Ron Edmondson

MARCH 28, 2019

I’ve seen so many potentially great leaders waste opportunities because they were waiting for the perfect scenario before they began to develop as a leader. They don’t respect the leader they are supposed to follow so they close themselves off from learning anything — whether good or bad — from him or her.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 24, 2015

I’ve seen so many potentially great leaders waste opportunities because they were waiting for the perfect scenario before they begin to develop as a leader. They don’t respect the leader they are supposed to follow — so they close themselves off from learning anything — whether good or bad — from him or her.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2010

I only care that they are totally committed to making a positive contribution to the organization. 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 9, 2022

I grew up much of my childhood without a father in the home. ” Dads can give a child the ability to stand for what’s right, rather than following the crowd. The gumption to follow through on commitments. Dads have the ability to gift their child a follow through mentality. I love being a dad. You can make it!

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

With this in mind, I’ve observed, in my own personal development, some ways to eliminate time and energy wasters. Plus, it only detracts my focus from the positive people who believe in the vision and are supportive. When I have prayed, sought wise counsel, and followed my gut, it’s often best just to make the decision.

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Energy Edmondson Efficiency Open-book 64

Tanveer Naseer

OCTOBER 16, 2012

The following is a guest post by Jessica Edmondson. Team members can sense right away when someone isn’t a good fit, and they are often the ones who must pick up the slack. Know which competencies are required for success What does your ideal candidate need to excel in the position?

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

So, through the years I’ve developed a framework to help me discern. If you’re a pastor then you know the tension I am about to describe in a made-up scenario. Pastor, can you announce the next meeting of the “Faithful Followers” meeting? Again, I realize the weight the position of pastor brings to something.

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Follow-up Edmondson Advice Media 57

Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 11, 2021

I’ve learned the impressions created in the initial days – positive or negative – are often hard to overcome. If I mess up there is time to recover. The post 3 Requests I Give for Healthy a Leadership Transition appeared first on Ron Edmondson. The beginning days are critical in leadership transitions.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 6, 2011

And, it’s the right thing to do… Just curious, do you see yourself in your current position five years from now? Are you allowing this place to develop you for the next opportunity? Freedom Passes Develop Systems and Increase Creativity. Related posts: 7 Actions When You Can’t Respect the Leader.

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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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Blog Leadership Follow-up Media 411

Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 23, 2019

Starting involves those who can dream, vision-cast, and recruit people to follow a new idea or initiative. Maintaining involves setting up and managing systems in an effort to continue the progress usually begun by others. And I burn out very quickly in the maintaining position. BTW, this is the group where I typically fit.).

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 27, 2020

While all my pastor friends are mostly remaining positive online and helping people remember to demonstrate faith over fear, some pastors are struggling too. I fully expect we will develop ministries and Gospel offerings to people that will advance the Gospel for years to come. Some mornings you may wake up confused.

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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. Blog Post ) Positive Chaos : Transform Crisis into Clarity and Advantage by Dan Thurmon (Page Two, 2023) Chaos does not have to be confusing or debilitating.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 6, 2020

Follow THIS LINK if you’re just now reading about this season of transition and want to read more of our story. You could help me greatly if you would connect with me on LinkedIn , “like” my Facebook page and follow me on Twitter and Instagram. Signing up to receive this blog post by email will also help.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 18, 2014

Long story short, I grew up much of my childhood without a father in the home. ” Dads can give a child the ability to stand for what’s right, rather than following the crowd. The gumption to follow through on commitments. Dads have the ability to gift their child a follow through mentality. You can make it!

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Learning-by-Doing Commitment Follow-up Edmondson 83

Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 29, 2014

Having been in such a position for over 25 years I know the bad side of senior leadership. And, the support from senior leadership for those attempting to follow? So, that requires confidence in the people trying to follow senior leadership. Good leaders actually expect them as a part of the development process.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 18, 2017

Make sure they know what you are seeking for the position. They follow Christ, not you, so don’t be surprised when they come up with new – even better ideas. Follow up with them as needed, but let them be a leader. I think so. You will need to acclimate people to your organization.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 24, 2016

If you follow this blog, you know I tend to think a great deal about leadership. I have a heart for developing good leadership in the church and in ministry. Protecting position at any cost – Proud leaders try to keep others from gaining power or influence. I have frequently preached on the danger of pride.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 22, 2016

He wasn’t happy, but too comfortable in his position (and pay) to go elsewhere. They had watched his children grow up and now the children were also very popular in the church. Perhaps in time he will have enough trust developed to do something about the problem. They loved him. They loved his family.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 8, 2019

If you follow this blog, you know I tend to think a great deal about leadership. I have a heart for developing good leadership in the church and in ministry. Protecting position at any cost – Proud leaders try to keep others from gaining power or influence. I have frequently preached on the danger of pride.

