What do you do when there doesn’t seem to be a right answer? I recently voted in an election concerning a contentious issue in my hometown. The “right way” to vote was clear for many – but not to me. I read the text of the proposal and pored over the...
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Identity Crisis: 7 Lessons Learned From Career Idolatry
I had a mini-meltdown the day after I left my job at one of the top communication firms in the U.S. As I looked in the mirror, I couldn’t help but think, ‘Who is that person?’ I’m serious! Even though I had another job lined up with a solid stack of safety...
Failure at Work: Biblical Lessons Learned from 2015 Superbowl’s Russell Wilson
Like 121 million other Americans, I watched the Super Bowl last Sunday night. Along with most football fans, I questioned the goal line pass by the Seahawks at the end of the game, the play that was ultimately their defeat. It was an ending that will be...
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...