Ron Edmondson

MARCH 22, 2021

But respect (and even an amount of loyalty) towards leadership is necessary to complete the vision. Of course, respect (and loyalty) must start with leadership and go both ways. Mutual loyalty and respect – from leaders and team members – is necessary to carry a team forward in a healthy way.

Leadership 83

Leadership Loyalty Edmondson Follow-up 83

Ron Edmondson

APRIL 17, 2023

You build greater loyalty in people when you share a common vision, not when you share common personalities. Your greatest fear will likely be in an area where God can most use you. Just because it is the right thing to do is no indication everyone is going to love it. People naturally resist what they can’t understand.

Edmondson 66

Edmondson Loyalty Resistance Objective 66

Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 1, 2020

This could even mean the person would no longer be on your team if they did, but it protects their loyalty while they are and this type environment welcomes the highest caliber of leaders. They will have more loyalty to the leader — trusting the leader in return. Celebrating wins encourages the team and more wins.

Edmondson 68

Edmondson Loyalty Banking Team 68

Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 19, 2021

It is hard to find loyalty anywhere. Certainly the past couple of years leading through a pandemic have been difficult, but it is more than that. People are more contentious. Opinions are so diverse. Leading in today’s culture is hard. This leadership climate has produced a lot of stress and worry for those in leadership.

Edmondson 59

Edmondson Loyalty Diversity Stress 59

Ron Edmondson

MARCH 22, 2022

It’s such a rare occurrence to find loyalty today that it is refreshing to a leader when we find it. Granted, this isn’t “blind loyalty. I’m suggesting you humbly and genuinely respect the leader’s position. Display Commitment – Be loyal. You don’t have to compromise your integrity.

Influence 72

Influence Positioning Loyalty Long-term 72

Ron Edmondson

APRIL 3, 2023

Loyalty – It is imperative in any organizational structure that a team member be dedicated to the vision, organization, senior leadership and the team. The more a team learns to trust each other the greater this process becomes. There doesn’t have to be unanimous agreement on every decision.

Team 59

Team Bond Objective Edmondson 59

Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

New leaders are developed, loyalty is gained, and teams are made more effective through delegation. You can’t just “dump and run” You have to help people know the vision, understand a win, and stay close enough in case they need you again. Giving up after the first try. No one likes to fail.

Examples 62

Examples Leadership Delegation Leadership Styles 62

Ron Edmondson

JUNE 13, 2018

Seriously, leaders who are easy to follow inspire people to join them on a journey and they develop loyalty from their team. Considering some of the reasons He was able to develop such loyalty among the people He led helps us learn why He was easy to follow. A couple of good questions to ask yourself: Do people want to follow my lead?

Quality 48

Quality Loyalty Learning-by-Doing Team 48

Ron Edmondson

APRIL 12, 2017

This could even mean the person would no longer be on your team if they did, but it protects their loyalty while they are and this type environment welcomes the highest caliber of leaders. They will have more loyalty to the leader — trusting the leader in return. Celebrating wins encourages the team and more wins.

Loyalty 56

Loyalty Edmondson Banking Team 56

Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

They inspire followers to join them on a journey and they develop loyalty from their team. Let’s consider some of the reasons He was able to develop such loyalty among the people He led. Ask yourself: Do people want to follow my lead? Why would they want to follow me? The best example I know of a followable leader is Jesus.

Quality 83

Quality Loyalty Energy Team 83

Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

Don’t be forced out because you’re too stubborn, scared, or have a false sense of loyalty. Never stay for a paycheck, or a false sense of loyalty, or because you’re afraid to walk again by faith. Certainly, when you feel God is freeing you to move elsewhere. Leave before you have to leave. Do the right thing.

Advice 30

Advice Loyalty Edmondson Reputation 30

Ron Edmondson

MAY 14, 2019

We stay for a false sense of loyalty. I believe in loyalty. I also believe, however, that there are times a false sense of loyalty, co-dependency or irrational fear keeps us from moving forward even though God is not holding us to the position. We stay because we are afraid. Sadly, sometimes, we stay for a paycheck.

