Ron Edmondson

APRIL 8, 2024

Knowing the difference between a systems problem and a people problem, and being mature enough to handle it, will make you a better leader. Many times, in my experience, we try to create systems when the problem isn’t a systems problem, it’s a people problem. The best systems won’t solve a people problem.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 25, 2024

Insecurity is a normal emotion when we are exposed to something new, but as we mature in leadership – and especially in our faith and calling – we should guard against the negative impacts of insecurity. 7 reactions seen in insecure leaders: Defensive towards any challenge.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 20, 2024

Yet, they often didn’t need to lead – until they matured. In fact, I’m convinced many strong-willed people end up leading simply because they couldn’t be led. No one ever learned to lead them, so they struck out on their own. (Be Be sure to read my closing note if this is you.)

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 14, 2022

Nate was mature enough to know it would be hard, so we decided to make it a father/son adventure to drop him off at school. Of course, we know they have much maturing to do. Most of us want them to mature, grow up, move out and settle on their own. When the time comes to leave – leave on a high note.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 3, 2020

Allowing criticism to work for you rather than against you is a key to maturing as a leader. This is where maturity as a leader becomes more important. Mature leaders are willing to admit fault and recognize areas of needed improvement. The truth is there is usually something to be learned from all criticism.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 13, 2021

But a mature person (certainly a believer) thinks through how others will be impacted by what we say – and therefore what we post. But I also think these question may be helpful for all of us – as mature members of our communities – even our online communities. Two other good questions to consider here.

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Media Maturity Edmondson Reputation 70

Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

A deepening and maturity process begins at this stage. We gained some of our best leaders that way and several people found a passion they did not know they had. In both church plants, which grew quickly, this stage lasted less than one year. Childhood . Organizations are forced to “grow up” during this stage.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

I’ve learned they aren’t always as “mature” as we think they are. Knowledge does not equal maturity — obedience does.) You may wish you could pray for an hour or dissect the book of Romans like the spiritual giants you know. (I’ve But what can you do?

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 19, 2013

Right now there are people in my church at 3 stages of spiritual growth: Those that need to mature and are not maturing. Those that need to mature and have stalled. Those that need to mature and are maturing. We all need to mature. God wants to mature all believers. We rejoice in the last one.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Without growth, the organization will eventually die, but if an organization only grows and never matures, that growth will not sustain itself for long. This is where an organization really matures, develops lasting principles and values, and prepares itself for years of growth and success. Maintenance.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Some have told me I need to change, mature, grow as a person or leader. If I have an opinion I think needs sharing, however, I’ll speak for myself. Or regret later than I didn’t. Either way, please don’t try to be my voice. I have had that said a number of times as a pastor.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Part of maturing as a leader is developing a language which will help the organization and it’s team members achieve greatest success. I didn’t feel I had the relationship to do so, but I left sincerely hoping someone would speak into this leader’s life and that he would be willing to learn. The problem?

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Development Leadership Edmondson Maturity 59

Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 19, 2023

Often they didn’t need to lead – at least not until they matured – but no one ever learned how to lead them. In fact, I’m convinced many strong-willed people end up leading simply because they couldn’t be led. So, they struck out on their own. (Be Be sure to read my closing note if this is you.)

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

Maybe for some people it is that they have never had an experience that instills maturity in them. I’ve personally experienced and observed that there are some circumstances in life that bring more automatic maturity…a sort of forced growing up mentality. You can mature naturally. I have another thought.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 21, 2019

Understanding this and being willing to admit it is an indication one is becoming a mature leader — and will actually help them be better leaders. I love watching as some more mature pastors help the church figure out what’s next for the church — after their leadership.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 18, 2014

Understanding that and being willing to admit it is an indication one is becoming a mature leader — and will actually help them be better leaders. I’m watching as some more mature pastors help the church figure out what’s next for the church — after their leadership.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 8, 2022

Maturity helps us process things faster, but we never outgrow a certain vulnerability when working with people. “I’m And I’m not arguing any of that, but in reality, most pastors I know (this one included) have tender feelings at times – some days more than others. We are human. We like to be liked. I’m above that”.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 2, 2020

That said, the way a leader responds to criticism says much about the maturity of the leader and the quality of his or her leadership. If a leader is taking an organization somewhere, and really even if he or she isn’t, someone will criticize his or her efforts.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 10, 2023

Thankfully, I’ve matured enough I won’t let the season go long without an intentional shut-down. For me, this usually comes when I don’t discipline myself to say no, worry too much what people think – especially the ones who expect me to be everywhere or think I should know everything which happens in our church.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 3, 2023

