Recently, I was invited to attend a Legacy Letter Workshop that helps people like me leave a hope-filled letter for our children. There may also be a business application possible. Baby Boomers are now transitioning businesses and leadership roles to the next generation. We have insight, wisdom, and experiences to pass on to our successors that may be welcomed ...
Recently, a group of friends and I were reflecting on our junior high school years. Rick shared how grateful he was that he met up with our friend group back then. Before meeting our group, Rick primarily talked with Mike, one of the wildest kids in our class. Had Rick continued hanging out with Mike’s group, Rick’s life might ...
In the book of Revelation, Jesus gave performance reviews to seven churches. Jesus provided us a good format for our employee’s performance reviews. Regardless of how bad these churches had acted, Jesus finished his final section with hope and encouragement. Jesus wanted what was best for them, so He closed His letters with the benefits and rewards possible, if ...
In the book of Revelation, Jesus gave performance reviews to seven churches. In the third section of the letters, Jesus identified corrections needed and potential consequences. Jesus demanded they repent from their inappropriate actions, and shared what the consequences might be. There are times that our employees act badly or engage in activity that is harmful. This needs to ...
In the book of Revelation, Jesus gave performance reviews to seven churches. As I studied the seven letters, I believe I’ve discovered a roadmap for performance reviews. After listing the churches’ Strengths, Jesus next addressed their Areas for Improvement. He directly addressed their flaws beginning with the phrase, “But I have this against you.” This section was very direct, ...
In the book of Revelation, Jesus gave performance reviews to seven churches. As I studied the seven letters, I believe I’ve discovered a roadmap for performance reviews. In this series, we’ll cover four sections Jesus used; Strengths, Areas for Improvement, Corrections Needed, and finally words of Hope and Encouragement. Let’s begin with Strengths. Five of the seven letters begin ...
When Gene Willich was a high school counselor, he had to inform a student that the student’s mother had just been arrested. The young man was so distraught, Gene dropped to his knees and prayed with him. The school probably wouldn’t have condoned Gene’s actions, yet Gene knew what was needed in that moment. Decades later that young man ...
In the 1990s, Kathy and I joined a Christian healthcare ministry. Eventually they changed their process from sending our dues to those in need, to sending money to corporate. Suspecting foul play, we stopped using their service. Months later, fraud charges were filed against the organization and CEO. Recently, the Kansas City Business Journal reported that Medical Cost Sharing, ...
Due to a disagreement, my friend, Rex, was struggling with collecting monies owed him by a significant customer. At Rex’s monthly UBN CEO Roundtable meeting, he brought this issue to his group for discussion. Rex, assuming he was right, was looking for affirmation. Instead, the group told Rex he had handled the situation improperly and that Rex needed to ...
Justin left teaching to pursue a career in financial services but soon discovered that financial services was not a good fit. Despite Justin’s brief time in financial services, God found ways to use Justin’s abilities. One day, Justin met a widow who had been praying for help with her finances. The account was too small for most financial advisors, ...
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