Practicing Excellence

It’s not everyday that Christians, especially those in business or positions of leadership, talk about excellence. Nor is it typical for pastors to preach “excellence” from the pulpit. Perhaps they should because the Bible has much to say on this topic:  “Whatever you do,” says the Apostle Paul, “do it all for the glory of [...]

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How A Good Character Can Avoid a Bad Situation

Lets talk about character for this round.  Just as a great immune system wards off germs and illness, integrated characters have a great immune system against getting into bad situations. They sense them early on, and if something smells wrong, or not good enough, they just say no. They do not agree to things that [...]

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“For” You and not “Against” You, Part 2

Click here to read Part 1. Yes, grace. A “person of grace” is one who does the things I described in part 1 of being “for” and not “against,” and treating others in the way that she would want to be treated. It makes for ultimate trust. A boss of grace may be described by [...]

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“For You and not “Against” You, Part 1

I’d like to share some of my experiences in coaching business leaders. Incredible things happen when two parties–an executive, for example, and her subordinate, step off their protected, work roles and let down their guard with each other. It’s amazing what can happen. They get creative, open, take risks, learn from each other, and deliver [...]

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