According to the Wall Street Journal, the second-ranked golf amateur in the world may not turn pro. Maverick McNealy has a much different perspective than many past golf prodigies. Instead of chasing the incredible prize money and endorsements that can come with professional golf, McNealy views pro golf as “something less than a higher calling” for him. As ...
Stanley Tam, the author of “God Owns My Business,” prayed that God would give him the opportunity to introduce at least one person each day to Christ. Every day for years God honored Stanley’s prayer. One evening, Stanley was working late and had not yet shared Jesus with anyone that day. Then, due to a billboard outside Stanley’s building ...
According to Wikipedia, after the Second Continental Congress approved a “resolution of independence,” John Adams wrote his wife, “The second day of July, 1776, will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated as ...
Imagine marrying someone who has great family wealth, and a father who was very successful in business. Many husbands put in that situation often feel it’s expected of them to provide for their wife in the same manner as they are accustomed. This can set a very high standard difficult to attain. I have seen this high expectation lead ...
As a young man I had a demanding boss who abused his staff. After weeks of promised weekends off that never materialized, I finally had a scheduled night off. While preparing for a date, my boss called and demanded that I come to work. When I balked, he snapped, “Come to work now, or you’re fired.” Out of anger, I ...
Years ago, I helped interview multiple people for an executive director role for a new nonprofit organization. Some were highly qualified, but seemed to quickly focus the discussion on pay and benefits. We, however, were looking for a leader with a servant’s heart, not someone looking for a better paycheck. We finally found the perfect candidate. She was passionate about ...
Mark left leading a billion dollar company to launch his own business. Instead of starting with small dreams on a “shoestring budget,” Mark is laying the foundation to build a billion dollar company! After the product was proven and he had customers, Mark assembled an amazing team and is now seeking millions of dollars in funding. Due to his past ...
My wife, Kathy, is a prayer warrior. She will stop and pray almost anywhere, at any time, with anyone. If Kathy hears someone share a heartbreaking story or experience, she so sincerely believes in the power of prayer that she assumes the best way she can serve that person is to pray. In business, servant leadership has grown more acceptable ...
Early in my corporate life, I believed if I served my boss well that someday I would rise to a level where I could demand others to serve me! Jesus had a different model. In Luke 4, after leaving the temple, Jesus and his disciples went to Simon Peter’s home to rest. Upon arrival, Jesus learns that Peter’s mother-in-law had ...
A doctor was wrestling with an important decision while participating in our “FIRE in the Workplace” study. His practice was suffering financially due to an extra assistant he had hired. He was trying to decide whether to keep her or take a pay cut personally. He believed this person was the right person long-term, but keeping her was a sacrifice ...
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