In an article by Plainview, Dominica DeGrandis states, “The bulk of business opportunities lie in the daily decisions of individual contributors.” Minute by minute decisions are made by contributors at all levels of the organization. How can leaders ensure these decisions are sound? The Apostle Paul gives insight in Philippians 3:1b, “It is no trouble for me to write the ...
One of my most challenging faith struggles is hiring a new employee when cashflow is uncertain. That’s when I struggle knowing if I’m taking a step of faith or making a stupid decision. When I examine the large steps of faith taken by many in the Bible, it seems that the key is knowing what God is asking you to ...
Years ago, Vermeer Corporation in Pella, Iowa was developing disaster recovery plans for their business. As they wrapped-up, the person guiding them through their plan reportedly said, “The last potential disaster we need to consider is a tornado.” He went on to say, “The odds of being hit by a tornado are unlikely. Let’s only take buildings 5 and 6 ...
Businesses live and breathe by the Profit & Loss statement. Profit is king. It drives motivations and decisions of business leaders. Without profit, business life expectancy is short. Whether a little profit or a lot, the approach taken to understand the P&L makes all the difference. 2 Corinthians 13:11 says, “Finally, brothers, rejoice. Aim for restoration, comfort one another, agree ...
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