Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Whenever I consult with leaders, one of the first things I do is analyze what questions the leader is asking. This is a valuable question to follow up with after you’ve said anything, but especially when you’ve delegated a task or given someone a responsibility. Questions are a powerful tool for every leader.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

That question pops up in my mind from time to time, and I am ever mindful of the fact that self-serving justifications are like second-nature to me. Consider the following realities: I am fearfully and wonderfully made. He is a minister, professor and consultant with varied experience in the local church and non-profit space.

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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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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

In fact, when striving to come-up with this list I quickly came to the conclusion that while I attempted to use objective logic in making my assessments, the reality is that a list like this is mostly subjective based upon personal preference. You can follow John on Twitter @johncmaxwell. You can follow Tom on Twitter @tom_peters.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 11, 2021

If I mess up there is time to recover. Equally important is for the team members to learn how the leader thinks and responds to situations and to develop enough trust and respect in him or her to willingly follow. It is part of my 5T Leadership consulting/coaching practice. I spend lots of time with them. That all takes time.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2010

This is best accomplished by leveraging individual talents not stiffling them. I would be less than candid if I didn’t admit that leading those inclined to follow is significantly less of a challenge than leading those who don’t want to be led. Accepting a person where they are, creates an bond of trust.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 3, 2011

Home About Consulting Church Family Leadership Navigation: Home » Leadership » 7 Pillars of Great Leaders 7 Pillars of Great Leaders February 3, 2011 in Leadership , Organizational Leadership , Team Leadership with 20 Comments Have you ever considered what the common traits are of great leaders?

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Modern Servant Leader

JANUARY 15, 2015

Are you looking for the top leadership experts to follow in 2015? Now, here’s the list of the top leadership experts to follow in 2015: Name Category About Follower Ratio (1:x) Twitter Followers Twitter Following Facebook Followers Amy Jo Martin Digital Media, Sports NY Times Best Selling Author & Founder of @DigitalRoyalty.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 4, 2011

7 Ways to Keep a Leader on Your Team Mature Leaders Don’t Abuse Power 10 Questions With Leader Wayne Elsey: Soles4Souls Ministry About Ron Edmondson: Church planter and pastor with a heart for strategy, leadership and marketing; especially geared toward developing churches and growing and improving the Kingdom of God.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 9, 2020

I heard a survey that said 14% of people leave them up through Valentine’s. Clean up the place! Follow up thoroughly and appropriately. Depending on the number of visitors you expect, this may require a special team with even more focus than your church’s usual guest follow up. Make the church presentable.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 15, 2020

I simply couldn’t keep up with all of it. And these are some of the ones I asked staff members to follow and take notes. Horizon Stewardship – I’ve been following Joe Park and his team on LinkedIn and they are posting good stuff. I’ve been invited to more webinars than I can count. I receive new suggestions everyday.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 5, 2020

As a consultant and senior leader, I have had multiple opportunities to come into a church or organization, assess where things are, identify barriers to growth, and offer suggestions to address them. Make it known up front we are trying something and we aren’t sure if it will work. Partly this is because I’m not a good rule-follower.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 25, 2020

After a post about people-pleasing, I received the following email from someone who wants to stop being a people-pleasing pastor: Ron, Have just finished your blog post “ 7 Casualties of a People Pleaser in Leadership “ I recognize I am a People Pleaser Pastor. And if you need a coach or consultant, keep me in mind.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 31, 2011

When Jesus began to organize a team, he used practices which maybe helpful for us today, especially those of us who are leading teams during the transition or start-up phase, when recruiting people is paramount to the success of the organization. These people are valuable assets to any team.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 28, 2011

Home About Consulting Church Family Leadership Navigation: Home » Ministry » Call to Ministry » Friday Discussion: Can a Pastor Be a Politician? When I was in elementary school I started following politics any way I could. Friday Discussion: Can a Pastor Be a Politician?

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 13, 2011

Hebrews 11:8 (emphasis mine) I’ve always been encouraged by faith…big faith…the kind that follows God even when the following gets difficult…that continues even when the natural reasoning would say it’s time to stop following… Jesus said faith as small as a mustard seed could move mountains.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The Creative Act is a beautiful and generous course of study that illuminates the path of the artist as a road we all can follow. Edmondson (Atria Books, 2023) We used to think of failure as the opposite of success. In Right Kind of Wrong , Edmondson provides the framework to think, discuss, and practice failure wisely.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

Ben is a writer and consultant. Unconditional love is not necessarily the first topic that comes up for ministry leaders. It doesn’t add up. The challenge for those who lead God’s church is to find ways for Christ-followers to show and receive the kind of love that exists without condition. It doesn’t make sense.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 26, 2012

If people don’t hear from you they make up their own scenarios, become afraid, and lose interest and motivation. (I’ve I even offer specific consulting to help leaders in this area.). Authenticity – If a leader wants people to follow, he or she must be trustable. I’ve written about that before HERE.).

