We all grow and learn each day, and having someone who can speak into an area of your life and provide sound guidance contributes to refining one’s character.
Read MoreThere is no single way to solve a conflict or a universal solution that will work for every situation. A leader must consider many factors before deciding how to move forward, such as the risks, the personalities of those involved, size of the conflict, etc.
Read MoreThis weekend marks the most important celebration in the Christian year, as we remember and thank God for the unthinkable sacrifice of his only Son for the atonement of our sins.
Read MoreThis week, we commemorate Palm Sunday in our churches across the world. Some sanctuaries will be filled with guests waving palm branches, and maybe even have Jesus entering the church on a donkey as a reenactment of His Triumphant Entry.
Read MoreAs a culture, we had to dismiss much of what we were used to in our daily routines, and create a new normal for ourselves.
Read MoreThe ability to understand and share each other’s feelings has been vital for us to function as a society. So why is it important to transition those same abilities to our workplaces?
Read MoreWhen you’ve got hundreds of resumes flooding in, you need to be efficient in reviewing and making decisions about each one.
Read MoreIn today’s competitive business world, advancing in your career takes hard work, diligence, and sometimes long hours. Likewise, being a good parent takes attention, time, and consistency.
Read MoreI’m writing this blog from Austin, Texas, where we are enduring yet another “once-in-a-century event.”
Read Moret’s easy to be frustrated or even angry with the departing employee, but to be a good leader, you need to take a moment to ask yourself an important question: Did this employee fail me, or did I fail the employee?
Read MoreShe was perfect, and we were over the moon. Just a few months later, our lives turned upside down when a routine medical procedure rendered Linley permanently disabled.
Read MoreGrowing one’s career, especially in leadership positions, is no walk in the park. There are countless stresses, difficult decisions, and late nights along the way.
Read MoreWhen I talk about what it means to have joy and contentment, I am not talking about relying on the power of positive thinking as you live out your life like The Little Engine That Could.
Read MoreAlthough an idea that has been, thankfully, adopted by much of corporate America, servant leadership is a concept that actually originates in Scripture.
Read MoreI think each of us can benefit from striving to become better leaders, but for those who are wondering whether to pursue a profession or job that puts them in a leadership position, it is helpful to know if they have this gift, so they can determine how steep the learning curve will be.
Read MoreIt is good to crave more closeness with God, as that’s what the Lord wants for us, as well. But like any relationship in life, cultivating intimacy doesn’t always come naturally, and it certainly can’t advance without putting in the work.
Read MoreTogether, we have survived 2020 and its many tremendous difficulties. Although I can’t say that I am thankful for all the hardships we endured, especially as I grieve for those who lost loved ones, their jobs, or their friends as we navigated a pandemic and a tense election, I am grateful to have gone through these experiences.
Read MoreThe Bible can infuse us with the confidence we need to continue to press through in these trying times.
Read MoreThroughout my decades serving in leadership positions, I have personally experienced some of the many benefits of practicing humility, even when I don’t want to, or it feels undeserved.
Read MoreWhen we are caught up in our quarrels, it distracts from our true purpose of seeking first the Kingdom of God.
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