In today’s culture with the Great Resignation and the growing amount of people quitting their jobs. When polled 40% of people are considering quitting their jobs in the next 3-6 months, this includes people in the non-profit sector and ministry. Worker retention is more challenging than in pre-pandemic conditions with an increase of 25% voluntarily quitting their jobs (U.S Bureau of Labor Continue →
Management
Is Your WHY Big Enough to Succeed?
Big Enough to Succeed Understanding the problem we have is central to being able to identify the solution to give you sustainability and the growth you want. For many people, that problem is first identifying what anchors you, your organization, and your team. Is your why, big enough to succeed? The Problem: The report hit me like a two-by-four. With survival rates like that, you might as well Continue →
Watson, The Secret to Quality is Elementary!
The Secret to Quality often feels like just that, a mystery, and out of reach of most organizations. Yet we know that most mysteries are solved with the simplest of observations. The Secret to Quality I have always been fascinated with Sherlock Holmes. When presented with a mystery, he seems to extract so much information with his strong sense of curiosity and observation. Then he pieces Continue →
Bold Women of Faith In The Marketplace with Catherine Gates and Amy Cedrone
Episode Description: We need bold women of faith in the marketplace in this fallen world. Right now, there are 45 million women in the workplace that believe in Jesus. Today's Guests, Catherine Gates and Amy Cedrone, are equipping women to walk Boldly in Christ through professional development with a faith-forward perspective. Every leader is familiar with diversity, equity, and inclusion, but Continue →
Process for Letting A Team Member Go
The Challenge of Letting a Team Member Go It is never easy, nor should it be considered lightly when letting a team member go. Whether you are working with employees or even volunteers this question, is always challenging. You face the logistical hassles of finding a replacement, and the money and time spent on training the individual. But even more significantly you face the impact it will have Continue →
How to Get Your Team On Board for Greater Engagement
Greater Engagement Means Caring for Your People Have you ever tried to lead a group of people, but the people did not want to follow? Did it seem like they didn’t see the benefits of getting on board with your goals and direction? I think it is human nature for leaders to strive to lead their people toward greater results. And I also think it is common for leaders to encounter some push-back from Continue →
Do You Honor God With Your Responsibility As A Leader with Kimberly Wright
Episode Description: Kimberly Wright asks Christian leaders how well they represent Christ. Especially when everything is working against them. Kimberly gets honest about working with a Christian organization. Faced with lies, poor management, backbiting, and just ugliness. Listen to how she radically shifted the culture of this organization and brought Christ back into Christian leadership. We Continue →
You are a Holy Spirit Ambassador in your Organization with Frank Kelly III
Episode Description: Whether you realize it or not, as a Christian leader, you take the Holy Spirit into the workplace. Guest Frank Kelly III says, "It's impossible to separate the sacred from the secular." And he wants to know what you're doing with this power. In today's episode, Frank shares the key to living an integrated life with the Holy Spirit at home and work. He challenges listeners to Continue →
You Can’t Compartmentalize Your Faith and Lead Like Jesus with Mike Willich
Episode Description: Leading like Jesus is simple, but it's not easy. Guest Mike Willich, Director of Network Engagement for Unconventional Business Network, reminds us that our Mondays shouldn't look different from Sundays. He challenges listeners to live out faith at work every day. Matthew 5:16 says, "Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory Continue →
Serve First, Lead Second
Often people cannot wait to lead, believing that it will finally allow them to get what they want. However, if you have ever been in leadership, any area, the church, a for-profit, or a non-profit organization you will recognize the untruth of this statement. If you have ever led a team you know that it is serve first, lead second. Example of Service Recently, I ate breakfast at Chick-fil-A. Continue →