In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy discuss some Ron’s biggest leadership mistakes. In leadership for over 40 years, I (Ron) have made a lot of mistakes. Hopefully, I’ve learned from them. But some are bigger mistakes than others. In this episode, some of my biggest leadership mistakes. Show notes: We lov…

In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy discuss some ways the leader sets the bar for the organization. Whether intentional or not, the leader sets the bar for a team. It will make the team better – or not. Healthy – or not. In this episode, ways the leader sets the bar. Show notes: We love hearing from leade…

In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy discuss some ways we create unhealthy teams. Whether intentional or not, sometimes our leadership creates the unhealthy team we are striving to avoid. In this episode, ways we create unhealthy teams. Show notes: We love hearing from leaders who enjoy these podcasts. Yes…

In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy discuss some must haves to be a senior leader. There are some things you need to have – or be growing in – in order to be effective as a senior leader. In this episode, must haves to be a senior leader. Show notes: We love hearing from leaders who enjoy these podcasts. …

In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy discuss things you shouldn’t do if you want healthy communication. There are some things you simply shouldn’t do if you want healthy communication on your team. In this episode, don’ts in healthy communication. Show notes: We love hearing from leaders who enjoy these po…

In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy discuss balancing your yes and your no as a leader. Most of us prefer to say yes to the people we are trying to lead. Most leaders like to be liked. Unfortunately, because of the demand of time and resources, no gets said more often than we might like. How do we balance…

In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy label some of the worst traits for a leader. There are some leadership traits that are worse than others. Here we identify some of the worst I have observed – and possibly displayed. In this episode, worst traits for a leader. Show notes: We love hearing from leaders wh…

In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy share some parenting tips for busy leaders. Since the home life impacts the work life – we are going to talk parenting on this edition. You can also find my parenting ebook HERE. In this episode, parenting tips for busy leaders. Show notes: We love hearing from leaders …

In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy share how to offer constructive criticism. This could be something you share with you share with the people in your church – or your board. Perhaps you do it in a subtle way – “I know we don’t need this, but for others who do…” In this episode, how to offer constructive…

In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy discuss what is constructive criticism. This is going to be a two part series on constructive criticism. Today we will identify it and next episode we will share how to give it. In this episode, what is constructive criticism. Show notes: We love hearing from leaders wh…

In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy share how to be an easy to follow leader. There are some qualities a leader has that... The post RELP – Episode 88 – How to Be an Easy to Follow Leader appeared first on Ron Edmondson.Av The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast

In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy share some ways to battle insecurity as a leader. Every leader has days when they feel overwhelmed;... The post RELP – Episode 87 – Battle Insecurity as a Leader appeared first on Ron Edmondson.Av The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast

In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy share some ways to stretch yourself as a leader. If you want to grow as a leader,... The post RELP – Episode 86 – Stretch Yourself as a Leader appeared first on Ron Edmondson.Av The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast

In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy share some exciting things a pastor experiences. The ministry has many fulfilling parts to it. There are... The post RELP – Episode 85 – Exciting Things a Pastor Experiences appeared first on Ron Edmondson.Av The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast

In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy share some frustrating things a pastor experiences. The ministry has many fulfilling parts to it. But there... The post RELP – Episode 84 – Frustrating Things a Pastor Experiences appeared first on Ron Edmondson.Av The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast

In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy share some Christmas suggestions for pastors and ministry leaders. Christmas is such a busy – and important... The post RELP – Episode 83 – Christmas Suggestions for Pastors appeared first on Ron Edmondson.Av The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast

In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy share some common characteristics among church revitalizers. As is true in church planting, there are some unique... The post RELP – Episode 82 – Characteristics of Church Revitalizers appeared first on Ron Edmondson.Av The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast

In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy share some ways to create more time margin. Ask anyone how they are doing and most likely... The post RELP – Episode 81 – Creating Time Margin appeared first on Ron Edmondson.Av The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast

In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy share some suggestions for a declining church. To lead anything when it’s in a state of decline... The post RELP – Episode 80 – Suggestions for a Declining Church appeared first on Ron Edmondson.Av The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast

In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy share some principles of leadership found in Jesus. Jesus is the greatest leader of all time. That’s... The post RELP – Episode 80 – Principles of Leadership Found in Jesus appeared first on Ron Edmondson.Av The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast

In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy share some tips on sending kids to college. We come back to a new season of podcasts... The post RELP – Episode 79 – Tips On Sending Kids to College appeared first on Ron Edmondson.Av The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast

In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy share some leadership default zones. Over the years, I (Ron) have developed some default ways I handle... The post RELP – Episode 78 – Leadership Default Zones appeared first on Ron Edmondson.Av The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast

In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy share some powerful leadership questions. The best leaders ask the best questions. And great leaders ask a... The post RELP – Episode 77 – Powerful Leadership Questions appeared first on Ron Edmondson.Av The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast

In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy discuss how to lead strong-willed people. Strong-willed children often grow up to be strong-willed people. They can... The post RELP – Episode 76 – Leading Strong-Willed People appeared first on Ron Edmondson.Av The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast

