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This week people across the U.S.A. will observe another Thanksgiving Day, as it has been observed since 1863. The practice, however, dates to the early 1600’s when immigrants from England made it an annual celebration. This is also part of the traditions of other nations, including Canada, Saint Lucia, Liberia, and unofficially in countries like … Read more

We live in unprecedented times. The airwaves are filled with words, as is the Internet. Thanks to social media, anyone with the capacity for talking can post any information, ideas and opinions they choose to present. Because TV news is now 24/7, there is no end to commentary and expositions on the day’s news and … Read more

Most people handle failure much better than they handle success. Failure can build a person, while success can ruin a person. I have seen this in the lives of business leaders, politicians, athletes, actors, celebrities and local dignitaries. Perhaps the challenge of properly handling success is why Albert Einstein once said, “Try not to become … Read more

There once was a time when people would get a job and remain in the same employment for decades. It would literally be the job of a lifetime. But that is rarely the case today. For the most part, the days of retiring from the same company with gold watches and hefty pensions are relics … Read more

Recently I ran across a very interesting quote from noted leadership consultant John Maxwell. It served as a good reminder for me. Maybe it will be a good reminder for you, too. He wrote: “Little progress is better than no progress at all.  Success comes in taking many small steps.  If you stumble in a small step, … Read more

Do you give or receive job performance reviews where you work? Or have you ever been given such a review in another job? Imagine having your boss or supervisor meet with you for a performance review and describe your work with terms like, ‘mediocre,’ ‘adequate,’ ‘so-so,’ or ‘doing just enough to get by.’ How would … Read more

The global marketplace is facing a rapidly changing labor environment that is perhaps unprecedented. For instance, the U.S. Department of Labor states that on average, Americans will change careers 5 to 7 times during their lifetimes. Presently, 30 percent of the workforce changes jobs every 12 months. Another factor, at least in the Western world, … Read more

We often refer to our jobs and careers as vocations, although the Latin-based word (vocare – “to call”) suggests much more than just describing the specific kinds of work that we do. In its purest sense, “vocation” includes a sense of purpose and mission. Many people limit their perception of a spiritual calling to individuals like pastors, … Read more

For many years I have held the conviction that the “sacred/secular” distinctions we sometimes hear about are not supported anywhere in the Bible. Clergy and missionaries may have been given specific roles, along with the necessary gifts and abilities to fulfill them. However, in God’s sight, the job of an executive, sales representative, administrative assistant, … Read more

How do you know if you are a leader? Check and see if you have anyone following you. Having followers is the demonstration that there is some kind of leadership taking place. John Maxwell, world-renowned author and leadership authority, once said, “If you think you’re a leader and you don’t have anyone following you, you’re … Read more

You have probably noticed just how complex life has become. Business and professional people scan through hundreds of emails every workday to locate about a dozen relevant to their business. Even many retired individuals comment on how busy their lives have become even after their careers have ended. They often reflect on  how much more they used … Read more