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 15, 2015

Whenever I consult with leaders, one of the first things I do is analyze what questions the leader is asking. This is a valuable question to follow up with after you’ve said anything, but especially when you’ve delegated a task or given someone a responsibility. Questions are a powerful tool for every leader.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 10, 2016

It’s almost as if there’s an unwritten rule we have to hide our true emotions because, if people knew what we were really feeling they may not respect us, they may not follow us, and – just being candid – they may not even like us. Hire a coach or consultant. I can’t keep up! Seek a mentor.

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Miles Anthony Smith

AUGUST 7, 2018

Matt Heller ( Performance Optimist Consulting ) ​ There are so many factors and characteristics that make up a great leader, but one that encompasses them all is balance. It will attract more A players willing to follow you and your influence will grow. In order to lead others, you have to start with leading yourself.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 9, 2019

A Life Transition for The Edmondsons. I will launch my own ministry serving churches and organizations in the role of consulting, writing, speaking, and preaching. I’ve been doing online ministry since “dial up” days in the mid 90’s. Consulting. I recently resigned my position as CEO of Leadership Network.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 29, 2019

It’s almost as if there’s an unwritten rule we have to hide our true emotions because, if people knew what we were really feeling they may not respect us, they may not follow us, and – just being candid – they may not even like us. Hire a coach or consultant. I can’t keep up! Seek a mentor.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 27, 2015

Still, for others, it is rising up the corporate ladder or being the most respected mom in the neighborhood. Aaron is a strategy and mobilization consultant and co-author of Life on Mission: Joining the Everyday Mission of God (Moody Publishers, 2014), available at Amazon.com. Follow him on Twitter at @aaronbcoe.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 6, 2012

It’s almost as if there’s an unwritten rule that we have to hide our true emotions because…if people knew what we were really feeling…they may not respect us, they may not follow us…and…just being candid…they may not even like us. Hire a coach or consultant. I can’t keep up – Duh!

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 8, 2018

Whenever I consult with leaders, one of the first things I do is analyze what questions the leader is asking. This is a valuable question to follow up with after you’ve said anything, but especially when you’ve delegated a task or given someone a responsibility. Questions are a powerful tool for every leader.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 8, 2013

Bill Blankschaen is a proven non-profit leader, writer, speaker, and ministry consultant who equips Christians to think, live, and lead with abundant faith. But what about when we intentionally choose to not speak up when engaging fellow leaders in our organization? 5 Reasons We Chose to Not Speak Up. We Fear Getting Hurt.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 13, 2016

Following up on his recent resignation as pastor I was delighted to talk with my friend Pete Wilson recently for some insight into his recent resignation from Cross Point Church in Nashville where he served as senior pastor. So, the idea I could work behind the scenes and help pastors fired me up! He’s ready to help.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 4, 2011

If people don’t hear from you they make up their own scenarios, become afraid, and lose interest and motivation. (I’ve I even offer specific consulting to help leaders in this area.). Authenticity – If a leader wants people to follow, he or she must be trustable. I’ve written about that before HERE.).

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 11, 2014

My friend Wayne Hastings is a pastor, author, speaker and business consultant. When you feel that temptation, look up, not back. Look up, not at your circumstances, feelings, or regrets. Look up and let God renew your vision and belief, and prompt you to obey Him. He and his wife Pam live in Franklin, TN.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 18, 2011

If you answer yes to any one of the following five questions, then you are likely in need of an attitude adjustment: Are your likeability and respect ratings low? Ron Edmondson This is a challenging post Mike. Yes, attitudes are formed, and a bad attitude is nothing more than an ingrained habit. Thanks for the great and important post!

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 3, 2013

Robert is the author of 20,000 Days and Counting and a consultant to numerous best-selling authors, speakers, and entertainers. If this has gotten curious as to how many days you have been alive, I set up a simple calculator here that will show you. I always feel more excited, more pumped up, more motivated after the work has begun.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 5, 2014

Greg is an author, speaker, consultant and the Editor of Christian Media Magazine. Greg has started businesses including the worship resource website WorshipHouse Media, a social media marketing company, and his own consulting firm. This is a guest post by my friend Greg Atkinson. Joshua 3:5 (NASB).

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 21, 2013

Granted, I keep my resume up to date and I think you should also, but a resume is not much more than an extended business card. I want qualities such as passion, honesty, follow through, commitment, integrity, and loyalty. That could be someone in ministry, a denominational leader, or a professional consultant.

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