The Horizons Tracker

MAY 28, 2020

Fear and emotional safety are things that Harvard’s Amy Edmondson has spoken about repeatedly, and nowhere is this more important than in times of stress and discomfort, such as we’re experiencing at the moment. Tackle the climate of fear. Invest in skills. Now is the time to truly live up to that ideal. Link ideas to actions.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

But what does it mean when we talk about courageous leadership? They operate in faith. The post 7 Courageous Leadership Traits appeared first on Ron Edmondson. And I appreciate those who take a risk to plant a church. Every leader I know wants to be considered brave, strong and courageous. I have a few thoughts.

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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 pastor held too many things close-fisted that no one really knows how to continue current operations. Stay as long as you want to stay.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 7, 2023

They were a great group of people who were passionate about reaching the lost, but they had begun to neglect some of the little things to keep a church operating. At a following Wednesday night leadership meeting, using rubber gloves and placed in a plastic bag, I brought the bulletin with me and asked, “ Does anyone recognize this?

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 28, 2020

There are those moments in leadership when you have to make quick decisions. First, my experience is this is still a rare occurrence in leadership – or at least you should attempt to make it so. God created us for community – and we are better when we operate within His plan. Decisions which will be hard to reverse.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 11, 2021

Beyond miscommunication, conflict also develops over power struggles, weak leadership, or simply personality differences. I have found, also through experience, the more aligned we are around a shared, common vision, the less we conflict and the more healthy the team operates together. Discern the deeper issues.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 17, 2022

I have often referred to this as the “backside of leadership” Contrasting two leaders: Years ago I had a leader I could never predict. The backside of good leadership means a leader does what is best for the team and the organization – regardless of who gets credit – and regardless of the recognition.

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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

APRIL 6, 2023

The environment, in which the team operates, is more important than it ever has been in my leadership. Check out my leadership podcast where we discuss issues of leadership nuggets in a practical way. Plus, check out the other Lifeway Leadership Podcasts.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 15, 2021

I think it is true in leadership too. But in the mode of operation of the way we get things done, or how we accomplish our God-given vision, I think change is not only good – it’s vital for continued growth. What are your biggest frustrations in leadership? Join Nate and I for the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast.

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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

APRIL 22, 2013

You recognize that it takes money to operate a church? Believing in the church, it’s leadership, and it’s potential is a key to welcoming people who will later feel likewise. The post 10 Positive Paradigms in Church Leadership appeared first on Ron Edmondson. I think I’ll clone you. Are you contagious?

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 7, 2020

In case you’re wondering- my definition of a dysfunctional team – in simple terms – is one which cannot operate at peak efficiency and performance, because it is impacted by too many negative characteristics. Nate and I have finished our fall semester at the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

I have learned over the years – many times when I’m not up to par in my leadership or life – it’s simply because I’m tired. Leadership suffers. Many leaders try to operate from an exhausted position and never realize they are the problem on the team. My work is less effective. Our team suffers.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 1, 2019

They were a great group of people who were passionate about reaching the lost, but they had begun to neglect some of the little things to keep a church operating. At the following Wednesday night leadership meeting, I brought the bulletin with me. I wanted to encourage them to be more observant about what needed to be done.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

They share leadership across the team. One way to control pace is to operate under well-planned and executed written goals and objectives. The post A Critical Leadership Error and 4 Ways to Approach It appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Related posts: One Critical Leadership Error. Be vulnerable. Tweet This.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Things like returning phone calls and emails in a timely manner, for example, remain critical at every level of leadership. Therefore, I find personally if I don’t operate with some scheduled time for current obligations I will get dreadfully behind and end up not being effective for anyone. Be honest.). Be helpful.).

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 4, 2017

They share leadership across the team. One way to control pace and overall direction is to operate under well-planned and executed written goals and objectives. The post A Critical Leadership Error and 4 Ways to Approach It appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Be vulnerable. Be systematic. These are agreed upon in advance.

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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

JANUARY 24, 2011

Home About Consulting Church Family Leadership Navigation: Home » Leadership » Business » Have You Ever Been Placed in Leadership Time-Out? Have You Ever Been Placed in Leadership Time-Out? Have you ever been placed in leadership time-out? What other examples would you add to my list?

