Ron Edmondson

JUNE 19, 2019

I’ve noticed we confuse a lot of words in leadership. Here are words we often confuse in leadership: Possibility with Probability – Just because something has a chance of happening, doesn’t necessarily mean the chances are good. – “train up a child in the way he should go ” for a classic example.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 14, 2023

It is inherent and cannot be trained or programmed. Check out my leadership podcast where we discuss issues of leadership nuggets in a practical way. Plus, check out the other Lifeway Leadership Podcasts. There is one incredibly important characteristic of successful teams or organizations.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 19, 2013

Here are 7 paradigms of the “new normal” in church leadership: We must do more with less – The resources for Kingdom work may not be what they once were. The post 7 Paradigms of the “New Normal” in Church Leadership appeared first on Ron Edmondson. What Does “Healthy” Mean in Church Leadership?

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 8, 2021

Healthy delegation is an international, methodical and important part of leadership. Proper training needs to be given before the person is held responsible to achieve full results. Of course, part of training could be doing the work the first time, but the delegator should remain available throughout the process.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 11, 2013

Sometimes we complicate things in leadership. Yet, in my opinion, it may be one of the easier leadership issues to solve. The key is having a strategy of leadership reproduction in place and actually working it. The key is having a strategy of leadership reproduction in place and actually working it. I think so.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 2, 2018

I often feel what I’m writing is elementary in the field of leadership. It may come from experience, training or simply by position. This realization has been one of the major fuels of this blog through the years and why I wrote the book “ The Mythical Leader ”. This is also why we can never stop learning.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Seminary didn’t give him all the training he needed. It caused me to ask myself, so I could coach him: What’s the best way to deal with insecurity in leadership? Here’s a principle of leadership it might take you a while to learn. Plus, check out the other Lifeway Leadership Podcasts.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 28, 2011

Leadership is abuzz these days. Everyone is talking about it, yet it appears many organizations and churches are consistently looking for leadership. In my conversations with other churches, people want to know how to find, attract, and train leaders. Stellar leadership? 7 Characteristics of the Backside of Leadership.

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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

JANUARY 18, 2017

Sometimes we complicate things in leadership. In fact, finding new leaders – in theory at least – may be one of the easier issues to solve in leadership. The key is having a strategy of leadership reproduction in place and actually working it. Train them to know your church culture. You’ve trained them.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 9, 2013

I feel what I’m writing is elementary in the field of leadership. It may come from experience, training or simply by position. The post The Blindfolding of Experience in Leadership appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Related posts: 10 Characteristics of Good Leadership (Expanded Version).

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 17, 2022

They equip the team with the proper training and resources to complete assignments. Check out my leadership podcast where we discuss issues of leadership in a practical way. Plus, check out the other Lifeway Leadership Podcasts. A followable leader extends grace and forgiveness when mistakes are made.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 21, 2023

Seminary didn’t give him the training he needed. I previously wrote “ 7 Traits of an Insecure Leader “ It caused me to ask myself, so I could coach him: What’s the best way to deal with insecurity in leadership? Here’s a principle of leadership it might take you a while to learn. Don’t let it!

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 30, 2023

I’m overwhelmed from a process, task, and leadership perspective. This requires discipline, but it’s a necessary part of leadership. Part of good leadership is helping people achieve more than they thought they could. That could involve training, encouraging, celebrating wins, or challenging when necessary.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 6, 2023

The right people on the team The people on the team are the correct fit for the role they have been assigned and have the proper training to complete their assignment. The environment, in which the team operates, is more important than it ever has been in my leadership. Plus, check out the other Lifeway Leadership Podcasts.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 10, 2023

Elimination of clutter and providing clarity is a necessary part of leadership. Part of good leadership is helping people achieve more than they thought they could. That could involve training, encouraging, celebrating wins, or challenging when necessary. . Plus, check out the other Lifeway Leadership Podcasts.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 11, 2024

Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it. Check out my leadership podcast where we discuss issues of leadership in a practical way. Plus, check out the other Lifeway Leadership Podcasts. Many parents refuse to discipline in the name of love.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Good leaders learn to look for qualities in people which are conducive to good leadership. Candidly, leadership encounters complainers regardless of what we do. Leadership is about trust. You can train someone to lead others, but you can’t train them to have interest. Not a complainer. Reliability.