In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy discuss how to complete projects as a team. Sometimes it might seem easier to do things for... The post RELP – Episode 75 – How to Complete Projects as a Team appeared first on Ron Edmondson.Av The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast

In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy share some indicators of a healthy organization. Healthy organizations have common characteristics. You can spot them by... The post RELP – Episode 74 – Indicators of a Healthy Organization appeared first on Ron Edmondson.…

In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy share some false assumptions about introverts on teams. Introverts make up a large portion of our organizations.... The post RELP – Episode 73 – False Assumptions about Introverts on Your Team appeared first on Ron Edmondson.…

In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy discuss the difficulty of firing someone in ministry. If you’ve worked in both the marketplace and ministry... The post RELP – Episode 72 – The Difficulty of Firing Someone in Ministry appeared first on Ron Edmondson.Av The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast

In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy share some vital steps before implementing major change. Change is a part of life and leadership. You... The post RELP – Episode 71 – Vital Steps Before Implementing Change appeared first on Ron Edmondson.Av The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast

In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy share how solving a problem is often a matter of perspective. Through a humorous family story, Ron... The post RELP – Episode 70 – Solving a Problem – Matter of Perspective appeared first on Ron Edmondson.Av The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast

In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy discuss how to manage the highs and lows of ministry. Every profession has highs and lows. When... The post RELP – Episode 69 – Managing Highs and Lows of Ministry appeared first on Ron Edmondson.Av The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast

In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy share some life-giving statements every leader should use with their team. Healthy leaders create healthy teams. Some... The post RELP – Episode 68 – Critically Important Life-Giving Statements Leaders Use appeared first on Ron Edmondson.…

In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy share some unrealistic expectations of a team. We want to create healthy teams. Most leaders have a... The post RELP – Episode 67 – Unrealistic Expectations of a Team appeared first on Ron Edmondson.Av The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast

In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy share some impressive traits of team members. I (Ron) have worked with hundreds of teams in my... The post RELP – Episode 66 – Impressive Traits of Team Members appeared first on Ron Edmondson.Av The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast

In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy talk about how pastors can find friends. I have talked to many pastors who don’t feel they... The post RELP – Episode 65 – How Pastors Can Find Friends appeared first on Ron Edmondson.Av The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast

In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy share some leadership lessons from King David. No, this isn’t a Bible study podcast, but some of... The post RELP – Episode 64 – Leadership Lessons from King David appeared first on Ron Edmondson.Av The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast

In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy share 10 realities every leader needs to know. This is geared for younger leaders, but it really... The post RELP – Episode 63 – Realities Every Leader Needs to Know appeared first on Ron Edmondson.Av The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast

In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy share some things healthy teams never allow. Healthy teams are dogmatic about certain things. Some of those... The post RELP – Episode 63 – Things Healthy Teams Never Allow appeared first on Ron Edmondson.Av The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast

In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy share some gifts a leader should give their team. There are certain things healthy leaders do to... The post RELP – Episode 62 – Gifts a Leader Should Give Their Team appeared first on Ron Edmondson.Av The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast

In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy discuss the goals of systems and structures. Why do we have – and need – good systems... The post RELP – Episode 61 – Goals of Systems and Structures appeared first on Ron Edmondson.Av The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast

In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy discuss some some essentials in church revitalization. After three successful pastorates doing church revitalization, and coaching and... The post RELP – Episode 60 – Essentials in Church Revitalization appeared first on Ron Edmondson.…

In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy share some lies pastors (and leaders) often believe. Sometimes we lie to ourselves as pastors. And I... The post RELP – Episode 59 – Lies Pastors (Leaders) Believe appeared first on Ron Edmondson.Av The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast

In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy discuss some good reasons for a leader to say no. Most leaders struggle at some point with... The post RELP – Episode 58 – Good Reasons for a Leader to Say No appeared first on Ron Edmondson.Av The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast

In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy discuss how to how to survive in faith leadership during times of desperation. Has it seemed harder... The post RELP – Episode 57 – Surviving in Faith Leadership During Times of Desperation appeared first on Ron Edmondson.…

In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy discuss how to create unity in the church. You simply can’t lead a disunited church. If a... The post RELP – Episode 56 – Creating Unity in the Church appeared first on Ron Edmondson.Av The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast

In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy discuss how to get the introverts on your team to participate. Last episode we talked about why... The post RELP – Episode 55 – How to Get Introverts to Participate appeared first on Ron Edmondson.Av The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast

In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy discuss why an introvert on your team may not be participating in team meetings. Some of the... The post RELP – Episode 54 – Why the Introvert On Your Team Isn’t Participating appeared first on Ron Edmondson.Av The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast

In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy talking about how to influence the people supposed to be leading you – often called ”leading up”.... The post RELP – Episode 53 – Influencing Leaders – Leading Up appeared first on Ron Edmondson.Av The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast

In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy share inexpensive development options any team can afford. Most leaders would agree that development is an important... The post RELP – Episode 52 – Inexpensive Development Options Any Team Can Afford appeared first on Ron Edmondson.…

In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy talk about how to know when you’re ready to be a senior leader. There are some clues... The post RELP – Episode 51 – How to Know When You’re Ready to Be a Senior Leader appeared first on Ron Edmondson.Av The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast