Making Peace In The Face Of Hostility
Recently, I received a call from a former work colleague whom I had not heard from in years. He quickly launched into an angry tirade ...
What Travel Agents And Bankers Have In Common
We all, in one way or another, have dealt with bankers. Probably on both personal and professional levels. Many of us also have had dealings ...
To Win Life’s Relay Race, Don’t Drop The Baton
It is often said that life is not a sprint, but a marathon. Unlike a sprint – a race that ends almost as quickly as ...
Not Becoming Consumed With The Love Of Money
At one time in my life, I was greatly motivated by how much money I could accumulate. Pursuing wealth became a way of life. This ...
Feeling In Control – Reality Or Illusion?
You show up for work on schedule, your mind already thinking through your plans for the day: meetings, deadlines, specific tasks, or projects you want ...
Identifying And Meeting Your Team’s Needs
By Rick Boxx Stephen Phelan, a top executive with a major mortgage corporation, was speaking at a conference about his company’s approach to caring for ...
What Is Your ‘Go-To’ Strategy?
I have enjoyed many sports, but my favorite has been lacrosse, as participant and spectator. This sport has also taught me about life. For example: ...
What Is The Heartbeat Of Your Mission?
Over the years I have worked with several companies and organizations in a variety of roles. Most of them have had clearly stated missions. Some even ...
The Importance of Serving Others
When I was planning to start my own business years ago, I began looking for ways I could serve people. I was particularly interested in ...
Finding Encouragement In Discouraging Times
Being an optimist by nature, troubles must stack up very high before I begin to feel discouraged. Usually, I can find a bright side to ...
A Working Career — Time For Many Relationships
Work. Some people love it and can’t get enough of it. Many of those might qualify as workaholics. For others, work is a necessary evil, ...
To Arrive Safely, It Is Wise To Stay In The Boat
Even in the so-called secular business and professional world, the Bible has much to teach us. For instance, Matthew 14 recounts a time Jesus walked ...
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