Wisdom For Graduates
What do you say to a graduate other than I’m proud of you? Here are 6 pieces of wisdom for graduates straight from the Bible and the “school of life.”
Missional Business Plan – Mission, Vision, Values, and Goals
When I talk about a missional business, I’m not talking about a Christian business, non-profit or missionary work. I’m talking about a business that wants to go from good to great. A business that wants to grow from success to significance. Businesses that impact their employees, their customers and their community for the good usually have these essential elements nailed down.
How To Get The Most Out Of Networking
I have a friend that says, “Networking is the key to life.” I’d have to agree. Some might shy away of being intentional with networking due the time it takes to see it pay off. Today we talk about how to get the most out of networking, by connecting on purpose.
Is There Such Thing As A Christian Business
We hear the term “Christian Business” all the time, but is there even such a thing? Is a business simply a collection of people and systems brought together to solve a problem for profit or is it a living organism with a soul?
Who Stepped In It? A Leadership Lesson On Lying
Recently one of my children lied. Like an enemy combatant under interrogation, my child played this game of “how little can I give up.” If you’ve ever caught a child in a lie, you know it’s very obvious. I tried everything short of waterboarding and my child was not budging (the CIA would be proud). It was this exchange that made me think of poop.
The Alluring World Of High-Risk Investments
We’ve covered your foundational investments and medium-risk investments, it’s time to talk about the alluring world of high-risk investments. Triple-digit returns are alluring. The rewards often encourage us to push past our fears. However, if we risk too much in this arena we could lose it all.
How To Build Trust In A Team
Most teams know that trust is the foundation of success. However, how do you build trust in a team? How do you get to a place where trust exists? There must be no pride, no ego, & no fear. That’s what I talk about today.
3 Medium Risk Investments That Most People Rush Into Too Soon
Managing your money better puts you in a position to give more and do more in the future. I think most people rush to invest in these 3 investments before setting a foundation. I’d love to know if you agree.
Is Chick-fil-A Still A Missional Business?
When Chick-fil-A announced some changes to their giving a lot of people got upset. I wanted to process this information in a way where I could have a family discussion and not jump on any social media bandwagon. Here’s how I evaluated CFA’s changes.
The Foundation Of Your Investment Strategy
In my speaking to entrepreneurs across the country about money, I find that most are missing a basic foundation. Today I want to talk about a simple strategy that can give you a foundation to work from in the future and hopefully allow you to consider future opportunities.