Ron Edmondson

JUNE 28, 2023

I mostly wanted to help him as he began his career. He wanted to do well in his career, wanted to hit the ground running right out of college, but he didn’t feel he had been able yet to get the boss’s full attention. The post 7 Ways to Get a Boss to Notice You appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 10, 2023

Sometimes it’s a burdensome system we have in place requiring too much of my time and sometimes its a failure to delegate. Work becomes a job, not a career. The post 7 of the Most Dangerous Mindsets for Leaders appeared first on Ron Edmondson. I can get bogged down in minutia which wastes my energy and drains me.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Be organized – Have someone help you if needed, but develop systems to do everything you have to do in a week. Have you ever had to balance dual careers? The post 10 Suggestions for the Bi-Vocational Pastor appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Be disciplined – You have to stay healthy in all areas of your life.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 19, 2021

Sometimes it’s a systems problem that requires too much of my time and sometimes its a failure to delegate. Work becomes a job, not a career. Nate and I have launched a new season of the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast. The post 7 Dangerous Leadership Practices appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 31, 2016

Be organized – Have someone help you if needed, but develop systems to do everything you have to do in a week. Have you ever had to balance dual careers? The post 10 Suggestions for Bi-Vocational Pastors appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Be disciplined – You have to stay healthy in all areas of your life.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 21, 2019

Sometimes it’s a systems problem that requires too much of my time and sometimes its a failure to delegate. Work becomes a job, not a career. The post 7 Dangerous Mindsets for a Leader appeared first on Ron Edmondson. I can get bogged down in minutia which wastes my energy and drains me. Any you would care to add?

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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. Every organization needs both. There is no shame in either answer, but it’s important we know the difference.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 8, 2013

My professional career, however, is much longer. We love strategies and systems and structure. The post 4 Things For Profits Can Learn From Non-profits appeared first on Ron Edmondson. I’ve been in vocational ministry…my primary income came from ministry work…non-profits…for over ten years now.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 16, 2014

Sometimes it’s a systems problem that requires too much of my time and sometimes its a failure to delegate. Work becomes a job, not a career. The post 7 of the Most Dangerous Leadership Mindsets I’ve Observed appeared first on Ron Edmondson. I can get bogged down in minutia that wastes my energy and drains me.

Leadership 69

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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 have finally figured out the systems and structures, you know all the unwritten rules of the organization, you have the right staff or team, and there are no current problems you are tackling.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 4, 2015

I came into ministry after a long business career, so I’m sometimes considered unique in my involvement or interest in our church finances. Finally, eventually people begin to mistrust the system, the pastor, and even the church. The post Five Mistakes Pastors Frequently Make With Finances appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

I have been involved in church planting for most of my ministry career – whether as a planter or as a supporter of planting. You want to add smart structure – and always want to be open to frequent and even constant change, but even church plants need a few systems to guide the organization. I love the process of planting.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 27, 2016

Sometimes it’s a systems problem that requires too much of my time and sometimes its a failure to delegate. Work becomes a job, not a career. The post 7 of the Most Dangerous Leadership Mindsets I’ve Observed appeared first on Ron Edmondson. I can get bogged down in minutia which wastes my energy and drains me.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 1, 2019

I mostly wanted to help him as he began his career. He wanted to do well in his career, wanted to hit the ground running right out of college, but he didn’t feel he had been able yet to get the boss’s full attention. Not only did I think his question was premature, but I felt he was probably also asking the wrong question.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 3, 2019

The stress of leading today is greater than any time in my 35 plus year leadership career. That experience combined plus a deep dive into Systems Theory has served me for years – I use these tools every day of my leadership. I recommend this book to every leader at any level. Relief from Internal and External Pressure.

Stress 43

Stress Learning-by-Doing Content Process 43

Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 18, 2018

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. We get so caught up in systems, routines and processes that we fail to imagine what is yet to be realized. We need generalists, who can fill a plethora of responsibilities.

