Too often we say one thing when we mean something else. We say ‘yes’ to too many obligations when we really want, or should, say, “No.” Saying “no” is an important decision that allows us to prioritize. To regain our ability to effectively and honestly say, “no,” we need to: Understand the amount of time you may be committing. Ensure ...
During my career, there are occasions when I’ve experienced struggles that seemingly could only be fixed with money. With my narrow view, I’ve prayed for God to fund the organization, not really considering other options. Sometimes He’s provided my need with volunteer labor instead. God has unlimited options. In Acts 3, a man who was lame since birth asked Peter ...
Mark Thom, CEO of a Berkshire Hathaway company called MiTek, shared some great wisdom at a recent event we hosted. Mark said, “Fatigue makes cowards of us all.” When we’re lacking in rest we’re not as likely to take the necessary stands to do our job well. A recent study in the Harvard Business Review noted that high-performing executives get ...
In the 1980s, I had talented friends who hated working for large organizations. But, their pay was higher than they could get elsewhere, so they stayed. Today, small businesses have a more even playing field than 30 years ago. A study conducted by Nicholas Bloom, a Stanford economist, discovered that the pay premium for working at large organizations has dramatically ...
As a young boy I saw a baseball glove in a catalog that I desperately desired. But I didn’t have any money. Then I learned I could earn the same baseball glove if I sold boxes of Christmas cards. The number of boxes I needed to sell seemed attainable in the beginning, but it became much harder than I thought ...
Daniel Pink’s new book, “When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing” addresses the importance of timing on our productivity. A Wall Street Journal article summarized Mr. Pink’s findings, helping us better allocate our time throughout the day. His research discovered that we are “smarter, faster and more creative in some parts of the day than others.” Russell Foster, a neuroscientist, ...
Morten Hansen, a University of California, Berkley professor, has released a new book around his research on high performers. In our fast-paced world when we have so many priorities and opportunities, Mr. Hansen discovered that the highest performing workers have mastered selectivity. These high performers have discovered that carefully selecting which projects and tasks they should work on is more ...
Most businesses have a December 31st year end. That means many people just tallied last year’s results. It’s likely some of you are glad to have last year behind you. While others, who had a good year, are now wondering how to perform even better this coming year. Some people like dwelling on the past, while others like looking toward ...
Many people pursue wealth at the expense of relationships with family and friends. Why is that? I think it’s because, Money appears easier to achieve than healthy relationships, and We mistakenly think money will insulate us and give us the upper hand when we have relationship problems. Proverbs 23 teaches, “Don’t wear yourself out trying to get rich. Be wise ...
After being baptized by John the Baptist many wanted to know what was expected of them after their repentance. First, John gave them general directions about being generous and loving to others. But some knew that if this new life John taught about was real, then they needed deeper instructions on applying their faith to their work. In Luke 3 ...
Equipping Others to Do Work Differently
