Ron Edmondson

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Step in to Rescue or Allow it to Fail?

Ron Edmondson

Failure is one of life’s greatest educators, so most people grow through trial and error. I will admit, this is the harder one, but if I would be stunting the individual’s personal growth by stepping in to rescue them, I may let them fail. If, for example, someone on my team wants to try something new.

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7 Markers of Great Leadership

Ron Edmondson

They continue their education through conferences or school. Also, great leaders are willing to let others on the team receive equal (or more) recognition for achievement. Intentionality. Great leaders continue to learn. They have mentors. Great leaders read. Compassion. Great leaders consider the needs of others ahead of their own.

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7 Things I Know about People with whom I May NOT Agree

Ron Edmondson

Bottom line: Our experience, background, education, and environment shapes what we know. I know things they don’t know. Granted, it takes two people for mutual learning to occur, but I can only be responsible for my side of things. Or think we know.). I almost never “win” when I make my goal to convince them I’m right.

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7 Ways we can Stretch Ourselves as Leaders

Ron Edmondson

In fact, when hiring decisions are made these days, most leaders I know (including me) look for these abilities as much, if not more, than experience or education. It’s mandatory just to keep up with the pace of change. We need generalists, who can fill a plethora of responsibilities.

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5 Legitimate Fears of Church Planters

Ron Edmondson

This doesn’t mean you don’t need to educate people on the needs or help them understand the command, value and blessing of giving, but it does mean you trust God even when the checkbook balance is low. God calls us to big tasks. Church planting is hard – and not cheap. But, the Lord will provide resources for His vision.

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Do you Have a Solid Foundation? (sermon)

Ron Edmondson

Educated/Non-educated. Storms will come. They come for all of us. We don’t escape the storms. Believers/non-believers. The time to be prepared is before the storm comes. Solid Foundation from ron edmondson on Vimeo. The post Do you Have a Solid Foundation? sermon) appeared first on Ron Edmondson. No related posts.

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Join me on a Bible Lands Cruise

Ron Edmondson

The Lands of the Bible Cruise with Ron Edmondson (PF17 103017D) from Educational Opportunities Tours on Vimeo. This is a once in a lifetime kind of trip, and obviously not for everyone, but if you have interest, watch this video. We can send you a flier if you email me at ron.edmondson@gmail.com.