Servant Leader 53

Servant Leader Learning-by-Doing Uncertainty Magazine 53

Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 29, 2019

I have been involved in church planting for most of my ministry career – whether as a planter or as a supporter of planting. You want to add smart structure – and always want to be open to frequent and even constant change, but even church plants need a few systems to guide the organization. I love the process of planting.

Learning-by-Doing 43

Learning-by-Doing Resistance Process Policies 43

Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 10, 2011

Do you want to personally succeed in your career? It’s what prompts you to do the tedious tasks of developing systems and strategies. Do you want your organization to succeed? Do you want your marriage to thrive? For long-term success in any area of life you must be: Driven by vision. Vision sets the direction you will move.

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Long-term Succession Motivation Reputation 59

Ron Edmondson

MARCH 5, 2013

He wants to do well in his career, wants to hit the ground running, but doesn’t feel he has been able yet to get the boss’s attention. The reality is, though, in fairness to the boss, it would be hard to judge the system in such a short time. He is a friend (of a friend) and so I felt the freedom to be candid with him.

How To 56

How To Short-term Advice Commitment 56

Ron Edmondson

APRIL 29, 2011

Be organized – Have someone help you if needed, but develop systems to do everything you have to do in a week. Have you ever had to balance dual careers? You’ll feel more independent if you’re not dependent on the church for income. Be disciplined – Stay healthy in all areas of your life.

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Conference Advice Commitment Career 51

Miles Anthony Smith

AUGUST 7, 2018

In order for us to empathize, we must listen so that we understand what others are dealing with, what’s happening in their careers and in their lives. Ron Edmondson ( Leadership Expert ) Intentionality Dale Carnegie - How to Win Friends and Influence People. Second, listening allows us to learn and to understand. Stay human.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 16, 2014

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. We get so caught up in systems, routines and processes that we fail to imagine what is yet to be realized. We need generalists, who can fill a plethora of responsibilities. What can you do?’

Servant Leader 63

Servant Leader Learning-by-Doing Uncertainty Innovation 63

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.

Management 46

Management Delegation Banking Influence 46

Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Sometimes it’s a systems problem that requires too much of my time and sometimes its a failure to delegate. Work becomes a job, not a career. The post 7 Risky Mindsets in Leadership appeared first on Ron Edmondson. I can get bogged down in minutia which wastes my energy and drains me.

Leadership 68

Leadership Long-term Absenteeism Delegation 68

N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

Ron Edmondson : Ron is smart, authentic, approachable and he posts as frequently if not more than most in the leadership space. Engineering Manager with Adobe Systems). You can follow Mary Jo on Twitter @mjasmus. You can follow Ron on Twitter @ronedmondson. Your blog certainly deserves to be at the top, in my opinion.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 19, 2012

I believe God often gives us tremendous latitude in our career choices, preferring to concentrate His will more on who we are rather than what we do, but I think some of these opportunities may have been tests to see if I would follow my will or God’s will. Freedom Passes Develop Systems and Increase Creativity.

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Development Learning-by-Doing Training Advice 67

Ron Edmondson

MARCH 1, 2014

Most men sacrifice their marriage for their careers or other interests. And that’s the advice most men want me to give when they contact me. Emotions are not repaired as easily as one could fix a leaking faucet or program a computer. There’s no program. There’s not an “app” for that.

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Learning-by-Doing Long-term Advice Information 81

Ron Edmondson

MARCH 30, 2011

And today, I find most people that need confidence that don’t have it and the system (along with God’s plan) sorts out he arrogant towards the end of their life’s movie. Billye taught me that confidence is rocket fuel for your life, your career and your soul. If you don’t believe in yourself, how can you serve God??

Books 57

Books Real Estate Short-term Bond 57

Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 12, 2014

William : What we found in our research for Next is that no career ties identity to job more than the pastorate. What other career ties personal spiritual formation to career performance? The post The Immediate Need to Create a Lasting Legacy appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Building a Lasting Connection With Children.

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Trends Planning Career Books 55

Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

“It can be very powerful when a leader authentically shares a time when they have a crucible-type failure that became a stepping stone in their career,” says David. The day after the group turned the switch on the migration, they noticed that the system wasn’t working properly and calls from the client started coming in.

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