For many people the last thing they want to celebrate is their labor. A Gallup poll revealed that 67% of people surveyed are disengaged with their work. Labor Day celebrations are more likely to commemorate the day off than for their work. God created Adam specifically with a purpose to work as a rancher. In Genesis 1 we read, “Then ...
Working with thousands of business leaders, I love how each person has their own unique way of expressing their faith. Some are very direct through their company mission statement or their marketing approaches. Other business leaders are more subtle, possibly by describing the values they believe in, leading you to ask why. Unfortunately, some are so stealth that you may ...
A 2016 study by University of California researchers discovered that 29% of entrepreneurs have ADHD. Only 5% of the general population struggle with the diagnoses. Dr. Johan Wiklund researched ADHD’s impact on entrepreneurs. He discovered that ADHD comes with three basic traits; hyperactivity, inattentiveness, and impulsivity. He found that these traits can be harnessed into strengths for entrepreneurs. Being hyper-focused ...
A recent article from the Small Business Chronicles states, “cash scarcity is common for small businesses.” Due to capital expenditures, supply chain disruptions, competitive labor costs and more, cash flow in many cases can be lean. When things get tight, there may be a temptation to withhold paying what is due. Proverbs 11:24 says, “One gives freely, yet grows all ...
Science magazine reported on a study conducted on honesty. Over 17,000 wallets were intentionally reported lost in over 40 different countries. Some of the wallets had no money in them, while others had $13. The study revealed that 46% of wallets with no money were returned, but that increased to 61% for those that had $13 in cash! The researchers ...
Many businesspeople are hesitant to set goals, personal or professional. The reasons for refraining from goal setting are vast. One of the most common reasons is the fear of failure. The Institute for Faith, Work and Economics concurs, noting that only 8 percent of New Year’s resolutions are completed. Why do we set goals if failure is inevitable? 2 Corinthians ...
In an article by Forbes magazine about leadership, Williams Craig says, “Leaders have a responsibility to demonstrate the beliefs of the company and reinforce behaviors that reflect those values.” Leadership is not just about giving directives, it is about exemplifying transferable character and behavior. King Jehoshaphat was a leader who demonstrated faith in God not only in word but in ...
Everyone has likely met a know-it-all at some time in their work life. A know-it-all is that person who no matter what the subject, they always seem to have an opinion. They feel they are the final authority on every subject, and they leave no room for debate. The backlash of being a know-it-all, however, is that by proclaiming you ...
A Society for Human Resource Management survey revealed that 94% of Human Resource professionals believe vacations are important. Many unknowingly, however, undermine the practice of employees taking vacation. Some organizations allow employees to rollover unused vacation days to the following year. When organizations rollover vacation days, only 65% of their employees use the majority of their vacation time. But, for ...
The “tools” I was given for my first job in public accounting included an adding machine, pencils, and a pad of green columnar paper. The only computer I recall was a $1 million albatross at a client’s office that no one could figure out how to use. Today, my laptop is about the size of my former adding machine and ...
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