Election Days are one of the most polarizing days of the year. Whether you’re a Republican, Democrat, or Independent, passion about a party can bring heated debate.  The only thing the majority of the population seems to agree on is the lack of trust in our politicians. Yet, their work remains very important!   Politicians are ...

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My new friend, Gary Harpst, has developed a new tool that could prove to be just as important as our CRMs, called a Kingdom ERM for employee relationship management.  For task-oriented people, like myself, we desire to nurture our team, but without some form of reminders or prompts it easily gets forgotten. Gary’s system is ...

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During the Presidential Debate, Vice President Harris accused former President Trump of selling special treatment to foreign leaders because they flattered the former President. Whether or not that statement is true is not my point.  My point is that flattery can be a snare for many leaders. Success often breeds pride, and pride can lead ...

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A recent Harvard Business Review article highlighted experiments that discovered that 46% of people accepted job offers without any negotiation, out of fear that the offer may be withdrawn.  Obviously, they are willing to work for that amount. But they may feel they are worth more pay.  As an employer who desires to shepherd your ...

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Recently, I provided counsel to Jeff who is trying to dissolve a partnership that has soured. Jeff’s partner has broken laws, violated Jeff’s trust, and created financial chaos in their shared business.  One of Jeff’s options includes signing a new agreement with Jeff’s partner. However, there is legitimate concern about signing an agreement with someone ...

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The music artist, Lecrae, stated in an interview on essence.com that he faced significant challenges in his early years finding any recording companies to sign him. The Christian studios told Lecrae that his music was too edgy, while the secular studios said his music was too Christian.  This drove Lecrae to a more unconventional approach ...

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The ESPN documentary “Broke” showcased the challenges of professional athletes who suddenly come into huge salaries without adequate preparation for handling their new wealth.  Even though the profiled athletes had amazing talents and power on the field, they strained to effectively manage their money. They struggled with greed, peer competition for the flashiest purchases, and ...

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In his book, “Jesus, Help Me Have Peace,” author Jake Huffman tells of the role that integrity plays in finding peace.   Tempted to move his ball during a golf game to get a better shot, he realized his traditional approach – win at all costs – wasn’t what God wanted. He recognized that his score ...

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When Brian was appointed to a new management role at work, he applied his customary leadership approach to the new organization.  However, he quickly received feedback that the new team didn’t know how to take him. His casual and sometimes sarcastic approach was such a departure from previous managers that employees hesitated to follow his ...

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Gallup and Bentley University conducted a poll on Artificial Intelligence that revealed that 75% of respondents believe that AI will reduce the number of jobs in the United States over the next ten years. These researchers also discovered that worry about the negative effects of AI was especially high among adults with less than a ...

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