In today’s competitive business environment, building strong relationships with customers is more important than ever. By focusing on relationship-building, you can boost your sales and generate referrals more effectively. Here are some tips and tricks to help you create lasting connections with your customers, drive sales, and encourage referrals. Boosting Sales Through Relationships Get to  … Read more

The foundations of our faith in response to stress are critical in dealing with stress and anxiety.  The responses to this topic from our business leaders overwhelmingly emphasized a reliance and a focus on Him.  “Thou will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee.” (Isaiah 26:35). A business leader in Oxford  … Read more

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