Recently, I was a judge in an entrepreneurial pitch event for college students. My job was to listen to six startup business presentations, ask clarifying questions, then, provide feedback or recommendations. The thought and work of each of these young people was impressive. The event for me was a reminder, however, that the most critical factor in any new ...
The ESPN documentary “Broke” showcased the challenges of professional athletes who suddenly come into huge salaries without adequate preparation for handling their new wealth. Even though the profiled athletes had amazing talents and power on the field, they strained to effectively manage their money. They struggled with greed, peer competition for the flashiest purchases, and separating their finances from the ...
A recent Gallup poll1 found that 42 percent of employees who voluntarily left their organizations reported that their manager or organization could have done something to prevent them from leaving. Follow-up research found that managers could have made a difference if they had engaged employees in discussions about their job satisfaction, performance, or future with the organization. Managers can’t always ...
When it’s back-to-school time many parents are looking for a little grace and a family-friendly workplace. It takes time and effort for involved parents to get kids settled into a new school year. One way for an employer to build loyalty with their employees is to allow parents flexibility when needed. Since the work that these parents/employees still needs ...
An economic indicator I find valuable is the National Federation of Independent Business Small Business Optimism Index. This index checks the pulse of small business owners. The 50-year average score for this optimism index has been 98. Last month, the index fell to 88.5, the lowest level since 2012. The primary concern listed in the survey by these entrepreneurs is ...
My friend Jay is a visionary who sees opportunities where others see waste. Being a creative entrepreneur, Jay realized that a lot of businesses, especially retail-oriented ones throw out discontinued or dated inventory that still has value if placed in the right hands. That birthed Agape Inventory Donation. Jay has partnered with many businesses who have inventory that would have ...
My friend Jay is a visionary who sees opportunities where others see waste. Being a creative entrepreneur, Jay realized that a lot of businesses, especially retail-oriented ones throw out discontinued or dated inventory that still has value if placed in the right hands. That birthed Agape Inventory Donation. Jay has partnered with many businesses who have inventory that would have ...
Denise Yohn, director of Faith & Work Journey, wrote an article for Gospel Coalition about a conference where she was asked to share the most important decision of her life. Denise’s choice to follow Christ was her most important decision, but she questioned whether she should share that publicly. Denise realized that her reason for holding back could be due ...
With inflation increasing wages, and employers struggling to find new employees, employee retention has become critical. Executive coach and speaker, Susan Peppercorn, developed a list of five key questions to help you retain key employees. The first question is “How would you like to grow within this organization?” Two-thirds of people leave jobs due to a lack of career development ...
Recently, a friend introduced us to a niche I never knew existed, a motorcoach resort. Just like some people prefer staying in luxury hotels, there are many RV owners who prefer a luxury place to stay during their seasonal travel. Buying a motorcoach resort lot allows these high-end RV owners to also invest in property rather than renting. Our friend’s ...
Equipping Others to Do Work Differently
