Leading Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Culture Is the Way : How Leaders at Every Level Build an Organization for Speed, Impact, and Excellence by Matt Mayberry (Wiley, 2023) Former NFL Pro, world-renowned keynote speaker, and management consultant Matt Mayberry delivers an incisive and hands-on blueprint to employee engagement and peak productivity. But you're ambitious.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 20, 2021

I don’t remember where the idea originated first – and it is certainly not unique to me, but I have utilized a personal advisory board for most of my career in leadership. Obviously, this impacts the organization if I implement any of their input, but their focus is specifically on my leadership in the organization.

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HR Digest

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Human Resource Management (HRM) is a broad term that encompasses human resources management, employee relations , compensation, benefits, training, performance evaluation, recruitment, selection, and other related activities. Human resource management (HRM) has always been a challenging field. Let’s begin.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 6, 2022

I don’t know if “survive” and “desperation” are the right words to title this post but certainly leadership is harder today than it ever has been in my career. Trust in leadership is at an all time low. How to survive in faith leadership during seasons of desperation: Listen to outside voices.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

You’re undoubtedly thinking “who died and left Mike Myatt in charge of qualitatively assessing leadership blogs? You’re undoubtedly thinking “who died and left Mike Myatt in charge of qualitatively assessing leadership blogs?&# I know, I know - another list? Great question.

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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 ”.

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Modern Servant Leader

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

The Modern Servant Leader Servant Leadership & Technology. Leadership. September 20, 2011 Servant Leadership. Servant Leadership Intro. Servant Leadership Academic Programs & Education Opportunities. Servant Leadership. Servant Leadership. Leadership Lessons from a Cracked Pot.

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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. How do I move from a “doer” role to a “manager” role? 5 Questions to Help Millennials Grow into Leadership. It can feel lazy.

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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. Every pastor must learn how to coordinate the efforts of different people, who communicate uniquely, and have their expectations of volunteer leadership. Events manager.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 25, 2010

Home About Consulting Church Family Leadership Navigation: Home » Encouragement » Merry Christmas from the Edmondson’s Merry Christmas from the Edmondson’s December 25, 2010 in Encouragement , Family , Grace Community Church with 35 Comments Merry Christmas! What an incredible year this has been!

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 2, 2019

There are some things in leadership I could almost say I despise. Those things are almost always the ways people misuse or even abuse their leadership power – or the way other people respond to any attempt at good leadership. And I have probably been guilty of many of these in my career.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

When I was at one of my lowest points in my professional career I felt like a failure. In my first management role I wasn’t trained for what I needed to do. The previous manager had quit unexpectedly and I was put in the position almost by default. Plus, check out the other Lifeway Leadership Podcasts. I believe in you!

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Most people at some point in their career will experience a “bad boss”. The term indicates everything to me that leadership is not supposed to be. Sadly, but in all honesty — I’ve been one of these at times in my leadership career. The boss micro-manages all work. I don’t want to be a boss.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 17, 2023

If you can’t keep up with the speed of change, and adapt accordingly you’ll have a harder time advancing in your career in the future. Well, I personally believe the church should be well led, well-managed, efficient and productive. Check out my leadership podcast where we discuss leadership nuggets in a practical way.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 8, 2021

A major frustration for some in authority: Good managers have been forced to be leaders. One reason some in leadership positions today are frustrated is they didn’t sign up to lead. They were expecting to be managers. That’s leadership. Check out my new website design and my 5T Leadership offerings.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 15, 2017

Self-evaluation is good here Are you more of a leader or a manager? This may be one of the most important questions we have to answer as our careers take us to new roles. We need to figure out which one we do best and then try to arrange our career where we can realize our best potential. Every organization needs both.

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HR Digest

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Human Resource Management (HRM) is a broad term that encompasses human resources management, employee relations , compensation, benefits, training, performance evaluation, recruitment, selection, and other related activities. Human resource management (HRM) has always been a challenging field. Let’s begin.

