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Years ago, the legendary coach of a pro sports team would start the first practice of each new season with a simple gesture. Holding up an object, he would say, “Gentlemen, this is a football.” Why did he start this way? The players on his team were professionals. They knew what the ball looked like. … Read more
What if I gave you two choices: one million dollars right now, or a single penny that doubles in value every day for 30 days? Which option would you take? Most of us would not even pause. A million feels immediate, secure, and transformative. A penny feels disposable, barely worth the space it takes up … Read more
Recently, I observed the anniversary of my open-heart surgery nearly 20 years ago. Thankfully, it went well, and I have not had any significant heart episodes in the years since. About a year following my surgery, as a way of ‘giving back’ for the excellent care I received, I started volunteering at the same hospital, … Read more
The corporate world is a true jungle; the law of the strongest becomes evident in remarkable ways, with people pressuring others to win and be successful in the eyes of men. Professor Leon C. Megginson uses this metaphor in his academic studies to illustrate the corporate environment, citing: “It is not the strongest that survive, … Read more
A generation ago, if you had talked about “the cloud,” no one would have known what you meant. Now it is part of daily life. Every email, every photo, every document; it all lives in the cloud. Accessible anytime. Anywhere. We hardly notice it anymore. But it connects everything, and we depend upon it. The … Read more
There are those who contend that faith and work do not mix and should be kept mutually exclusive. Nothing could be further from the truth. There are countless examples of people whose faith in God propelled them to success in their business pursuits while being effective representatives for Him in the marketplace. Here are five … Read more
When we think about leadership, our minds often go to people with names we quickly recognize, as well as people holding positions of power: kings, generals, presidents, CEOs, and others at the top levels of their profession. We perceive them as the individuals who give the orders, cast the vision, define the mission, direct those … Read more
Of all the terms used to describe leaders, among the least-mentioned is “shepherd.” Have you ever heard a leader – your boss, another company’s top executive, or even yourself – referred to as a shepherd? If so, you are in a small minority. However, for those who are striving to follow Jesus Christ, the shepherd … Read more
Can you envision preparing to take a business trip but having no idea where you are going – or why you are going there? Sounds ridiculous, right? Because it is. When planning to travel, whether for business or personal reasons, we usually have a destination. Unless we are just responding to an adventurous impulse and … Read more
Many of us keep calendars for noting and scheduling each of our activities, trusting everything will unfold as planned. But sooner or later – whether at work or within the home – unexpected crises disrupt our routine. Suddenly, important events must be cancelled, work commitments are put on hold, and everyday tasks are affected by … Read more
For many of us in the marketplace, our work – what we do – is a large part of our identity. What impact should it have then when striving to incorporate faith into how we carry out our vocational responsibilities? We find the best example in how Jesus Christ addressed this when choosing His closest … Read more
Delegation. For some people it is easy, but for others it can be very difficult. ‘If you want something done right, do it yourself!’ they reason. When you are accustomed to doing work yourself, it can be challenging to turn over valued projects to others. However, often there is more work to be done than one … Read more
