There’s nothing like a bad day to derail our best efforts at acting faithfully. As humans, we naturally turn our attention inward when challenges at work upset our plans and priorities. Knowing this, it’s important to keep our hearts tender and moldable, and encourage others to do the same. The writer of Hebrews wrote, “See to it, brothers and sisters, ...
Everywhere you look, people are searching for something greater than themselves. A recent study by Lifeway Research showed that 57 percent of Americans said they ask themselves at least monthly how to find more meaning and purpose in their lives. That response is up from 51 percent a decade ago. More than 20 percent of respondents said they ask themselves ...
The Gallup Organization conducts an annual poll to determine which institutions are esteemed most by the American people. Year after year, the number one esteemed institution is small business. Even though confidence has dropped to 65% of the population, small business by far still surpasses every other institution’s ranking, even the military. Hebrews 13:17 teaches, “Have confidence in your leaders and submit ...
A common misunderstanding, especially in younger leaders, is that a newfound job title has some sort of magical appeal that will encourages others to willingly follow them. In an address to the officers of the Virginia Regiment, George Washington said, “Remember that it is the actions, and not the commission, that make the officer, and that there is more ...
In this series we’re talking about five steps to fruitful networking. The fourth step is to Be Curious. My sociable wife, Kathy, has been a big help to me in this area. She is naturally curious about people and is a master of asking questions to learn more about whomever she meets. She has taught me to find out about ...
The nature and culture of the workplace has changed dramatically since 2019. In 2019, only 4% of professionals worked remotely, today it’s 15%. Inflation was only 1.81%, today it’s 7.9%. Pre-Covid, only 10 million people knew how to use Zoom; today that number is 300 million. With the stress of the pandemic, racial tensions, and political polarization, 40% of employees ...
Coach Tommy Bowden developed a system to help shape the character of his football players called CARDS. The final letter, and my favorite, is the S for Sacrifice. For a football team to become a high performing team, there are times when an individual player may need to sacrifice their personal desires for the good of the team. In business, ...
Equipping Others to Do Work Differently