Loyalty 35

Loyalty Positioning Incentives Motivation 35

Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 29, 2014

Cause your loyalty to be questioned. Obviously, this requires a vision worth following, but loyalty towards senior leadership is necessary to complete the vision. And, that’s certainly the case when you expect loyalty of followers. Make sure you’re doing all you can to get better at time-management, for example.).

Leadership 69

Leadership Loyalty Follow-up Team 69

Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 16, 2011

You’ll do more harm to your reputation, your attitude and the organization during the miserable days. Have you seen people (have you) stay too long in a position and cause harm to themselves or the organization?

Loyalty 81

Loyalty Reputation Advice Motivation 81

Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

You build greater loyalty in people when you share a common vision, not when you share common personalities. Your greatest fear will likely be in an area where God can most use you. Just because it is the right thing to do is no indication that everyone is going to love it. People naturally resist what they can’t. understand.

Leadership 66

Leadership Loyalty Resistance Objective 66

Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 22, 2014

Demonstrates Loyalty in Action – No one questions the loyalty of a great team member. They know themselves and allow their strengths to shine through hard work and dedication to the vision, providing a unique value to the entire team.

Team 70

Team Loyalty Edmondson Commitment 70

Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

They demonstrate loyalty in action. No one questions the loyalty of a great team member. They know themselves and allow their strengths to shine through hard work and dedication to the vision, providing a unique value to the entire team.

Team 36

Team Loyalty Commitment Motivation 36

Ron Edmondson

MARCH 13, 2014

Thankfully, there are still leaders with a sense of loyalty, who want to do the right thing, and they simply do not know how or when they should leave. It’s still one of my most requested blog topics. Deciding when it is time to leave a leadership position is one of the hardest decisions a leader makes.

Examples 82

Examples Long-term Loyalty Maturity 82

Ron Edmondson

MARCH 8, 2014

Faithfulness – Standing firm with loyalty and commitment to Christ, even when others are rejecting what’s true. Goodness – Not advocating perfection, but genuinely striving to be a better person and serving as a witness to that endeavor for others.

Loyalty 62

Loyalty Commitment Influence 62

Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 15, 2019

Trust invokes a deeper level of loyalty and commitment which helps people weather the storms of life together. I used to say the pastor is only as good as their last good sermon. And that is semi-true.). Trust, however, develops with time and experience. Trust develops roots in a relationship which grow far deeper than popularity ever could.

Loyalty 40

Loyalty Uncertainty Long-term Commitment 40

Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 31, 2017

Causing your loyalty or respect to be questioned. Obviously, this requires a vision worth following, but loyalty towards senior leadership is necessary to complete the vision. And, this is certainly the case when you expect loyalty of followers. This one will raise eyebrows, but it’s true. Say one thing. Do another.

Leadership 30

Leadership Loyalty Team Follow-up 30

Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

“Yes, staff members should be loyal to their pastor…but don’t expect more loyalty than I’m willing to give them” One troubling trend today is treating staff members as if they’re disposable. But a few pastors demand a level of loyalty from others we’re unwilling to reciprocate.

Loyalty 73

Loyalty Learning-by-Doing Edmondson Follow-up 73

Ron Edmondson

MARCH 13, 2018

You build greater loyalty in people when you share a common vision, not when you share common personalities. Your greatest fear will likely be in an area where God can most use you. Just because it is the right thing to do is no indication everyone is going to love it. People naturally resist what they can’t understand.

Loyalty 33

Loyalty Resistance Objective Motivation 33

Ron Edmondson

MARCH 9, 2017

People will have a hard time developing loyalty and buying in if the vision is no bigger than your personality. Leadership is about something bigger than you. People follow visions which carry them to something of value beyond what they can see today. This is true whether the emotion is bad – or even if its a really good emotion.

Leadership 58

Leadership Edmondson Loyalty Reputation 58

Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

Seriously, leaders who are easy to follow inspire people to join them on a journey and they develop loyalty from their team. Consider some of the reasons He was able to develop such loyalty among the people He led — why He was easy to follow. A couple of good questions to ask yourself: Do people want to follow my lead?

