Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

There needs to be an element of faith and risk to motivate followers. The vision needs to take people somewhere they want to go, but aren’t sure how to get there. Check out my leadership podcast where we discuss issues of leadership in a practical way. Plus, check out the other Lifeway Leadership Podcasts.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

In my experience in the business world and church, it seems we are desperate for good leadership. Organizations and teams thrive on good leadership. In full disclosure, I’ve probably been as guilty as anyone at times in my leadership career. With each new season in leadership there will be a learning curve.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

I have held a senior leadership position for over 30 years and been in leadership over 40 years. When I was a mid-level manager in a large corporation, I remember questioning why senior leadership made some of the decisions they did. All leadership is challenging, but the senior position is a pressure unlike any other.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 10, 2024

The simple fact is, some leaders simply don’t know how to introduce healthy change. Good change leaders always keep the vision before them and are motivated more towards the accomplishment of it more than making sure everyone is pleased with them personally. Plus, check out the other Lifeway Leadership Podcasts.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 19, 2013

Leadership is hard and every decision a leader makes is subject to opinion. At the same time, most of us who have positions of leadership want people to like us personally and in our role as a leader. The post 7 Casualties of a People Pleaser in Leadership appeared first on Ron Edmondson. The Dumbing Down of Leadership.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 17, 2022

There needs to be an element of faith and risk to motivate followers. The vision needs to take people somewhere they want to go, but aren’t sure how to get there. Check out my leadership podcast where we discuss issues of leadership in a practical way. Plus, check out the other Lifeway Leadership Podcasts.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 25, 2023

I have held a senior leadership position for over 25 years and been in leadership almost 40 years. When I was a mid-level manager in a large corporation, I remember questioning why senior leadership made some of the decisions they did. All leadership is challenging, but the senior position is a pressure unlike any other.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 14, 2020

So it’s equally important to know how to keep them. Leaders especially want to know their contribution is recognized and making a difference to improve the life of others – which is a primary motivation of good leaders. Nate and I have finished our fall semester at the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 18, 2016

I realize the teacher needed to make sure I wasn’t cheating and I knew how to think through a specified process, but I wanted to invent my own process. I think there is a leadership principle here. It’s the new math of leadership. I have seen it so many times. Give people a Freedom Pass.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 5, 2013

They don’t necessarily understand the term or want to “pay their dues” They want a seat at the table of leadership today. Are you always questioning another person’s motives? If you want to truly set yourself apart, be noticed, and advance in leadership, you have to rise above normal. I get that.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 16, 2012

Here is the post: The 5 Shadows of Leadership. Leaders must to learn how to deal with their own internal shadows in order to bring light out of their own lives. What can often keep me motivated is a fear of losing. What shadows of leadership have you explored? Related posts: Developing Your Personal Leadership Style.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Someone with lots of prior leadership experience just bring higher expectations for those who try to lead them. They can zap the motivation from the team. The best leadership involves delegation to people who will assume responsibility for a task. Leadership always involve change. It is what makes leadership fun, right?

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 26, 2023

In this post, I want to help churches know how to support and protect your pastor’s spouse. Check your motives in what you share. Check out my leadership podcast where we discuss leadership nuggets in a practical way. Plus, check out the other Lifeway Leadership Podcasts. Protect them from gossip.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 21, 2011

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 14, 2022

Remember how with each progression you knew less and had to figure out more on your own? As hard as it is, the more pressure you use the less they may be motivated to tell you. They will need you more than they know how to ask for your help. Plus, check out the other Lifeway Leadership Podcasts. Well, this is college.

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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. How can he develop as a leader inexpensively and maybe even free? Here are 3 suggestions I gave him: Form a peer leadership group. Recruit leaders in the community to read a leadership book together. His question was simple.

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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. Each book contains an access code for the reader to take a comprehensive online MBA Inventory ( Motivating By Appreciation ) – a $20 value. For more information, go to www.appreciationatwork.com. 7 Tips for Handling Stress.

