Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 24, 2011

It’s always interesting to compare Thanksgiving practices with others. I thought it might be fun to hear some differences in how we celebrate. Take a couple minutes to answer these questions in the comments. Which of these is most like your story: Travel or stay at home? Traditional celebration or always something new? Turkey, ham or other?

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 30, 2024

Sometimes, I need to ask pointed questions – (I’ve even done anonymous surveys) – to gauge people’s current perceptions of my leadership. Often this is after a busy or stressful time, when their is tension on the team, or during times of change. The team needs to perceive I’m still the leader they want to follow.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 18, 2022

So, set up a Survey Monkey or Google Survey doc and let them respond without having to add their name. If you really want to a challenge from this experiment, let them answer anonymously. You trust them, right? Plus, you get to set that in the parameters of who you asked to answer. Then, see what responses you receive. I understand.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Each time I survey the staff and/or key leadership on the front end of my time with them. There are some unrealistic expectations of serving on a healthy team. Over the past few years, I have worked with a number of churches to help them reposition and grow again.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 4, 2021

Sometimes, I need to ask pointed questions – (I’ve even done anonymous surveys) – to gauge people’s current perceptions of my leadership. . Often this is after a busy or stressful time, when their is tension on the team, or during times of change. But I must be aware that my perception is often reality as a leader. .

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 21, 2013

Related posts: Reader Blog Survey 2011. Ron Edmondson Blog Reader Survey. Don’t miss the content you’ve relied upon. The post How to Follow My Blog After Google Reader appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Adding More Links To My Blog. Organizational Learning From Google. Culture Encouragement Leadership'

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 25, 2022

Survey the room – After a pause, from the corner position, this is when I begin to process who is in the room. Before I even look around to see who is in the room, I find the corner. I’ve been told, “ I waved at you when you entered the room “, but I didn’t see them. Who do I know?

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 29, 2020

If you really want to know the correct answer, let your employees answer a survey anonymously. If you are a leader, ask yourself which of the two descriptions fits your organization best. Then ask yourself if this is the environment you want to lead. (If You may be surprised at their response.). Do you lead leaders or followers ?

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 11, 2011

Results of Blog Survey. (For even more exposure, retweet or share this post on Facebook.). Let’s find some great new blogs! Related posts: Adding More Links To My Blog. Blog Share.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 27, 2012

We surveyed believers about their spiritual lives and level of maturity. First, we did a qualitative survey of experts in the field of discipleship. After the expert interview phase, the research team also conducted survey of 1,000 Protestant pastors in North America. The research was done in three phases.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 21, 2023

We recently did a skills survey of our church.) Are you leading with people who want the church to grow or just want things like they want things (or like things have always been)? Do you have creative people who would want church growth sitting on the sidelines because they’ve never been asked to get involved? (We

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 23, 2020

I did a survey of our entire church recently. I’d welcome you to share more with me and any creative ways you are or will address them. If you haven’t thought about them I would encourage that. 7 Challenges for Church Reentry. Pent-up reentry desire.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 27, 2011

In my recent blog survey , over half my readers are in ministry and half that number are senior leaders. Here is the 5th most read blog post written this year: 10 Secrets of Many Senior Pastors: I get to hang out and know many senior pastors.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 17, 2011

Spiritual Growth and Maturity Survey. Bonus (optional) question: Did you ever do the “ Experiencing God&# study? Related posts: Friday Discussion: Spiritual Growth. Small Steps to Spiritual Growth.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 28, 2011

A Survey). Have you been expecting someone to make you happy? Is that a realistic expectation? Related posts: The Way a Leader is Expected to Respond… A Happy Birthday Tribute to my Wife. How Happy Are You In Life? (A

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

In a survey of pastors who read my blog a few years ago, 77% said they were presently or had been in a burnout situation. And staff/church cultures should be created in a way where people have channels and the encouragement to share needed information. Without complaining or arguing, because that’s the Biblical way.).

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 11, 2011

Related posts: Spiritual Growth and Maturity Survey. What changes would you need to make to grow more spiritually? Help me out…tell me about your spiritual growth…. Discuss…engage…Go! The Process of Spiritual Growth and Discipleship. Questions about Spiritual Growth.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 8, 2011

First, take 5 minutes and complete my 10 question survey on mentoring HERE. Third , please share this post with your friends online (or the survey link [link] ) so we can get some good discussion going on this important topic. Let’s talk mentoring today. Your responses are completely confidential.).

