In this series, we’re discussing the importance of developing, communicating and instilling core values into your organization. In Deuteronomy 6, God gave directions to the Israelites on how to instill His values into the hearts of children. The second directive God gave the Israelites is stated in Deuteronomy 6:8. In this verse, God said, “Tie them as symbols on your […]

In this series, we’re discussing the importance of developing, communicating and instilling core values into your organization. In Deuteronomy 6, God gave directions to the Israelites on how to instill His values into the hearts of children. These directives are valuable for any business and its staff. In Deuteronomy 6:7, God said, “Impress them on your children. Talk about them […]

Numerous research projects have revealed that the most prosperous organizations are those that are values driven rather than rules driven. Many organizations go through the exercise of developing values, but then they are ignored. This negates the impact your values can have on your organization. Communicating and embracing your values to your staff is like parents doing the same with […]

The choice to reopen business after being closed due to COVID-19 is a challenging decision. Knowing how and when to reopen is a daunting proposition to say the least. The US Chamber of Commerce suggests businesses, “open in phases.” They stated in a recent article that businesses should “assess your products and services to see what you can sell with […]

As we’ve discussed in this series, intuition can be the way our mind subconsciously processes patterns from our past experiences. The risk in relying solely on your intuition can be when your intuition is being fed by your flesh, not the Holy Spirit. If what feeds your mind is greed, then every get-rich-quick scheme may feel in alignment with your […]

Michele Assad, a former CIA operative, once had the opportunity to interrogate a self-proclaimed terrorist wanting to sell intelligence. He claimed to previously be part of Saddam Hussein’s core team of assassins. As Michele met with this man, she kept sensing that something was wrong. Over time she had learned to trust her intuition, because intuition is the unconscious mind […]

Years ago, at a loan committee meeting, a colleague presented a loan request that looked excellent. The borrower appeared to have great excess collateral and a strong financial statement. I, like many others, was shocked when our CEO said, “Something doesn’t smell right. Let’s pass on this one.” Months later we learned another bank had made the loan and regretted […]

According to the Wall Street Journal, the Kansas City Royals pulled off an incredible accomplishment this year. They signed five top draft picks and they did it for only $100,000. The reason these new players selected the Kansas City Royals is due to Dayton Moore’s commitment and concern for his minor league players. During the pandemic, most baseball teams cut […]

Late business leader and author Peter Drucker suggested, “In order to grow, a business must have a systematic policy to get rid of the outgrown, the obsolete, the unproductive.” Drucker believed that knowing what not to do is as essential to success as knowing what to do. And knowing when to stop is just as imperative as knowing when to […]

In our changing world, many cash-starved businesses are considering new business opportunities. There is a distinct difference between a pivot in your business and a shift in your mission. In the pursuit of cash, many will be tempted by a new product line or even a different business model. Although survival is critical, it’s just as important to be aware […]