How do we beat our competition? How do we create an organization that others cannot compete with? Peter Thiel, billionaire co-founder of PayPal and first outside investor in Facebook, has a very interesting perspective on these questions. In his best-selling business book “Zero to One” he outlines a very simple concept: the 10x Rule. TheContinue reading “Crushing The Competition”
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Being Made In the Image of God has Big Implications for Business
Does the creation account in Genesis 1 have anything to do with business? Surprisingly, it does. Not only does it provide insight into our identity as business owners, but it also lays out how to structure an efficient organization. As God creates the universe, a key pattern emerges. First, He designs life to be self-sustainingContinue reading “Being Made In the Image of God has Big Implications for Business”
Stay Hyper-Focused on Your Mission – Like Jesus in Mark 1
Are we truly committed to our mission or do our days fill with important tasks that end up distracting us? In Mark 1:25-39 we see Jesus remaining hyper-focused when additional ministry opportunities were knocking on His door (literally). Jesus was in Capernaum teaching, healing and casting out unclean spirits. “News about him spread quickly overContinue reading “Stay Hyper-Focused on Your Mission – Like Jesus in Mark 1”
Falling Out of Love
Christian business owners face a challenging dichotomy every single day. Is my heart focused entirely on my business or on Jesus? This dichotomy shouldn’t be surprising at all. Our society idolizes people that sacrifice everything to become the greatest in their field. Bill Gates once said, “I never took a day off in my twenties.Continue reading “Falling Out of Love”
Is Your Business Above Reproach?
While integrity has many facets, operating above reproach is one of the key aspects God has commanded us to follow. This means we conduct ourselves, business deals, and product claims in ways that are above criticism. Our conduct (personal and business) must be above suspicion of dishonesty or unfairness at all times. If we operateContinue reading “Is Your Business Above Reproach?”
How To Calculate Your Net Worth
I’m sure you’ve run the numbers before and probably have a good idea. It is fairly straightforward – you calculate the value of your assets minus your liabilities and it gives you your financial net worth. However, if you own a business, it can be more complicated to run the numbers. Do you base itContinue reading “How To Calculate Your Net Worth”
Hard Heads & Soft Hearts To Lead
Effective leadership in our companies requires wisdom, but wisdom does not start with the latest business book we ordered online. It starts with fearing God (Proverbs 9:10). What does it mean to fear God and what does this unique style of leadership look like? To fear God does not mean we are scared of Him.Continue reading “Hard Heads & Soft Hearts To Lead”
Is There More to Work Than Making Money?
Guest Author: Thomas Dodds | http://www.thomasdodds.com In 2013, I began studying the Scriptures in earnest to understand the purpose of work. Over the years, I had often heard preachers say of business, “Earn as much as you can. Give as much as you can.” and “Do your work with excellence as for the Lord.” GenerosityContinue reading “Is There More to Work Than Making Money?”
High Stakes Situations
Throughout our careers there will be pivotal decisions that have far reaching consequences. Even the day to day choices have big ramifications for our teams and companies. So how do we pray over and adopt the correct posture when making these decisions? Let’s look at three examples: one from Joab and two from Jesus. JoabContinue reading “High Stakes Situations”
Is Government Compliance Enough?
“I was raised to treat the janitor with the same respect as the CEO.” I’m sure you’ve heard this quote before, whether it was attributed to Barack Obama or Tom Hardy, and you saw the wisdom behind it. Maybe you even modeled your business interactions around this idea. Respecting people regardless of their social classContinue reading “Is Government Compliance Enough?”