There is room for improvement with any leader and maturing leaders welcome instruction from the people they are trying to lead. Thankfully, I haven’t had many of those years, but I’m glad now I had the ones I have, because they have taught me a lot about my leadership.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 15, 2013

Some are new…some are reminders I’m seeing lived out… The most mature is often not the one with the most knowledge of Scripture but the one who has learned to most live like Christ. Mature Christianity. If we want people to grow we have to encourage people to change. 10 Things I’m Learning Leading Church Change.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 23, 2023

It’s part of maturing as a leader. Great leaders know they don’t have all the answers and are willing to seek input from others. Seek a mentor. Hire a coach or consultant. Recruit a board of advisers. Get another degree. Keep learning. Read 2 Chronicles 20 for this one.) I’m afraid because I can’t seem to keep up!

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 29, 2018

It’s a matter of spiritual maturity in which I still need to mature. It wasn’t because of anything happening in the church. It was simply I was tired. My exhaustion was feeding me lies. Lose patience faster. I’m not the most patient person. But, when I’m fatigued my weaknesses – my sinful ways – seem to exaggerate.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 29, 2013

They usually fuel his passion to “seek and save the lost” It’s not the mature in Christ. It’s the ones who are in the church, but are still babies in their spiritual maturity. (We Commit to mature in your walk with Christ. They don’t seem to complain. We all know this, but most won’t say it.)

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 1, 2011

Allowing criticism to work for you rather than against you is a key to maturing as a leader. This is where maturity as a leader becomes more important, because there is often an element of truth even to criticism you don’t agree with at the time. There is usually something to be learned from all criticism.

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Maturity Learning-by-Doing Trends Policies 82

Ron Edmondson

JULY 18, 2018

Model for them – Be the maturer one in the relationship. You’ve got more experience, shouldn’t you have more maturity? Is that the mature response? That makes sense, right? And, does it work?

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 28, 2013

It means molding character that will yield maturity for a lifetime. Try that for 30 days and I guarantee you a spoiled child or your money back. Good parenting is hard. It means saying no when the easy thing to say is yes. Don’t take the easy route. Go for best! I’m praying for you! Any more suggestions to spoil a child? .

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 9, 2012

Sincere Investment – Humble leaders know the vision is bigger and will last longer than they will, so they willingly invest in others, raising up and maturing new leaders. 7 Attributes of a Maturing Leader. Gentle, but Strong – One can’t be a leader and be weak. What would you add to my list?

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

With the help of the Spirit, I can handle conflict humbly, maturely, and responsibly. So, I do not have to measure myself against the success of other people. I can step into conflict with an eye toward reconciliation. Christ is the incarnate expression of God making peace with his people.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 14, 2012

As a child matures the discipline should mature with them. Do not make threats with which you are unwilling to follow through. Your children will catch on to that real quick. Use age appropriate and action appropriate discipline. At the same time, do not overkill a minor incident or ignore a major occurrence.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 19, 2016

Since I believe the most important thing is you have a plan for your parenting and where you are trying to steer children as they mature, I decided to share some principles I believe can help the discipline part of your plan. This takes practice on your part, but keep in mind, you’re supposed to be the maturer one.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 6, 2016

Admitting your errors is a sign of maturity – and the right thing to do. Scripture is clear (James) – as we mature we are to get a tighter reign on our tongues. Part of the maturing process is moving on from your mistakes. In the situation above, I quickly told them what had happened. They laughed and understood.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 18, 2020

I know this, however, part of maturing as believers should mean we begin to worry less. But He commanded a lot of other things I’m not perfect at either. So, I’m still much a work in progress when it comes to eliminated worry and anxiety from my life. Let me share a few things I’ve learned, which may help.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 9, 2013

As with other phases the child will experience, this one is difficult for the child as well as the parent, but in this phase the child is the least mature and their reaction is likewise. He or she is exploring a new world, testing boundaries, discovering their own personality, and filtering through reactions of others. Keep your cool.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 16, 2019

Knowing the difference between a systems problem and a people problem, and being mature enough to handle it, will make you a better leader. Many times, in my experience, we try to create systems when the problem isn’t a systems problem, it’s a people problem. The best systems won’t solve a people problem.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 6, 2017

Part of maturing as a leader is developing a language which will help the organization and it’s team members achieve greatest success. I didn’t feel I had the relationship to do so, but I left sincerely hoping someone would speak into this leader’s life – and he would be willing to learn. The problem?

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Development Leadership Maturity Edmondson 58

Ron Edmondson

APRIL 19, 2012

Building Spiritual Maturity In Your Home. I’d love to pray for them with you! Related posts: Should I Even Bother To Come Home? Don’t Be the Spoiler of Joy in Your Home. Reminder: This World Is Not My Home.

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