Since Microsoft has millions using their Office products, they have valuable insights into work habits. Recently, the Wall Street Journal highlighted some of Microsoft’s findings. The average employee surveyed spends 57% of their time using office software for communication and meetings. Two out of three people also say they struggle to find time and energy to do their actual job. ...
A CEO I worked for early in my career became furious with one of his family members. Rather than working through the anger, this CEO fired his relative without processing the ramifications. He may have had good reason for his anger, but his approach had a lasting impact on his family. Their family was splintered and estranged for many years. ...
A Wall Street Journal-NORC survey revealed recently that 56% of people no longer believe a college education is worth the cost. This assessment was especially true for younger adults. The price of college, online learning, and the huge amounts of student loan debt that haunts students for years has driven many to question the need for a college education. Jesus ...
Recent accusations against Justice Clarence Thomas is a good reason to discuss conflicts of interest. Conflict of interest policies are prevalent for board members, and in many industries, such as government roles, banks, and nonprofits. It’s important that there be clear policies, and transparency related to those policies, so that we are confident that self interest doesn’t undermine the public’s ...
Recently, I received a call from a peer whom I had not heard from in years. He quickly launched into a rant of anger against an email I had written to others that he received secondhand. He misunderstood the facts resulting in anger and frustration on both our parts. Later, God reminded me of times my brother and I would ...
While doing research on “Servant Leadership,” I stumbled across a quote credited to a seminary professor named, J. Carla Northcutt. She stated, “The goal of many leaders is to get people to think more highly of the leader. The goal of a great leader is to help people to think more highly of themselves.” The Apostle Paul understood this ...
If you’ve ever been hurt or disrespected by a peer at work, your feelings can be deeply hurt. Out of this hurt, many people seek revenge. A different approach is how David handled Saul’s attacks. Even though David had been a faithful servant to Saul, Saul became jealous and continually worked to kill David. David eventually found Saul unprotected. Rather ...
Previously, we discussed the Federal Trade Commission’s desire to eliminate most noncompete agreements. There are usually two primary reasons for noncompete agreements: protecting customers and/or protecting trade secrets. To protect the loss of customers, you might use a non-solicitation agreement instead of a noncompete agreement. Non-solicitation agreements prevent former employees from pursuing your customers after they have left your employment. ...
Thirty-nine states have now legalized marijuana in some form. This has increased the business community’s risk. In these states, employees can now legally smoke a joint on break. The difference from cigarettes is that marijuana alters people’s judgment and behavior. This can put employers at risk, especially if your employees are high when driving a company vehicle, or even making ...
My wife, Kathy, loves the study of people. One condition Kathy often discusses with me is narcissistic personality disorder. The Mayo Clinic describes this disorder as, “a mental condition in which people have an inflated sense of their own importance, a deep need for excessive attention and admiration, troubled relationships, and a lack of empathy for others.” Research shows, ...
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