Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

With several transitions in my career, several in the last few years, I speak with more passion and authority on the subject. When you set worthy visions and goals which carry people forward, help them dream and give them hope, they will want to follow your leadership. I Tweeted him back, “Learn the people first.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Most people at some point in their career will experience a “bad boss”. Sadly, but in all honesty — I’ve been one of these at times in my leadership career. Goals and objectives are never clearly defined and stuck to, either because the boss doesn’t know what they should be or keeps changing their mind.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Long story made short, I entered ministry after a long career in the business world. They steadfastly keep going towards the goal. The post 5 Ways to Lead With A Limp appeared first on Ron Edmondson. I had to learn to lead in ministry with a limp. In the process, they encourage a lot of people and accomplish great things.

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HR Digest

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Steve Browne’s goal is to motivate people to pursue a career in human resources. Investing in people is arguably one of the best books to read when looking to take your career to the next level. In addition to being an HR professional and author, Browne hosts an HR Roundtable and an online discussion group.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 13, 2020

Great leaders see it as their main ambition to help others achieve worthy goals they might not achieve on their own. Leaders must be open to listening to the desires of others and incorporating them into the overall goals and objectives of the organization. Looking back on my leadership career I’ve done this many times.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Career Coach. One of the most frequent requests for my ministry help had to do with people’s career steps — from school to employment. Whether it involves life skills or how to function within a ministry of the church, one of a pastor’s primary goals is to help people improve in areas of their life.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 30, 2021

You’ll have lots of opportunities to do many things in your life and career. Set Christ as your end goal, desire to be like Him. Join Nate (or Chandler) and I for the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast. The post 7 Words of Advice For Young Pastors appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Learn the secret of contentment.

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HR Digest

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Steve Browne’s goal is to motivate people to pursue a career in human resources. Investing in people is arguably one of the best books to read when looking to take your career to the next level. In addition to being an HR professional and author, Browne hosts an HR Roundtable and an online discussion group.

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Tanveer Naseer

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

For myself, this September also marks a special milestone in my writing career – specifically, it marks the one-year anniversary of the launch of my first leadership book, “ Leadership Vertigo ”. And yet, less than 30% of bosses are actually having these conversations.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Martin's Press, 2023) In The Art of Clear Thinking , Hasard Lee distills what he’s learned during his career flying some of the Air Force’s most advanced aircraft. You can reach new goals, grow, and make meaningful contributions in life and in business even in the throes of change and unpredictability.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 18, 2017

A Guest Post by my son, Jeremy Chandler There will come a point in time in every Millennial’s career when we move from being primarily executioners to leading teams and managing others. When we start our careers in more of an execution type of role, it’s easy to earn our stripes by what we can do. Are the things we’re doing working?

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Just as adults may have a plan for their career or finances, parents need a plan for operating their home. It may help if it is written, but should definitely summarize the major goals you hope to accomplish in your home. That’s really the overall goal we were were seeking in our time as a family.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 25, 2013

They are at similar places in their career of leadership. Write some goals – It amazes me when I hear leaders who don’t have written goals and objectives they are currently trying to achieve. You are more likely to have the goals at the front of your mind. (And, yes, there are politicians who qualify.).

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 14, 2016

Knowing this one can protect your career – help keep you from burning out – and guard your heart. And, the leader who can lead just as passionately towards a noble goal, without the praise of others – even perhaps in times when criticism seems more dominant – is on track for success.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 2, 2013

Even for those who have careers in ministry…is it a blessing or a curse? If work is a blessing that falls under a curse, then it seems to me that even when our work is hard, the goal should still be to enjoy it. appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Is work a curse or a blessing? I have heard that question all my life.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 13, 2015

I’ve served — and led — many teams through my career. An understanding of the overall goals and objectives fuels energy. Everyone pulls equal weight and helps one another accomplish individual and collective goals. The post 7 Common Elements of a Healthy Team appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

They are at similar places in their career of leadership. Write some goals. It amazes me when I hear leaders who don’t have written goals and objectives they are currently trying to achieve. You are more likely to have the goals at the front of your mind. (And, yes, there are politicians who qualify.). Some pastors.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

You can throw away the script in: Your career. I’m not saying not to set an end goal or destination. — Throw Away the Scripts appeared first on Ron Edmondson. The script you’ve written about how life is “supposed to go” Throw it away. In the trash. Most of the time. Your relationship life.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2010

The goal of a leader is not to clone him/herself, but to harness individual strenghts for the greater good of the team and for the overall benefit of the organization. This is a skill I believe many leaders do not develop until later in their careers. I know I am still working on it. Thank you for sharing. Thank you for sharing Mike!

