We can all agree that work is stressful. Advancing technology, political and social polarization, and economic uncertainty all contribute to the stress. When the pressure is on to succeed in that environment, what is a modern businessperson to do? One thing we shouldn’t do is pine for the past. It may be tempting to get nostalgic about “the good old ...
Beau Johnson, author of On Purpose, shared with our Faith Incorporated audience about the four seasons of our work life. The third season Beau referenced is Influence. After we’ve worked through the Exploration phase, we’ll need to eventually land on our passions and areas of expertise. This is the season when you need to become laser-focused and build your knowledge ...
If you’ve been a leader for long, you’ve likely experienced customers or past employees sharing negative things about you and or your business. For those who take things personally, or are overly sensitive, these unkind attacks can be devastating. The challenge is to discern what criticism is legitimate versus complaints that are not helpful. These moments can be a learning ...
Have you ever wondered why sometimes your career or business is prosperous, while other times, you may struggle to survive? Recently, in my Bible study, I came across a verse that gave me a fresh perspective on the roller coaster ride of life. King Solomon, the most prosperous man on earth, wrote in Ecclesiastes 7:14, “In the day of ...
As a new Christian in my 30s, my sometimes black and white approach to life became magnified. If I saw someone who claimed to be a Christian drinking alcohol at a business reception, I found myself questioning their salvation. If my wife didn’t want to go to church one week, I feared that she might wind up in hell. ...
As Unconventional Business Network celebrates our 20th anniversary, I reflected on our humble beginnings. In 2002, we started in the dreary basement of a bank building paying $343 a month rent. With God’s help, we raised $58,000 in donations that first year, including an $18,000 donated car. With that meager budget, we began publishing Integrity Moments, my first book, provided ...
Equipping Others to Do Work Differently
