Living an impartation or leaving a legacy
Rather than solely focusing on what is left behind, impartation emphasizes the ongoing process of sharing wisdom and resources while still growing the business or developing as a person.
Discovering the purpose for your business
When we operate a business to be a blessing to ourselves, our family, vendors, customers, employees, and community, we have the best chance of our business succeeding.
How to maintain integrity even when the cookies look enticing
To protect your integrity as a leader, don’t focus only on the big, obvious temptations. Watch out for the subtle deceptions.
Changing the way you think about your work
Our mission as an organization is to purposefully equip Christ followers to live out their faith vibrantly at work. Why? Because the job that you hold, the work that you do, the people that you work with – none of that is by chance. The people you work with need to meet Jesus, and you may be their only chance.
10 Tips for non-profit CEOs
I’ve been in non-profit leadership for more than 20 years. The thing about NPO leadership is that so much of it is learned on the job. Although there are some great courses these days, often the CEOs of NPO have to learn from the school of hard knocks. Here are 10 tips for non-profit CEOs.
What happened to responding to others like Jesus would?
It has become increasingly common these days not only to argue the merits of a viewpoint but to denigrate opponents’ character. It is perfectly appropriate to argue the pros and cons of each view. But castigating opponents’ character, smearing their reputation, and spreading falsehood and unsubstantiated rumors does not strengthen one’s case.
Are certain biblical leaders more important in the kingom than others?
Do you ever feel unimportant in the Kingdom of God? There were times when I felt frustrated because I knew I had a call on my life to full-time ministry, but I was not a fit for being a church pastor. I also knew I was an entrepreneur. I could not reconcile the pull between the two.
3 myths about workplace faith
Three myths continue to persist among Christians who work in the marketplace.
Why Culture Rules in Leadership | Chick-fil-A VP Mark Miller
Rodney's guest is Mark Miller, a senior VP with Chick-fil-A. Mark's career at Chick-fil-A began more than 40 years ago as an hourly team member in one of the local restaurants. Shortly thereafter, he became the 16th corporate employee — working in the warehouse. Over the last 40 years, he has served in leadership roles across the business, from Corporate Communications to Restaurant Operations, Training & Development. Currently, Mark serves as Vice President of High-Performance Leadership.Mark has also authored over a dozen books, including his latest title, Culture Rules: The Leader's Guide to Creating the Ultimate Competitive Advantage.Mark can be found online at [...]
An intentional work model from the New Testament
The Lord has called each of us to use our chosen vocations in intentional ways to win the respect of outsiders, to preach the gospel, and to make disciples of Jesus Christ. Let that truth and Paul’s example challenge and inspire you as you go about your work today!
What you can learn from Jesus about leadership
Speaker, author and business consultant Ken Blanchard shares about his journey of leadership and what he learned from Jesus along the way.
How to gain the listening ear of those looking at your leadership from the outside
Once we’ve won respect of outsiders, we, like the apostle Paul, will be put in positions to preach the gospel in word and deed.
How to build a culture of integrity
Leaders who exhibit integrity inspire trust and confidence in their followers.
A powerful action every leader can do to diffuse tension
What does it look like to act in the opposite spirit?
Turning job loss into a journey of faith
Unemployment is seldom easy. In fact, for a working follower of Jesus Christ, it can present not only fiscal crisis, but spiritual crisis as well.
Understanding the critical spiritual needs of others
When I think about sharing my faith, sometimes I think about it through a "product management" lens.
Your biblical worldview is important
Your biblical worldview is not a hurdle to overcome.
What courage looks like in the workplace
Dr. Roberto Bolli is a medical leader shining a light in his field.
Reaching people for Christ through your business
John and Tracy Houston run one of the best home-building businesses in the country. Every prospect for them is important, even the ones they don't land. "God didn't tell us to go sell houses, He told us to go reach people."
Thinking about your business through Jesus’ eyes
What does it mean to be a Christ-following entrepreneur, investor, or “steward” in business?
