2020 has been a year like none other. Business shutdowns, stay-at-home orders and race riots are just a few of the chaotic events that small business leaders have had to navigate. Disruption brings anxiety and uncertainty to our staff and to the leadership team of any organization. It’s during these unexpected times that people look to leadership for comfort, confidence ...
My son, Jeremy, works in a sheltered workshop for workers with special needs. Local businesses contract with the workshop to perform routine jobs. In the past, Jeremy’s employer paid him based on his volume of production. Because of Jeremy’s poor social skills and obsessive compulsiveness, he worked very fast. What motivates Jeremy, however, is not extra money. Instead, he’s driven ...
During one of our virtual events, Dr. Richard Blackaby shared about a CEO of a publicly traded company. This CEO had been asked to approve a marketing campaign that glorified sexual immorality. This CEO’s staff challenged him to dismiss his religious beliefs and instead focus on increasing shareholders value. The CEO called Dr. Blackaby for counsel, seeking insight on how ...
Business consultant Phil Clemmentis says, “Business owners needed a way to get advice that was set up in a way that they could understand and implement. Advice that cannot be implemented is worthless.” Often, business owners and employees attend training sessions and walk away with grandiose ideas but no implementation plan. The implementation plan is where the rubber meets the ...
As many businesses rebuild from the pandemic, some may be looking for new talented leaders. In Deuteronomy 1:13, God told Moses to select wise, discerning and experienced leaders. The final attribute we’re discussing in our series is experienced. The original Hebrew word discusses those who are known or recognized or are respected for their experience and skills. It reflects well ...
As many businesses rebuild from the pandemic, some are looking for new talented leaders. In Deuteronomy 1:13, God told Moses to select wise, discerning and experienced leaders. Today let’s focus on discernment. The original Hebrew word describes discerners as those who can separate mentally or distinguish different concepts or ideas. Some translations use the word “understanding.” Discerning people are gifted ...
Many companies dismissed staff during the pandemic. As they rebuild, many may be looking for new talent. God told Moses in Deuteronomy 1:13 to select wise, discerning and experienced leaders. As we unpack three attributes, let’s focus first on wisdom. The Hebrew word translated as “wise” has several synonyms describing this word. For instance, a wise person is defined as ...
Many companies furloughed or dismissed staff during the pandemic and, as they rebuild, may be looking for new talent. Rather than squander this opportunity, it is a great time to develop some guidelines for selecting talented leaders for your company’s future. Now’s an opportune time to turn to the directions God gave Moses when he was overwhelmed and needed help. ...
A recent article from Inc. magazine described Peter Drucker, business guru and leader, as a lifelong learner. The article said, “Drucker every year assigned himself a topic about which he knew nothing and made it the subject of intense study.” No matter the amount of wisdom and knowledge we have already obtained, there is more to gain. The value of ...
Environmentalism is challenging for many Christians. Some believe the world will end soon, therefore, we need to save the planet, even if it means eliminating a portion of the population. Others exploit the planet and ignore environmental concerns for the sake of enhancing profits. The Biblical view is somewhere in between. In Genesis, God gave man dominion over the earth, ...
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