Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 17, 2018

Growing in our leadership abilities, including growing in the knowledge of leadership and the relational aspect of leadership, should be a goal for every leader. Sadly, in my experiencee, many leaders settle for a sort of status quo leadership rather than stretching themselves to continually improve.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 20, 2017

To help you get started, let me share a few examples of times a leader needs to be strategic with their decision. Those are just a few examples. Here are four times the leader must think strategically: The outcome is uncertain. I love risk, but the leader must weigh the risk with the future of the organization in mind.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 27, 2014

Here are a 7 examples: The culture – How does it responds to change? 5 Examples of Leading Outside the Norm. If you are considering making changes, implementing something new, adding staff, or any of dozen other decisions in your organization, you need to also consider the these “rules” of the organization.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 5, 2015

The post 7 Examples of Shallow Leadership appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Things may not be “awesome” anymore. You look the other way. You refuse to see it. Have you seen shallow leadership before? What would you add to my list? Related posts: 10 Things in Leadership that Drive Me Crazy. Spiritual Growth and Maturity Survey.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 3, 2013

The post An Example of Leading Under Pressure (Or not) appeared first on Ron Edmondson. When the world is stretched…when we are under-staffed, under-funded, overwhelmed, that’s when we most need leadership. Here is your chance to help other leaders. Do you have any tips for remaining calm under pressure?

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 26, 2017

Here are a few examples: Some leaders get things started. The post 3 Examples of Being a Leader For a Season appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Some leaders are only there for a season. A unique season. A special season, reserved for a designed purpose. It’s helpful when a leader can recognize or discern a seasonal assignment.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 13, 2011

What other example would you list? Share This: Related posts: 5 Examples of Leading Outside the Norm Four Tasks of the CEO (Senior Leader) The Leader Sets The Bar 7 Ways to Keep a Leader on Your Team Will The Real Leader Please Stand Up?

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 26, 2019

I once had a great illustration of leading under pressure. Or, to be honest, the need to actually “lead” (or lead well) under pressure. I met a friend at a restaurant for breakfast. The place was normally busy and this seemed like a typical day from the many times I had frequented this restaurant.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 20, 2010

Share This: Related posts: Leadership Requires Guts 7 Examples of Shallow Leadership What Is Your Leadership Capacity? Successful leadership requires __.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 22, 2012

Related posts: Lessons from General Motors for the Church? Leading with Control Versus Leading with Influence. Andy Stanley Interviews Jim Collins.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Example : In numerous churches I have worked with they had multiple committees that are included in almost every decision made. Example : I was coaching a pastor in a church where change is painful to accomplish. Structure based upon people, for example, rather than progress, will eventually need changing as people change.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The best example I know of an easy to follow leader is Jesus. Others could follow, because He led by example.) Leaders who are easy to follow inspire people to join them on a journey and they develop loyalty from their team. A couple of good questions to ask yourself: Do people want to follow my lead? Why would they want to follow me?

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

If, for example, someone on my team wants to try something new. This is probably the most common example I’ve seen in risking whether to let them fail or step in for the rescue. Two Examples: When I was in business, I had people give me fair warning about doing business with certain individuals.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

This question is helpful, for example, whenever there is a problem to be solved which has never been addressed before. If you have an overly negative team member, for example, you may not get the answers you need. Good leaders make sure the team has adequate resources to do their work. It fuels momentum. ” one.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 22, 2023

For example, I know churches that quickly say “let’s church make that a Zoom call”. One example of most of our churches – we now have some form of online ministry. Some of your greeters may become “online hosts” for example. This is the same with missions or worship or Bible study ministries.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 8, 2024

Churches often try to solve problems in people’s lives, for example, by creating rules, systems, programs, etc, designed to help make them better people. Knowing the difference between a systems problem and a people problem, and being mature enough to handle it, will make you a better leader.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Consider, for example, the life of a Bible character by the name of Joseph. Some say he’s in many ways an Old Testament example of Christ – not sinless, as Christ was, but certainly a God-fearing man. The heart of a leader is more important than any other characteristic. Joseph’s story runs from Genesis 37-50.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 31, 2024

For an obvious example, I try to shut down at the end of every day and most Saturdays. For example, 7 indicators you’re not leading anymore: Nothing is being changed. Obviously, those periods shouldn’t be long or progress and momentum eventually stalls, but leadership is an exhaustive process. It can be draining.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 14, 2023

Those are small examples – not “most frustrating” I should first mention I’m sharing frustrations, but I am not frustrated. For example, I know a couple of churches where a few people in the church are literally controlling the church and causing potentially irreversible damage. This is a minor example.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 27, 2024

