Galileo had it right when he asserted that the earth is not the center of the universe. How often, though, do we professionals believe and act as though our area of expertise is the center of the universe? I am recently reminded that a far better path than the one... read more →
Aug
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Aug
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“I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now Choose Life.” "See, I set before you today life and prosperity, death and destruction. For I command you today to love the Lord your God, to walk in his ways, and to keep his commands, decrees and laws;... read more →
Aug
21
The top way to reduce your anxiety is to consider the needs of someone else! Colorado Gives Day is a concrete way to express your gratitude: https://www.coloradogives.org/cogivesday If anxiety is the #1 mental health issue faced by 18% of the adult population AND we’re moving into the most stressful season... read more →
Aug
20
If you’re a business owner, you’ve undoubtedly had an experience similar to the bipolar experience of a “Top Gun” pilot landing on an aircraft carrier. How so? A naval pilot has to commit 100% to two contradictory courses of action. (more…)
Aug
19
“Most Christians believe their problems are too big and God is too small.” Dr. Bob Beltz A. Situational Analysis Summary In men’s bible study years ago, Dr. Bob Beltz, author, Pastor at Highline Community Church, former Teaching Pastor at Cherry Hills Community Church and former Spiritual Advisor to multi-billionaire Phil... read more →
Aug
18
How the right purpose can make the difference in your business The Case for a Powerful Purpose in Your Business It is no surprise to us that the SBA has included “the owner’s reason for starting the business” as one of the four factors that contribute to a business staying... read more →
Aug
17
The place where God calls you is the place where your deep gladness and the world’s deep hunger meet. --Frederick Buechner Last week I shared how so many businesses suffer from what I called “me-too-itiis.” It is the natural tendency businesses have to want to be just like others in... read more →
Aug
16
Last week I shared the concept called The Sawyer Effect: Reward turns play into work. My friend, Chuck Blakeman, says that Industrial Age thinking about retirement gives The not so subtle message… that work and play do not mix, and that you are really supposed to live two lives –... read more →
Aug
15
“How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher? And how shall they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: ‘How beautiful are... read more →
Aug
14
To write is human, to edit is divine. —Stephen King Every business owner knows that doing strategic planning this time of year is essential to success in 2016. But, how many of us lack the motivation (or impetus to make the time) to do so? Answer: Many business owners! As... read more →