Ron Edmondson

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7 Strategies I use in a New Leadership Position

Ron Edmondson

Whenever I enter a new leadership position, I have a few strategies to attempt some early success. 7 strategies in a new leadership position: Get to know key leaders I try to get to know the staff and key influencers in the church or organization. (My All unexpected, but it brings very positive feedback.

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7 Ways to Positively Influence Those Who Lead You

Ron Edmondson

How can you gain influence over the people in leadership positions when they don’t seem open to or even value your input? Here are 7 ways to positively influence those who lead you: Give Respect. They are in this position for some reason. Everyone likes to be respected for their experience and position.

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7 Suggestions When Interviewing for a Ministry Position

Ron Edmondson

In over 30 years of leadership experience, I have interviewed and been interviewed for literally hundreds of positions. My experience has taught me many in ministry have trouble interviewing well for a ministry position. Here are 7 suggestions for interviewing for a ministry position: Know the church or organization.

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4 Bad Leadership Practices I Use in a New Position

Ron Edmondson

In the early days of a leadership position I have some intentionally bad leadership practices. . In the early days of a new position I find it sometimes necessary. Yet, in the early days of the new leadership position I try to slow things down. Personally, I like to move things forward. I like new ideas. And that may be true.

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5 Positives for the Church after the Coronavirus Crisis

Ron Edmondson

I think there are some positives for the church that will come through this Coronavirus crisis. And the good news is that some of those changes will be positive. 5 Positives for the Church after the Coronavirus Crisis: Crisis will allow change to happen faster. I naturally try to look for the positives.

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RELP – Episode 16 – Waiting For Your Next Leadership Position

Ron Edmondson

In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast with Ron and Nate , Ron shares suggestions of what to do when you are waiting for your next leadership position. When’s the right time to make the jump and when should they stay in their current position? It’s good if you’re in a waiting position to be asking these type questions.

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The Tension Between Staying in a Learning Position and Jumping into the Lead Position

Ron Edmondson

There is a fine line of when to jump into the leading position. And, they ask the question a lot of whether I think they are ready to be in a lead position. Some never go back to the lead position. When senior leadership positions continue to make themselves available or come to your attention. And, I want to be helpful.