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 29, 2017

I am still very much a work in progress, but as I reflect on where I am midway in my life and career (and approaching a little beyond midway), I can clearly point to some things which have helped me succeed personally. And, if your goal is to be a leader – there is no leadership without people. A little luck. It IS all grace.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 13, 2016

I entered ministry after a long career in the business world. They steadfastly keep going towards the goal. The post 5 Ways to Lead When You’re Limping appeared first on Ron Edmondson. This is an encouragement to those who are limping in leadership. They cheer on others who limp. Limp well, my friend.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 30, 2017

But, those opportunities have continued throughout my career in leadership. Your end goal should be to make the team member and the team better after the conversation. The post 12 Hard Things a Leader May Need to Say – And 5 Ways to Say Them appeared first on Ron Edmondson. You can be perceived as a real jerk to people.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 28, 2013

Where are you in your career, family, social, financial, physical, emotional and spiritual well-being? For every goal you say you want to achieve, write some concrete action steps.a What are some measurable goals you could implement to help you achieve them? Where am I now? Be honest with yourself. In which areas do you excel?

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 26, 2016

There are clear goals in place. People are operating with reasonable, attainable, measurable and worthy goals. Everyone goes through seasons where they aren’t as productive, but if someone lingers there for a career they injure everyone else – and the vision. (I’ve There can be no stragglers.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 13, 2019

You have worked hard, experienced some sense of success and now you like where you are in your career. You may simply need to expand your current goals and objectives. Pretend for a moment this is your scenario: You are a leader. You may need to dream a new dream. You may need to challenge yourself outside your comfort zone again.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 25, 2019

Career Coach. One of the most frequent requests for my ministry help had to do with people’s career steps — from school to employment. And I’ve been one in my previous business career and serve there again now.) They can’t commit the required time nor do they have the expertise.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 1, 2019

They are at similar places in their career of leadership. Write some goals. It amazes me when I hear leaders who don’t have written goals and objectives they are currently trying to achieve. You are more likely to have the goals at the front of your mind. These are peers. But some were not. We learn from each other.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 14, 2015

they aren’t addressed, it can set a leader back months, years, even an entire career. I’ve seen leaders who care more about people liking them than about achieving the goals of the organization. The post 5 Roadblocks of Good Leadership appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Here are 5 roadblocks to good leadership?

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 9, 2015

I have hired dozens, maybe hundreds of people in my career — which means I’ve interviewed lots of people. Your goal should be to demonstrate a care and love for people (which should be genuine), while assuring you have the tenacity and courage to lead boldly. I’ve found that to be true in the church also.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 28, 2013

Where are you in your career, family, social, financial, physical, emotional and spiritual well-being? For every goal you say you want to achieve, write some concrete action steps.a What are some measurable goals you could implement to help you achieve them? Where am I now? Be honest with yourself. In which areas do you excel?

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 9, 2015

But, those opportunities have continued throughout my career in leadership. Your end goal should be to make the team member and the team better after the conversation. The post 12 Hard Things to Say – 5 Ways to Say Them as a Leader appeared first on Ron Edmondson. You can be perceived as a real jerk to people.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 8, 2015

Career Coach. One of the most frequent requests for my ministry help has to do with people’s career steps — from school to employment. And, I’ve been one in my previous business career.) The post 16 Often Unknown Roles of a Pastor appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Fundraiser.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 30, 2015

But, with the list I share below — sad to say, but in all honesty — I’ve been the bad boss at times in my leadership career. Goals and objectives are never clearly defined and stuck to, either because the boss doesn’t know what they should be or keeps changing their mind. I don’t want to be a boss.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 27, 2015

Just as adults may have a plan for their career or finances, parents need a plan for operating their home. It may help if it is written, but should definitely summarize the major goals you hope to accomplish in your home. That’s really the overall goal we were were seeking in our time as a family.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 31, 2015

Even if you are not 100% satisfied where you are at in your career at the current time, keep learning and continue to be exceptional in your position. The post 10 Expectations for Supporting the Senior Pastor appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Add value to the pastor and the organization. Do good work. Be a linchpin. No related posts.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 30, 2018

The script you’ve written about how life is “supposed to go”, where you should be in your career by now, or what perfect relationship you should have – throw it away. You can throw away the script in: Your career. I’m not saying not to set an end goal or destination. In the trash. Your health.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

I entered ministry after a long career in the business world. They steadfastly keep going towards the goal. I had significant life and leadership experience, but honestly, some of it was learned through tremendously painful experiences. Extend grace as grace has been given to you. Keep limping across the finish line. Limp well.

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