Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Develop a reputation of being a team player. So, be a cheerleader – positive-minded – willing to do whatever it takes to help others, bring enthusiasm and show support for the team and its mission. Support the vision and direction. Be a verbal proponent of the overall objectives of the team and where things are going.

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Team Edmondson Objective Reputation 54

Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 15, 2017

Too often church leaders simply consider cybersecurity an IT issue without considering the organization-wide impacts a successful cyber-attack could have on their church’s ability to function, its reputation, and its congregation. If this scenario happened, what would the impact be to our reputation and credibility? Times have changed.

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Discount Reputation Banking Information Technology 44

Ron Edmondson

APRIL 13, 2021

I would think we would want to guard our influence and reputations online as much as we would in person. Again, the “is it helpful” question works here too. Obviously, my audience is mostly followers of Christ. How can we best communicate love to people?

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Media Maturity Edmondson Reputation 70

Ron Edmondson

JUNE 14, 2023

When the rumors involve other people they can be very damaging to character and reputation. It never meant demolition. Rumors like spread rapidly in the right environment. This is a minor example. Gossip destroys a person’s witness. Selfishness. People who want what they want, even at the expense and inconvenience of others.

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Power Edmondson Examples Reputation 75

Ron Edmondson

APRIL 20, 2023

A senior pastor’s insecurities can cause them to become overprotective of their reputation and position. If they aren’t hearing constant positive feedback they can begin irrational questioning how people feel about them. Senior pastors face the same temptations and occasional spiritual dryness as everyone else.

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Information Edmondson Uncertainty Reputation 75

Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 16, 2012

Here are five tips for managing and improving your reputation as a leader so you can develop your influence within the church and lead your congregation into the next era of prosperity. Establish a solid reputation – Your congregation needs to have complete faith that they can count on you.

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Charisma Reputation Executive Coaching Skills 57

Ron Edmondson

APRIL 25, 2023

They must not say what people want to hear just to be “liked” One of the quickest ways to lose trust as a senior leader is to develop a reputation as one who “talks too much” (I wrote about that HERE.)

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Delegation Learning-by-Doing Organization Edmondson 72

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?

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Loyalty Reputation Advice Motivation 81

Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

The person’s actions or reputation discredits everything the mission claims to be. It could be bringing down the morale and work ethic of the rest of the team. It could just be that the best is not being achieved anymore. Best is never achieved without a heart for the work. Sometimes the integrity of the organization is at stake.

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Edmondson Team Ethics Reputation 87

Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

They know reputation is hard-earned and should be treated as gold. They aren’t perfect, but they are careful to protect their reputation and who they are in public they are in private. They know ultimately everything rises and falls on the moral fiber of an individual. They’ve seen people lose everything with one bad decision.

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Reputation Delegation Planning Learning-by-Doing 40

Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

If you miss this one principle you can greatly damage the effectiveness of change or even your reputation as a leader in the change. A huge reminder to leaders attempting change This is a reminder to leaders who are attempting to lead change. It’s simple, but it is powerful. Here it is: The speed of change is always relative.

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Edmondson Reputation Process Power 56

Ron Edmondson

MAY 19, 2011

In your attempt to protect your reputation…. If you want to protect your reputation…do it with the one you’re shaping for the future… Your past is your past…you can’t change it now… Let it be used to help others… By the way…this advice work for pastors too…. Don’t hide your true identity….

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Reputation Advice Leadership Management 48

Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 17, 2018

Did you ever have to recover from a ruined reputation? And, as I read their story, I learn great Biblical principles, but also great leadership principles. Here are 7 tensions of Biblical leaders: David. Have you ever fought a giant? Have you ever prepared for what appeared to be a bleak future?

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Leadership Reputation Learning-by-Doing Advice 59

Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 23, 2013

Your reputation and legacy as a leader lasts long after you’ve left the building. What happens when the leader is absent? What happens without the leader doing or saying anything? How does the leader’s influence impact the organization years beyond the leader? Do they model some of your actions? Do they miss your presence?

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Leadership Reputation Influence Organization 57

Ron Edmondson

MARCH 19, 2013

Perhaps there has been some major fall out and the team has suffered damage, either financially, in reputation or in morale. How much did it cost us…in capital, momentum, morale and reputation? For example, what if the team is trying to discern what went wrong on a project? The questions you ask could determine how well you recover.

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Brainstorming Short-term Long-term Reputation 54

Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 12, 2019

If you miss this one principle you can greatly damage the effectiveness of change or even your reputation as a leader in the change. This is a reminder to leaders who are attempting to lead change. It’s simple, but it is powerful. Here it is: The speed of change is always relative. See, I told you – simple.

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Reputation Process Power Team 32

Ron Edmondson

MARCH 9, 2017

This is huge for leaders to grapple with and will keep your ego from injuring your reputation. Filter through personalities for nuggets of insight which can help you improve. It’s not about you. Leadership is about something bigger than you. People follow visions which carry them to something of value beyond what they can see today.

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Leadership Edmondson Loyalty Reputation 58

Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 13, 2018

Dear Lord, help me guard my heart , overcome temptation, and keep my character and reputation above reproach. Give me discernment and surround me with wise people who follow You and can speak into my life. Build around me people who believe in me, know me, and are willing to speak hard truths into my life.

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Reputation Follow-up Planning Power 46

Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

You’ll do more harm to your reputation, your attitude and the organization during the miserable days. Certainly, when you feel God is freeing you to move elsewhere. Leave before you have to leave. Don’t be forced out because you’re too stubborn, scared, or have a false sense of loyalty.

