Ron Edmondson

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10 Of My Biggest Leadership Mistakes

Ron Edmondson

I’ve made a lot of mistakes in leadership. 10 of the biggest leadership mistakes: Playing salesman more than seeking wisdom. I’ve been honest with some of my leadership mistakes – some of them at least. Check out my leadership podcast where we discuss issues of leadership in a practical way.

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7 Leadership Bottlenecks to Avoid

Ron Edmondson

There are leadership bottlenecks all leaders need to avoid. I have also learned that the term bottleneck matters in the field of leadership. 7 leadership bottlenecks to avoid: Every decision ultimately goes through the leader. Leadership in its very definition involves change. A bottleneck can be a real big deal.

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7 High but Worthy Costs of Leadership

Ron Edmondson

Leadership can be expensive. There are high costs of leadership that every leader should be willing to pay. The reality is that leadership is a stewardship. Therefore, cheap leadership is never good leadership. Therefore, cheap leadership is never good leadership. Good leadership is not cheap!

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1 Critical Leadership Error Plus 4 Ways to Avoid It

Ron Edmondson

There is one critical leadership error most leaders make at some point. The critical leadership error: Forgetting people are trying to follow. 4 suggestions to avoid this critical leadership error: Ask questions. They share leadership across the team. Plus, check out the other Lifeway Leadership Podcasts.

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12 Principles of Leadership Inspired by Jesus

Ron Edmondson

As a leader, I often read the Bible through a leadership lens. Likewise, some of my best principles of leadership have been inspired by Jesus. There are many leaders I admire who have influenced my own leadership. I love a good leadership book and have read most of the primary authors of them – too many to have a favorite.

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7 Wise Leadership Characteristics

Ron Edmondson

As I write this I’m preparing to meet with someone with much more experience in leadership than me. Wisdom is critical to the field of good leadership. Being wise in leadership comes with time and experience. Frankly, I have known few in leadership whom I would consider truly wise. All of us can have moments of wisdom.

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Old Testament Joseph’s Heart Models Great Leadership

Ron Edmondson

Old Testament Joseph’s heart models some great leadership characteristics. The ultimate hope of this post is you (and I) would reflect on your own leadership – consider your own heart as a leader. Check out my leadership podcast where we discuss leadership nuggetsin a practical way.