Recently, Kathy and I watched the theatrical production of “Samson” at the Sight and Sound Theater in Branson. Samson slept with prostitutes, killed thousands of men, and violated many of his vows to God. Yet, at the end of his life, Samson turned back to God and accomplished God’s purpose for his life. Samson is a reminder that God is ...
One of the foundational tools in Lean Manufacturing is the 5S system. Each of the 5S’s represents a step towards the most efficient utilization of space. The third step is SHINE. Shine addresses the dirt exposed when clutter is removed, and the work area is organized. This step may appear redundant with previous steps. But it’s only when the clutter ...
One of the foundational tools in Lean Manufacturing is the 5S system. Each of the 5S’s represents a step towards the most efficient utilization of space. The first “S” is SORT. SORT requires the elimination of that which is not needed. Only the essentials to perform the job duties are kept. Ephesians 4:22 says, “So get rid of your old ...
If we drill down into business processes, we often find gaps. Gaps are those areas where we are lacking competency, are inefficient, or where we generate waste, we cannot see on the surface. Gaps can also be found in our spiritual life. If we stop and look under the cover of our soul it gives us the opportunity to see ...
As business leaders we strive for results: we have sales targets to hit, projects to complete, and budgets to meet. We sometimes forget the process--from strategy to results--is where personal development occurs. Success doesn’t happen haphazardly. It’s not a snap of the fingers or a twitch of the nose. It’s a process. Methodical. Focused. Painful at times. Every step offers ...
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 ...
Michael Porter and Nitin Nohria did in-depth research on how twenty-seven CEOs of large companies spent their time. By tracking each CEOs time for 13 weeks they uncovered many great leadership lessons they discussed in Harvard Business Review. One highlight applicable to all leaders is the need for an overarching personal agenda or plan. The authors stated, “A clear and ...
Employers rely on their employees to do better than just their best, but to succeed. Here are four steps to having the best chance of doing better than just your best. Make sure you have a clear objective – stay focused. Be positive - your boss has given you a job because he/she believes in you. Keep learning - there ...
Lifeway Research learned that only 20% of Americans have ever read the Bible in its entirety. In my opinion, the Bible is the best business book ever. It has has sold over 5 billion copies, yet, it sits on the shelves of many business leaders unread. People will pay up to $3.3 million to have lunch with Warren Buffett to ...
Years ago, when my wife, Kathy, and I purchased furniture for the office, Kathy typically started to assemble it using her instincts. My role usually came when we discovered leftover pieces. That’s when I would show Kathy the instructions and we would make the necessary adjustments. The manufacturer knew best when they designed the instructions. Barna Research discovered that 87% ...
Equipping Others to Do Work Differently