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Advice Loyalty Edmondson Reputation 30

Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 5, 2019

They maligned his reputation and character. Psalm 41:7 , “All who hate me whisper together about me; they imagine the worst for me.” ” David, the man after God’s own heart, had men who talked behind his back. They spread rumors about him. He was the subject of gossip.

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Learning-by-Doing Reputation Leadership Course 59

Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 14, 2015

Dear Lord, help me guard my heart , overcome temptation, and keep my character and reputation above reproach. Dear Lord, grant me wisdom to make decisions big and small and conviction to follow You when it contradicts my desires or the demands of others. Dear Lord, help me communicate with clarity, consistency, and competence.

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Edmondson Reputation Influence Planning 30

Ron Edmondson

MAY 21, 2013

There are obviously many others, but make sure you are giving to a reputable group. Southern Baptist Disaster Relief. Salvation Army. Those are usually three of the largest groups who offer support in disasters. Some friends in ministry I trust greatly have started a relief fund for Oklahoma. They are doing it in an easy to track way.

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How To Cooper Edmondson Reputation 77

Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

I’ve witnessed individual’s reputations destroyed by rumors. Individually, he would have almost been funny…if it weren’t such a serious issue. You see, I’ve seen the damage rumors cause. I’ve known rumors to divide a church. Satan uses rumors to spread lies. So, rumors anger me. It’s sin.

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Edmondson Reputation Morale Politics 62

Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 17, 2018

Did you ever have to recover from a ruined reputation? And, as I read their story, I learn great Biblical principles, but also great leadership principles. Here are 7 tensions of Biblical leaders: David. Have you ever fought a giant? Have you ever prepared for what appeared to be a bleak future?

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Leadership Reputation Learning-by-Doing Advice 33

Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

Did you ever have to recover from a ruined reputation? And, as I read their story, I learn great Biblical principles – but also great leadership principles. Here are 7 tensions of Biblical leaders: David – Have you ever fought a giant? Do you know what it’s like to feel like the world is against you?

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Leadership Edmondson Reputation Advice 30

Ron Edmondson

MARCH 2, 2013

Elijah was willing to lay down his life for God’s reputation, and God did not disappoint Elijah! He came through with a God-sized blessing in Elijah’s life. He could have left Elijah standing there, but He answered Elijah’s prayer.

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Follow-up Reputation Course 55

Ron Edmondson

APRIL 18, 2019

I want them to be honest, moral and have a good reputation, but knowing in advance their specific walk with Christ is not a prerequisite for this type mentor. (I There will always be leaders in the community from whom you can learn. While some may disagree with me, this usually is a believer for me, but doesn’t have to be.

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Development Open-book Mentor Learning-by-Doing 44

Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

I want them to be honest, moral and have a good reputation, but knowing in advance their specific walk with Christ is not a prerequisite for this type mentor. (I There will always be one leader in the community from whom I can learn. While some may disagree with me, this usually is a believer for me, but doesn’t have to be.

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Budgeting Development Open-book Mentor 81

Ron Edmondson

MARCH 17, 2016

Protect your character – even more than you try to protect your reputation. Communication is key – people only know what they know. Same for you. Learn to ask good questions. Do this and you’ll gain the other. Feel free to Tweet one or two of them – they’re Twitter length. Do you have one to share?

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Tips Leadership Delegation Edmondson 30

Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 11, 2011

Sometimes we allow insecurity to cause us to become overprotective of our reputation and our position. Many senior pastors fear the possibility of failing in their role, so they thrive on the encouragement and prayers of others. We face the same temptations and occasional spiritual dryness as everyone else.

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Uncertainty Reputation Conference Survey 83

Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 8, 2015

Many times it’s the seemingly small things which cause the most damage to a leader’s reputation and damages respect. Often a new leader is given respect because of his or her position as a leader, but respect can be quickly lost due to performance. Here are 7 ways to maintain respect as a leader: Be responsive.

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Ethics Edmondson Reputation Morale 30

Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

I realize my community reputation is on the line and so I try to be extremely respectful in dealings with the public — even when I’m frustrated. I made numerous phone calls and several trips to the company; all in an attempt to correct the problem while politely obeying what I was told to do.

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Organization Handbook Edmondson Reputation 59

Ron Edmondson

JUNE 23, 2016

I want them to be honest, moral and have a good reputation, but knowing in advance their specific walk with Christ is not a prerequisite for this type mentor. (I There will always be leaders in the community from whom you can learn. While some may disagree with me, this usually is a believer for me, but doesn’t have to be.

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Development Open-book Mentor Delegation 56

Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 10, 2011

Values protect your pursuit of the vision from chasing paths that do not fit the heart, history, reputation and DNA of the organization or individuals involved. Don’t Quit Your God-Given Vision. How secure is your vision today? Grounded in values. It’s what grounds you and keeps you from running blindly.

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Long-term Succession Motivation Reputation 59

Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

INTEGRITY: striving to develop a reputation that honors God. WISDOM: seeking God’s will in all decisions. Proverbs 8:11, James 1:5). GENEROSITY: developing a growing generosity with resources and finances. Proverbs 3:9, 2 Corinthians 9:7). Matthew 5:16, Ephesians 4:1-3). INFLUENCE: maximizing influence to point others to Jesus.

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Reputation Finance Influence Resources 43

Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

They’ve earned a reputation worthy of following, mostly because they are servant leaders willing to lay their life down for the people and cause they are trying to lead. They aren’t quitters — even when things get difficult, boring, or even unpopular. Respectable – worthy of respect or esteem.

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Definition Morale Servant Leader Bond 35

Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 6, 2011

Many times, it’s the seemingly small things which cause the most damage to a leader’s reputation. Often a new leader is given respect because of his or her position as a leader, but respect can be quickly lost due to performance.

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Edmondson Loyalty Consultative Reputation 62