Imagine how the world perceived Jesus on the day of His crucifixion. Here’s a man who had built his audiences to over 5,000 people with notoriety throughout the region. But then his numbers shrunk to dozens instead of thousands. To cap it off, Jesus was arrested and crucified. At His crucifixion, the only disciple we know that was present was ...
At Blind Spot Consultants, Stephanie Winslow works to help clients cultivate and implement the foundational processes to establish a solid framework and structure for growth. Processes and structure are safe. They are methodical and logical. Stephanie says if she’s not careful, she can forget to leave room for God to lead, squelching creativity and innovation. 1 Corinthians 1:27 says, “But ...
We all make mistakes, and sometimes we make big ones. In business, when you make a big mistake, your employees, customers, suppliers and sometimes even the press learn and share your mistakes with others. It’s those mistakes that help us learn and become even better, even as the fallout lingers, sometimes for years. Rebuilding your reputation isn’t easy. It takes ...
Years ago, I visited Tel Aviv on the Sabbath. Our hotel knew they had many Jewish guests who observed the Sabbath, so they prepared accordingly. The elevator was programmed to stop on each floor automatically so that observant Jews didn’t violate the Sabbath. In Exodus 16:23, Moses told the Jews to prepare their manna for the Sabbath. He said, “Tomorrow ...
In an article by Forbes magazine about leadership, Williams Craig says, “Leaders have a responsibility to demonstrate the beliefs of the company and reinforce behaviors that reflect those values.” Leadership is not just about giving directives, it is about exemplifying transferable character and behavior. King Jehoshaphat was a leader who demonstrated faith in God not only in word but in ...
The financial services industry has recently been handed new SEC rules for financial advisors. Advisors now must put their client’s interest above their own. Many advisors get paid on commission. Oftentimes, bigger commission can be made on products that may not always be in the best interest of the client. When you can make more money simply by steering a ...
When my wife and I try a new restaurant, it’s not uncommon for us to ask our server about their personal menu preferences. It’s refreshing when we discover a candid server who tells you the unvarnished truth. But on occasion we’ve encountered a server who intentionally steers us towards the most expensive items, and we sense their motive is to ...
In a recent article by CNBC regarding the job burnout crisis, the author stated companies are grossing “$125 Billion annually in healthcare spending attributed to Type 2 Diabetes, Coronary Heart Disease, high cholesterol and more.” Full time employees spend 2,080 hours per year under the care, leadership and direction of their employer. The after-hours work done through email, texting and ...
Former CEO of Rochester Drug Cooperative, Laurence Doud, was recently charged with criminal charges related to drug trafficking opioids. This test case will be a wake-up call for executives that distribute any type of addictive pharmaceuticals. Rochester Drug distributes drugs to pharmacies. Distributors typically serve their customers well by providing whatever legal products the customer requests. If this test case ...
In 1980, the Kansas City firefighters went on strike. It was a very contentious strike that led to several suspicious fires that some believed were set by firefighters. One evening my neighbor and I drove by the scene of a nearby fire in a newly built nursing home. With few firefighters to help, my neighbor and I joined many others ...
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