a leader any organization (or church) – regardless of size or budget – can implement? Leaders who stir knowledge with in their organization will see people grow.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 22, 2020

At every level of leadership and regardless of the size organization, the more a leader can do “hands on” work, even if only occasionally, the more “in touch” the leader will be. The post 7 Potholes That Can Destroy Your Leadership appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Sin festers in an absence of accountability.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Thankfully, I’ve matured and now I can say the more stressful the season the more I discipline myself to exercise and get away from the office. As leaders we must not lead to be popular, but to do right things to achieve the worthy, pre-established visions of our organization. And, neither are healthy organizations.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 3, 2022

It is, however, my firm conviction that many organizations (especially churches) have too many policies that need to improve. Show me an environment with a bunch of policies and you can almost always find some stressed out people. Is it needed for everyone to keep us organized, effective or legal? But I don’t hate them.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

Leading an organization is like driving a car. Leading an organization is hard work and that’s regardless of the size of the organization — or even the strength of a team. For example, I can consider the health of the team in an organization by comparing it to the dynamics of family relationships.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 20, 2011

Leading an organization is just like driving a car… Okay, it’s not exactly like that, but leading an organization is hard work, regardless of the size of the organization or even the strength of a team. Potholes - Small things often slow the organization down, but progress continues. We like those times.).

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Are you experiencing the “heat” – the stress of leadership? It doesn’t mean you aren’t a fit for any role – just not this one – or in this organization. The post 3 Options When The Job is More Than You Feel Qualified to Do appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 1, 2017

Here are 5 times to consider some micromanagement: When a team member is new to the organization. When a team or team leader has been severely crippled by injury or stress. When tackling a new objective, critical to the organization. The post 5 Situations You May Need to Micromanage appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

What are some common elements that are necessary in every organization? Leaders give others the opportunity to experience firsthand the stress of leadership. The post 4 Tools to Grow People appeared first on Ron Edmondson. The bigger the experience…the more we grow. What tools do we need to help leaders grow?

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

Here’s a quick tip: The more organized the information…the less stress you’ll feel…and the more useful the information will be to you later. The post When you’re struggling with information overload… appeared first on Ron Edmondson. You can’t keep up. You frequently see good ideas pass you by.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 17, 2012

Willing to make hard decisions – Successful leaders don’t allow fear, intimidation or friendship to keep them from making the right decisions for the organization they lead. Related posts: 50+ Examples of “Successful Leadership Requires…” One Incredibly Important Characteristic Of Successful Organizations.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 17, 2016

Plus, at every level of leadership, regardless of the size organization, the more a leader can do “hands on” work, even if only occasionally, the more “in touch” the leader will be and the more respected he or she will be by the people being led. Even worse, they are more vulnerable to failing personally, as well.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 2, 2016

Leading in isolation is displayed in numerous ways to the detriment of the church or organization. When the leader feels he or she is alone the likelihood of burning out, emotional stress and even depression increases. And, therefore, the organization isn’t prepared when the leader does exit. Limits the organization.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 15, 2012

Surround yourself with people who compliment your weaknesses – Part of having a healthy organization is the strength that comes from different people. The post 5 Ways to Fight Insecurity as a Pastor or Leader appeared first on Ron Edmondson. One way to de-stress your pastor or leader…

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 2, 2013

The post 7 Personal Development Benefits of Saying No (Repost) appeared first on Ron Edmondson. 4 Benefits of Empowering Leaders for the Organization. Does that ever happen to you? Related posts: 7 Personal Development Benefits of Saying No. Personal Values as a Leader (Repost). 3 Questions to Write a Personal Development Plan.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 22, 2015

If a leader is taking an organization somewhere, and really even if he or she isn’t, someone will criticize his or her efforts. Often a leader will receive criticism and instead of analyzing whether there is validity or not, the leader begins to criticize other organizations or leaders. Every leader knows this. It needs a filter.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

The process of blending two very different people is what causes stress to many marriages. Pressures of life/stress. Personality differences Introvert/Extrovert; Thinker/Feeler; Organized/Disorganized. The post Top 5 Obstacles to Having a Great Christian Marriage appeared first on Ron Edmondson. In-laws/other relatives.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

And, it has made her well-liked in the organization. Perhaps you’ve seen this before in an organization. Wisdom learns to guide people in the direction which is best for them, the leader, and the entire team or organization. The leader ends up stressing over the wrong things. It’s bad for the organization.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 1, 2014

Here are 5 times to consider some micromanagement: When a team member is new to the organization. When a team or team leader has been severely crippled by injury or stress. When tackling a new objective, critical to the organization. There are times, however, where more micro-management may be needed by senior leadership.

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