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Of course, there were some great books such as those by Morton Hansen, Amy Edmondson, and Ron Ricci. Collaboration is not a “nice to have” set of soft values, but a strategic way of operation which can advantageously negotiate the complex business environment we live in. There was little written about it.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 24, 2011

Home About Consulting Church Family Leadership Navigation: Home » Leadership » Business » Have You Ever Been Placed in Leadership Time-Out? Have You Ever Been Placed in Leadership Time-Out? Have you ever been placed in leadership time-out? What other examples would you add to my list?

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 26, 2016

They were a great group of people who were passionate about reaching the lost, but they had begun to neglect some of the little things to keep a church operating. At the following Wednesday night leadership meeting, I brought the bulletin with me. I wanted to encourage them to be more observant about what needed doing.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 23, 2015

One critical part of leadership is what I like to call the “backside of leadership.” It’s the unspoken, unclear, has-to-be-tested side of leadership. That’s the backside of leadership. Here are 7 characteristics of the backside of good leadership: Protects you. The backside of leadership.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 6, 2019

There are parts of leadership you won’t read on a job description when they are telling you about the place you will work. I like to call the “backside of leadership.” Probably all of us struggle in this area of leadership at times. That’s the backside of leadership. It was frustrating.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 28, 2022

I have never seen a healthy board/organization relationship where board members got too much in the weeds of daily operations. The post 10 of the Biggest Mistakes Boards Fall Into appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Boards need to remain focused on the vision. They are like broad guardrails for the organization. Decision paralysis.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 16, 2012

I want them to feel comfortable with me and trust my leadership, so I think they need to see me frequently, even more so in the beginning days of my pastorate. Set my initial vision – People want to know where I am going with my leadership. That’s how I’m operating these days. What questions do you have for me?

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 22, 2017

It doesn’t happen often, but when it does it can be one of the more difficult and awkward parts of leadership. The culture of a healthy organization has everyone operating as a team. The post 5 Ways to Take Back an Already Delegated Project appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Maybe it was the wrong fit for the person.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 5, 2020

Just like the people they lead, they become protective of the way things operate. With good leadership desperation can often lead to innovation. . The post 7 Barriers to Growth Every Leader Needs to Eliminate Today appeared first on Ron Edmondson. They are just “normal”. . Burdensome bureaucracies. Structure is good.

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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. If you crush the individual character and spirit of those who form your team, how can your team operate at its best?

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Just as adults may have a plan for their career or finances, parents need a plan for operating their home. BTW, I love writing about the family, but most of my work is in the field of leadership. Check out my new website design and my 5T Leadership offerings. Let me know if I can help you.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 23, 2019

But on successful teams, all three are operating together within a life cycle. The post Life Cycles of an Organization: And the Team That Leads Them appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Here’s why this matters in an organization: In my observation, people tend to lean towards one of the three, and may be comfortable in two of them.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 16, 2012

Here is the post: The 5 Shadows of Leadership. In life and in leadership, the shadows can often overtake us to the point where we get lost in the darkness of our own lives and begin to reflect the darkness onto those around us. What shadows of leadership have you explored? 7 Questions I Have About Leadership.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 7, 2016

My leadership suffers. Many leaders try to operate from an exhausted position and never realize they are the problem on the team. The post What Happens When I’m tired – and 7 Remedies appeared first on Ron Edmondson. When I’m tired: I can be irritable and harder to please. I have difficulty concentrating.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 11, 2012

Many leaders try to operate from an exhausted position and never realize they are the problem on the team. Gutsy Leaders Only Please… The post When I’m tired…and remedies… appeared first on Ron Edmondson. I’ve learned I’m not very helpful to the team when I’m extremely tired.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

I talk a lot about leadership. A mentor of mine says everything rises and falls on leadership. (I I have an advanced degree in leadership. The other person was an operation manager. I was in a senior leadership position, where we had experienced explosive growth and change in recent years.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 15, 2012

I think that is true in leadership too. Here are 7 of my biggest frustrations as a leader: Pettiness – It bothers me in leadership to argue over things that really, in the large scheme of things, just don’t matter. What are your biggest frustrations in leadership? Developing a Leadership Vocabulary.

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