Being Faithful When it Feels Like There’s Not Enough
Dishonest. Deceitful. Unfaithful. These are not words I would have used to describe myself. But recently, I was reading a parable in Luke that hit me hard. And as my eyes rolled over these words, I saw myself resonating with the “dishonest manager.” Maybe you will, too. “There was a rich man who had […]
Employee Retention: An Asset, Not A Cost
As a small business owner is there such thing as a perfect team? I don’t know what your definition of perfect is, but to me, when a company has a perfect team, it has: All of the technical skills needed to run the business. A mix of people that all match and enhance the culture you […]
Leading in the Wilderness
We have all been or at some point will be in a leadership role in our life. As business owners, you already have that covered. You are the leader of your business whether it’s two employees or 200. For those of you who may not be a business owner or a leader in your company, […]
Why Have a Hobby
As I get older it seems I have less and less time to do anything. Crazy right? I am unmarried, no kids, and it still feels as though my time is becoming more and more precious. I can’t imagine having to devote some of it to a husband or child. Yet, I feel it is […]
Quick to Hear but Slow to Speak
Sometimes it may feel like you just can’t help yourself. You’re having a bad day and then one more thing happens, no matter how small it may be, and you explode in anger. You lash out at those around you, even if it wasn’t their fault. In Galatians 5:19-21, we find a clear picture of […]
Avoid These Advertising Mistakes
One of the biggest focus areas for our marketing team is managing digital advertising campaigns for our clients. From search and social PPC (pay-per-click) campaigns to YouTube video ads, we help craft content and choose the best platform to achieve our clients’ marketing goals. Many of our clients are small business owners who have never […]
Faith in Business: Do You Have Integrity in Your Leadership?
It’s near-universally agreed that integrity is a desirable characteristic in people; especially so in leaders. We look for evidence of integrity in hiring decisions and when seeking partners for business ventures. Integrity is super important for healthy interpersonal relationships. Everybody says they want integrity. So What is Integrity? My online dictionary defines integrity this way: […]
Doing vs. Being: Team-building, Vacations, and Life
I just got back from a ski vacation; our first as a family. All the kids, their spouses, and my granddaughter. This isn’t the first trip since the whirlwind of three weddings in a year, two years ago. We have done holidays at our house and a beach trip or two. And, of course, we […]
Video Marketing for Beginners
It might just be my generation, but I love to watch a good video! Movies, TV, social media… you name it! From streaming services to the rise of Tik Tok, Reels, and now Spotlight on Snapchat, it’s no surprise that video is taking over the marketing and social media game. Videos are great ways to […]
What Exactly is “Christian” Business?
Your company may fall into this category. After all, you are a Christian and you own a business. You decided that your values should be incorporated into your work. So there you have it, Christian business? If you’re reading this blog, you may know that at Crossroads we identify as a Christian business coaching team. […]