According to a Northwestern University study, referenced in the Wall Street Journal, productive employees can raise the productivity of those around them. (The study discovered that those employees who finish tasks quickly also raise the output of slower colleagues by 8%.) In addition, simply sitting next to a high achiever can improve someone’s performance by 3 to 16%! The author ...
Jesus would have made a great public relations expert. He informed His disciples that He was about to die after being their leader for three years. Furthermore, he warned them that they would experience much persecution. Yet, with this bad news, Jesus communicated it from the positive view that He knew to be true. In John 16:7 Jesus said, “But ...
Over the years, I’ve met many leaders who have a very limited view of the purposes God has for our work. Some of the reasons God intended for our work include purpose, provision, productivity, pleasing to the eyes, and providing order. Let’s begin with Purpose. Think of God as a General overseeing a war. Many of his people are soldiers, ...
While staying at a beach resort, Kathy and I walked by a sign on a path that overlooked the ocean. This sign told a brief story of how the owner of the resort had attempted to build a boat slip in that spot. The location he selected, however, was constantly battling huge waves and rough tide. After a hearty attempt, ...
Recently, Kathy and I returned from our 30th anniversary vacation refreshed and excited to jump back into the exciting new projects at the ministry. But then the troubles began! My email system crashed and several urgent matters stole time away from important projects. The distractions became overwhelming! In John 16, after the euphoria of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead, ...
According to Wikipedia, after the Second Continental Congress approved a “resolution of independence,” John Adams wrote his wife, “The second day of July, 1776, will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated as the ...
Everyone needs mentors. A mentor has achieved what you want to achieve and is willing to guide you and hold you accountable to get there. Athletes call them coaches. Students call them tutors. David Alexander with Legacy Impact Network calls these his mountain guides. Do you have a Paul in your life? If you don’t, please pray for one. Are ...
Months ago, at 1:30 am, we received the call. My wife, Kathy, was told that our son, Jeremy, was in the emergency room because the group home he lived in had caught fire! Fortunately, Jeremy was not harmed physically, but Jeremy suddenly had no place to live and no belongings. This forced Jeremy, Kathy and I to adjust. Fortunately, we ...
Do a Motive Inventory After several years of unhappy marriage, Gina and I realized we married for many wrong reasons. Instead of ending our marriage, we turned to God, whom we believed had a higher purpose for our marriage. In time, our marriage healed and became healthy. I meet people who insist God told them to make some business decision. ...
In the movie, “The Founder,” Ray Kroc began selling franchises to his wealthy country club friends. He quickly discovered that their restaurants were dirty and weren’t following the company guidelines. As passive investors, these franchisees had divided interests and didn’t see the importance of staying focused on the guidelines spelled out by the McDonald brothers. Ray Kroc quickly pivoted to ...
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