This month our business leaders spent time articulating their business niche, and how they are communicating their niche to their employees, customers, and vendors.  Our small groups also spent time discussing Christian virtues and how they relate to their business and their niche. From our Grand Rapids Round Table:  Your organization structure must support your  … Read more

Our Round Table topic for April was “Growing the Next Generation of Leaders.”  Our RT members discussed strategies on hiring and evaluating their employees, developing leaders in their companies as well as retaining staff.  Thinking about joining a Round Table?  See our website for our listing of local and virtual Round Tables! One RT member’s team spends  … Read more

“Legal Hot Topics” were discussed at our March Round Tables.  Most of the conversations revolved around avoiding legal issues and discussing local resources.     One of our Round Table members reminded everyone: “Jesus said, let not your heart be troubled.  It’s those who have confidence in the Lord, whose mind has stayed upon the Lord,  … Read more

Our February topic was “Faith as a Tool in the Marketplace.” Our Round Tables (RT) discussed what faith looks like in their workplace and how their faith influences their actions and behaviors in the day-to-day operations of their businesses.      Global:  One participant told a story about a rough flight home from DC.  The plane  … Read more

Our January 2022 Round Table topic was, “Strategic Planning for 2022.”  Important discussions focused on the basics of strategic planning, cash flow, employee retention and innovation in 2022.  One member of our All Time Zones Round Table noted, “As a leader I often feel isolated and have a sense that I am alone on an  … Read more

Our December topic was “Navigating Unfamiliar Waters:  Business Predictions for Upcoming Months.”  Each Round Table is different, and the discussions varied.  Conversations ranged from how to maintain hopefulness in 2022 to practical business solutions.  Consider joining a CBRT Round Table this year to grow your business and grow your faith.  December Round Table Discussions: One  … Read more

Consider joining a CBRT Round Table!  CBRT is here to help you nurture your soul, while creating energy and excitement for your walk with Jesus in your personal and business life. The discussions at our Round Tables:Our souls can be nurtured just by knowing there is a path forward—a path God has planned for us.   … Read more

Our October 2021 topic was “Managing Your Remote Workforce.”  Many companies require in-person attendance, while a bigger percentage manage workers who work remote either full or part-time.  This month we addressed successful management of remote workers. Change the conversation about remote/hybrid/in-office:  What behaviors deliver the desired outcome? What does this job or role require as  … Read more

Our September 2021 topic was “Overcoming Obstacles in Corporate America—Supply Chain, Managing Growth, Uncertainty & Cancel Culture.”  Our topic was purposely broad to allow the needs of the individual Round Tables to discuss topics relevant to each group. September 2021 Take-Aways: Kalamazoo: Operate based on where you need to go, do not base decisions on  … Read more