Ron Edmondson

JUNE 21, 2023

They aren’t being trained to take their faith into their everyday life – sharing Christ with their neighbors, co-workers and friends. 7 paradigms often needed for church growth: Lead with leaders Of course you need followers too, but most people are looking for leadership, especially about things about which they don’t know.

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Energy Resistance Learning-by-Doing Creativity 60

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. They weren’t battle trained. We could manage that. Take for example this story.

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Leadership Learning-by-Doing Course Examples 31

Ron Edmondson

MAY 22, 2012

Either way, I think that phrase applies in leadership, only I’m not sure that’s the only option. Are you experiencing the “heat”; the stress of leadership? At 20 years of age, I was thrust into a management position, because the manger left suddenly. Do you feel you are in over your head? I wasn’t.

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Leadership Leadership Styles Maturity Learning-by-Doing 56

Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 18, 2016

And, I think the phrase applies in leadership. And, I’m not sure getting out of the leadership kitchen when it gets too hot is the only option. Are you experiencing the “heat” – the stress of leadership? At 20 years of age, I was thrust into a management position, because the manger left suddenly.

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Leadership Maturity Leadership Styles Learning-by-Doing 30

Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

And I think the phrase applies in leadership. But I’m not sure getting out of the leadership kitchen when it gets too hot is the only option. Are you experiencing the “heat” – the stress of leadership? At 20 years of age, I was thrust into a management position, because the manger left suddenly.

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Maturity Learning-by-Doing Leadership Styles Edmondson 43

Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 15, 2020

His church expects a lot from him – leading the church, preaching great messages, visiting the sick (and the well), managing a budget, and seeing the baptistry consistently in use – just to name a few things. Seminary didn’t give him the training he needed. I realized he was dealing with a huge dose of insecurity.

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Learning-by-Doing Comparison Edmondson Open-book 54

Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 10, 2019

When I was in retail management I knew that the way the store looked, the merchandise was presented, and our associates treated shoppers were all vitally important parts of motivating someone to buy an item. This was simply because the churches that Leadership Network primarily served at the time were larger churches.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

In my first management position, I was a 19 year-old college sophomore working full-time and leading a small staff of four people in the men’s clothing area of a major department store. I was placed in the position almost by default, because the previous manager left unexpectedly. I was already there and eager to lead. On purpose.

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Tips Learning-by-Doing Team Maturity 42

Ron Edmondson

JUNE 4, 2013

When you fail to remember this principle of leadership, that people are different, you frustrate those you are trying to lead. I don’t really like that term much, because I’m a leader in training too, but I want you to see how I being intentional in this area and provide a few practical examples.).

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Diversity Edmondson Team Focus Group 82

Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 6, 2016

Guest Post He must manage his household well, with all dignity keeping his children submissive, for if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how will he care for God’s church? (1 In your church, my church, and indeed most churches, there is a crying need for trained, humble, and passionate leaders.

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Training Leadership Learning-by-Doing Edmondson 30

Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

In my first management role I wasn’t trained for what I needed to do. The previous manager had quit unexpectedly and I was put in the position almost by default. If you’re raising boys or married to one I would say guys cling to these words almost more than “I love you” – in my experience. I’ve got your back!

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 25, 2011

Home About Consulting Church Family Leadership Navigation: Home » Leadership » 3 Values of Teamwork 3 Values of Teamwork January 25, 2011 in Leadership , Organizational Leadership , Team Leadership with 4 Comments Recently I was asked a question regarding how we handle set-up on Sunday mornings.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 13, 2015

In my first management position, I was a 19 year-old college sophomore working full-time and leading a small staff of four people in the men’s clothing area of a major department store. I was placed in the position almost by default, because the previous manager left unexpectedly and I was already there and eager to lead. This is key.

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Learning-by-Doing Team Maturity Leadership Styles 30

Ron Edmondson

JULY 19, 2018

Finding, training and keeping good board members is a critical part of non-profit leadership. Don’t micro-manage. I realize the value of non-profits in community development. It could easily be said that the success of any non-profit is directly related to the strength of its board. Show up when things are most exciting.

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Micromanagement Learning-by-Doing Participative Quality 31

Ron Edmondson

APRIL 12, 2012

For 20+ years she has trained & developed corporate teams in high performance. According to surveys by Wharton Center for Applied Research, managers report that only 56% of their meetings are productive – and that 25% would have been more effective as conference call, memo, or voicemail.

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Tips Conference Participative Creativity 55

Ron Edmondson

JUNE 17, 2015

Finding, training and keeping good board members is a critical part of non-profit leadership. Don’t micro-manage. I realize the value of non-profits in community development. It could easily be said that the success of any non-profit is directly related to the strength of its board. Show up when things are most exciting.

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Micromanagement Learning-by-Doing Participative Edmondson 30

Ron Edmondson

APRIL 25, 2012

She serves alone in the office as the office manager/secretary and support to two pastors, a music director, financial secretary, and a part-time janitor. The support staff is trained and available to assist pastors, musicians, youth directors, boards, and members of the church to more effectively enable the ministry of serving God.

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Committee Learning-by-Doing Morale Class 54

Ron Edmondson

JULY 26, 2012

Help cross train for your area. Tips For Managing Stress. But, honestly, that process starts long before the door swings closed. The sooner you start preparing people for your eventual exit, the easier your exit will be accepted by people when you do leave. Identify key leaders who could fill in for an interim. Leaving a Legacy.

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Tips Long-term Edmondson Learning-by-Doing 52

Ron Edmondson

MAY 15, 2018

One of my favorite leadership stories is of David in 1 Samuel 23. It’s a great “problem” to have, but it does cause tensions, which need to be managed. The organization is leadership poor – I didn’t say “poor leadership” I said leadership poor. Make no mistake about it, eventually they will.

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System Follow-up Planning Learning-by-Doing 32

Ron Edmondson

JULY 5, 2011

One of those pastors in training recently asked me, “ If you were my age (about 22) and were studying to be a pastor, what would you do? &#. Every pastor needs to know some general business and leadership principles to manage a church. Great question!

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Mentor Discount Technology Training 59

Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 13, 2015

One of those pastors in training recently asked me, “ If you were my age (about 22) and were studying to be a pastor, what would you do? 7 suggestions as you prepare to be a pastor: Take some business and/or leadership courses. 7 suggestions as you prepare to be a pastor: Take some business and/or leadership courses.

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Mentor Training Discount Course 30

Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 26, 2013

You will receive practical methods and customizable project management system templates. Learning to recruit, train and mobilize them will catapult your communications ministry to levels you never dreamed possible. You will receive volunteer job descriptions and master lists on how to recruit and train volunteers.

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