Sometimes it’s easier to see a speck of sawdust in someone else’s eye than it is to see the plank in your own (Matthew 7:3). It’s human nature. When you feel threatened by the perceived success of a coworker or the fear of corrective action from a...
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To Every Season…
The holiday season is not easy to escape. We barely finish the Thanksgiving turkey before it’s time to shop for Christmas on black Friday. In a season that’s meant to represent pausing and giving, we seem to rush forward and consume more. Work can feel the...
Four Simple Ways to Replace Fear with Trust
Life and business seem to have ebbs and flows. I don't know about you, but there definitely seem to be times when everything works like clockwork. Then there are times when obstacles and problems seem to pop up at every turn. Lately, I've witnessed storms...
Jack Nicklaus: Learning Humility and Excellence for your work
Are you a young professional in your 20’s or early 30’s? Are you in your late 30’s and 40’s juggling family and a significant career? Maybe you are in your 50’s in the prime of your life at work? Regardless of your season of life, we all desire our life and...
Love and Compassion at Work?
It has been over two months since I last blogged. July 31 in fact. There is a very real reason behind this blog sabbatical. I want to share both the story and an influential life lesson experienced that I pray will benefit you. July 31 was about the time our...
What Is Your Work ROI?
When it comes to our work, culture is a world-class trainer. For example, when you ask people why they work or, more specifically, what is the return on investment (ROI) of their work, the trained responses come rolling out. “My work ROI is my paycheck. My...