As many businesses rebuild from the pandemic, some are looking for new talented leaders. In Deuteronomy 1:13, God told Moses to select wise, discerning and experienced leaders. Today let’s focus on discernment. The original Hebrew word describes discerners as those who can separate mentally or distinguish different concepts or ideas. Some translations use the word “understanding.” Discerning people are gifted […]

Many companies dismissed staff during the pandemic. As they rebuild, many may be looking for new talent. God told Moses in Deuteronomy 1:13 to select wise, discerning and experienced leaders. As we unpack three attributes, let’s focus first on wisdom. The Hebrew word translated as “wise” has several synonyms describing this word. For instance, a wise person is defined as […]

Many companies furloughed or dismissed staff during the pandemic and, as they rebuild, may be looking for new talent. Rather than squander this opportunity, it is a great time to develop some guidelines for selecting talented leaders for your company’s future. Now’s an opportune time to turn to the directions God gave Moses when he was overwhelmed and needed help. […]

Environmentalism is challenging for many Christians. Some believe the world will end soon, therefore, we need to save the planet, even if it means eliminating a portion of the population. Others exploit the planet and ignore environmental concerns for the sake of enhancing profits. The Biblical view is somewhere in between. In Genesis, God gave man dominion over the earth, […]

Many people feel like groaning or complaining when taxes are discussed, but not Rachel. Rachel is the most passionate person about tax that I have ever met! When Rachel talks about tax accounting, her eyes light up and she becomes animated. God has wired each of us uniquely, and yes, some are even wired to enjoy taxes. In Luke 3 […]

Hard decisions, especially when jobs are eliminated, usually lead to hard conversations. This year, due to massive layoffs and furloughs, our small business leaders have had more difficult conversations with employees than usual. Unfortunately, some have one-sided conversations, terminating employees by email. Others send text messages to eliminate someone’s job. Hard conversations are best when first bathed in prayer and […]

One of the hardest decisions an employer makes is eliminating a position or job. As a country, our small business leaders have made many hard decisions. The question is, “Did we learn anything?” This is a time to reflect on questions such as, “Did I wait too long and why?” “Did I make the decision in a vacuum or did […]

In this series, we’re discussing five steps to move from struggling to thriving in business. The final step is to Focus on Customers. Since the pandemic, several restaurants I’ve visited have taken their customer service to a whole new level. They realize their survival is hinged upon retaining and growing happy customers. When a business is struggling for survival, there […]

In this series, we’re discussing five steps to move from struggling to thriving in business. The fourth step to discuss is Communication. When I was hired to collect the bad loans at a troubled bank, I learned to appreciate those who openly communicated with me. Out of shame and uncertainty, people often refuse to communicate their struggles with their creditors. […]

Over the years, I’ve helped many businesses become more profitable. In this series, we’re discussing five steps to move from struggling to thriving in business. The third step is to Project a Realistic Future. Without a financial plan, you will continue with bad spending habits or miss your sales goals. If your business is struggling, strive to convince your creditors […]