One emotion that often defines work is stress. It can be productive, motivating you to innovate, or draining, leading to burnout. Recent evidence suggests that five in ten employees are experiencing significant negative impacts from long-term workplace stress. Stress is an emotional contagion. Given the significant challenges increased workplace uncertainty poses, from decision-making and strategic  … Read more

Can our businesses and careers be subject to attack by the ‘spiritual forces of evil’?  And, if so, what does that look like?  Can some or much of the obstacles in your path be intentionally implanted by the “spiritual forces of evil”?  Let’s dig into this together. For our struggle is not against flesh and  … Read more

This month, our Round Tables focused on “Best Practices for Fostering Employee Accountability.” One recurring theme has been the importance of clear and concise communication of expectations, along with the necessity for ongoing communication with all employees to prevent issues altogether. While each Round Table discussion varies, below are some key points that emerged from  … Read more

Too many Christians hide their faith in the marketplace. One of the reasons is the unfounded, yet common belief that you’ll offend people if you voice your Christianity.  Let’s explore that belief together. I’ll Offend People if I Voice My Christianity By Dave Kahle If there’s one thought that is almost universally nurtured by Christian business people,  … Read more

For most of my life, I’ve been driven by a desire to make a difference. And, for much of that time, that motivation was lurking below the surface, taking up significant space in my sub-conscious and subliminally prodding my thoughts and actions. Sometimes that thought rose to the top of my mind and became a  … Read more

In April, our Round Tables discussed, “Effective Marketing Strategies.”  Several Round Table members are marketing specialists, who cautioned fellow business leaders against the impulse to splurge on costly social media advertisements without expert guidance and effective follow-up. They emphasized the importance of fostering connections, networking, and forging strategic partnerships. Here’s a sample of some of  … Read more

Our March Round Table discussion centered around the pressing issues of cash flow and inflation.  One leader likened the fear of inflation’s potential impact to the anxiety of impending rain, emphasizing the importance of not succumbing to paralysis. Below is a sample of the ideas and suggestions discussed at a few of our Round Tables.   … Read more

This month our Round Tables discussed, “Fostering Resilience:  Nurturing Employee Connection (Employee Retention).”  Questions were asked, such as, “During turnover, how can you maintain a company culture that promotes a sense of belonging?” and “Amidst transitions, how do you communicate your company’s core values and principles to new hires and ensure that these values remain  … Read more

Are Christian Business Principles Enough? By Dave Kahle Are you trying to embed Christian business principles into your business or career? Of so, good for you. But, are Christian Business Principles enough? As a consultant and author, working primarily with sales forces, I’ve concluded that there is very little difference between Christian principles for salespeople  … Read more

Excerpted from The Good Book on Business, Copyright 2017 by Dave Kahle. What’s more important – worship or work? It is the early moments of creation. God is busy at work, creating the universe, and has just created his most complex entity: Man. Or, more specifically, the man Adam. He is a special creature, made  … Read more