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Leadership Course Learning-by-Doing Advice 41

Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 14, 2014

He went before the Lord in prayer — and — he followed the Lord’s commands. God assured Hezekiah everything would be okay, but the Assyrians wouldn’t let up their verbal assaults. He knew God had placed him in the position of authority over them. Hezekiah relied on prayer to rule his life. It scared Hezekiah’s people.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 28, 2016

And, I knew this – not as well as I do now – before I entered this pastoral position. This included nearly every position in with near 100 people on payroll. We purposely developed some common language which would serve as rallying points for the church in the years to come. Some rules we follow were simply archaic.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 9, 2014

And, I knew that — not as well as I do now — before I entered this pastoral position. We purposely developed some common language that would serve as rallying points for the church. Some things we had on paper as “rules” we didn’t even follow. (I And, some rules we follow were simply archaic.

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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. To succeed, a leader must learn to balance their relationships, time, strategic efforts and personal development. ALL CLEAR!

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

I think these may be helpful to those of us trying to recruit more volunteers – especially those of us who are leading teams during a transition or start-up phase. When developing a team or starting a new team, however, it’s also good to have someone who may have even more experience than you in what you are doing.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

At the time of our conversation she was experiencing problems in a new position and asked for my help. The relational leadership in her, which is a positive about her leadership style, was not working for these team members. The leader ends up stressing over the wrong things. It’s a common weakness among leaders.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 31, 2017

Having been in such a position for over 25 years, I know the bad side of senior leadership. It’s one thing not to understand it, to have questions about it, or need development. Good leaders actually expect them as a part of the development process. Failing to follow through. Work has to be done. Say one thing.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 2, 2016

One of the most common questions I receive from others in ministry is about discerning whether to leave a ministry position. The question which should follow close behind, but I rarely receive, is how to actually leave a position well. Develop a plan. I am grateful when I receive it. I find this true many times.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 16, 2012

If you follow this blog, you know I tend to think a great deal about leadership. I have a heart for developing good leadership in the church and in ministry. Protects position at any cost – Proud leaders try to keep others from gaining power or influence. Recently I preached on the danger of pride.

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Learning-by-Doing Advice Team Positioning 83

Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

As a church planter and church revitalizer, I learned this is especially true those of us who are leading teams during a transition or start-up phase. When developing a team or starting a new team, however, it’s also good to have someone who may have even more experience than you in what you are doing.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 5, 2012

Deliver – You need to show up as a leader. Good leaders follow through on their commitments and can be depended upon to do what they say they will do. Leaders lead so others can follow by example. Leaders need to clearly communicate expectations and continually follow up to ensure the organization stays on track.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 20, 2015

Something even more frustrating — if you are in a equal position to a lazy person, and you are not their leader and no one seems to do anything about it. ” I shared a few thoughts and told him to read for a post to follow. Then it is up to leadership to address the issue. (I Pray for them to step up or leave.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 5, 2018

Our goal is to help with innovation, leadership development, and best practices in the church. This new position will be very full-time, so I will no longer be a full-time pastor. I know so many pastors who have children that grew up to resent the church. In short, we support pastors and the church. It’s an amazing opportunity.

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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. I spent my time restructuring the organization and the team; hopefully positioning it for the future. In addition, development would become even more important in my role. This was not a quick decision. Consulting.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 17, 2015

With this in mind, I’ve observed in my own personal development some ways to eliminate time and energy wasters. Plus, it only detracts my focus from the positive people who believe in the vision and are supportive. It would be better to put it aside and pick up another book. Second guessing decisions. Disorganization.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 8, 2019

Here are 7 times leadership is at its best when: People follow willingly, not under coercion or force. You aren’t leading unless people are following. People can keep up, but are still being stretched. Have you ever tried to follow someone in a car? I’m a development guy. This is a tough one for me.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 1, 2017

He would see me living a life of a servant – attempting to make a positive impact on the world around us. I would help him develop confidence, strength and courage through his walk with Christ, gaining the awesome reality the only limits on him would be the ones he set for himself. That’s if I were raising a son today.

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