With Much Power Comes Much Responsibility
You have a lot on your plate. People are constantly asking for your input or help. You have so many plates spinning it’s hard to imagine how you can get it all done each week. It seems like it has become more of a...
The Linear Thinking Trap
Over the years, as a corporate leader, I strived to replicate problem-solving skills in my staff. Today, as an executive coach, I discuss with clients the importance of having a reliable methodology to work out creative solutions – lateral thinking!
What I find most often...
Why Are There So Many Numbers in the Bible?
Have you ever stopped to consider how often numbers are mentioned in the Holy Scriptures? The answer is “a lot!” The number 40 is used 100 times, 12 is used about 130 times, and 10 is used over 150 times....
Are you afraid that fear may be stifling your professional growth? Is fear of failure hurting your career?
How many times has a cloud of anxiety distorted your view of a delicate workplace situation?
To guide you through the pitfalls of fear, we’ve assembled 5 of the most common ways...
It goes without saying – we all deal with difficult workplace professionals now and then. You may even be in a situation where you constantly work with someone who gets under your skin. This is not uncommon. Whether it’s your boss, your staff or your colleagues, bad relations are...
If knowledge is power then understanding your learning style can be of great benefit for professional growth.
Do you dislike frequent meetings?
Do office politics make you feel dirty?
Do you like to use a highlighter when reviewing documents?
Are names hard for you to remember?
Are you a...
Are We Really Happier?
You have been working hard and now you’ve made it. You achieved your career goal. Life is better now, right? You are much happier now that you’ve settled into that new job, your new boss, the big promotion, new car, or the new job title…right?
Do Christians Really Have a Workplace Advantage?
Of course that’s a bold assertion coming from a Christian. You might even say it’s a little presumptuous.
The truth is I have been responsible for hiring nearly one hundred employees over my career and have interviewed over a thousand. And as a...
God’s Special Purpose for Us
In our Christian lives, perhaps from the time we came to know the Lord, when first clothed with Christ, we believed God had a special purpose for us. In some cases that meant working in the full-time ministry as a pastor, evangelist, counselor, youth...
In today’s global economy, society often uses career success to define an individual. Think about how many times you have been asked, “So, what do you do?” Unfortunately, many people use this question as a way of sizing others up. This creates an array of emotional responses too.
You...