In college, my roommate had a new Pontiac Firebird. While I was caresless that semester, my generous roommate let me drive his car any time I needed. However, I cavalierly started to treat his car like it was my own. One day a friend was visiting and asked if he could drive my roommate’s car to the store. I foolishly ...
Several studies highlighted in the Wall Street Journal substantiate that “attractive” people experience a “halo effect.” This halo effect means that we tend to assume that good looks are a sign of intelligence, trustworthiness, and good character. A Journal of Economics and Business study found that good-looking banking CEOs make over $1 million more in total compensation than their lesser-looking ...
For about a decade, I spent each Father’s Day alone. My wife and kids went to Autism week at camp each year during Father’s Day. Kathy was a volunteer camp nurse, and my kids were campers. The dates were uncontrollable, but I still felt lonely and unappreciated at times on Father’s Day. Finally, the year came when no one went ...
A CEO I worked for early in my career became furious with one of his family members. Rather than working through the anger, this CEO fired his relative without processing the ramifications. He may have had good reason for his anger, but his approach had a lasting impact on his family. Their family was splintered and estranged for many years. ...
Sportswriter, Terry Pluto, interviewed Pastor Chuck Myricks about his tips for living out your faith at work. Our last tip of Pastor Myricks is to get to know people as people. Pastor Myricks points out that everyone experiences trials. It may be a sickness or a family member’s death. During these times, a kind word or even a prayer are ...
Many years ago, I served on a board that welcomed Carl to his first meeting as a new board member. Rob, an existing board member, started joking and jabbing some sharp comments at Carl, even though they had never met before. Although that was not uncommon for Rob, his banter was rarely that harsh. The meeting ended with awkward feelings ...
The 2023 Freedom at Work Survey, performed by Ipsos, identified several areas of concern for many employees in the workplace. Sixty-four percent of those surveyed claim that respectfully expressing their political viewpoints at work would “likely or somewhat likely” carry negative consequences on their employment. Interestingly, for those who were asked about expressing their religious viewpoints, 60% thought it would ...
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas was recently accused of improprieties, due to a wealthy friend who has shown Justice Thomas kindness and hospitality. Prior to any other disclosures in the media, the press and enemies of Justice Thomas began calling for his impeachment. If Justice Thomas’ friend had a case before the Supreme Court, then, there would be a conflict, ...
Many businesses covet the “Best Places to Work” distinction in their community, but few are willing to do what it takes. Dave’s company won that distinction multiple times. Dave and his wife made a commitment to create a workplace that builds community, emphasizes family, and focuses on the peace and prosperity of their team. They love their people and make ...
A Gospel Coalition article by Miranda Carls addresses one reader’s question, who asked, “My co-workers think my faith is a joke… What should I do about it?” The article provides four steps to improve your experience at work and to represent Christ more fully. The first step highlighted is to look for seed-planting opportunities. If you’re intentional about modeling Christ-like ...
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