With so many new laws running counter to the Christian faith, it’s becoming harder for many to set personal and corporate boundaries. Honoring God while honoring government officials can sometimes conflict. In the story of Esther, Esther’s uncle, Mordecai, set boundaries and took some hard stands. Yet, he also knew when to honor the king. As a Jew, Mordecai feared ...
Recently, I came across a video of Presidents Bill Clinton and George W Bush. They were discussing their unusual friendship and how, despite their political differences, they had grown to become close friends. In a culture that seems void of civility, it’s refreshing to be reminded of what can be and, the civility we should strive towards. It seems our ...
Throughout my life, I’ve typically performed best under pressure. So, it seemed natural for me to wait until the last minute to study for a test or finish a project. Although my reactive ways have worked fine for me, I’ve learned that this habit doesn’t work well for my team. My delayed response on any given project dramatically impacts ...
A recent survey by an insurance company called NEXT discovered that half of all businesses have experienced employee ghosting – when employees simply don't show up for work – with 28% saying they experience it every few months or more. Technology has made it easier to make employment more transactional rather than relational. Thanks to technology, employees have new job ...
Albert Einstein said, “I speak to everyone the same whether he is the garbage man or the president of the university.” Einstein draws to the surface that respect and honor are given regardless of class, stature or position. Withholding honor is inappropriate. Romans 13:7 says, “Pay to all what is owed to them; taxes to whom taxes are owed, revenue ...
Many others have taught on the importance of engaged employees. Extremes, however, can be dangerous. New research by Professor Bunderson at Washington University discovered that when someone feels called to a profession, they tend to have a greater sense of moral duty. This moral duty can go to extremes; leading to being overly demanding of their superiors and suspicious of ...
My friend, Tom, began his career in the government compliance side of his industry. With a strong work ethic and a sharp mind, he rose to executive levels. After spending decades in government compliance, Tom knew he needed a change. He had some similar job offers, but found little passion for them. Entrepreneurship, however, excited him more. Needing wise counsel, ...
Recently, a conservative speaker was invited to speak at the University of Missouri- Kansas City. During his speech he was assaulted by a protesting student. Subsequently, the Chancellor issued a response carefully addressing the university’s obligation to free speech. But the letter undermined that freedom by embracing the LGBT community’s views while condemning the views of the campus conservatives. Sadly, ...
Karyn Twaronite’s research on workplace community mentioned in Harvard Business Review provides practical tips on how to check-in with colleagues effectively. One of her tips was to check bias at the door. When checking-in with a colleague, the discussion may turn to subjects that are challenging. Because of bias, we may not have ears to hear other people’s viewpoint. You ...
Forbes magazine posted an article called “Religion in the Workplace: What Managers Need to Know.” The author noted that religious discrimination claims have increased 50% over the last 15 years. Since many business schools have labeled religion as a taboo subject, many managers have little in practical guidance on how best to navigate this growing area of conflict. The overarching ...
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