The Art of Decision Making

Our topic for July is “The Art of Decision Making.”   The decision-making process can be seen as a Venn diagram.  One circle is facts and information, the second circle is experience and listening to your mentors, and the third is asking for God’s wisdom.  Where they intersect, there is a place where you can make  … Read more

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Decompartmentalizing Your Purpose & Your Business: Integration of Faith and Work

Our Round Tables discussed how to live life as an authentic Christian at work and at home.  Each Round Table discussion is unique with a different approach to the topic. Pursue Virtue One member commented, “If we are here to be the best we can be, for customers, employees, and our families and community, we  … Read more

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Work/Life Balance

This month our Round Tables discussed “Work/Life Balance.”  We asked ourselves questions such as, “What does self-care mean for a Christian?” and, “What are the three areas of personal well-being that you are attending to the best: physical, mental, social (marriage, children, family, friends), or spiritual?”  Each Round Table discussion is unique with a different  … Read more

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Adjustments for Today’s Business Climate

Our business leaders discussed current recessionary trends and evaluated their responses to the recession in their Round Tables this month.  If you would like to join a Round Table, see our website for a location near you https://thebusinessrt.org/round-tables/. Highly Blessed and Favored One Round Table leader gets asked frequently by clients, “How has your business  … Read more

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My Leadership – Am I Doing Enough?

This month, our Round Table members evaluated their leadership.  They contemplated the “imposter syndrome,” defined as the “persistent inability to believe that one’s success is deserved or has been legitimately achieved as a result of one’s efforts or skills.”  The groups also discussed the qualities of a good leader and evaluated their leadership skills.  The  … Read more

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JR Harper

President of Envision Advertising Design & Video Production, LLC With over 30 years of experience in the graphic design & video production arena – she is a passionate and dedicated person who eagerly embraces any task, project, or adventure. By leveraging professional video production and impactful graphic design, she enjoys the opportunity to help companies  … Read more

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Adequate Staffing

Our timely Round Table topic for February is also the subject of discussions at our Annual Leadership Summit on March 17 at the University Club in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This event will feature guest speaker David Robb, Co-Owner and Managing Partner at Express Employment Professionals, and Tracy Brower, Ph.D., for an in-depth discussion on today’s  … Read more

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Pieter D. Winne

Professional Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) Implementer.Owner of Winne Acres Convention Center. Pieter is a US Army Ranger veteran whom served with the 75th Ranger Regiment. Lessons Learned: Set big hairy audacious goals and let nothing stop you from achieving them. After serving, he began his professional career in corporate America where he found his passion for  … Read more

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God and Business/Faith in the Workplace

Our January topic was, “God and Business/Faith in the Workplace.”  We asked the question: “How do you incorporate your faith into your conversations?”  And “Can you express your faith without imposing your faith?” Our bible verses this month were 1 Peter 3:15-16:  “But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to answer  … Read more

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The People Aspect of the Great Reset: Leaders are Under Pressure to be Better

Our Round Tables took on a difficult topic this December, “The People Aspect of the Great Reset: Leaders are Under Pressure to be Better.”  Generally speaking, most would agree that in the last few years we have had a change in what the hiring and employment environment looks like.  It has created pressure to create  … Read more

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