Toby Rush, CEO of Eyeverify, recently shared about dreaming big at an event I attended. Toby has successfully launched and sold two technology companies that created innovative technology far beyond what most people could imagine possible. Toby made a statement that reminded me of the importance of remembering that God is the ultimate Creator, and our creativity is a gift ...
According to the National Center for Education Statistics, over 3 million students will graduate from college this year. As they enter the workplace, many do not yet know that God has a purpose and a plan for their work beyond just making money. That is unfortunate, because the workplace can be a stern taskmaster. Without a sense of calling, it’s ...
In her new book, “Faith in the Spotlight,” “Inside Edition’s” Megan Alexander highlights several instances when she took a stand due to her faith that was counter cultural. Megan once shared in a Christian women’s magazine about she and her husband’s decision to abstain from sex prior to their wedding. When her editor learned of the story, he surprisingly asked ...
One movie I’ve enjoyed multiple times is “Groundhog Day.” Phil Connors, played by Bill Murray, is a mean-spirited, egocentric reporter who’s been forced to cover the annual Groundhog Day ceremony in Pennsylvania. Caught in a time-loop, Connors has to relive Groundhog Day over and over again. At first, he exploits his knowledge of what will happen for personal gain. ...
While helping a business owner develop a ministry plan for his business, I was reminded of the untapped potential many have to bring God glory through their work. God has unconventional ways if we just pause to consider the possibilities. For instance, most financial advisors get paid more for helping you increase wealth, not for encouraging you to be more ...
At a “Faith at Work Summit” in September, I had the joy of watching 86-year-old John Perkins speak with such passion that it inspired the room to the point of a standing ovation. John is an amazing leader who marched with Dr. Martin Luther King and experienced the brutality of the 1960s personally. After helping develop multiple businesses, healthy urban ...
If you’re a business leader who sincerely believes there is no god, nor any eternal consequences or rewards, why wouldn’t you say or do whatever is necessary to sell your product? If we are randomly evolved creatures without an eternal destiny, then the only thing that should matter is our personal gain and pleasure. However, if there is a god ...
In my book, “Unconventional Business,” I highlighted seven questions from marketing guru, Seth Godin, that may help you shape your marketing plan. The fifth question is, “Where are the best places to reach your customer?” Recently, Kathy and I toured a large new grocery store with a friend who sells consumer products. She taught us that she not only considers ...
Kris Den Besten blends his successful business practices with his strong Christian faith through SHINE, a proven corporate culture model he designed and implemented. You will be inspired and encouraged as Kris shares how his business was radically salvaged by SHINE principles that developed people’s talents, increased productivity, and quantified the core values of integrity and honesty. Whether you are a CEO, middle management, or an entry-level ...
In my new book, “Unconventional Business,” I identify five steps towards developing a healthy ethical culture. The final step is to “Make periodic assessments and adjustments.” A company I consulted with had a fairly strong culture. Subsequently, a partner of the business left and took many customers and employees with him. This change devastated the culture of the organization and ...
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