Ron Edmondson

JULY 22, 2019

Every organization and team has times where everyone is stretched, stress abounds, and even times where it seems things are going backwards for a while. It could that be internal or external issues are causing the stress. Here are 5 mature ways for a leader to respond in stressful times: A sense of calm. Strategic-thinking.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

Stress is all around us. Every day I encountered burned out and stressed out pastors. Regardless of your career, it appears life is more stressful than ever. People often ask how I handle stress. Here are 7 ways I handle stress: Prayer – God really does answer this request. How do you handle stress?

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 4, 2011

Every organization and team has times where everyone is stretched, stress abounds, and even times where it seems things are going backwards for a while. In times of stress, here a 5 things a leader must respond with: A level head - A leader must display a calmness in the midst of crisis. Are you there now?

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 10, 2019

Are you ever stressed? We can never remove all the issues of our life that bring us stress. We have to somehow learn to navigate our lives through stress. Here are 4 steps to a less stressed week: Get a set of index cards. Talk about stress.) Sometimes this response has relieved me of my stress.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 14, 2014

Throughout the stressful time in leadership, Hezekiah consistently used the same battle plan. Here are 7 Thoughts for More Effective Prayer from a Stressed Out Leader Named Hezekiah: Hezekiah got alone with God. Are you a stressed out leader? A Special Message to Stressed Out Church Planters (and others).

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

Maybe this is just me, but would you like to help de-stress your pastor or leader? The post One way to de-stress your pastor or leader… appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Related posts: Learning to Handle the Stress of Growth as a Pastor. 5 Ways a Leader Responds Under Stress. Stress is a Matter of Perspective.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 3, 2019

The stress of leading today is greater than any time in my 35 plus year leadership career. I have asked the authors to share a few thoughts from their books here on my own blog. For this post I have invited Pastor Steve Cuss to share thoughts from his book “ Managing Leadership Anxiety ”. I recommend this book to every leader at any level.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 23, 2019

Throughout the stressful time in leadership, Hezekiah consistently used the same battle plan. Here are 7 Thoughts for More Effective Prayer from a Stressed Out Leader Named Hezekiah: Hezekiah got alone with God. Are you a stressed out leader? Hezekiah often became the target of warring nations.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 5, 2018

There is so much stress involved in hiring the right person for a team. There is one secret I have learned, however, that while it doesn’t necessarily keep you from hiring the wrong person, it can take some of the stress out of the process. It would be difficult for our team to call me a micro-manager.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

Are you feeling the stress of leadership? I’ve personally found the more stressful my circumstances the more time I need alone with God. Whether you are a pastor, a ministry leader, or a stressed-out parent, I realize it seems everyone is looking to you for answers today. Are you in the midst of chaotic times?

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 15, 2016

Every organization and team has times where everyone is stretched, stress abounds, and even times where it seems things are going backwards for a while. It could be internal or external issues causing the stressful times. Here are 5 mature ways for a leader to respond during stressful times: A level head. Strategic-thinking.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

The world is stressful. If anything, life seems more stressful today than even a few years ago. How do we handle the stress of daily living? Here are 7 general suggestions for handling stress: Have a greater purpose than today. Do you have a plan beyond the stress of today? Stress attacks weakness.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

Stress is very much a part of life. Having traveled to many cultures, however, I think we may sometimes “specialize” in stress in America. It almost seems we look for ways to bring more stress in our life. Yesterday, I shared some general ways to deal with stress. When stress hits you – read a Psalm.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

There is so much stress involved in hiring the right person for the team. If you get stressed about hiring the right person I have a suggestion which may help. The post One Suggestion to Take Stress from the Hiring Process appeared first on Ron Edmondson. I am a very strategic person. Still, I’ve made plenty of mistakes.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

Related posts: Tips For Managing Stress. 7 Tips for Handling Stress. Leadership Under Stress: The Jesus Model.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 18, 2015

Are you ever stressed? We can never remove all the issues of our life that bring us stress. We have to somehow learn to navigate our lives through stress. Here are 4 steps to a less stressed life: Get a set of index cards. Talk about stress.) Sometimes this response has relieved me of my stress.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 29, 2013

There is so much stress involved in hiring the right person for the team. I have a suggestion with may help. We recently did this with several new staff positions on our team. Build the job description around the person.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 25, 2011

Here is Dr. White’s guest post: How to Reduce Holiday Stress for Your Ministry Team. This is the perfect recipe for stressed, uptight, and frantic people. And you will have melted away any holiday stress they were feeling previously. Related posts: Stress Results and Not Details. 7 Tips for Handling Stress.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 2, 2011

Dear church planter (and others)… In the growth phase, everything is changing, life moves at rocket pace… Somedays you don’t know whether you are coming or going… It’s a bit overwhelming, stressful, even a bit scary at times… I hear this often from new church plants and fast growing churches… I feel (and identify (..)

