Communication
As a shy freshman, I shrunk back at the thought of having to critique my own work, especially having to critique my fellow classmates. Imagine my dismay when I learned that more than half my time spent in the design program at LSU would be “critique days.” I’m displaying hours upon hours of hard work […]
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The real world has a lot of animosity in it. Personally, politically, and unfortunately, even in churches. Business owners will definitely have their fair share. That is the only thing fair, in a world where God doesn’t promise us fair. As business owners, we by default accept the role of leader. And as the leader, […]
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To reconcile can be defined in many ways. It means to settle or bring into harmony, to “make good again”, and it even means to repair. Because of the sin that entered the world long ago our relationship with God and our relationships with people are not perfect. As Christians, we seek to live peaceably […]
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If you’re anything like me, you have little time or opportunity to experience true silence. Life is busy and loud. The world around us is busy and loud. There’s barely any time to slow down and rest in the quiet. We feel that we always have to loudly proclaim our successes to “keep up” with […]
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I want to share first where my learning comes from. I remember driving to my commute job in New Orleans when we heard the news of the 9-11 terrorist plane crashes. By the time we got to the restaurant I was managing, we had visual of the second plane crash. Everything seemed to freeze in […]
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As quarantines increase and rumors of lockdowns circulate, it seems likely all of America will be working from home for a period in the near future. Thankfully in this day & age, that doesn’t mean business has to come to a halt. Here’s the rundown on tools to help you and your team continue your […]
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Assuming our common objective is a positive and engaged work place with clear direction, eliminating vague or otherwise confusing communication should be a priority for business leaders. There is one key to improving your business communication; say what you mean. Obvious advice? Everyone knows to speak clearly? I already say what I mean? I regularly […]
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You had to cancel a few services that the company used because cash flow has been tight. An employee was terminated for cause. The company was slapped with a lawsuit. How much do we share with employees? We don’t want them to worry about stuff that isn’t their responsibility. You own the business. It’s your […]
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