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The term "apostle" literally translates as "sent forth one." In New Testament times the original 12 Apostles were sent forth as direct representatives of The Boss Himself. Their job then was to do the work of Big CEO. These men were given authority by Jesus to teach, preach, heal people, and cast out demons. They were charged by Christ Himself to "make disciples" of all nations. For a deeper description of what this means, an apostle is also defined as one who pioneers and establishes . These... Read Full Story
Stress sucks! Many studies show that workplace stress can (and does) contribute to cardiovascualr disease (congestive heart failure, aneurysm, etc.), musculoskeletal disorders (back and upper extremity problems), and psychological disorders (depression, anxiety, etc.). Got your attention yet? " What I've Learned from Stress " is the topic of this group writing project from High Calling Blogs . If there is one thing that I think is already apparent, it is the idea that excessive stress should... Read Full Story
Well, what should I say? This topic was not even in the remotest corner of my brain when I logged on to the dashboard of http://www.ubiquitense.com. Usually, once I log on to my site, I'm confronted with various topics that I must write about, but end up choosing a topic that would be easier to finish before 11:30 PM (ahem! that's when I go to bed). Sometimes, my brain is just too dry to think of a topic that I could write about. Today, I was caught in the middle of the aforementioned... Read Full Story
Recently I have had the pleasure of reviewing Nancy Orberg's latest book called unleashing the POWER of rubber bands: lessons in non-linear leadership . This is a fantastic book that I recommend for anyone that wants to live out God's will for your life as a leader in the workplace (or in the ministry). I have also recently had the pleasure of picking Nancy's brain about this book, and here is the result of that interview... mbG: Why did you write unleashing the POWER of rubber bands... Read Full Story
In today's workplace there are a variety of needs that need to be met within any organization. And it is up to us to meet those needs. Different needs will require different solutions, and often are best dealt with by different people. So a well-balanced organization should have different types of leaders to help meet the various needs of the organization. We have discussed the various levels of leadership here before (the manager-leader and the executive-leader ), but in addition to those... Read Full Story
Succeeding in the workplace usually takes a great deal of talent. Above anything else, you have to be good at what you do. However, you can excel at all of the technical areas of your job, but never see the advancement and growth within your organization if you do not have certain leadership qualities. This is the case with Abimelech. I know... you might be saying, "who the heck is Abimelech?"; right? He was the son of Gideon (a.k.a. Jerubbaal which means "contender with Baal"). And if you... Read Full Story
In 1950, Roger Duvoisin wrote a children’s book titled, "Petunia" that has become a favorite bedtime story at our house. It's about a silly goose named Petunia who doesn't know how to read. Petunia finds a book and, having heard once that “people who love books are wise”, believes that by tenderly carrying the book around ("loving it") she is now wise. After giving people bad advice and causing her friends much grief, Petunia discovers that the book actually has words in it and decides to... Read Full Story
Employees of all stripes want to be inspired. We all want to believe that the results of our long workdays mean more to this world than mere profit for investors. Even the most cynical capitalist will admit, in times of quiet reflection, the desire to know that they have spent their lives in pursuit of something more than monetary success. This is why moral leadership is so important, it creates a vision that can inspire engagement, passion and shared commitment. A company with a powerful... Read Full Story
"Hidden behind the endless talk of organizational values are profit-driven, high-pressure labor camps trading paychecks - and diminishing perks – for your soul. All of which means that uncovering a company's corporate culture is a critical task ...". (Patricia Soldati) There is a lot of ugliness in this world that spills out of private lives and into the workplace. Personal struggles such as addiction, abuse, depression and divorce may at times affect employees so deeply that the... Read Full Story
One day after a small bump, my daughter screamed in fake-agony trying to garner some sympathy. My wife told her in a matter-of-fact voice that when she falls and gets an ' owie ' she doesn't have to scream, but instead can just say, "ouch", then stand-up, brush herself off and keep running. We all make mistakes and get tripped up from time-to-time. We miss a deadline, forget an appointment, make a bad judgment call or lose our cool in a moment of frustration. Great leaders will stand-up... Read Full Story