There are lots of other examples of this. For example, leaders will move and new leaders will replace them – almost naturally over time. Sometimes it’s in March – sometimes April. And there is nothing we do to influence this change. Some change is so routine it requires little thought or preparation by the leader.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 23, 2023

There are many examples of hard, but smart leadership decisions. I should have been honest with my banker, for example, that I didn’t know what to do. Giving a young pastor a chance before they graduated from seminary, for example, proved to be some of my riskiest and yet wisest moves in my career. You have your own.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 8, 2023

Another example, plastic was invented years before someone thought to mass produce it. Something I learned in church revitalization, for example, is sometimes the church or organization isn’t dying. Apparently, it takes time for innovation to ultimately find it’s true destination. Often decline is not your greatest problem.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 24, 2023

We think we are offering “constructive criticism” when we update our Facebook status or Tweet about our service with an airline or a restaurant or a school system – for example. Or anywhere else we feel a need to criticize for some reason. They thought I should be like a school teacher and take them up at the door.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 20, 2022

In her book “ Unleashing the Power of Rubber Bands” , Nancy Ortberg talks about the need to differentiate between “ a tension to be managed and a problem to be solved “ One example for me is the constant tension between the administration/money side of ministry and the discipleship/hands on side of ministry.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 30, 2021

While I agree with their assessment of Christ’s ultimate leadership, I see all kinds of examples of biblical characters with their own leadership tension. God’s greatest servants were leaders – with significant examples of leadership challenges I face everyday. I see leadership throughout the Bible – through people.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 29, 2024

Let me give you a few examples. It’s the keeping of a valuable trust others place in you. Therefore, cheap leadership is never good leadership. What high costs are you paying for leadership? Limited control What you control you limit.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

In her book “ Unleashing the Power of Rubber Bands” , Nancy Ortberg talks about the need to differentiate between “ a tension to be managed and a problem to be solved “ One example for me is the constant tension between the administration/money side of ministry and the discipleship/hands on side of ministry.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 27, 2023

For example: If they expect a leader to respond in anger. Insert your own examples here. The way others expect a leader to respond determines the way they respond to (and approach) that leader. This is a valuable principle about leadership. The leader will seldom know the true health of your team or what others are thinking.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 17, 2022

The best example I know of an easy to follow leader is Jesus. Others could follow, because He led by example.). Leaders who are easy to follow inspire people to join them on a journey and they develop loyalty from their team. A couple of good questions to ask yourself: Do people want to follow my lead? Why would they want to follow me?

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 6, 2023

In making changes, for example, I want to know what’s possible – what might happen, but also what is probable – what probably will happen. – “train up a child in the way he should go ” for a classic example. There’s a difference. Some things you can fairly well predict and others are unknown.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 12, 2020

Example : Leading in two churches I have identified multiple committees that are included in almost every decision made. Example : I was coaching a pastor in a church where change is painful to accomplish. Structure based upon people, for example, rather than progress, will eventually need changing as people change.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 22, 2024

For example, I’ve written about times, such as periods of fast growth or change that interrupt the health of every team. Chances are, if you’ve served on very many teams, you’ve served on a dysfunctional one. There are no perfect teams. And all teams are all dysfunctional during some seasons.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 11, 2024

Personal example: I love being a starter. Here’s why this matters in an organization: In my observation, people tend to lean towards one of the three, and may be comfortable in two of them. I have found it rare for someone to be gifted in all three. But on successful teams, all three are operating together within a life cycle.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 13, 2020

This is just one example, but there are likely many others. One example here is that some church bylaws need to be changed. Some of your greeters may become “online hosts” for example. It’s an easy onboarding for people. It can help in-person Bible studies stay connected during the week. Let’s not go backwards here.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

For example, I try to observe and intentionally praise at least 2 or 3 people per week among staff and volunteers.) Be intentional Some of us have to discipline this into our leadership. Yet, that’s okay. It’s worth it. Don’t assume the person receives enough praise.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 12, 2021

If, for example, someone on my team wants to try something new. This is probably the most common example I’ve seen in risking whether to let them fail or step in for the rescue. Two Examples: When I was in business, I had people give me fair warning about doing business with certain individuals.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 30, 2023

So, let me give you a simple example. But sometimes, whether because of fear, insecurity or intimidation, people are hesitant to share what’s really on their mind. Therefore, they ask questions or make statements which are really innuendos of a bigger issue. Someone on your team asks, “ When are we going to evaluate the __?”

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