Sally began by sharing, “I have an employee I need to fire.” After gaining understanding, I asked Sally if her employee was aware of her concerns. She said “no.” Finally, I asked, “If you terminated him today would he be blindsided?” Sally thoughtfully answered “yes.” Sally owed it to her employee to clearly communicate her expectations for his job and ...
Daily COVID news has pounded us for months. For many, this hyper media focus has surfaced many rational and irrational fears. A friend has become overwhelmed with fear about COVID, which has led to hoarding and hibernation. This savvy businessperson has become so gripped with fear that they now plan to sell their business, convinced that the business exposes them ...
In a Harvard Business Review article, leadership coach, Carol Kauffman, references what she calls a “contempt attack.” She claims some people excel under pressure, but struggle to understand or empathize with those who waver during a crisis. This can lead to feelings of contempt for those who they perceive as weaker. These kinds of leaders may accomplish the goal, but ...
Mister Rogers, who ministered to children through television, believed in a philosophy he called “guided drift.” He believed that God had a calling for his life, but he needed to hold it loosely so that God could direct His plan. Originally planning to become an ordained Presbyterian minister, Mr Rogers was introduced to television. Eventually he received his ordination, but ...
Years ago, a couple of friends and I decided to start a training business. We researched, discussed, sought counsel, and began to push forward. The one thing I didn’t spend enough time on was asking God about His will. After facing obstacle after obstacle, I began seriously asking the Lord for His direction about this new venture. It soon became ...
One challenge for our team working remotely has been our bookkeeping processes. We tried to use Zoom to resolve these issues but didn’t make much progress. Finally, I met with our bookkeeper in person. Our meeting resulted in creative solutions to develop a more streamlined system. Many companies are calling workers back to the office realizing that innovation has been ...
When I was a child, September was a big month. In our immediate family there were three of us with September birthdays. A birthday is one of the few times in the year to help someone feel special. Holidays are celebrated by all, but a birthday is an opportunity to be personally recognized. Many insurance practices have been built on ...
Finding someone with integrity, that is beyond reproach, seems impossible in today’s online public world. Even the Bible’s pages are full of characters who were murderers, adulterers and deceivers. But there was one role model we should study and try to emulate, Daniel. When Daniel’s peers became jealous and decided to destroy him, they unsuccessfully looked for his weakness. But ...
One business risk often overlooked is the risk of having to pay restitution. According to vocabulary.com, restitution is the act of making up for damages or harm. If you own a restaurant and ruin someone’s lunch, restitution can cost less than $20. But, if you’re a doctor and your patient dies, your restitution could cost millions. What about your industry? What ...
In a recent article published by the Executive’s Secretary magazine the author states, “Success is having a balance in your job through accomplishing your intended purpose. Helping others is hidden in it.” In the business world, success is most often measured by promotions received and income increases. This article is a great reminder that success is about who comes along ...
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