Ron Edmondson

MARCH 7, 2014

Sometimes I think we complicate leadership too much. I often tell leaders who want to improve to think of one or two areas in their organization or church, or in their personal leadership style, that they’d like to improve upon and take some small steps to make something positive happen in that area. Don’t start big.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 10, 2014

Related posts: Sometimes We Complicate Leadership Too Much. Developing Your Personal Leadership Style. An Interview about My Leadership Style. Leadership' Or use your own term. Let’s just continue to improve as leaders. 7 Marks of a Great Leader.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 31, 2016

Leadership principles and practices have had to change because organizations and people have changed. The fact is many leaders who are in senior positions these days developed their leadership style in another generation. This has produced a plethora of what I call antiquated leaders.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

Leadership principles and practices have had to change because organizations and people have changed. The fact is that many leaders who are in senior positions these days developed their leadership style in another generation. This has produced a plethora of what I call antiquated leaders.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 6, 2018

I’ve learned over the years – mostly from my own personal growth and experience many times what may appear to us, or what we may label as, a leadership style or personality is actually a leader’s personal battle and a sin of pride. Some of us more than others. And, pride is very dangerous. ” Proverbs 26:12.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

I can lead everyone the same way - Actually, people are different and require different leadership styles. Leadership and management are the same thing – Great organizations need both, but they are not equal and they require different skills. Read a post I wrote about that subject HERE.).

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 19, 2013

I love leadership. The principles, however, that I admire most are found in the leadership style of Jesus. Jesus’ leadership is still impacting culture today. Here are 12 leadership principles of Jesus that inspire me: Jesus was willing to invest in people others would have dismissed.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 25, 2012

10 Things I Hate in Leadership. Developing Your Personal Leadership Style. (I posted this basic idea several years ago, but brought it forward again since my readership has grown substantially since then.). Related posts: Daniel Pink – Author of Drive on What Motivates #Cat10.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 8, 2013

Different Leaders…Different Approaches To Leadership. Developing Your Personal Leadership Style. Related posts: Leaders Lead…So Others Can Follow. 5 Reasons Leaders Tend to Micromanage.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 4, 2011

Related posts: Altering My Personal Leadership Style. Developing Your Personal Leadership Style. I can’t always require everyone hold the same values I have…although I’m confident I subconsciously look for them in the people we hire.). Army Values = Church Values?

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 22, 2017

Actually, people are different and require different leadership styles. I’m not saying it’s easy, but if you want to be effective you will learn your people and alter your style to fit their personalities. Leadership and management are the same thing. I can lead everyone the same way.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 8, 2014

Related posts: Altering My Personal Leadership Style. Leadership Influence. What Is Your Leadership Capacity? Business Leadership Ministry Organizational Leadership Team Leadership' Be rewarding. Love others genuinely and display it well. What would you add? Don’t Be Afraid of Good Management.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 22, 2012

My leadership style wouldn’t work in many churches. Being willing to admit it saves you heartache, your team from destruction, and the organization from having to make difficult decisions regarding your leadership in the future…when everyone discovers you’re out of your league. Leadership Requires Guts.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 10, 2011

The fact is that many leaders who are in the highest positions these days developed their leadership style in another generation. Have you noticed? This has produced a plethora of what I call antiquated leaders. That creates tension in many organizations, including many churches today.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

My leadership style wouldn’t work in many churches. Being willing to admit it saves you heartache, your team from destruction, and the organization from having to make difficult decisions regarding your leadership in the future – when everyone else discovers you’re out of your league or misfit. .

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 3, 2013

Oh, the joy of controlling leadership. This blog has been critical of controlling leadership as a very poor leadership style. I should have recognized the benefits in controlling leadership before now. Thankfully, there’s still time in my leadership career. It’s highly under appreciated.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 17, 2017

And, being “boss” is not a good leadership style by the way.) Continual vision casting is often the harder work, but necessary for the best results in leadership. If I don’t have to explain what’s in my head – just tell people what to do – I get to do more of what I want to do.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 28, 2011

Related posts: Developing Your Personal Leadership Style. 7 Characteristics of the Backside of Leadership. Authentic - not false or copied; genuine; real. In my opinion, stellar leaders would possess ALL of these attributes. What words/definitions would you add to my list? 7 Ways to Maintain Respect as a Leader.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 21, 2014

And, being “king” is not a good leadership style by the way.) Continual vision casting is often the harder work, but necessary for the best results in leadership. If I don’t have to explain what’s in my head — just tell people what to do — I get to do more of what I want to do.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

I love leadership. The principles, however, which I admire most are found in the leadership style of Jesus. Jesus’ leadership is still impacting culture today. Here are 12 leadership principles of Jesus that inspire me: Jesus was willing to invest in people others would have dismissed.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 17, 2012

Related posts: Developing Your Personal Leadership Style. 12 Killers of Good Leadership. 8 Random Leadership Axioms. The Dumbing Down of Leadership. Push through those things, ground yourself in Scripture and in accountability to others, build discipline in your life, and you’ll keep improving as a leader.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 24, 2018

I often tell leaders who want to improve to think of one or two areas in their organization or church, or in their personal leadership style, that they’d like to improve upon and take some small steps to make something happen in that area. It might and it might not.). Don’t start big. Start small.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 27, 2014

The relational leadership in her, which is a positive about her leadership style, is not working with these team members. She hasn’t challenged the problems, even though she knows she should. She’s losing sleep over it, but doesn’t know what to do. Perhaps you’ve seen this before in an organization.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 16, 2013

Learning some of your leadership default zones may make you a better leader. Related posts: Developing Your Personal Leadership Style. 7 Characteristics of the Backside of Leadership. Some of my best, more loyal team members became that way only by grace. Do you have any you would add? Team Idleness.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 19, 2014

John Chapter One shares helpful insight into the leadership of Jesus. I’ve written previously about Jesus’ leadership style. 12 Leadership Principles of Jesus I admire. Leadership Under Stress — The Jesus Model. In John Chapter One, I saw three more principles.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 12, 2011

Share This: Related posts: 10 Characteristics of Good Leadership (Expanded Version) Developing Your Personal Leadership Style Are You A Credible Leader? Which of these, if any, should I expand into a blog post?

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

Actually, people are different and require different leadership styles. I’m not saying it’s easy, but if you want to be effective you will learn your people and alter your style to fit their personalities. Leadership and management are the same thing. I can lead everyone the same way.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

Here’s what I’ve learned over the years — mostly from my own personal growth and experience — Many times what may appear to us — or we may label as — a leadership style or personality is actually a leader’s personal battle — and sin — of pride. And, pride is very dangerous.

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Leadership Leadership Styles Edmondson Influence 30

Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 29, 2019

The leaders who achieve success long-term are constantly improving – continually refining their leadership style and abilities. Find the help you need now. It starts by admitting you need help. Read Exodus 18 for more on this.). I’m afraid of the unknown! – Seriously, who wouldn’t be?

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 5, 2013

They may need different benefits, different work schedules, and even different leadership styles, depending on their age and stage of life. You should maximize your leadership by adapting your style to the person you are leading anyway. For more about that idea read THIS POST.).

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 24, 2011

Great leaders learn to push through the emotional aspects of leadership so they can treat people as adults in every situation. What other examples would you add to my list?

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 24, 2011

Great leaders learn to push through the emotional aspects of leadership so they can treat people as adults in every situation. What other examples would you add to my list?

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

They may need different benefits, different work schedules, and even different leadership styles, depending on their age and stage of life. When a person is 10, 20, or even 30 years older they likely have different needs and expectations from their leader and the organization.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

The relational leadership in her, which is a positive about her leadership style, was not working for these team members. She hadn’t challenged the problems, even though she knew she should. She was losing sleep over it, but didn’t know what to do. Perhaps you’ve seen this before in an organization.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 16, 2012

In our heads we know death does not have the final victory, but in our hearts we remain concerned that death reflects poorly on our leadership. What shadows of leadership have you explored? Related posts: Developing Your Personal Leadership Style. 7 Questions I Have About Leadership. Moving People.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 18, 2016

My leadership style wouldn’t work in many churches. Being willing to admit it saves you heartache, your team from destruction, and the organization from having to make difficult decisions regarding your leadership in the future – when everyone else discovers you’re out of your league or misfit.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 7, 2014

pastors have come to Canada and have failed because they’ve assumed a very dominant top down leadership style. I’ve enjoyed listening to other’s ideas and incorporating their suggestions into my leadership. She said she never knew what a pastor did during the week. I’ve become intensively collaborative.

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