Taking It to Work: There is a very big difference between owning and managing a company, and managing a company like you own it. A good manager will be one who runs it with an owner’s mentality. In the owner’s absence he will manage it in a way that benefits Read more…
Taking It to Work: There is a common false teaching out there that says that God will never bring calamity or hardship in your life. It only takes a little bible study to know that this teaching is wrong, just like we would all agree that a father should teach Read more…
Taking It to Work: We have a common enemy that wants us to feel hopeless in tough situations, whispering in our minds thoughts that are not true, and are meant to drag us down. Even the most spiritually strong people you know fight these dark thoughts at times. Our response? Read more…
Taking It to Work: Do you have what it takes to be a good captain? To be called a sea captain, you must study and pass an array of written tests. It is expected that you would know the rules of seamanship, and the complexities of how to pilot your Read more…
Taking It to Work: Bernie Madoff died just a few years ago. He made himself infamous across the globe for executing the world’s largest Ponzi scheme, worth almost $65,000,000,000. He follows in the footsteps of Charles Ponzi himself, who made himself rich “robbing Peter to pay Paul,” and I’m sure Read more…
Taking It to Work: In the workplace we are constantly being reviewed for our performance. Often our pay and position change, based on the strengths and weaknesses that show up on our evaluations, usually in direct comparisons to others. Hopefully, we move up in the rankings over time, but sometimes Read more…
Taking It to Work: Accomplishment, it’s truly one of the joys of life. Whether is it putting together the deal of a lifetime, finishing the garage, or successfully hosting friends for dinner, there is an unmistakable internal reward in a work well done, IF you take the time to feel Read more…
Taking It to Work: In the workplace, it is a general rule that the more negative, difficult or controversial the subject, the higher the form of communication that is needed. In other words, the worst way to convey bad news is by text (our current lowest form of communication). The Read more…
Taking It to Work: Something happens when a grandfather takes hold of his young grandson’s hand. Confidence, stability, and direction are instantly transmitted into that warm grasp. I still remember…the fear of tripping, or getting lost, or feeling alone was entirely expelled as that seemingly huge, but gentle hand completely Read more…
Taking It to Work: I think that I think, too little of God. Today’s scriptures, and listening to God’s Spirit speak to my heart; I am reminded of a gathering of men and women who had little issue with thinking too little of God. I remember sitting at the table Read more…