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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

APRIL 6, 2016

There are some things in leadership I could honestly say I despise. And, I have probably been guilty of some of these also in my career. Here are 10 things which drive me crazy in leadership: Responsibility without authority – If you ask someone to lead something – let them lead. Ways people behave. Things they do.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

And I think the phrase applies in leadership. But I’m not sure getting out of the leadership kitchen when it gets too hot is the only option. Are you experiencing the “heat” – the stress of leadership? At 20 years of age, I was thrust into a management position, because the manger left suddenly.

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You're Not the Boss of Me

SEPTEMBER 15, 2012

This week I’m pleased to introduce Jessica Edmondson as guest writer on You’re Not the Boss of Me. Jessica is a big fan of Dale Carnegie and his ideologies about leadership. She enjoys learning from leadership best practices. Unconsciously Practicing Favoritism. What do you think?

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 23, 2016

The church looks to him to lead and, wisely, he knows he needs to develop his leadership skills. Here are 3 suggestions I gave him: Form a peer leadership group. Even in the smallest communities, someone owns (or manages) the local grocery store or serves as the bank brach manager. His question was simple.

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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. 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.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 17, 2011

Are you a leader or a manager? Every organization needs both, so don’t be ashamed to answer either way, but it’s important that you know the difference, which one you do best, and then try to arrange your career where you can realize your best potential. Yet the overriding functions of leadership and management are distinct.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 3, 2013

Oh, the joy of controlling leadership. This blog has been critical of controlling leadership as a very poor leadership style. I should have recognized the benefits in controlling leadership before now. Thankfully, there’s still time in my leadership career. Small is so easy to manage.

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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. BTW, I love writing about the family, but most of my work is in the field of leadership. Check out my new website design and my 5T Leadership offerings. Let me know if I can help you.

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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. Every pastor must learn how to coordinate the efforts of different people, who communicate uniquely, and have their expectations of volunteer leadership. Events manager.

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Roundtable Talk

AUGUST 30, 2019

By: Amy Edmondson Reviewed by: Leah Parkhill-Reilly The Premise: Amy Edmondson is a Harvard researcher and professor who is best-known for coining the phrase “psychological safety” and delivering a phenomenal TED talk on the subject.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 9, 2019

A Life Transition for The Edmondsons. I recently resigned my position as CEO of Leadership Network. Leadership Network has a long, great history of helping the Church accelerate growth and innovation. Those who know me know I am not a good manager and fundraising doesn’t excite me. This was not a quick decision.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 18, 2019

The church looks to him to lead and, wisely, he knows he needs to develop his leadership skills. Here are 3 suggestions I gave him: Form a peer leadership group. Even in the smallest communities, someone owns (or manages) the local grocery store or serves as the bank brach manager. His question was simple.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 8, 2013

My professional career, however, is much longer. I had over 20 years in management and leadership positions in secular (for profit) work prior to ministry. One way I’ve done this is to form leadership circles I meet with regularly, comprised of leaders from both sectors. Leadership Ministry' Just a thought.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 30, 2017

I began my business leadership experience in retail management. But, those opportunities have continued throughout my career in leadership. Through my years in leadership, however, I have had to say each one of these statements to someone I was supposed to be leading. You are moving too fast.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 17, 2016

I came into ministry later in life – after a long business career – and, so I’ve always seen the role differently from some who have been spent their career in ministry. The classroom has certainly gotten more difficult to manage in recent decades. I’ve been in leadership for over 30 years.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 3, 2019

I am excited about the 3 books we helped publish at Leadership Network so far this year. For this post I have invited Pastor Steve Cuss to share thoughts from his book “ Managing Leadership Anxiety ”. For this post I have invited Pastor Steve Cuss to share thoughts from his book “ Managing Leadership Anxiety ”.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 18, 2011

While this sounds simple enough at face value, I have consistently found that one of the most often overlooked leadership attributes is that of a positive attitude. Show me a CEO with a bad attitude and I’ll show you a poor leader. ” Show me a CEO with a bad attitude and I’ll show you a poor leader.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

In my first management position, I was a 19 year-old college sophomore working full-time and leading a small staff of four people in the men’s clothing area of a major department store. I was placed in the position almost by default, because the previous manager left unexpectedly. I was already there and eager to lead. On purpose.

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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. Every pastor must learn how to coordinate the efforts of different people, who communicate uniquely, and have their expectations of volunteer leadership. Events manager.

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