Ron Edmondson

APRIL 4, 2017

They share leadership across the team. One way to control pace and overall direction is to operate under well-planned and executed written goals and objectives. The post A Critical Leadership Error and 4 Ways to Approach It appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Be vulnerable. Be systematic. These are agreed upon in advance.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 17, 2022

In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy consider common mistakes made by governing bodies. I have had to privilege of working with governing bodies in the church and nonprofits, both as a member and the executive leader reporting to a governing body. Thank you in advance for doing this.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

Are you feeling the stress of leadership? Observe how Jesus, feeling the weight of leadership responsibilities and certainly dealing with personal grief, immediately responded to this tragic scenario. (BTW, Related posts: 10 Reasons I Admire the Leadership Principles of Jesus. Are you in the midst of chaotic times?

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 28, 2018

The best book from which to find leadership principles is the Bible. From his time in the wilderness and serving as king, good and bad, we learn a great deal about leadership and what is required to successfully lead by observing David. Have you ever been in over your head in a leadership quandary? Take for example this story.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast with Ron and Nate , Ron shares how he likes to lead meetings. In previous churches, I usually let the bulk of staff meetings be led by the executive or associate pastor. I even like to float some leadership in meetings between different team members.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 20, 2022

I prefer systems and structures which allow for freedom of individualized methods of execution, towards a more defined vision we are seeking to attain. Policies make people in leadership positions feel better about the problem, but they almost never solve real problems. Plus, check out the other Lifeway Leadership Podcasts.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 6, 2011

Let me show you an example of Winston Churchill’s executive career (partial list). It might just give you new insight on your own leadership career. Jeremie Kubicek is the author of the newly released book, Leadership is Dead: How Influence is Reviving It. Do you see the strings of failure in the midst of success?

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 20, 2010

You know the kind… I talk weekly to ministers serving on church staffs around the country who are struggling with the leadership of the church where they serve, mainly because of the leadership…or lack thereof…coming from senior leadership in the church. I simply asked: What does successful leadership require?

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 16, 2011

The story says a great deal about leadership and what is required to successfully lead. This story prompts some thoughts on leadership: We seldom get to rest for long - I told our staff recently, as we’ve rounded our fifth year as an explosive growing church plant, that there is no promise that there is coming a season of rest.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 20, 2023

When I first shared the points in this post a few years ago it was at a conference for executive pastors. At extremes it may even cause them to react with poor leadership, such as playing politics with leaders in the church or using information as power. 9If you need a Biblical example of this happening in leadership see 1 Kings 19.)

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 2, 2011

I’ve always been resistant to the idea of leadership and I don’t think I’m the only one. Sadly I think our resistance to leadership is a misunderstanding of what leadership actually is. Leadership is not someone in charge telling us what we should or shouldn’t do. Step Across the Line to Leadership Excellence.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 30, 2015

The best book from which to find leadership principles is the Bible. From his time in the wilderness and serving as king, good and bad, we learn a great deal about leadership and what is required to successfully lead by observing David. The post 5 Thoughts on Leadership from the Life of David appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 18, 2019

The church looks to him to lead and, wisely, he knows he needs to develop his leadership skills. Here are 3 suggestions I gave him: Form a peer leadership group. By the way, in these meetings, I’m trying to learn leadership and management practices – not theology. These can be mid-level managers or senior executives.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 8, 2013

I was talking with a board of a Christian nonprofit recently who wanted my help as they begin their new search for an executive director. They have had several executive directors during the time who haven’t stayed very long. They asked for my leadership advice. Leadership Ministry' They want to grow again.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 11, 2018

I deal with pastors often who are trying to make leadership decisions. Which of these would be most helpful to me at this time in my leadership? We did this recently in hiring an executive pastor. We actually have two executive pastors now. This person will fill in gaps you have in your leadership.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 11, 2018

I deal with pastors often who are trying to make leadership decisions. Which of these would be most helpful to me at this time in my leadership? We did this recently in hiring an executive pastor. We actually have two executive pastors now. This person will fill in gaps you have in your leadership.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

Here were 3 suggestions I gave him: Form a peer leadership group – There are people in the community who own small businesses. I’m trying to learn leadership and management practices…not theology…in these groups. Start a book club – Recruit leaders in the community to read a leadership book together.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 22, 2018

Several years ago, I was asked to speak to executive pastors about a senior pastor’s expectations for their role. I continued my talk to executive pastors by sharing how other staff members within the church can support the position of senior pastor. It takes a great deal of humility to submit to someone else’s leadership.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 11, 2021

In previous churches, I usually let the bulk of staff meetings be led by the executive or associate pastor. I even like to float some leadership in meetings between different team members. Nate and I have launch a new season of the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast soon. Typically, I let other staff members lead them.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 16, 2013

Brian is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of a Consulting Firm called Ambassadors International. PUSH or OPPOSING FORCE — To execute the quickest possible turn, you apply resistance on one side. You have executed the turn by slamming on the brakes with regard to a particular initiative. Innovation Leadership'

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 27, 2022

We once got our first communications position by replacing an executive assistant – (for me) with that key role. When someone leaves you have a ”free” window of opportunity to reimagine every role. Don’t simply assume you will replace this “slot” with the same position. .

