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A Leadership Lid Leaders Can Never Avoid

Ron Edmondson

Leaders must lead under stress – even when the temptation is to quit. Consulting opportunities: Now that travel opportunities are opening again, I have some margin for in-person consulting, in addition to my online coaching opportunities. The post A Leadership Lid Leaders Can Never Avoid appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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The Leadership Response To Coronavirus

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Travel has been disrupted, tourism has shriveled, healthcare systems have come under intense strain, and factory output has withered. Even among those who still have a job, their work is likely to be done under considerable stress. Those able to work from home have to adapt to often very new ways of working. Tackle the climate of fear.

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7 Specific Suggestions for Dealing with Stress in Life and Leadership

Ron Edmondson

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. Switch projects. This is huge.

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10 Questions for a Pastor’s Spouse to Ask a Prospective Church

Ron Edmondson

Does the church encourage me in traveling with my spouse? If I were to ask the last pastor the source of the greatest stress in serving here as pastor what would they say? The post 10 Questions for a Pastor’s Spouse to Ask a Prospective Church appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Will I be subjected to criticism?

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Help For the Husband: Gift Suggestions for Your Wife

Ron Edmondson

This isn’t as needed for us now, because we are empty-nesters and can travel when we want, but this was the rockstar gift when our boys were home. When she was having an exceptionally stressful day she could remember – at least we were getting away tougher soon. This is brilliant on several points. Be purposeful.

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7 Ways Leading Is Like Driving a Car

Ron Edmondson

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. The post 7 Ways Leading Is Like Driving a Car appeared first on Ron Edmondson. (Leaders should always be watching the health of the tires.).

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7 Reasons I Need to Regularly Exercise as a Leader

Ron Edmondson

Due to a heavier than normal travel schedule I am actually up a few pounds, just to be transparent, but thankfully it’s a few pounds not 15 or 20.). Stress reduction – I find if I’m especially stressed a good sweat gives me a calmer perspective. I feel better. I sleep better. My blood pressure tests lower.

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