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. Volunteer coordinator.

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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

JULY 13, 2020

The best leadership book is the Bible. I’m convinced humility might be the most attractive leadership quality there is these days. Leadership is ultimately a product of the heart we have for others and the vision we’ve been called to lead. Looking back on my leadership career I’ve done this many times.

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HR Digest

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

HR Rising: From Ownership to Leadership by Steve Browne. According to Browne, great leadership is not derived from a person’s position title but rather from their inherent character. Steve Browne’s goal is to motivate people to pursue a career in human resources. Waters, Valerie N.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 6, 2016

Most of us have been there at some point in our career. I’m sure this is true of other generations, but there were generations who endured an entire career in less than ideal situations. Some of my best leadership skills came from watching leaders do leadership the wrong way. They are family-oriented.

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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. But trouble can arise as a result of delegating to the wrong person. What do you think?

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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? Many times in my career, the heat in the kitchen has been more than I felt I could bear.

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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. I have had such groups numerous times in my career. In these meetings I’m trying to learn leadership and management practices – not theology.

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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. 3 Results of Controlling Leadership. #3

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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

JUNE 15, 2017

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. Yet the overriding functions of leadership and management are distinct. Every organization needs both.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 21, 2011

an idea studio for leadership development and remarkable performance. Here is an interview with Mark Sanborn: If you were beginning a career today or were still early in your career, what would you do differently? The same is true with career strengths, likes and dislikes. Information on how to qualify below.).

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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. Likewise, in fairness, Leadership Network needs someone leading who is fully engaged at what the position requires of them.

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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. Volunteer coordinator.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 28, 2011

After hearing his heart and vision, if I were beginning a ministry career or even in a time of transition and felt God was calling me to be a church planter today, I would strongly consider attending the Saddleback Leadership Academy. Why did Saddleback start the Leadership Academy? In a nutshell, what is the academy?

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 10, 2015

Things such as career choice decisions, the calling in life decisions, who to marry, etc. They won’t learn the valuable skills of listening to the voice of God. Leaders, parents, friends – ideally you want people to develop healthy decision-making skills. I’m talking about the issues more difficult to discern.

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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. I have had such groups numerous times in my career. Recruit leaders in the community to read a leadership book together. His question was simple.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 15, 2014

Most of us have been there at some point in our career. I’m sure that is true of other generations, but there were generations who endured an entire career in less than ideal situations. Some if my best leadership skills came from watching leaders do leadership the wrong way. Leadership Ministry'

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 11, 2018

Many times in leadership the intangibles determine the quality of our leadership. Of course, we need change management skills, there’s always a need to cast vision, delegation and we must manage effectively. I didn’t realize,however, how important the intangible skills of leadership would be. I was wrong.

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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. If you struggle with recruiting, team building, and leadership development you likely have a bad attitude. The simple answer is that you can’t…it just won’t work.

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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. Volunteer coordinator.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 16, 2012

He is the author of 7 books, including Getting Ahead: Three Steps to Take Your Career to the Next Level. It is through these difficult times that church leadership is critical. Develop an enhanced skill set – This is often the strongest existing area for church leaders. They will look to you for guidance and advice.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 16, 2018

Things such as career choice decisions, the calling in life decisions, who to marry, how to respond to a marriage conflict, how to deal with difficult parents or children or friends, etc. They won’t learn the valuable skills of listening to the voice of God. Ideally we want people to develop healthy decision-making skills.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 17, 2011

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. Both are also concerned with end results.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 15, 2011

I was interested in learning from Mark’s leadership. How is your leadership style different than Michael’s? My hope is I am consistent with what Mike has worked to establish as hallmarks of leadership at every level at Thomas Nelson. What would you do or advice to give someone starting their career?

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 25, 2016

This is true in life and leadership. Here are six steps I suggest to win in life and leadership: Step One: Get in the right race. If you don’t have a vision for your leadership – where you’re leading people – you’re failing before you get started. They are aiming for the wrong targets.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 11, 2012

I need people who are different than me, who have different skills and strengths to bring to the table. One of the most important things I can do as I start something new is notice people for the unique set of skills and strengths they bring to my team, to celebrate those strengths, and to equip them to do what God has made them to do.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 21, 2013

Here are 7 suggestions for hiring the right person: Put resumes aside – I’ve frankly only used them a couple times in my career. Hire for heart – I will always hire for heart over skills. The post 7 Suggestions for Hiring the Right Person appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Leadership Ministry'

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