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 23, 2016

The church looks to him to lead and, wisely, he knows he needs to develop his leadership skills. Here are 3 suggestions I gave him: Form a peer leadership group. In these meetings I’m trying to learn leadership and management practices – not theology. These can be mid-level managers or senior executives.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 24, 2018

On the other hand, an employee who is taking advantage of a more casual organizational structure, which is a style of leadership I typically prefer, is a problem to be solved. I prefer systems and structures which allow for freedom of individualized methods of execution, towards a more defined vision we are seeking to attain.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 6, 2015

And, it’s all about servant leadership. Here’s a brief description from the website: Designed to provide participants with a uniquely personal experience in an intimate setting, the World LEADERS Conference (WLC) brings together top executives in business and ministry with prominent leadership experts from around the world.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 17, 2013

I was talking to the Executive Director of a homeless ministry recently. If fact, the future of the ministry, in my professional organizational leadership opinion, is in jeopardy now. Leadership Ministry' Everyday, she feeds hundreds of meals. Every night the ministry boards dozens of men and women. They clothe people.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 16, 2012

Joel is recognized as one of the top 50 executive coaches in the U.S., It is through these difficult times that church leadership is critical. Cultivate an executive presence – Although the term “ executive presence ” often has secular connotations, it is essential to becoming an effective religious leader as well.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 3, 2013

Some time ago, I had an opportunity thanks to Casey Graham to speak to a group of executive pastors. There is a loneliness of leadership and many pastors suffer from it. Leadership Ministry' Feel free to share these on Twitter, and Google Plus to get them circulated. I won’t be doing much of that while I’m gone.).

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

I was talking to the Executive Director of a homeless ministry recently. In fact, the future of the ministry, in my professional organizational leadership opinion, is in jeopardy now. Kingdom Leadership Ministry' Everyday they feed hundreds of meals. Every night the ministry boards dozens of men and women. They clothe people.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Jenni is Executive Director of the fast-growing, energetic Cross Point Church in Nashville. Jenni is influential in any leadership circle, but is especially being used of God to mentor female leadership. Jenni is influential in any leadership circle, but is especially being used of God to mentor female leadership.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 21, 2014

Jenni serves as the Executive Director of Cross Point Church in Nashville, TN, where she leads the staff and oversees the ministry of five campuses. She has a great leadership mind. He was eager to step in and provide leadership to a group that had been floundering for some time. Fear Leadership Ministry'

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 14, 2015

Tim is a team leader with the Vanderbloemen Search Group, an executive search firm that helps churches and ministries find great leaders. Previously he was the executive pastor at Granger Community Church in Granger, Indiana. Leadership Ministry' This is a guest post by my friend Tim Stevens. Failure Can Lead to Success.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 11, 2013

I heard William present some of this on a recent Leadership Network online conference. Here are 4 Succession Planning Trends for Church Leaders: The longer I do executive search, the more I am convinced of this simple truth: The most expensive hire you will ever make is hiring the wrong person. Church Leadership Ministry'

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 30, 2013

Ben is a technology executive with a passion for servant leadership. His blog, ModernServantLeader.com , is a platform for spreading servant leadership awareness, adoption and action. This is another guest post by Ben Lichtenwalner (see also “ Top 5 Business Professional Confessions “).

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 31, 2015

Several years ago, I was asked to speak to executive pastors about a senior pastor’s expectations for their role. I realize none of the churches where I have served would have been successful without the creativity, diligence and leadership of the staff with whom I served. A healthy staff requires a team approach.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 24, 2012

Ben is a technology executive with a passion for servant leadership. His blog, ModernServantLeader.com , is a platform for spreading servant leadership awareness, adoption and action. This is a guest post by Ben Lichtenwalner. You can follow Ben on Twitter at @BLichtenwalner.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 15, 2011

I begin with Mark Schoenwald, President and Chief Executive Officer at Thomas Nelson. I was interested in learning from Mark’s leadership. How is your leadership style different than Michael’s? My hope is I am consistent with what Mike has worked to establish as hallmarks of leadership at every level at Thomas Nelson.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 5, 2018

In our current context, I have spoken into the hiring process from an executive pastor to a someone on our facitilites team. Over the years, I’ve made plenty of mistakes, but I’ve also managed – in the business world and the church world – to develop some pretty healthy teams.

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