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When we think about leadership, our minds often go to people with names we quickly recognize, as well as people holding positions of power: kings, generals, presidents, CEOs, and others …
Business negotiations are fraught with opportunities to turn into stressful experiences. To help in reducing this tension, I have learned five guiding principles on how best to negotiate agreements. The first …
Recently as I was watching an interview with comedian and legendary talk show host Jay Leno, he commented about being a big believer in low self-esteem. He explained his perspective …
A time-honored adage tells us, “A chain is only as strong as its weakest link.” A chain, whether wrapped around someone’s wrist, restraining an aggressive dog, or suspending a heavy …
Modern life often pushes us into a frenetic pace for productivity. As a consequence, health, relationships, and spiritual well-being can be neglected. But those of us who are followers of Christ in the marketplace are called to strive for balanced living, …
Why do you go to work? We can offer many reasons for working, ranging from earning a living to being able to pay off debts to putting into productive use …
“Ask for whatever you want me to give you.” That’s the question God posed to Solomon, a young man newly anointed as king over all of Israel. Just imagine hearing …
Have you ever heard someone say, “The whole is greater than the sum of the parts”? This was a reality I learned in profound ways years ago when I was …
Years ago, I began writing a series of essays I called “Fourth Quarter Strategies.” The premise is that while every stage of our professional life is important, our final quarter …
By Christopher C. Simpson Beginnings captivate us. Endings bring relief or celebration. But leadership? Leadership happens in the middle – the long, unglamorous stretch where the path forward is not …