A Harvard Business Review article entitled, “How Salespeople Game the System” provided some wisdom on developing incentive and compensation programs for salespeople. Although incentive compensation plans can bear a lot of fruit, these researchers concluded that salespeople will try to find ways to game the system to increase their compensation.   These researchers discovered eight common ...

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According to a University of Lausanne Switzerland study, managers that used Artificial Intelligence saved on average two hours and 46 minutes a week. But thirty-eight percent of those managers admitted that they squandered at least half of their time savings on unproductive activities.  For those managers who didn’t squander the time saved, they typically just ...

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Recently, Kathy and I hired a company to do some work on our home. We interviewed multiple Christian led companies and chose the one who had the best reviews and who we thought was most likely to adhere to God’s standards.   Unfortunately, we were disappointed in the outcome.  We tend to hope that if Christians ...

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While finishing my undergraduate studies, my graduation date was set for December. My new job with a national CPA firm started in January.  My schooling was paid for by my hard work, some student loans, and in the final semester, through some desperate use of credit cards. My credit card repayment plan revolved around my ...

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It was my first day starting work for a national CPA firm. I was anxious and excited for my post-college journey.   That first morning, we had a massive snowstorm, and I had never driven in rush hour traffic. I arrived two hours late.   The audit team I was assigned to had already left. In addition, ...

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During my last semester in college, the University of Missouri hosted a recruiting event for many of the largest CPA firms. Some firms were not willing to interview anyone with less than a 3.5 grade point.   This left me with less options than some of my peers, so I needed to somehow set myself apart. ...

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Over the years, the car rental industry has consolidated significantly. Recently, I fell prey to the perils of consolidation.   When I went to pick up a reserved rental car, I discovered Avis, Budget, and Payless, who are all owned by the same company, were combined in one building. Although the brands were still distinct, there ...

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In his book, “King’s Cross,” Tim Keller describes the rich young ruler asking Jesus what he must do to inherit eternal life (Mark 10:17). Keller notes that the man has accomplished much in his life but recognizes that something is still lacking.  It’s the same today. We can use our work to pursue all kinds ...

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My job was winding down as the company prepared to eliminate my position. It was a stressful time as I scrambled to find employment to support my family. I was praying fervently for God to provide the things I believed – that I “knew” – I would need to be satisfied.  But I was taken ...

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I think laughter can be a powerful spiritual tool.  In my book about work and faith, I opine that it’s foolish for Christians to get too serious about work in this world when our destiny resides in another. So, see the humor in our work challenges and laugh.  Scripture cites many examples of joy as ...

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