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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. They weren’t battle trained. And, I love reading about King David.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

In my first management role I wasn’t trained for what I needed to do. Check out my leadership podcast where we discuss issues of leadership nuggets in a practical way. Plus, check out the other Lifeway Leadership Podcasts. But all of us – male and female – need to hear this affirmation. So there you go.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 19, 2022

I encounter leaders who claim to want delegation to be a part of their leadership. Specialized training may be needed. Check out my leadership podcast where we discuss issues of leadership in a practical way. Plus, check out the other Lifeway Leadership Podcasts. Adequate resources were not in place.

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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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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Get them additional help or training if needed. Check out my leadership podcast where we discuss issues of leadership in a practical way. Plus, check out the other Lifeway Leadership Podcasts. Spend time discussing how the person can improve in the area of performance being corrected.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Train people and release them to live out their faith in the workplace, schools, grocery stores or wherever they happen to be. Check out my new website design and my 5T Leadership offerings. Empower people to lead in their passions not only in your current and structured programs. Determining where evangelism takes place.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 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 which can encourage church growth: Lead with leaders Most people are looking for leadership, especially about things about which they don’t know. That’s scary.

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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? My leadership style wouldn’t work in many churches. Leadership can be lonely, but it doesn’t have to be done alone.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

He blamed it all on the leadership of the pastor. In my experience, the number one issue churches appear to face is leadership — specifically pastoral leadership. So much of pastoring becomes on-the-job training. The solution for this is training, mentoring, and growing by experience.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

Now, before you think I’m awful, the reason I share is that it reminded me of an important leadership principle. The post Tortoise and Hare Principle in Organizational Leadership appeared first on Ron Edmondson. 12 Tips To Train For a Marathon or Half Marathon. 7 Elements of a Strategy for a New Leadership Position.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Poor training. Check out my leadership podcast where we discuss issues of leadership in a practical way. Plus, check out the other Lifeway Leadership Podcasts. Unreasonable expectations – over time – cause team members to naturally slow their individual productivity, which impacts the entire team.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 27, 2023

Get some basic training in financial terms so you can lead people well. Especially in today’s world of speculation and trust issues, those who give to a church want to know that leadership has a handle on the finances of the church before they are willing to invest in the mission. Learn to read the financial documents of the church.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 3, 2020

People are looking to them for leadership. Seminary didn’t train them for all the decisions they need to make. These are some warnings I’ve observed first hand in leadership positions I’ve held. Leadership involves challenging people beyond their current comfort level. I hope they help.

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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? My leadership style wouldn’t work in many churches. There’s always that.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 25, 2013

Good leaders learn to look for qualities in people that are conducive to good leadership. Not a complainer – Candidly speaking, leadership encounters complainers regardless of what we do. Reliability – Leadership is about trust, and trust is developed over time and consistency by doing what you said you would do.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 10, 2018

They felt it was self-serving to step into the role of leadership. ” Yes, leaders can be in the center of attention, and some people are too “humble” to step into the role, but in the meantime we are missing their leadership. If you give up after the first try you miss out on the best of leadership.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 9, 2022

I’ve learned failure is training ground for success. Check out my leadership podcast where we hopefully help limit bad decisions and discuss issues of leadership in a practical way. Plus, check out the other Lifeway Leadership Podcasts. In fact, God had other plans for our lives as we later learned.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Leadership is abuzz these days. I’m not the only blog – and certainly not the best blog, which primarily addresses leadership. In my conversations with churches, people want to know how to find, attract, and train leaders. Perhaps we need to do a better job distinguishing what leadership actually means.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 7, 2016

Good leaders learn to look for qualities in people which are conducive to good leadership. Not a complainer – Candidly speaking, leadership encounters complainers regardless of what we do. Reliability – Leadership is about trust, and trust is developed over time and consistency by doing what you said you would do.

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