Recently, Unconventional Business Network received a significant donation from a person I did not recognize with a note that read, “Thanks for your support and wisdom during my business transition.” God has blessed me with a good memory, yet this counseling situation had been forgotten. It caused me to consider the far-reaching impact a simple conversation can have that we ...
Early in my consulting practice, I bid on a consulting project for a mortgage lender named Tom. When I shared about my Biblical approach to consulting, Tom’s eyes went cold and the meeting ended abruptly. I didn’t get the project. And, I chalked it up to failure on my part. Two years later, Tom’s brother informed me that Tom instead ...
The SBA reports that from “2000 to 2017 small businesses created 8.4 million net new jobs while large businesses created 4.4 million. Thus, small businesses accounted for 65.9% of new job creation in the period.” This report highlights the importance and relevance of small in the sea of big businesses. Zechariah 4:10 says, “Do not despise these small beginnings, for ...
Doug, a retired business owner, shared with me recently that he had just returned from a week-long fly-fishing trip to Montana with ten younger men. Doug is in his 70s, but most of the group were in their 40s. Doug shared, “I don’t like fishing. I only caught 5 fish all week, but I’ve mentored many of these men for ...
Teamwork is an important aspect of growing organizations. An article by Sandler Training states, “Tackling obstacles and creating notable work together makes team members feel fulfilled.” Teamwork builds camaraderie around achieving a common goal. The possible rewards from teamwork are vast. Job fulfillment and satisfaction for the employees and a greater level of loyalty for the company provides the ultimate ...
In an article by Plainview, Dominica DeGrandis states, “The bulk of business opportunities lie in the daily decisions of individual contributors.” Minute by minute decisions are made by contributors at all levels of the organization. How can leaders ensure these decisions are sound? The Apostle Paul gives insight in Philippians 3:1b, “It is no trouble for me to write the ...
In the 90s I owned a consulting practice. I often stayed late on New Year’s Eve because I wanted to tally up our final profit and loss numbers! It wasn’t to greedily examine my profits. Instead, it was to determine how much extra I could give to charity before the tax year ended. Joy would fill my heart as I ...
Equipping Others to Do Work Differently
