During the 17 years in my first corporate job, I advanced from an entry-level coordinator to the company’s top communications professional. During those formative years, I based my identity on my job. So, it was unsettling when I moved to a new, less visible role at a new employer. But the change was a valuable reminder that work, while important, ...
A friend recently admitted to me that he struggles with his identity being wrapped around his work. This is a problem for many in the workplace. Tim Keller, pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City, spoke about this subject at a Faith and Work conference at Samford. His profound insight was, "When you make your work an identity, ...
Olympic diver Steele Johnson, after receiving his first ever Olympic silver medal, provided some profound insight for all of us. Johnson proclaimed, “The fact that I was going into this event knowing that my identity is rooted in Christ and not what the result of this competition is, just gave me peace ... and it let me enjoy the contest." ...
Equipping Others to Do Work Differently
