Recently, I provided counsel to Jeff who is trying to dissolve a partnership that has soured. Jeff’s partner has broken laws, violated Jeff’s trust, and created financial chaos in their shared business. One of Jeff’s options includes signing a new agreement with Jeff’s partner. However, there is legitimate concern about signing an agreement with someone who has already proven untrustworthy. ...
There were those times when my younger brother, Terry, and I would get into battles that resulted in pushing or shoving, or worse. Occasionally, I would start a fight with my brother, only to have mom or dad walk in during Terry’s retaliation. Terry would get punished even though he didn’t start the fight. Had my parents listened to both ...
In the story of Daniel, the Babylonians demanded that Daniel violate his faith by eating food sacrificed to their idols. Daniel could have launched a hunger strike or he could have relented, but he did neither. Instead, Daniel patiently won his bosses over with kindness, respect and logic. Initially, Daniel’s request was declined, but he didn’t give up. Daniel regrouped ...
When I was in my 20s, I started a used car rental agency. But unfortunately, interest rates soared to 20% and unemployment to 13%. About a year later, I asked a friend for his advice on my business. My friend looked at my business’ financial condition and kindly, but firmly, told me, “Rick, if you get out now you can ...
We recently have been researching moving into a new market. So, I reached out to another faith at work ministry in that community to discuss collaborating rather than competing. One of their leaders began offering ideas on how they might partner with us. The true sign of his heart, however, was when he offered to introduce us to their biggest ...
While in public accounting, I was assigned to perform multiple government audits in Georgia. On one occasion, a new accountant from New Jersey, Mike, was assigned to my team. On our final day, we had much to accomplish before catching our flights home. Then, the electrical power went out throughout the city. I decided to drive to the next town ...
Equipping Others to Do Work Differently
