Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

I couldn’t come up with a creative name, so it’s officially The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast. I’ll be posting new episodes on this blog and I am also excited to be a part of the Lifeway Leadership Podcast Network. Here are 3 Reasons I’m Launching a Leadership Podcast: A new way to share my existing content.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 17, 2022

In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy consider common mistakes made by governing bodies. In this episode, we discuss common mistakes with governing bodies: We will do a follow up podcasts with some best practices of governing bodies. Yes, we know they are simple.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 8, 2024

To test my assertion, if you are in the first couple years of leading church revitalization, see if any of these apply: You wake up some days and don’t know if you can do it anymore. Secretly you search job site boards looking for other positions for which you might qualify or be interested. Praying for you.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

There is a fine line of when to jump into the leading position. And, they ask the question a lot of whether I think they are ready to be in a lead position. Some never go back to the lead position. When senior leadership positions continue to make themselves available or come to your attention. (Is

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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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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Use this as an advantage to get more people into key roles, but also as a discipleship tool knowing that people who serve are in a better position to be growing personally. People need to be willing to give up “their” seat for visitors. Plan good follow up. Plus, check out the other Lifeway Leadership Podcasts.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 5, 2016

Obviously, there are positive mindsets in the church also. Here are 10 positive paradigms in the church: We can do it Pastor. So, if that’s your paradigm, then all we have to do is follow Him – right? Imagine if everyone showed up at church ready to do whatever it took to make the day work. Just imagine.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 3, 2022

BTW, this may equally apply to other fields of leadership.). Usually the pastor has recently left – for a variety of reasons – and the church is scrambling to find leadership. The church often ends up in a panic mode and it negatively impacts staff, lay leadership and the congregation.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 11, 2021

The beginning days are critical in leadership transitions. I’ve learned the impressions created in the initial days – positive or negative – are often hard to overcome. The momentum a new leader should have can be jeopardized by the environment created during the opening days of his or her leadership tenure.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 23, 2023

Falsely we can believe that if people knew what we were really feeling they may not respect us, may not follow us, and – just being candid – may not even like us. We would also attract loyal followers who would be more willing to help fill in the gaps of our leadership. Follow King David’s advice.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 6, 2011

If a leader is respected, people will follow him or her almost anywhere. Often a new leader is given respect because of his or her position as a leader, but respect can be quickly lost due to performance. All Posts by Ron Edmondson | Personal Blog | Twitter | Facebook | Share By Email Leave a Reply: Click here to cancel reply.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 1, 2023

I have never been described as a quitter, but there comes a time for all of us when we have to leave a position. Sometimes it’s more damaging to stay than to quit a leadership position. I am asked frequently to help someone think through the decision of whether to stay or to leave their current position.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 9, 2021

Although I had served as class president and in a few other positions, there didn’t seem to be a lot of responsibility which stretched me prior to this. As president of the study body, I quickly realized lots of students and teachers were looking to me for leadership. Giving up the right to control.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 1, 2022

And if you want to follow the retail trend you can start decorating for Christmas in September!). Use this as an advantage to get more people into key roles, but also as a discipleship tool knowing that people who serve are in a better position to be growing personally. People need to be willing to give up “their” seat for visitors.

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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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Tanveer Naseer

JULY 17, 2012

Following my own advice, I’m taking a vacation break this week from writing for my blog. As such, I would like to present this guest post written by Jessica Edmondson. At one time or another we’ve all been in a position where a lack of open dialogue has left a dreadful feeling of anxiety.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Someone with lots of prior leadership experience just bring higher expectations for those who try to lead them. They never have anything positive to add to the team, the glass is always half-empty or the sky is always about to fall. The best leadership involves delegation to people who will assume responsibility for a task.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 28, 2023

They don’t necessarily understand the term or want to “pay their dues” They want a seat at the table of leadership today. If you want your boss to notice you: Be respectful – The leader needs to know you recognize and appreciate the position he or she holds. Show up to meetings on time. I get that too.

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Tanveer Naseer

JULY 17, 2012

Following my own advice, I’m taking a vacation break this week from writing for my blog. As such, I would like to present this guest piece written by Jessica Edmondson. At one time or another we’ve all been in a position where a lack of open dialogue has left a dreadful feeling of anxiety.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 19, 2017

The best leaders, however, avoid what I call the leadership vacuum. I have heard the term leadership vacuum used to describe the need for more leaders, but I believe the biggest void may be within leaders themselves. The leader in a leadership vacuum believes: Everyone on the team understands me. Everyone on the team likes me.

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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

JULY 12, 2023

I don’t have statistics to back it up, but there has to be more Kingdom money in established, but declining churches than the total invested in recent years in church planting. Give up and go plant a church. You have to be able to cast vision in a powerful enough way people are willing to follow. It’s not demolition.

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

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

I don’t have statistics to back it up, but there has to be more Kingdom money in established, but declining churches than the total invested in recent years in church planting. Give up and go plant a church. You have to be able to cast vision in a powerful enough way people are willing to follow. It’s not demolition.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

When we think about leadership, we don’t always think about peaceful leaders. I contend that this is even more important if you are in a position of leadership, because we have the opportunity to model peaceful, thoughtful, and generous leadership for those we serve. Rom 12:18). You don’t miss the next one.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 10, 2022

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. I was just the boss — in title — but offering very little leadership. People following feel unappreciated, unprepared, even unwanted.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

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. It would be better to put it aside and pick up another book. Second-guessing decisions. Living with disorganization.

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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

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? Over time you’re announcing “Faithful Followers”, “Joyful Journey” and Wednesday’s afternoon coffee club.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 28, 2020

Some of the most vocal opponents to changes we made in church revitalization were simply rule-followers. When we didn’t follow them exactly they objected. I knew from experience it would not be an easy position to fill and time was of the essence. I convinced leadership to move forward and we hired the person.

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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

OCTOBER 29, 2014

As a rule, I’m pretty hard on senior leadership. Having been in such a position for over 25 years I know the bad side of senior leadership. My goal is always to improve senior leadership for all of us. But, what about supporting senior leadership? Those are equally important topics in leadership.

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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. As I wrestle through this particular Biblical subject, I always think about places I see pride creep into leadership – even my own leadership.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 2, 2020

When you fail to remember this principle of leadership – people are different – you frustrate those you are trying to lead. You get poor performance from the best leaders on your team and, worst of all, your team fails to live up to its potential. Periodically, I set up focus groups of people for input on various issues.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 3, 2016

There is a huge leadership lid I have witnessed firsthand. In fact, it’s one that has crippled my leadership in years past. Here’s the lid you can never avoid: Your ability to respond counterintuitively – when needed – will determine the height of leadership you can sustain or achieve. Every time.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 18, 2017

Sometimes we complicate things in leadership. In fact, finding new leaders – in theory at least – may be one of the easier issues to solve in leadership. The key is having a strategy of leadership reproduction in place and actually working it. Make sure they know what you are seeking for the position.

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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. As I wrestle through this particular Biblical subject, I always think about places I see pride creep into leadership – even my own leadership.

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