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 30, 2021

Just put it before the church in a survey and test me on this. You’ll have plenty of advice from deacons, elders, Sunday school teachers and flower committee members. Someone even has an opinion about the color of paint your office should be. Appreciate the suggestions of everyone.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 14, 2011

Please take a few minutes and complete my mentoring survey if you haven’t already. I’ll be sharing results of that survey soon. This week we’ve talked about mentoring. You’ll find it HERE. In this series, I’ve written about: The 5 Types of Mentors. 5 Questions to Help You Know What to do with a Mentor.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

She also shares responses from her survey for five hundred wives about choices they’ve made in their relationships. The Amazon Description reads like this: Dillow understands that most women want more from their marriage–but don’t know how to get it.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 8, 2011

I ran across this diagram recently about a survey of people’s perceptions on the most ethical professions. I was especially interested, obviously, in my own profession. At least we aren’t at the bottom, but we’ve certainly lost ground in recent years.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 23, 2010

Here are the results of this very scientific survey….(j/k) Ask a question and you answer! Yesterday I asked for your favorite Christmas song…and you responded. j/k) Songs receiving multiple votes in order of total votes received: O Holy Night (This one was the overwhelming number one choice) Mary Did You Know?

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 9, 2011

Sesame Street 40th Anniversary (Who is Your Favorite Character Survey). Which shows bring back the most memories…which do you miss…on this list? Related posts: My Television Past. All Time Favorite Sesame Street Character.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 12, 2011

I’ll share my survey on mentoring with you soon. If you haven’t yet, go HERE and take the survey. There appears to be growing interest in the subject. Most recognize they have some need for mentoring in their life. It takes less than 5 minutes. I posted HERE about the 5 types of mentors I’ve experienced.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 11, 2011

I’m still soliciting feedback through a mentoring survey. You will see that clearly when I share the results of the survey, which should be later this week. Recently I started the conversation about mentoring here on my blog. You can help out with that HERE.). I know it’s on my mind a great deal more than usual.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 15, 2011

Last week I introduced the mentoring Survey. You are free to take the survey if you haven’t yet. This is not the end of this discussion, but hopefully you’ll see a few trend in the results of this survey. Over 200 people have taken the survey at this point. Leadership Perception Survey Results, Part 4.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 30, 2012

My most recent Ministers Health Survey revealed there are some genuine concerns among our church’s leadership. I work with a lot of hurting leaders, mostly who lead within our churches. I’ve often wished I could say something to every leader. There are some things I’ve learned the hard way.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

Survey the room – After a pause, this is when I finally begin to process who is in the room. I do this before even looking around to see who is in the room. I’ve been told, “I waved at you when you entered the room”, but I didn’t see you. I promise. I wasn’t even looking yet. Who do I know?

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 9, 2020

I heard a survey that said 14% of people leave them up through Valentine’s. Most of us have taken down our Christmas decorations. But most of us, at least in the church world, are beginning to think about our next big season – Easter. It’s been said the early bird gets the worm.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 9, 2012

Related posts: Survey: Pastor / Minister’s Health. MinistryMatters.com “Why Ministers Matter” blog tour 10/1/2012 – 10/12/2012. The post A word to pastors…during pastor appreciation month appeared first on Ron Edmondson. 5 Things Your Pastor Needs, Part 3. 5 Things Your Pastor Needs, Part 2.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 11, 2011

In my recent blog survey , over half my readers are in ministry and half that number are senior leaders. I get to hang out and know many senior pastors. I have a great heart for them and understand, firsthand, some of the pressures, frustrations and joys, which are unique to the role of a senior pastor.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 5, 2015

Spiritual Growth and Maturity Survey. What would you add to my list? The post 7 Examples of Shallow Leadership appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Related posts: 10 Things in Leadership that Drive Me Crazy. Dodging Geese Poop in Life and Leadership. Guest Post: How my Fiance Changed My Mind About Leadership.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 2, 2012

Set up a Survey Monkey account and let them respond without having to add their name. What are people saying that I’m not hearing? Who on my team is keeping from me how they really feel? Now, to really make this experiment successful, let them answer anonymously. You trust them, right? See what responses you receive.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 2, 2014

Results of Blog Survey. The post Here are 7 Ways to Show Appreciation to Your Favorite Bloggers appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Related posts: 12 Top Blog Posts of Some of My Favorite Bloggers. 7 Ways to be a Prolific Blogger. 5 Ways to Show People You’re Authentic. Family Leadership Ministry'

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 2, 2013

Do a survey of anyone who visited in the last year. Just as God makes people unique, churches are unique because they are comprised of unique people. With those clarifications, here are a few quick thoughts to help you discern your particular situation: 1. Ask them why they stayed or didn’t stay. Ask them how they found the church.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 13, 2016

If you’re wondering, the Becoming 5 Assessment Tool has gone through rigorous evaluation, analysis and testing, including early review from a team of national leaders, followed by a survey evaluation with 75 other leaders, investment in a professional developer of assessment tools, and beta testing.

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