Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 23, 2017

The more prepared I am to face a situation the less stress I have in the situation. On the weeks I’m able to spend my whole Wednesday and Thursday preparing I’m far less stress when I enter my weekend about the message I’ll be delivering. Preparation decreases stress. Take a Sunday sermon, for example.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

Maybe this is just me, but would you like to help de-stress your pastor or leader? The post One way to de-stress your pastor or leader… appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Related posts: Learning to Handle the Stress of Growth as a Pastor. 5 Ways a Leader Responds Under Stress. Pastor, I need to meet with you.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 19, 2021

In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy offer some encouragement for worried pastors and leaders. This leadership climate has produced a lot of stress and worry for those in leadership. I have been a leader for close to 35 years. People are more contentious. Opinions are so diverse.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 14, 2014

Throughout the stressful time in leadership, Hezekiah consistently used the same battle plan. Here are 7 Thoughts for More Effective Prayer from a Stressed Out Leader Named Hezekiah: Hezekiah got alone with God. Are you a stressed out leader? A Special Message to Stressed Out Church Planters (and others).

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 5, 2023

And she was in full stress mode. In fairness, I know firsthand the pressure of leading under stress. Yet the role of a leader in times of stress may be more important than when times are good. Yet, part of leading is to step back from the stress long enough to chart healthier ways for our team. Keeps smiling.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 15, 2016

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. It could be internal or external issues causing the stressful times. Here are 5 mature ways for a leader to respond during stressful times: A level head. Strategic-thinking.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 1, 2023

I have several older men I call when I’m maxed out with stress. The post 5 Words for an Overwhelmed Leader appeared first on Ron Edmondson. It’s not. Actually, it’s life-giving. Seek help Find a mentor who has walked where you are currently walking. 1 Thess 5:24) Learn Leaders should always be teachable.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Overwhelmed, stretched, stressed-out leader, can I be of voice of wisdom and life experience for you? Praying for you overwhelmed, stretched, stressed out leader. He looked into Moses’ life, perhaps a little further down the road than Moses in the middle of leading could see and he had a strong word of caution for him. We need you.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 22, 2019

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. It could that be internal or external issues are causing the stress. Here are 5 mature ways for a leader to respond in stressful times: A sense of calm. Strategic-thinking.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

There is so much stress involved in hiring the right person for the team. If you get stressed about hiring the right person I have a suggestion which may help. The post One Suggestion to Take Stress from the Hiring Process appeared first on Ron Edmondson. I am a very strategic person. No related posts.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

The world is stressful. If anything, life seems more stressful today than even a few years ago. How do we handle the stress of daily living? Here are 7 general suggestions for handling stress: Have a greater purpose than today. Do you have a plan beyond the stress of today? Stress attacks weakness.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 4, 2021

When a team or team leader has been severely crippled by injury or stress. It could be what they were dealing with in their personal life or with the stress of their work. Nate and I have launched a new season of the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast , so subscribe now, so you won’t miss the next one.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

Stress is all around us. Every day I encountered burned out and stressed out pastors. Regardless of your career, it appears life is more stressful than ever. People often ask how I handle stress. Here are 7 ways I handle stress: Prayer – God really does answer this request. How do you handle stress?

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Are you stressing so much about things that are happening — or not happening — that you can’t enjoy the good things already in your life? I watch so many people stress about the details of life – the things outside their ability to control – that they miss the joy in the journey.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 10, 2019

Are you ever stressed? We can never remove all the issues of our life that bring us stress. We have to somehow learn to navigate our lives through stress. Here are 4 steps to a less stressed week: Get a set of index cards. Talk about stress.) Sometimes this response has relieved me of my stress.

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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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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

Stress is very much a part of life. Having traveled to many cultures, however, I think we may sometimes “specialize” in stress in America. It almost seems we look for ways to bring more stress in our life. Yesterday, I shared some general ways to deal with stress. When stress hits you – read a Psalm.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 30, 2024

Often this is after a busy or stressful time, when their is tension on the team, or during times of change. The post Perception Becomes Reality for a Leader appeared first on Ron Edmondson. I’ve seen this go in seasons in my leadership. I’ve often had to reinforce the perception in people’s minds about my leadership.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 18, 2015

Are you ever stressed? We can never remove all the issues of our life that bring us stress. We have to somehow learn to navigate our lives through stress. Here are 4 steps to a less stressed life: Get a set of index cards. Talk about stress.) Sometimes this response has relieved me of my stress.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 3, 2019

