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. If this season is a success in my life it will depend on You. Talk about stress.)

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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. If you get stressed about hiring the right person I have a suggestion which may help. I have done this with great success in hiring several staff positions for our team.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 17, 2012

I am consistently talking to, interviewing, and learning from leaders I believe have been successful; regardless of their vocational field. If they have honorable intentions (which I believe is necessary to be considered successful anyway), then I can learn from them. Some are good. Some are bad. Some are best.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 4, 2021

The reality of the success of a leader, however, may depend more on how you are viewed by the people you lead than it does on what you do as a leader. Are you perceived as a friend of progress or the enemy of success? Much of your success as a leader will depend on the perception you create among the people you attempt to lead.

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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. If this season is a success in my life it will depend on You. Talk about stress.)

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Tanveer Naseer

OCTOBER 16, 2012

The following is a guest post by Jessica Edmondson. Personal and professional conflict among new hires and existing employees When someone isn’t right for the job, the workplace becomes vulnerable to increased stress among parties who need to be able to communicate effectively. Ever wonder what is the best path to effective management?

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 27, 2022

If a team is not learning and improving, it will soon struggle to maintain any level of success. 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. Plus, check out the other Lifeway Leadership Podcasts.

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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. I have done this with great success in hiring several staff positions for several teams.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 3, 2020

During stressful times the leader’s response dictates the level of stress on the team. How will we know when we are successful? The post 7 Warnings to Pastors Who Want to Grow as Leaders appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Your actions determine other people’s reactions. Who’s in charge?

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

When someone emulates they are trying to match the level of success, but in their individual context. It’s okay to emulate another person’s success. You can even learn from them, but when you try to duplicate their success you’ll often end up disappointed. You are not someone else. You are not someone else.

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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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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

Are you feeling the stress of leadership? Those times were apparently critical to His ongoing strength and success in the journey. I’ve personally found the more stressful my circumstances the more time I need alone with God. Are you in the midst of chaotic times? Are you wondering how you should respond?

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

He was the arguably the most successful church planter of all times; managing to plant churches and write books we are still using today. 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 Apostle Paul was an effective leader. 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. They need to be given a target of what a win looks like and then left alone to script the way to success. These people prefer to follow the rules. They get bored easily.

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Tanveer Naseer

JULY 17, 2012

As such, I would like to present this guest post written by Jessica Edmondson. These types of meetings have proven to be beneficial in helping co-workers to bond over their project’s successes and pitfalls, as well as to get them to feel more comfortable in communicating with one another when the next project starts.

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Tanveer Naseer

JULY 17, 2012

As such, I would like to present this guest piece written by Jessica Edmondson. These types of meetings have proven to be beneficial in helping co-workers to bond over their project’s successes and pitfalls, as well as to get them to feel more comfortable in communicating with one another when the next project starts.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 21, 2015

I am consistently talking to, interviewing, and learning from leaders I believe have been successful — regardless of their vocational field. If they have honorable intentions (which I believe is necessary to be considered successful anyway), then I can learn from them. I’m not sure you can eliminate any of them completely.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 15, 2020

I was talking to a young pastor who was experiencing great success in a new church. This is always important, but even more so in times of stress or change. Be conscious this creates stress in people and relationships. The post 10 Tips for Helping Your Spouse Transition to Your New Work Life appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 22, 2020

We all know the stories of a once successful pastor or leader who flamed out too soon. In years of studying leadership, both in the business world and in ministry, I’ve seen some consistent traps which get in the way of a leader’s long-term success. Just as failure can hurt a leader, so can success.

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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. It’s an area they hope to return to in future research, which they believe will provide a better framework for doing just that.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 21, 2022

And I wouldn’t suggest a church needs to grow at that pace to be successful. I’m not sure we’d be as successful – in God’s eyes – if we did. Are you in the middle of a stressful season of ministry or life? I don’t share this to bring attention to myself or our accomplishments.

