Ron Edmondson

JULY 12, 2023

I don’t have statistics to back it up, but there has to be more Kingdom money in established, but declining churches than the total invested in recent years in church planting. The bottom line though is Cheryl and I felt we were being called to this. Give up and go plant a church. We need some who will take up the calling.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

I don’t have statistics to back it up, but there has to be more Kingdom money in established, but declining churches than the total invested in recent years in church planting. The bottom line though is Cheryl and I felt we were being called to this. Give up and go plant a church. We need some who will take up the calling.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 26, 2022

A few weeks later, I followed up with him. Hopefully, he simply fell through the cracks of our system, but this type of thing frustrates me more than just about anything in leadership. Responsiveness should be a paramount value in ministry and leadership. Plus, check out the other Lifeway Leadership Podcasts.

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The Horizons Tracker

MAY 31, 2021

It’s also noticeable that in Google’s famous Project Oxygen a few years ago, they found that of the eight skills associated with Google employees’ jobs, STEM skills were bottom of the pile in terms of importance. A subsequent Yale study shows that this effect is not diminished when women gain leadership roles either.

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Ries Software Emotional Intelligence Ethics 91

Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 1, 2012

It’s funny on shampoo bottles, but it makes a lot of sense in leadership. In fact, in leadership, you must. The post Lather, Rinse and Repeat: Necessary in Leadership appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Related posts: How I Blog about Current Leadership Problems. Get To The Bottom And The Up Will Be Found.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 7, 2021

I have been a student of leadership and a practicing leader for over 30 years and this time in which we live has produced the most conducive environments for leaders to thrive. Shall the real leaders stand up – we need you! Leadership is designed for this scenario. Trust is the foundation of all good leadership.

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Miles Anthony Smith

AUGUST 7, 2018

29 Leadership Experts Share Their Top 19 Leadership Competencies & Behaviors for Success (Plus Leaderboard) It seems that the world has a lack of leadership these days, doesn’t it? Why does poor leadership seem to be such an epidemic in government, business, and nonprofits?

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

The bottom line: an affair is using another person in the worst way and calling it love. The bottom line: an affair is using another person in the worst way and calling it love. Bottom line: You are not that special. Bottom line: Anyone who Googles your name will find your affair on the first page of search results.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 20, 2018

Here are four random leadership observations I’ve learned the hard way. I have consistently relied on a board of advisors in leadership – whether formal to the organization or informally gathered by me. Bottom line: Rarely make decisions alone, which impact people in major way. Bottom line: Don’t ignore the little things.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 3, 2022

Even for those who love rules and want everything spelled out for them, policies can add a sense of burden as you attempt (or don’t attempt) to live up to their demands. No need for improvement here until someone finds another way to mess up, of course, then we need to add another policy. Everything is clear.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 27, 2020

When I left Leadership Network late last year I didn’t see entering into another pastorate this quickly or if ever. So, bottom line, it’s tough. Some mornings you may wake up confused. This is not because misery deserves company, but another thing I say in leadership is “you can’t see what I see until you sit where I sit”.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 22, 2017

It doesn’t happen often, but when it does it can be one of the more difficult and awkward parts of leadership. Here are 5 ways to take back a delegated project: Set up the right to remove on the front end. The bottom line is the organization must move forward. Maybe it was the wrong fit for the person. What do you do?

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

I think we give leadership a bad connotation sometimes. We see corporate giants who seem only concerned with the “bottom line”. It’s easy to see where we would begin to paint a negative view of leadership. None of those people are perfect, but they served in leadership for the good of others. Matthew 23:11. Luke 7:4-5).

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

If it’s multiple pieces of information, say that up front too. Here’s the bottom line, if you don’t capture my attention soon in a longer email, I’m probably less likely to absorb the key points you want to make sure I get. If you think if I can help you or your team I would be happy to talk with you.

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Information Audience Open-book Bottom-up 59

Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 10, 2019

In fact, I ended up taking a short-term interim pastor position for a softer landing. I grew up in the church where my parents and grandparents attended. We saw churches that had greeters, but the greeters didn’t smile and they were usually busy catching up with people they already knew. Follow up matters.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 14, 2019

Let your daughter pick something up if she’s old enough. A date night a week – or a month – or make up 12 random dates. It may be as simple as never picking up your clothes from the bathroom floor. Wrap up the remote and give it to her. It builds positive emotions leading up to the trip.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 23, 2017

They messed up and either they got caught or the guilt got the best of them and they confessed. In recent years, I’ve had numerous ministry friends who lost their ministry due to moral failure, poor leadership, or simply burnout. Whenever I think too highly of myself I set myself up for failure. Pride goes before the fall.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 1, 2021

I found my boys were more willing to talk, listen, and interact with us when they weren’t always worried if they measure up to our approval. Bottom line, if you want more effective family time, take advantage of the time you do have and be intentional. Check out my new website design and my 5T Leadership offerings.