The stress of leading today is greater than any time in my 35 plus year leadership career. I have asked the authors to share a few thoughts from their books here on my own blog. For this post I have invited Pastor Steve Cuss to share thoughts from his book “ Managing Leadership Anxiety ”. I recommend this book to every leader at any level.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 23, 2019

Throughout the stressful time in leadership, Hezekiah consistently used the same battle plan. Here are 7 Thoughts for More Effective Prayer from a Stressed Out Leader Named Hezekiah: Hezekiah got alone with God. Are you a stressed out leader? Hezekiah often became the target of warring nations.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 27, 2023

On an especially stressful day, I can sense God’s protection by the prayers of His people. The family is stretched and stressed – out of their comfort zone and pulled in so many directions. The post 10 Suggestions for Welcoming a New Pastor appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 19, 2022

For me personally, this is my passion for the Gospel, but successful leaders are willing to endure the loneliness of leadership, the stress of leading, and the pressure to perform at higher levels, because they believe in something worth the fight. The post 7 Habits of a Successful Leader appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 17, 2020

During especially stressful seasons, leaders need to help streamline focus, give clear expectations and hold people accountable for agreed upon goals and objectives. Nate and I have finished our fall semester at the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast. If you’re not careful, excellence suffers. New episodes will begin in early 2021.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 5, 2018

There is so much stress involved in hiring the right person for a team. There is one secret I have learned, however, that while it doesn’t necessarily keep you from hiring the wrong person, it can take some of the stress out of the process. It would be difficult for our team to call me a micro-manager.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Leaders must lead under stress – even when the temptation is to quit. The post A Leadership Lid Leaders Can Never Avoid appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Here’s the reality. Leaders are human. There will be times a leader feels like responding one way, but can’t respond the way he or she may initially want to.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 4, 2021

Often this is after a busy or stressful time, when their is tension on the team, or during times of change. Join Nate and I for the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast. The post Perception is Reality for a Leader appeared first on Ron Edmondson. I’ve seen this go in seasons in my leadership.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 10, 2023

Unnecessary stress was being created. The post Team Friction Taught Me a Leadership Principle appeared first on Ron Edmondson. So change, at least in the beginning stages, always creates a certain amount of friction. But I knew this kind of friction was unusual for our team. It was more tense than usual.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

Are you feeling the stress of leadership? I’ve personally found the more stressful my circumstances the more time I need alone with God. Whether you are a pastor, a ministry leader, or a stressed-out parent, I realize it seems everyone is looking to you for answers today. Are you in the midst of chaotic times?

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 3, 2023

Life and ministry is stressful enough. The post 7 Traits of Great Team Members appeared first on Ron Edmondson. I don’t like laughter, which makes fun of others, but great teams are comprised of people who can laugh with one another. I think teams should have fun together. It makes us a better team. Let’s laugh a little.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 3, 2020

During stressful times the leader’s response dictates the level of stress on the team. The post 7 Warnings to Pastors Who Want to Grow as Leaders appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Most people prefer excellence, but it often takes leadership – or coaching – to pull out the best in people.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 6, 2021

And it always teaches us more than we could learn in a “ safe place” To develop leaders we must give others ample chances to live firsthand in the stress of leadership. Join Nate and I for the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast. The post 4 Free Ways to Develop People You Lead appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 27, 2022

It’s important, therefore, to find ways to develop even with stressed budgets. The post 10 Inexpensive Development Options for Your Team appeared first on Ron Edmondson. This is dangerous for a team, which wishes to continue growing. If a team is not learning and improving, it will soon struggle to maintain any level of success.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 2, 2019

The Christmas season can be stressful. The post 4 Suggestions to Protect Your Marriage This Christmas appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Lead your family to celebrate Christmas – the real Christmas – and you’ll enjoy it even more. Don’t allow outside tensions to reign inside your home.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Leader, if you are in a time of difficulty or exaggerated stress right now in leadership, the worst thing you can do is to run and hide. The post What a Leader Does in Times of Crisis appeared first on Ron Edmondson. People want to hear the leader has confidence and is going to help move the mission forward. Gather your people.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 27, 2020

These types tend to stress more during times of uncertainty, but they tend to be more compliant and cause less conflict when the path ahead is clearly defined. The post Trying to Lead Those Who Want to Be Led Versus Those Who Want to Be a Leader appeared first on Ron Edmondson. These people prefer to follow the rules.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 5, 2020

” If anyone was tempted to stress about an issue he would interject this often repeated line. The post A Life Principle My Father Taught Me – That All Leaders Need Today appeared first on Ron Edmondson. My father was probably the most bottom line guy I have known.

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