Quality 30

Quality Loyalty Edmondson Team 30

Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 8, 2012

Here are 7 ways I hope to be Kingdom minded: Care more about a person’s relationship to Jesus than their denominational loyalties. I thought it might be more helpful if I described how I hope to do that. Care more about a person growing to be like Christ than their membership in my church.

Edmondson 59

Edmondson Loyalty 59

Ron Edmondson

JULY 16, 2015

This could even mean the person would no longer be on your team if they did, but it protects their loyalty while they are and this type environment welcomes the highest caliber of leaders. They will have more loyalty to the leader — trusting the leader in return. Celebrating wins encourages the team and more wins.

Loyalty 30

Loyalty Edmondson Banking Team 30

Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 16, 2017

Loyalty is a rare and attractive quality. Value other people’s opinions. People want to be heard. They appreciate when they believe someone genuinely cares to hear what they have to say. Remain steadfast to vision and values. Believe in the place where you work. Be flexible with methods.

Team 44

Team Cooper Loyalty Quality 44

Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 26, 2017

Thankfully, there are still leaders with a sense of loyalty, who want to do the right thing, and they simply do not know how or when they should leave. It’s still one of my more requested blog topics. Deciding when it is time to leave a leadership position is one of the hardest decisions a leader makes.

Examples 30

Examples Long-term Loyalty Maturity 30

Ron Edmondson

MARCH 31, 2015

We stay for a false sense of loyalty. I believe in loyalty. At the same time, I believe there are times a false sense of loyalty, co-dependency or irrational fear keeps us from moving forward even though God is not holding us to the position. But many times, in my experience, we stay for the wrong reasons.

Loyalty 30

Loyalty Incentives Edmondson Positioning 30

Ron Edmondson

JULY 23, 2013

Trust invokes a deeper level of loyalty and commitment that helps people weather the storms of life together. Times of uncertainty need established trust in leadership. Long term success requires trust. And, trust must be earned. Trust develops with time and experience. Leader, know the difference and don’t confuse the two.

Edmondson 63

Edmondson Loyalty Uncertainty Long-term 63

Ron Edmondson

MAY 24, 2013

Related posts: The Art of Loyalty (Loving an Old Pair of Shoes). (My California pastor friends are confused. You can ignore this post and enjoy your sandals.). The post A Secret to Success in Ministry You May Not Know appeared first on Ron Edmondson. One Secret To Our Success At Grace Community Church.

Succession 66

Succession Long-term Edmondson Loyalty 66

Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 22, 2016

Here are 7 ways I hope to be Kingdom building: Care more about a person’s relationship to Jesus than their denominational loyalties. So, what do I mean by hoping to have a Kingdom building mindset? Care more about a person growing to be like Christ than their membership in our church.

Short-term 30

Short-term Edmondson Loyalty Policies 30

Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 12, 2017

Trust invokes a deeper level of loyalty and commitment which helps people weather the storms of life together. Times of uncertainty need established trust in leadership. Long-term success requires trust. And, trust must be earned. Trust develops with time and experience.

Edmondson 30

Edmondson Loyalty Uncertainty Long-term 30

Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 25, 2021

It must be genuine of course, and I’m not suggesting you drop loyalties to other teams, but ask what cause are you more loyal to supporting and how supporting it will be most effective. In Lexington I was in the heart of the University of Kentucky Big Blue tradition.

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Edmondson Learning-by-Doing Influence Loyalty 76

Ron Edmondson

JUNE 4, 2014

1 a: consciousness of and loyalty to a distinct region with a homogeneous population . I was in a community program recently talking about regionalism. . Websters defines regionalism as: . b: development of a political or social system based on one or more such areas. 2: emphasis on regional locale and characteristics.

Tourism 43

Tourism Politics Loyalty Ethics 43

Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 17, 2017

New leaders are developed, loyalty is gained, and teams are made more effective through delegation. You can’t just “dump and run” You have to help people know the vision, understand a win, and stay close enough in case they need you again. Giving up after the first try. No one likes to fail.

Leadership 41

Leadership Delegation Leadership Styles Loyalty 41