Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 30, 2020

The post Advice to Pastors When You Lose Valuable Staff appeared first on Ron Edmondson. I’ve been there – and, I’m sure I will be again. Saying goodbye can be difficult. It shouldn’t be devastating if we approach it correctly.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 2, 2024

Pray earnestly before making major decisions and solicit advice from wise people in discerning God’s direction. The post 10 Resolutions To Make a Ministry Leader Better appeared first on Ron Edmondson. 10 resolutions guaranteed to make a ministry leader better: Never compromise character in search of progress.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 27, 2013

Ron’s Parenting Tips from ron edmondson on Vimeo. The post One Minute Parenting Advice appeared first on Ron Edmondson. To read my parenting model, click HERE. Related posts: Parenting Encouragement: A Sermon. Parenting by Grace: A Parenting Model. 5 Words To Shape Your Parenting. Family Parenting'

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

My advice: Manage the tensions, but solve the problems. The post The Wrong Reason Many Policies are Written appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Policies make people in leadership positions feel better, but they seldom solve real problems. In fact, they usually only create more problems, which later need to be solved! Do the hard work.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 24, 2012

Recently someone direct messaged me on Twitter to ask, “What words of advice do you have for a newbie leader? Here are 4 words of advice for the newbie leader: Never use the word “newbie” again. Related posts: 7 Random Pieces of Advice for the Younger Leader. Apparently others think so also. Just kidding.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 20, 2012

What word of advice would you have for guys like us, just beginning our careers and still young in our faith? Advice to Young Leaders: Don’t Try to Make it On Your Own. My Hardest Advice for Young Leaders. 7 Pieces of Advice I Give to Young Pastors. One of the coaches asked Dr. Graham a question.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 30, 2023

You’re familiar with the scenario where someone half-jokingly asks for advice for a “friend” Of course, everyone knows the “friend” is actually the person asking the question. The post An Important Question But Almost Never Asked appeared first on Ron Edmondson. I call it the question behind the question.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 12, 2011

All Posts by Ron Edmondson | Personal Blog | Twitter | Facebook | Share By Email Leave a Reply: Click here to cancel reply. All Posts by Ron Edmondson | Personal Blog | Twitter | Facebook | Share By Email Leave a Reply: Click here to cancel reply.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 14, 2018

I have some hard advice for young leaders. My advice: Young leaders be patient, teachable, humble, grateful and mold-able, as your enter positions of authority and as you are given responsibility. By the way, I gave this same advice to my sons as they have entered adulthood and the workplace.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 17, 2024

Here’s my advice. The post Address the WHAT Before Addressing the HOW appeared first on Ron Edmondson. As soon as you present the idea the team instantly starts to ask tons of question, begin implementing the plan, and gets bogged down in details. I use this with the teams I lead.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 1, 2013

The post Time Saving Advice when Discerning a Change… appeared first on Ron Edmondson. There are exceptions, but… Discussing the “how” before the “if” usually wastes valuable time and energy. If its a worthy, needed change, you’ll figure out the how. Any questions?

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

Here’s some advice I’ve learned watching people in organizations over the years. So, I have some advice. The post My Advice to Leaders: Leave Before You Have To Leave appeared first on Ron Edmondson. I’ve seen it in government, business, and, sadly, far too often in the church. Does this sound cruel?

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 28, 2019

Here’s my advice: Take advantage of where you are now. If you don’t work well with the people you are currently working with — what if the problem is more you than them? You may end up being in a worse opportunity. The grass, which appears greener on the other side, often turns out not to be. Grow where you are now.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 10, 2016

It could be the word of advice is in my schema or it is another way God stretches and teaches me so He can use me. Here are 7 of my most repeated leadership advice: Copy principles not practices. The post 7 Of My Most Repeated Leadership Advice appeared first on Ron Edmondson. I learn best with repetition.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 26, 2015

I have some hard advice for young leaders. My advice: Young leaders be patient, teachable, humble, grateful and mold-able as your enter positions of authority and as you are given responsibility. By the way, I gave this same advice to my sons as they have entered adulthood and the workplace. No related posts.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 9, 2014

Here’s some of my best advice for in-laws: Remember “leave and cleave” It’s Biblical. Offer advice only if you’re asked. Again, it’s not that you don’t have for good advice. And they would probably be better off if they listened to your advice more often. Apply as necessary.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 30, 2021

Perhaps some of the best leadership advice is closer than you think. Join Nate and I for the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast. The post 10 Biblical Characters and Their Leadership Tension appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Finally, discover things these Biblical leaders did wrong or did right in handling their challenge.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 12, 2022

So, I have some advice. The post Leaders, Leave Before You Have To Leave appeared first on Ron Edmondson. At the same time, I’ve known some people – and some strong leaders – that left when thing were going really well. They could have stayed longer, but they wanted to transition out during a good season.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 29, 2016

Recently someone messaged me on Twitter to ask, “What words of advice do you have for a newbie leader? Here are 4 pieces of advice for the new leader: Learn the people first, before making major changes. Of course, my best advice – Go with God! Apparently others think so also. The people need to learn to trust you.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

I have some advice for ministry leaders — really all leaders. The post Leadership Advice: Be Careful Making Decisions from an Ivory Tower appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Learn from them and let them give input into the decisions made in the organization.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 12, 2018

Of course, in full disclosure, I consistently try to convince them I’m not the guy to listen to, but they keep asking for advice, so I keep sharing. One question I’m asked frequently is very generic: What advice would you give to someone just starting in ministry? What advice do you have for young pastors?

