It’s all about relationships. Most people agree on that but how to apply it in our business lives can be a bit elusive. The gumbo that is developing relationships while leading a high performing work team can lead to either the most rewarding and soul nourishing of experience or a bland and soupy broth you […]
Read MoreAs a business owner, you make a lot of decisions. Some decisions seem very important while others look insignificant. The reality is that the decisions you make do have varying degrees of consequences but, all of your decisions are important. Call it “just part of the gig” that you’ve taken on as a business leader […]
Read MoreThe idea of going through the hiring and recruiting process can often make a small business owners’ head spin. It could be that you have never hired someone and have no idea even where to begin, or maybe you have hired before and it seems like candidate after candidate doesn’t work out. This leads you […]
Read MoreThe 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, […]
Read MoreLike most people I’ve been thinking a lot about the recent friction in our culture and how I am called to respond to it. Personally and professionally; in the whole of my life that includes my business. As a confessing Christian, my response carries the appropriate burden of testing my feelings through the guidance […]
Read MoreAs a business owner or manager, you may be wondering what it looks like to prioritize diversity in your workplace. We are taking time to learn and educate ourselves in this season. We’ve heard many business leaders express that they want their values to be reflected in their operations. Here are some practical steps to […]
Read MoreReceiving accolades from your customers is a great feeling; a rush of positive affirmation that you’re doing a good job and your future is filled with loyal patrons who help you exceed all your business goals. Imagine for a moment how good you would feel if all your customers had only positive feedback, perfect satisfaction […]
Read MoreI have had several clients tell me that they think they can get in trouble if they talk about their faith or mention God to their employees, vendors or customers. They feel that since they are not selling a religious product or service like a church or a Christian bookstore, they are not allowed to […]
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