Many companies dismissed staff during the pandemic. As they rebuild, many may be looking for new talent. God told Moses in Deuteronomy 1:13 to select wise, discerning and experienced leaders. As we unpack three attributes, let’s focus first on wisdom. The Hebrew word translated as “wise” has several synonyms describing this word. For instance, a wise person is defined as ...
Many companies furloughed or dismissed staff during the pandemic and, as they rebuild, may be looking for new talent. Rather than squander this opportunity, it is a great time to develop some guidelines for selecting talented leaders for your company’s future. Now’s an opportune time to turn to the directions God gave Moses when he was overwhelmed and needed help. ...
A recent article from Inc. magazine described Peter Drucker, business guru and leader, as a lifelong learner. The article said, “Drucker every year assigned himself a topic about which he knew nothing and made it the subject of intense study.” No matter the amount of wisdom and knowledge we have already obtained, there is more to gain. The value of ...
Environmentalism is challenging for many Christians. Some believe the world will end soon, therefore, we need to save the planet, even if it means eliminating a portion of the population. Others exploit the planet and ignore environmental concerns for the sake of enhancing profits. The Biblical view is somewhere in between. In Genesis, God gave man dominion over the earth, ...
Hard decisions, especially when jobs are eliminated, usually lead to hard conversations. This year, due to massive layoffs and furloughs, our small business leaders have had more difficult conversations with employees than usual. Unfortunately, some have one-sided conversations, terminating employees by email. Others send text messages to eliminate someone’s job. Hard conversations are best when first bathed in prayer and ...
In my banking and consulting career, I helped many struggling companies become profitable. Many businesses have folded recently, and many more are doing all they can to survive. In this series, I will highlight five steps that can help your business get financially stable and move towards thriving. The first step is to Know the Condition of Your Flocks. You ...
In July 1776, 56 men representing 13 colonies signed the Declaration of Independence, declaring America’s freedom from Britain. These men’s written commitment made a difference for centuries to come. There is power in taking a stand, putting it in writing, and then having your leaders sign their commitment. In Nehemiah 9, Israel was at a turning point. After hearing the ...
When our first grandchild was born, Kathy and I decided to do a Bible study on grandparenting. Many view grandparenting as an occasional babysitting duty. God desires us to realize we have an opportunity and a responsibility to help shape the character and spiritual development of the precious gift of grandchildren. In Psalm 71:18, David wrote “Even when I am ...
Leonard and Shawn’s business had been approved for the government’s PPP forgivable loan. They were days away from receiving close to $1 million when they both experienced a nagging feeling that something was wrong. Maybe God didn’t want them to take this money. As Leonard, Shawn and I discussed their situation, I learned that their business was flourishing despite the ...
When Congress passed the CARES act, they made some aggressive provisions to provide additional amounts of unemployment funds to those who lost their job. Although their intentions seemed pure, their generosity came with some unintended consequences. For some employers, bringing employees back to work has proven difficult. Many employees are now making more money staying at home on unemployment than ...
Equipping Others to Do Work Differently
