Someone forwarded me an article and asked, “What do you think about this competing program?” My response was, “A rising tide lifts all boats.” In my opinion, the more people involved in promoting faith and work, the better. The number of organizations in this field has grown from about twenty-five when I started, to an estimated four thousand. Because of ...
As a linear and organized thinker, I have been frustrated at times with creative freeform thinkers. There was a time when I was frustrated with one creative person on my team. It seemed like we were always at odds. Then we took some personality profiles as a team. After seeing this person’s profile, I realized that God had made this ...
A Wall Street Journal-NORC survey revealed recently that 56% of people no longer believe a college education is worth the cost. This assessment was especially true for younger adults. The price of college, online learning, and the huge amounts of student loan debt that haunts students for years has driven many to question the need for a college education. Jesus ...
Recent accusations against Justice Clarence Thomas is a good reason to discuss conflicts of interest. Conflict of interest policies are prevalent for board members, and in many industries, such as government roles, banks, and nonprofits. It’s important that there be clear policies, and transparency related to those policies, so that we are confident that self interest doesn’t undermine the public’s ...
For years I have used reading glasses. Recently, I decided to have my eyes examined so that I didn’t have to take my reading glasses on and off when speaking in public. When I tried my new glasses, I was stunned to discover how much color and detail I had been missing when looking at a distance. My new ...
In this series, we’re discussing a common problem in business. Many business leaders reach a point when they struggle in how to take their business to the next level. There are at least three different hindrances that can prevent an entrepreneur from piercing the imaginary ceilings they face. The final hindrance is a People Deficit. As a business grows, ...
In this series, we’re discussing a common problem in business. Many business leaders reach a point when they struggle in how to take their business to the next level. There are at least three different hindrances that can prevent an entrepreneur from piercing the imaginary ceilings they face. My second one is Skill Deficits. As a business grows, eventually you ...
In this series, we’re discussing a common problem in a growing small business. Many business leaders struggle with how to grow their business to the next level. There are at least three hindrances that can prevent an entrepreneur from reaching the next level. The first one we’ll address is having a destructive mindset. As we approach previously unattained levels of ...
Jeff is an entrepreneur who called me to discuss his business. Over the last five years, Jeff has grown his startup business to ten employees. But now, Jeff feels lonely, depressed, and unsure of his ability to grow the business beyond where it is now. Jeff’s issue is not uncommon. There are stages in growing a business when it ...
My wife, Kathy, loves the study of people. One condition Kathy often discusses with me is narcissistic personality disorder. The Mayo Clinic describes this disorder as, “a mental condition in which people have an inflated sense of their own importance, a deep need for excessive attention and admiration, troubled relationships, and a lack of empathy for others.” Research shows, ...
Equipping Others to Do Work Differently
