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.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 5, 2023

And she was in full stress mode. And I really don’t have to say apparently, because she made that quite clear as she complained rather loudly about her absent team members throughout our visit.) In fairness, I know firsthand the pressure of leading under stress. What was unusual was a new manager I had not seen before.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 30, 2024

Over the years, I have learned how a team sees you as a leader is often more important than who you really are as a leader. Do they genuinely perceive that your heart is fully committed to the team – or are you seeking your next best opportunity? The team needs to perceive I’m still the leader they want to follow.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 27, 2023

Dr. Amy Edmondson, the pioneer of psychological safety, often talks about how people are more likely to “discount the future” benefits of speaking up, and overweight their current fear. “What’s the worst thing that can happen here?” ” That final question can be strangely empowering.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 4, 2021

This means I try to cast the vision for a team and get out of the way, releasing each team member to do his or her work in their own individual way. 5 times I tend to micromanage: When a team member is new to the organization. When a team or team leader has been severely crippled by injury or stress.

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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.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

There is so much stress involved in hiring the right person for the team. This is especially true when hiring new people to our 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.

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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? If you find people who meet those characteristics you can build an effective team. Find your best place on the team. Praying for you overwhelmed, stretched, stressed out leader. What you are doing is not good?

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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. 7 Ways to Keep a Leader on Your Team.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 4, 2021

Over the years, I have learned how a team sees you as a leader is often more important than who you really are as a leader. Do they genuinely perceive that your heart is fully committed to the team – or are you seeking your next best opportunity? The team needs to perceive I’m still the leader they want to follow.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 5, 2018

There is so much stress involved in hiring the right person for a team. It would be difficult for our team to call me a micro-manager. In our current context, I have spoken into the hiring process from an executive pastor to a someone on our facitilites team. Find people you believe can help shape a healthy team.

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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. Actively Appreciate Your Team Members. They’re not fun to be around and this attitude can spread and affect the entire team.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 27, 2023

Plus, I’ve worked with a number of search teams to find their new pastor. On an especially stressful day, I can sense God’s protection by the prayers of His people. I value prayer so much I always have a personal prayer team. The post 10 Suggestions for Welcoming a New Pastor appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Leaders must lead under stress – even when the temptation is to quit. Regardless of how the leader feels personally or how they would prefer to respond, the leader must move forward if there is any hope to moving the team forward. I always tell our teams: We must get better if we hope to get bigger. Leaders are human.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Still, some people simply may not like the new size or shape of the organization — and may decide they are no longer a fit for the team long-term. During especially stressful seasons, leaders need to help streamline focus, give clear expectations and hold people accountable for agreed upon goals and objectives.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 3, 2020

During stressful times the leader’s response dictates the level of stress on the team. When it’s time to celebrate, the team will seldom celebrate more than the leader. The leader sets the bar of expectations in how the team reacts to life as a team. Silence doesn’t equate to agreement.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 19, 2022

When a leader is willing to be humble and solicit input, the team feels validated and the best answer is discovered. The post 7 Habits of a Successful Leader appeared first on Ron Edmondson. They are never afraid to ask, “Can you help me?” ” Pretending to have all the answers can destroy a leader.

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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

APRIL 6, 2021

” Often they are hoping I will consult with their team. Likewise, to help people on our team grow, I know I must share whatever I know. I have to encourage our team to be sharing information with others and continually be seeking input from people outside our organization. Okay, I get that. I must communicate fluently.

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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. Think about the team you lead: who always has the last word, who never speaks up? I have asked the authors to share a few thoughts from their books here on my own blog. I recommend this book to every leader at any level.

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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. These people may stir conflict on a team – intentionally or not – because they enjoy testing and pushing the boundaries. Most teams need both types of team members.

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Tanveer Naseer

JULY 17, 2012

As such, I would like to present this guest post written by Jessica Edmondson. The reality, though, is that this couldn’t be further from the truth as all of us have the ability to influence others and foster change that would help move our team forward. 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. The reality, though, is that this couldn’t be further from the truth as all of us have the ability to influence others and foster change that would help move our team forward. They also allow for a little stress relief while still exercising the brain.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 29, 2013

There is so much stress involved in hiring the right person for the team. We recently did this with several new staff positions on our team. Find the right people and you can shape a team around them. I ultimately just want a strong team. And, I best of all…it makes for a much happier, more productive team.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 1, 2019

This is dangerous for a team, which wishes to remain healthy and continue growing. 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. They have to bring information back to share with the team.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 27, 2020

Thankful for the worship and tech teams sticking around for us so far.) Our teams and volunteers are scattered. The busier and more stressed you are the more important it becomes. That first day everyone was looking to me as to whether to take services online was one of the most stressful I’ve had in a while.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 1, 2014

That means I try to cast the vision for a team and get out of the way, releasing each team member to do his or her work in their own individual way. 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.

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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. There have been so many opportunities or ideas I have left behind because I didn’t sense our team was willing or able to assume the costs associated.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 1, 2015

This is dangerous for a team, which wishes to remain healthy and continue growing. 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. Find some good ones, read and digest them as a team.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 31, 2018

In the business world and in the church, I’ve learned having a good team often makes the difference in how well we do at reaching our objectives. I have been blessed with some great teams in the past. As a result, I frequently get asked if I have any openings on my team. I have a good team in the church where I am now.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 22, 2020

The leader afraid to challenge will create an environment where mediocrity, chaos, and unhealthy team environment prevails – and eventually it will bite them. Great leaders are always cognizant the success today isn’t guaranteed tomorrow – so they keep working on developing themselves, their team, and the organization.

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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 in isolation fails to communicate, invest, and release, which keeps other leaders from developing on the team. The post 7 Dangers for the Isolated Leader appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 30, 2018

Several years ago an important team principle was shaped for me during what was really a normal season in our organization. As far as I knew things were healthy on our team. Team friction developed on our team though. This isn’t unusual on teams. And, so the best teams will have friction at times.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

In the business world and in the church, I’ve learned that having a good team often makes the difference in how well we do at reaching our objectives. I have been blessed with some great teams in the past. As a result, I frequently get asked if I have any openings on my team. I have a good team now.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

I’m constantly thinking how I can help people on our team improve as leaders. I realize our team’s potential to get better at leading others is limited to the extent I am willing to become a better leader. That’s crippling to any leader – and the team. The team will no longer support the leader fully.

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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. If you think if I can help you or your team I would be happy to talk with you. The post 7 Ways to Prepare as a Leader for a Better Weekend appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 28, 2022

When you say yes to everything, you’re causing your team to sacrifice your best energies where it’s needed most. Research the impact of stress on the body. If you never say no your team will begin to think it’s not a culturally approved answer. Your health. How effective are you from a hospital bed?

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