In the book, “The CEO Next Door,” the authors did a deep dive on survey data to determine what attributes surfaced for successful CEOs. Their findings revealed some insights that debunked several CEO Myths. One myth is that CEOS are destined for greatness from an early age. The author’s research, however, discovered that over 70% of the CEOs they interviewed, ...
Recently, I had a troubling conversation with a Christian who claimed to believe the Bible. Later, he tried to convince me that the Bible said that there were many more boats and families that survived the flood besides Noah’s. His proof was based on TV shows he had watched. It seemed that he hadn’t studied the actual bible story of ...
My wife, Kathy, and I recently toured the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum. Occasionally, you hear of a politician that was well-loved. President Lincoln, on the other hand, was well-hated. Most southerners hated Lincoln, resulting in immediately after President Lincoln’s election, the southern states seceded from the Union. In Washington DC, the political establishment hated him. Even many slaves and former ...
This week we’re discussing the spiritual struggle some have over building wealth. Sometimes wealth is passed on to people, such as when a family member takes over the family business. Years ago, I was speaking with a friend who was taking over his family’s business. In a candid moment, he told me, “I’m afraid that this wealth could draw me ...
This week we’re discussing the spiritual struggle some have over building wealth. Unfortunately, many believe to be a good Christian, you must be poor. This philosophy can hinder someone’s God-given ability to create wealth. Joseph was a God-fearing man that was given the gift of creating wealth, but it was wealth for a purpose. In Genesis 50:20 Joseph told his ...
This past year, my daughter and son-in-law signed a one-year lease to rent a house. So, they were surprised when a realtor called saying she wanted to show the house. My daughter obtained the homeowner’s phone number and called to ask why he was selling their home. The owner said he was tired of them living in his house without ...
An entrepreneur called me to seek my advice. His business was deeply in debt, cash flow had evaporated, and he needed to decide whether to persevere or close the doors. This situation required some unconventional questions. So, I asked him, whether he believed God called him to start the business, and what did his wife think? He began crying as ...
In 1776, our Founding Fathers grounded their argument for independence from Great Britain in their declaration “that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights.” They may have declared their independence from Britain, but at the same time they were noting their interdependence upon their Creator. Many people break away from employers ...
When I was a teenager, I regret to admit that I was a thief. If I wanted a new record album from the department store where I worked, I would carefully look around to assure no one was watching, then I would sneak it out the shipping door. What I didn’t realize, or care about, at the time was that ...
As a nonprofit leader who raises money, I have found that my motives are sometimes less than pure. There are occasions when I’m with wealthy business people who need counsel or prayer. As someone who loves to help others, I’m quick to assist them. But at times, my mind drifts to thoughts of them writing the ministry a big check ...
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