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Seek sound advice. Realize you can’t do it all. Admit you need help. Raise the white flag to someone. “What you are doing is not good.” (Vs. Say it with me: What I’m doing isn’t good! Find some trusted, experienced advisors. (Vs. 19) Asj them to speak into your life. You may have to recruit these voices.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 6, 2022

If I could give one piece of advice to pastors , ALL PASTORS, especially during Pastor Appreciation month, it would be that they take care of themselves personally. Take some time and read Jethro’s advice to Moses. The post Encouragement to Pastors During Pastor Appreciation Month appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 21, 2021

This is great advice someone gave me. Join Nate (or Chandler) and I for the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast. The post 5 Words of Encouragement for Church Planters appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Perhaps some of us that serve in larger, established churches can come together to be this support for church planters.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast , Ron and Nate discuss leading difficult people. I try to provide applicable, helpful advice to sometimes weary leaders. The post RELP – Episode 1 – Leading Difficult People appeared first on Ron Edmondson. We are joining the Lifeway Leadership Podcast Network.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 17, 2011

Recently I wrote a post entitled “ 7 Random Pieces of Advice for Younger Leaders “ It’s received a fair amount of positive attention, so I thought I should share one more…at least for now. It’s actually the hardest piece of advice I have for this generation of young leaders. Ignoring Advice Can Be Costly.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

My best advice is don’t try to find the new twist you’ve never shared. The post 7 Quick Reminders For Pastors During Christmas Season appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Let the story be the story. As a pastor, I feel the pressure of the Christmas message. People watch Rudolph and Charlie Brown Christmas every year for a reason.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 20, 2015

The post Recharging – Critical Advice for Today’s Leaders appeared first on Ron Edmondson. So take a cue from our God and Savior and find a moment to recharge today. Check out “ 5 Gears ,” for additional help in balancing life, work and rest.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Unfortunately, I learned it the hard way and it cost me lots of money, but I have given that piece of advice to dozens of young business owners over the years. appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Also, in business, I learned the secret of making your banker your friend and not your enemy. The post Step in to Rescue or Allow it to Fail?

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 22, 2018

As a result of my experience, here is my best advice for the CEO/Small Business Owner/Pastor when things are going wrong in the organization: DON’T RUN. Again, this is hard advice from very painful times in my own life. As a leader, I reacted poorly and it ended up costing me greatly.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 27, 2023

” The famous radio host Bernard Meltzer, is known for offering this sage advice. Dr. Amy Edmondson, the pioneer of psychological safety, often talks about how people are more likely to “discount the future” benefits of speaking up, and overweight their current fear. “Why does what I have to say matter?”

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 3, 2012

I consistently try to convince them I’m not the guy to listen to, but they keep asking for advice, so I keep sharing. Here are 7 pieces of advice I give to young pastors: Become a wisdom seeker – You’ll be looked to for lots of wisdom and answers. What advice do you have for young pastors?

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Modern Servant Leader

APRIL 6, 2020

They were each asked: What is your advice for leaders facing a crisis? Ron Edmondson Consultant, Pastor, Teacher Mustard Seed Ministry Consulting Communication Communicate. Ayana Parsons Senior Partner Korn Ferry Consulting Communication & Attitude Here’s my best advice: 1) Check in and communicate frequently with your people.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 6, 2021

My advice here is that there should seldom be any surprises between a team member and their supervisor. Nate and I are about to launch a new season of the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast , so subscribe now. The post 5 Signs of a Toxic Leadership Culture appeared first on Ron Edmondson. What would you add to my list?

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 5, 2015

I consistently try to convince them I’m not the guy to listen to, but they keep asking for advice, so I keep sharing. One question I’m asked frequently is very generic: What advice would you give to someone just starting in ministry? Here are 7 pieces of advice I give to young pastors: Become a wisdom seeker.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 14, 2011

Here’s a random list of practical advice for young leaders. Related posts: 7 Pieces of Advice for Pastors. My Advice When Pursuing a God-given Dream. It keeps me young and it helps to know I’m investing in something and someone who will likely last beyond my lifetime. Some of it hard experiences.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 15, 2012

Recently I received some great life and leadership advice from my mom. Please understand, my mom is retired from over 40 years of work in the business world, but she is usually not the first person I would think of for business advice. I would read Truett Cathy or Warren Buffett for business advice. Learn a lesson from my mom.

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