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 5, 2023

And she was in full stress mode. In fairness, I know firsthand the pressure of leading under stress. Yet the role of a leader in times of stress may be more important than when times are good. Yet, part of leading is to step back from the stress long enough to chart healthier ways for our team. Keeps smiling.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Are you stressing so much about things that are happening — or not happening — that you can’t enjoy the good things already in your life? I watch so many people stress about the details of life – the things outside their ability to control – that they miss the joy in the journey. Put down the script.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 3, 2024

Relationships can be strained during especially stressful seasons. But practically every success I’ve ever been a part of suffered through a lot of bad ideas before it was discovered. “I I can’t/won’t work with them again.” Conflict develops on every healthy team. We bring different work styles and personalities to our jobs.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 31, 2023

While this is not a leadership issue per se, sending a kid to college can be as stressful as kindergarten, middle school, or when they learn to drive. In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy share some tips on sending kids to college. In this episode, tips on sending kids to college.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 27, 2023

On an especially stressful day, I can sense God’s protection by the prayers of His people. The family is stretched and stressed – out of their comfort zone and pulled in so many directions. Therefore, I have some advice for congregations on how to help the pastor and pastor’s family feel welcome and acclimate easily.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 1, 2023

I have several older men I call when I’m maxed out with stress. It’s not. Actually, it’s life-giving. Seek help Find a mentor who has walked where you are currently walking. There is a benefit in surrounding yourself with people smarter than you about a matter. 1 Thess 5:24) Learn Leaders should always be teachable.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 4, 2021

When a team or team leader has been severely crippled by injury or stress. It could be what they were dealing with in their personal life or with the stress of their work. It will serve everyone well and they’ll last longer on the team if these are learned early in their tenure.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Stress reduction – I find if I’m especially stressed a good sweat gives me a calmer perspective. It took me a while to associate the cause of additional stress on the lack of exercise, but the return to healthy routines made it clear. I’m certainly never hungry long. It’s an excellent way to decompress.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 3, 2020

During stressful times the leader’s response dictates the level of stress on the team. Most people prefer excellence, but it often takes leadership – or coaching – to pull out the best in people. Your actions determine other people’s reactions.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 21, 2019

I hear from pastors on a regular basis facing the stress of ministry. Having served in the secular world, in elected office, and as a pastor I know first hand the stress ministry brings unique stress. Soul care is so important for all of us. In this post, I’m specifically addressing burnout.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 30, 2024

Often this is after a busy or stressful time, when their is tension on the team, or during times of change. I’ve seen this go in seasons in my leadership. I’ve often had to reinforce the perception in people’s minds about my leadership. The team needs to perceive I’m still the leader they want to follow.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 19, 2021

This leadership climate has produced a lot of stress and worry for those in leadership. People are more contentious. Opinions are so diverse. It is hard to find loyalty anywhere. Leading in today’s culture is hard. How are we to deal with it?

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 19, 2022

For me personally, this is my passion for the Gospel, but successful leaders are willing to endure the loneliness of leadership, the stress of leading, and the pressure to perform at higher levels, because they believe in something worth the fight. Check out my leadership podcast where we discuss issues of leadership in a practical way.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 29, 2018

It’s not uncommon for a leader to have doubts, but when I am stressed I’m far more likely to think I don’t have what it takes to perform what’s required of me. Stress faster than usual. Stress is simply a way our body protects itself from being overwhelmed. Stress screams, “Stop! The glass is way over half full for me.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Leaders must lead under stress – even when the temptation is to quit. Here’s the reality. Leaders are human. There will be times a leader feels like responding one way, but can’t respond the way he or she may initially want to. And leaders have to rise above failure – even when they personally feel like one.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 26, 2019

And she was in full stress mode. Now I should say, I know firsthand the pressure of leading under stress. Yet the role of a leader in times of stress may be more important than when times are good. And part of leading is to step back from the stress long enough to chart healthier ways for our team. We complain.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 15, 2020

This is always important, but even more so in times of stress or change. Be conscious this creates stress in people and relationships. It’s actually by design. She makes me better. And, in a much smaller way I’m sure, I make her better. Listen to your spouse. You’ll be busier than ever. Let them grieve.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 14, 2021

Laughing with your children will help relieve the stress of your own life and theirs. We also kept in our mind that children couldn’t handle all the stress of the adult world. We tried to remind ourselves of this often and enjoy those days. We tried to balance the discipline they needed with the fun of childhood they craved.

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