Erika was widely respected as a manager because she had a track record of excellent work and commitment to results. Employees were eager to be on her team because she also had a sincere and compassionate heart for others. She valued both purpose and people. In his letter to the Romans, Paul reinforced that love is an essential element for ...
I was angry when a vendor’s invoice was nearly twice what I was expecting. The vendor documented the higher costs, but I objected so strenuously that the group vice president had to intercede. After hearing both sides, she decided we should pay the invoice. Now I was angry with her! My response was not only unproductive, it was un-Biblical. “Let ...
A Kansas City Business Journal article recently highlighted some statistics related to a trend of Gen Z job applicants ghosting their employers. According to a survey by Resume.com, ghosting seems to take shape in three major forms. First, 27% of Gen Z applicants accept a job offer but never complete the process. 26% complete the process but never show up ...
Years ago, I wrote monthly articles for a Christian business magazine. For one April issue, I did not have peace about submitting an article. When the April issue arrived, I realized that God had protected me. I was shocked that most of the magazine made weak arguments for not paying taxes to the Federal government. In Romans 13:2, the Apostle ...
Election Days are one of the most polarizing days of the year. Whether you’re a Republican, Democrat, or Independent, passion about a party can bring heated debate. The only thing the majority of the population seems to agree on is the lack of trust in our politicians. Yet, their work remains very important! Politicians are appointed by God to preside ...
According to Statista, freelancers have grown from 57 million to 73 million workers since before the pandemic. Almost half of the employed workers in America are doing some level of side hustle vs working only one job. Freelancer’s biggest nightmare is Tax Day. It’s often a huge shock when freelancers discover that the IRS wants 15.3% of their profits for ...
In this series we’re discussing the risks and rewards of Chatbot GPT and related technology. Today, we’ll discuss some of its benefits. Here’s a summary that Chatbot GPT states are benefits of using their technology. First, it can provide customer service 24/7. The technology is also efficient, scalable and consistent. Chatbot can handle multiple customers or transactions simultaneously, providing flexible ...
At a Casey’s General Store, my wife, Kathy, stopped a young man in an Army uniform to thank him for his service, then paid for his gas! Kathy, then, asked this soldier if he’s often thanked for his military service. This polite soldier simply said, “No ma’am.” The lady in front of me then turned and thanked this soldier, then ...
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 ...
Equipping Others to Do Work Differently
