Karyn Twaronite’s research on workplace community mentioned in Harvard Business Review provides practical tips on how to check-in with colleagues effectively. One of her tips was to check bias at the door. When checking-in with a colleague, the discussion may turn to subjects that are challenging. Because of bias, we may not have ears to hear other people’s viewpoint. You […]

Karyn Twaronite’s research on workplace community discovered that 39% of respondents feel the greatest sense of workplace belonging when their colleagues check-in with them periodically. Her Harvard Business Review article provides practical tips on checking-in with colleagues effectively. One tip was to seize the small opportunities to connect. A simple, “How are you doing?” can start conversations and a connection […]

Karyn Twaronite, in a Harvard Business Review article, shared some great insights about building a sense of community in the workplace from her EY Belonging Barometer study. Her research discovered that 62% of individuals surveyed look to their home for their greatest sense of belonging, but second to the home was the workplace at 34%. Since a large percentage of […]

In a Harvard Business Review article, Karyn Twaronite, shared some great insights about building a sense of community in the workplace from her EY Belonging Barometer study. This study concluded that when people feel like they belong at work, they’re more productive, motivated, engaged and 3.5 times more likely to contribute to their fullest potential! Unfortunately, their study discovered that […]

In this series we are examining what we can learn from Jesus’ last week on earth in helping us address trials. There’s a saying that we are either heading into a trial, in a trial, or exiting a trial. Jesus spent three days in the grave before His resurrection. He was victorious over death, but just like Jonah, He spent […]

In this series we are examining what we can learn about addressing trials from Jesus’ last week on earth. There’s a saying that we, as Christians, are either heading into a trial, in a trial, or exiting a trial. No one will experience a worse trial than when Jesus was beaten and crucified, yet Jesus persevered and looked to the […]

As followers of Jesus, we are all either headed into a trial, in a trial or exiting a trial. Each of us has a cross to carry just as Jesus did. In the first phase of heading into a trial, we can look to Jesus’ triumphal entry. As Jesus entered Jerusalem the streets filled with people praising Him as the […]

Kathy and I recently viewed the Napoleon exhibit at our local art museum. One of the themes that stood out to me was Napoleon’s extreme efforts to shape the people’s perceptions of him and of his kingdom. At five foot four inches, and being bullied as a child, Napoleon was believed to have had an inferiority complex. Napoleon invested tremendous […]

In a 2017 IRS Study, 88% of Americans agreed with the statement that it is not acceptable to cheat on their taxes. Since they were responding to the IRS, we need to discount their responses. However, according to an article by The Atlantic, America’s voluntary compliance rate still scores higher in tax compliance than most nations. Taxes are paid when […]

A recent article by Investopedia states, “The process of budgeting for capital expenditures is essential for a business to operate and grow from a sound financial position.” When considering growth, added capacity, new facilities and the like, it is important to make financial preparations to ensure the organization can handle the financial implications of the changes. Luke 14:28 says, “For […]