Integrity Moments

There was a time in my banking days when I struggled with workaholism. I was putting in long hours and constantly on my computer at home, rather than enjoying time with my family.  Looking back, I was trying to control my own destiny. I thought I had to push through my anxiety about the potential or desired results of my […]

Recently, I’ve been following a messy situation locally that involves an international ministry leader. If the allegations prove true, this leader has been involved sexually with underage young ladies on and off for over forty years.   The fact that these multiple offenses are just now surfacing begs the question, “How long can sin hide?” Falling into sin usually leads to […]

When I played baseball as a kid there were players who had a knack for excelling when we were behind. We called them “clutch” players.   While receiving the Vince Lombardi trophy recently, KC Chiefs quarterback, Patrick Mahomes, said, “The Chiefs are never underdogs!” Mahomes is known for his ability to rally in the clutch and win games that seem impossible.  […]

The Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl victory parade was wrapping-up when evil surfaced. Gunfire rang out and people began to scatter, while some lay wounded or dying.  This day of celebration turned to mourning as our city learned of one death and twenty-two injuries, including many children.  Fortunately, the community of Kansas City immediately rallied. Prayer vigils and fundraising campaigns […]

According to a Rice University study, working women do not feel supported by their clergy and churches. Many women felt that their work was not valued by the church and that clergy rarely had workplace experience to be able to relate to working women.  In addition, the study discovered that women’s church activities are often held during the day when […]

Years ago, a salesperson knew there was one important feature that I needed in his company’s software before I was willing to commit to buy. So, he convinced me that his company had just added this important feature that very month.   After signing the agreement, I discovered that he lied. There was no plan to ever roll out that feature.  […]

According to Decision magazine, Valerie Kloosterman’s employer, University of Michigan Health, required her to take a diversity survey. Due to her faith, Valerie said, “No,” when asked if she’d be willing to refer patients for gender surgery.   This led to several heated meetings, ultimately resulting in Valerie being fired. She is now being represented by First Liberty Counsel because the […]

George Washington left his American legacy with a great reputation. Even though the famous story of George Washington chopping down a cherry tree and not lying about it, may not be true, this story speaks to people’s belief about his character.   George Washington once said, “Associate with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation; for it is […]

My friend, Toby, who has experienced significant business success, was interviewed in the Kansas City Business Journal about his most recent business that didn’t fare too well. The refreshing part of the interview was Toby’s transparency and candor.   He shared about the pain and embarrassment that comes with a business closing, and the reminder that not all businesses succeed. Toby’s […]

Emails may be causing much of your workplace misunderstandings. According to a study by Preply, a foreign language platform, 87% of people believe that email causes much of the fractured communication and anxiety happening in today’s workplace.  Most of us have received an email from a colleague that has perplexed us. Without hearing their voice inflections, or looking into another’s […]