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Guidelines Learning-by-Doing Planning Bond 54

Ron Edmondson

APRIL 20, 2017

I have a room in my house set up for maximum efficiency. The bottom line is structure should enhance not impede progress. The post Your Structure Can Impede Your Progress appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Perhaps I’m even a rule follower, therefore, I obey the structure and am dutifully at my desk from 8am to 5pm everyday.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 7, 2013

I had too many interruptions and so I ended up only running 18 miles and my last long run was 6 weeks prior to the marathon. I was great for the first 21 miles, but 22 miles in I hit rock bottom. The post The Power of One appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Encouragement Innovation Leadership Ministry' I had had enough.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2010

In fact, in most cases I actually prefer to have my thinking challenged – this doesn’t threaten me as a leader, it improves my leadership ability. Anyone who has ever been in a leadership position has had to deal with the inevitable tough relationship that causes more than its fair share of brain damage.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 2, 2014

I don’t have statistics to back it up, but there has to be more Kingdom money in established, but declining churches than the total invested in recent years in church planting. The bottom line though is that Cheryl felt we were being called to this. up and go plant a church. We need some who will take up the calling.

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Bottom-up Edmondson Follow-up Goal 75

Ron Edmondson

MARCH 1, 2018

Here’s the bottom line with leading well, in my opinion. Leadership is more about being real with people. It’s not covering up flaws – it’s exposing them so others can learn from them. But, to portray that would be hypocrisy on my part. You better let them see you sweat! It’s admitting failure.

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Bottom-up Follow-up Advice Leadership 51

Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 22, 2014

Thankfully, I’ve never “bottomed out”, but I’ve felt near the bottom in my spirit. Leadership involves people. We need periods of calm in our leadership. Leadership Ministry' I’ve been there. I’ve faced burnout and frustration in my work. The leader is in a danger zone.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 23, 2020

If it’s multiple pieces of information, say that up front too. Here’s the bottom line, if you don’t capture my attention soon in a longer email, I’m probably less likely to absorb the key points you want to make sure I get. Here’s to writing better emails. What suggestions do you have?

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 8, 2013

I had over 20 years in management and leadership positions in secular (for profit) work prior to ministry. When the father who has never been to church shows up one Sunday…small deal to some…big deal to us. The bottom line is that both worlds have things we can learn from each other. Leadership Ministry'

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Henderson Bottom-up Edmondson Budgeting 56

Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 2, 2013

Some internally and some by raising up people who go outside the church to make disciples. Do a church wide/or leadership wide half day brainstorming session, depending on the size of your church. The bottom line is that you’ll have to do something intentional to get the answers you don’t have. Praying for you.

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Bottom-up Consultative Brainstorming Maturity 69

Ron Edmondson

APRIL 20, 2017

I have a room in my house set up for maximum efficiency. The bottom line is structure should enhance not impede progress. The post Your Structure Can Impede Your Progress appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Perhaps I’m even a rule follower, therefore, I obey the structure and am dutifully at my desk from 8am to 5pm everyday.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 25, 2015

The bottom line in this young pastor’s situation: He is the pastor of the church but not the leader. (Of You can fight the power structure, lining up supporters, building a coalition in your corner – and be prepared to win or lose. Attempt to soak up wisdom now, which you will use later, rather than become bitter.

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Bottom-up Consensus Committee Follow-up 30

Ron Edmondson

JUNE 11, 2014

The bottom line of delegation is this… Delegation involves more than ridding oneself of responsibility. Accountability – Proper delegation involves follow up and evaluation of the delegated assignment. Leadership Organizational Leadership' This post originates from learning the hard way.

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Delegation Bottom-up Uncertainty Morale 68

Ron Edmondson

MARCH 9, 2016

A few weeks later, I followed up with him. Hopefully, he simply fell through the cracks of our system, but this type of thing frustrates me more than just about anything in leadership. Responsiveness should be a paramount value in ministry and leadership. He was delighted at the invitation. He never heard anything.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 4, 2015

Humility is a desired, but often neglected characteristic of good, servant leadership. As one who has an online presence, I consistently sense God reminding me that I’ve been on the bottom and I can return there.). (As What is humility in leadership? The two — weakness and leadership — don’t go together.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 29, 2013

If it’s multiple pieces of information, say that up front too. Here’s the bottom line, if you don’t capture my attention soon in a longer email, I’m probably less likely to absorb the key points you want to make sure I get. The post 5 Tips to Write Better Informational Emails appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Information Tips Open-book Bottom-up 57

Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

Over the years in leadership, I have experienced my fair amount of criticism. I know young pastors, for example, who give up on a church because of a few very vocal critics. That’s the bottom line leadership principle. Leadership Ministry' But, learning to navigate through criticism is a part of leading.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 26, 2014

I was interviewed recently for a leadership podcast. And, in addition to that, the ability to get back up and try again. I’ve been on the bottom several times and, by God’s grace and through commitment and perseverance, I always climbed back. Encouragement Leadership Life Plan Ministry'

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 31, 2012

Jeremy is a professional speaker, best-selling author, and the President of OneLife Leadership. Companies are, of course, not exactly known for offering up thirty or forty years of employment, a gold watch and pension plan. Loyalty to colleagues can turn into an us-versus-them attitude toward those higher up. What do you think?

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 27, 2018

I was interviewed a few years ago for a leadership podcast. I began to tell him I felt successful in my ability to have a failure and then get back up and try again. I’ve been on the bottom several times and, by God’s grace and through commitment and perseverance, I always climbed back. They didn’t this time.

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