My wife, Kathy, makes it a habit to stop people in a military or police uniform and thank them for their service. Lately, she has begun doing the same thing with waiters and waitresses. I’ve noticed many restaurant employees seem overwhelmed lately, resulting in more opportunities for Kathy’s gift of encouragement. After she thanks a server for their service, Kathy ...
Recently, employers have struggled to fill jobs. We are in a strange time when there are more jobs available than people to fill them. There are multiple reasons for this employment gap, such as parents staying home to care for children or staying home to avoid Covid. Another possibility, however, is due to the many government programs providing funding for ...
Our next speaker in Kansas City, Dr. Caroline Leaf, is a neuroscientist who often talks about brain plasticity. That may not sound very appealing to most business leaders. But when a good copywriter shares about Dr. Leaf, it sounds more like, “Backed by up-to-date scientific research and biblical insight, Dr. Caroline Leaf empowers business leaders to take control of their ...
Over the years, some people have asked if I’ve ever considered taking our Unconventional Business events into Oklahoma City. But it never seemed like the right time. Recently, however, we hired someone who previously lived in Oklahoma City. As she encouraged us to consider moving into Oklahoma City, we began praying. Since then, the Lord divinely introduced me to someone ...
Many companies have embraced tying their product to a noble cause by making charitable donations when their sales volume increases. Others have tied worker productivity to their philanthropy as well. Stephan Meier, a professor at Columbia Business School, however, has discovered that corporate philanthropy tied to worker productivity can sometimes backfire. An Economic Journal study discovered that when worker productivity ...
Country music star John Rich is working on a new song called “I’m Offended That You’re Offended.” He’s one of a handful of conservative performers who are taking a stand against the raging “Cancel Culture” prevalent in our nation. In a Newsmax interview, John Rich talks about a growing number of performers who believe that if they speak up about ...
Equipping Others to Do Work Differently