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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

OCTOBER 22, 2014

Their motivation is achieving the agreed upon goal of the team. They love their work — even more the work of the team — and they are motivated to celebrate when the team succeeds. How To Be A Great Non-Profit Board Member. Innovation Leadership Team Leadership'

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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. How can he develop as a leader inexpensively – maybe even free? Here are 3 suggestions I gave him: Form a peer leadership group. Recruit leaders in the community to read a leadership book together. Who invests in me?

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

I know that goes against what all the great leadership books and experts say, but it’s true. The danger is when the team doesn’t understand the vision, there are no plans created of how to complete it or competing visions are still on the table from the last time I went out of town. It won’t matter how well the vision was cast.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 23, 2016

In working with other churches and ministries, and in my experience in the business world, it seems we are desperate for good leadership. Organizations and teams thrive on good leadership. And, in full disclosure, I’ve probably been as guilty as anyone at times in my leadership career. No one taught me how to lead.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 14, 2011

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 27, 2011

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 29, 2013

In fact, in my observation, one huge reason the ship goes under is because the captain wouldn’t admit to the sinking ship or didn’t know how to stop it, but never asked for help guiding the process. And, some of the best life and leadership lessons I learned were from that experience. Motivational Quote: Ship to Sail.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 8, 2014

I’ve posted before some of my thoughts on how to do this, but it is one of the leading issues about which church leaders talk to me, so I keep coming back to the issue. Here I’m talking about motivation. Leadership Ministry' I can form a team. I don’t have many specialities, but this is one of them.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 17, 2013

(How did that work for Jonah?). I don’t know how – It seems overwhelming…and you are either to proud to admit it or aren’t willing to learn. Think Noah knew how to build a boat that large? It’s a powerful, motivating excuse. Call to Ministry Encouragement Leadership Life Plan'

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 25, 2018

I have held a senior leadership position for over 20 years and been in leadership over 35 years. When I was a mid-level manager in a large corporation, I remember questioning why senior leadership made some of the decisions they did. All leadership is challenging, but the senior position is a pressure unlike any other.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 21, 2013

No one is going to tell you how to do everything. The leaders in the future will be the ones who didn’t demand “show me how”… They simply get it done. They find ways to stay motivated. Honestly, that’s how it’s always been, but it’s still that way today.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 31, 2017

So it’s equally important to know how to keep them. Leaders especially want to know their contribution is recognized and making a difference to improve the life of others – which is a primary motivation of good leaders. Certainly the church needs good leaders. People need to know what they are offering is valued.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 13, 2018

There needs to be an element of faith and risk to motivate followers. The vision needs to take people somewhere they want to go, but aren’t sure how to get there. Here are 7 qualities of an easy to follow leader: Has a vision worth following. A leader needs a vision which lasts beyond today.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

There to be an element of faith and risk and to motivate followers. The vision needs to take people somewhere they want to go, but aren’t sure how to get there. Here are 7 qualities of a followable leader: Have a vision worth following – To be followable, a leader needs a vision that lasts beyond today. They pave the way.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 21, 2012

Michael not only knows how to build a strong platform, but, having sat with him and heard his heart, he lives his life with Kingdom purpose. I can learn from a guy with that underlying motivation. Michael has positioned himself as an expert in social media and leadership.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 18, 2016

It was as a result of my counsel to another pastor in a leadership setting. He knew he needed to approach an issue, but he wasn’t sure how to do so. It’s about how to write a sensitive letter, but the points in it will help you prepare for a face-to-face conversation also. I understand. You might read THIS POST.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 24, 2012

And yet my faith was what motivated me to serve where I was. It took a casual comment by my friend Doug Carter to realize that I needed to raise my own leadership lid to keep growing. Soon no one will want to be around you, no matter how sincere you may be. Hence, the tension. Maybe you’re there now. Are you running from __?

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 27, 2012

Then, limited time doesn’t depress us – it inspires us and motivates us. A God-centered motivation not only allows us to bring him glory, but it guides our day to day decisions. How to Increase Church Staff Without Spending a Dime. The Bible is full of reminders that our lives on this earth are like withering grass or a vapor.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 29, 2017

Let me be clear about something, one of my missions in life is to help younger leaders succeed, so this is my sole motivation for answering this question. And, if your goal is to be a leader – there is no leadership without people. A little luck. Honestly, I don’t believe much in luck. It IS all grace.

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