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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 health and future success of your organization depends on it. ( The post 7 Dangers for the Isolated Leader appeared first on Ron Edmondson. We are made for community. If this is you, read THIS POST.).

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 25, 2011

Here is Dr. White’s guest post: How to Reduce Holiday Stress for Your Ministry Team. This is the perfect recipe for stressed, uptight, and frantic people. And you will have melted away any holiday stress they were feeling previously. Related posts: Stress Results and Not Details. 7 Tips for Handling Stress.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Or we are so stressed by the week behind or the week ahead that all we do is catch our breath and we can’t fully enjoy the weekend. Set your week up for success. The post 7 Ways to Prepare as a Leader for a Better Weekend appeared first on Ron Edmondson. I use checklists every day and every week.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

There are some actions or characteristics which can simply derail a leader’s potential for success if not identified and addressed. 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. Allowing critics voices to dominate. Impatience.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 28, 2022

And I personally think it’s one secret to my success in ministry and leadership. Research the impact of stress on the body. The post 7 Really Good Reasons for a Leader to Say NO appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Usually there is nothing wrong with any of them as questions. Many times. But sometimes I don’t say yes.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 17, 2012

” If anyone was ever tempted to stress about an issue he would interject that often repeated line. Occasionally, I remember him adding another sentence into stressful moments. One Principle of Attaining Success in Life. The post A life principle my daddy taught me… appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 8, 2017

And, I wouldn’t suggest a church needs to grow at that pace to be successful. And, I’m not sure we’d be as successful – in God’s eyes – if we did. Are you in the middle of a stressful season of ministry or life? I don’t share this to bring attention to myself or our accomplishments.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 19, 2013

Jesus had a leadership succession plan. Jesus celebrated success in ministry. The post 12 Leadership Principles of Jesus That Inspire Me appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Leadership Under Stress: The Jesus Model. They were not the “religious” elite, yet Jesus used them to start His church. No micro-management it appears.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 17, 2016

We all know the stories of the once successful pastor or leader who flamed out too soon. In years of studying leadership, both in the business world and in ministry, I’ve seen some consistent traps which get in the way of a leader’s long-term success. Just as failure can hurt a leader, so can success. Loneliness.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 21, 2016

I was talking to a young pastor recently who is experiencing great success in his new church. This is always important, but even more so in times of stress or change. Be conscious this creates stress in people and relationships. The post 10 Ways to Help Your Spouse Transition to a New Position appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 3, 2022

If we are not careful, a policy may control the success you want to see as a leader. Show me an environment with a bunch of policies and you can almost always find some stressed out people. The post 4 Reasons to Hate Policies – 4 Ways to Improve Them appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

I have found it helpful at times to compare organizational health and success to other things I may understand even more; things I do everyday. Road signs - In every organization, there are signs which the leader needs to learn to recognize…when momentum slows, when people are stressed, or when the vision needs refueling.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 2, 2017

Some are successful. During the busiest and most stressful seasons Cheryl and I took more time away not less. The post 7 Secrets to Staying Sane In Church Revitilization appeared first on Ron Edmondson. I’ve told people, with over 35 years in leadership, these were some of the hardest years of my career. Any suggestions?

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 23, 2013

With emulate, you’re trying to match the level of success, in your individual context, but not necessarily achieve it in the same way. You’ll stress less about your progress this way. The post 7 Simple Leadership Tips appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Any simple tips you would add? Simple Strategy Tool. Leadership'

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 28, 2020

If you want to live with less self-induced stress this year, admit you don’t have all the answers and sometimes you have none. The adrenaline of attempting something you’ve never done before fuels you for future success. Sincere humility is an attractive quality and it helps to free you from future regrets or guilt.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 26, 2013

It’s a great plus if they enjoy your hobbies, but you will have better success in connecting if you do the things with them they enjoy most. Remain accessible to your children always, but especially during busy or stressful times. Children cannot handle or understand stress the way adults can.

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