Many people believe it’s fine to lie to the Internal Revenue Service about their taxes and still maintain integrity. When I was a commercial lender, I was meeting with a small business owner who, while handing over his tax returns as part of his loan application, said, “I sure hope you aren’t making your loan decision based on those numbers. ...
Our small group at church was discussing a bible study developed by our senior pastor. In this study, the pastor shared openly of some of his personal struggles. Several in my small group expressed their appreciation for our pastor’s transparency. His vulnerability led to our group members sharing more openly about their own struggles. Transparency in leadership is a powerful ...
Recently, I’ve been following a messy situation locally that involves an international ministry leader. If the allegations prove true, this leader has been involved sexually with underage young ladies on and off for over forty years. The fact that these multiple offenses are just now surfacing begs the question, “How long can sin hide?” Falling into sin usually leads to ...
Years ago, a salesperson knew there was one important feature that I needed in his company’s software before I was willing to commit to buy. So, he convinced me that his company had just added this important feature that very month. After signing the agreement, I discovered that he lied. There was no plan to ever roll out that feature. ...
George Washington left his American legacy with a great reputation. Even though the famous story of George Washington chopping down a cherry tree and not lying about it, may not be true, this story speaks to people’s belief about his character. George Washington once said, “Associate with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation; for it is ...
My friend, Toby, who has experienced significant business success, was interviewed in the Kansas City Business Journal about his most recent business that didn’t fare too well. The refreshing part of the interview was Toby’s transparency and candor. He shared about the pain and embarrassment that comes with a business closing, and the reminder that not all businesses succeed. Toby’s ...
Matthew Richards was a children’s pastor with a secret. His Lenexa, Kansas home was in default and his family was scheduled to be evicted. Matt’s wife and children were unaware of their impending homelessness. According to the news, Mr. Richards thought it would be better if his family died rather than face eviction. Leading this pastor to stab his wife ...
Early in my ministry, I sat next to Frank at a generosity event. We were asked to pretend that we had just been given $100,000, and to make a list of charities and the amounts we would support. After looking at my list, Frank noted, “Rick, you didn’t list the ministry you lead.” Frank continued, “Could it be that you ...
Former Chick-fil-a executive, Mark Miller, discovered three words to help any organization build a stronger culture. The final key is to Adapt. As changes happen, if you’re not adapting, your culture will begin to slide. Mark Miller recommends that you look for toxins and ways to improve. Peter experienced a pivotal moment when the culture of the early church was ...
Many people act differently in their personal life as compared to their professional life. Many of these compartmentalizers leave their faith behind when they show up for work. A new study has identified another form of compartmentalization. Rutgers Business School performed a study that discovered that people who were using their laptops were more prone to lie to others than ...
Equipping Others to Do Work Differently
