Research shows that hearing just one story of how our work benefits someone else can increase motivation by 400%. The author of a Harvard Business Review article showed a team of plumbing contractors a picture of his son enjoying a doughnut at his favorite doughnut shop.  One of the plumbers proclaimed, “Hey, we worked on ...

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Jesus spoke frequently about abiding in Him. Constantly praying, listening, and obeying is how we best abide and experience a fruitful life.  When I speak in public, I have often experienced the fruitfulness of abiding. That’s because I’m often seeking God fervently and following His lead.   As I speak, I have often felt the Holy ...

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According to Mental Health America, over 42 million people struggled with anxiety disorders in 2024. If you consider your team, it’s likely that twenty percent are struggling with anxiety.  Since 2020, we’ve experienced a global pandemic, race riots, and troubling financial shifts. It’s no wonder that many are overwhelmed.   Recent studies claim that the biggest ...

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Years ago, Bob shared a significant business dilemma with me and another advisor of his. In my opinion, Bob’s other advisor made a questionable recommendation.   The Holy Spirit began whispering to me, “This violates God’s plan and will lead to breaking the law.” Instead, I believe God gave me an alternative idea.   Bob appeared visibly ...

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When I take time for vacation to relax and unwind, it seems easier for God to revitalize me and to share fresh insights.   About ten years ago, while laying on a beach, God gave me an assignment He desired for me to complete. God desired me to write a fiction book on the life of ...

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My friend, Bill, was traveling through Texas when he reviewed a list of people in that area who had previously gifted money to the ministry Bill represented. He noticed that someone nearby had made a $100 donation.   Many development people might just send a tax receipt for a donation of that size, but not Bill. ...

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Recently, I introduced a couple of young entrepreneurs to Matt, the former owner of a national construction-related business. Instead of discussing national expansion as originally intended, Matt wisely pointed these young entrepreneurs towards what they could do today.   With just a couple of simple questions about their daily activities, Matt gave them an idea that ...

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The team was excited when Lisa arrived as the new department leader. Everyone was glad to see the former leader leave the company after several personality conflicts and department setbacks. They praised Lisa, hoping she would restore normalcy to the group.   But Lisa had enough experience to know that simply looking better than her predecessor ...

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The team was excited when Lisa arrived as the new department leader. Everyone was glad to see the former leader leave the company after several personality conflicts and department setbacks. They praised Lisa, hoping she would restore normalcy to the group.   But Lisa had enough experience to know that simply looking better than her predecessor ...

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As a teenager, when I worked on my uncle’s farm, I marveled at the number of stars I could see at night in contrast to living in the city. The majesty of God’s universe seemed more evident than what many of us are accustomed to when we live and work in urban settings.  With a ...

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