The Call to Work
For most of us, work means a job. It’s something we do in order to pay the bills. Very few people would use the term “calling” when they talk about work. Ministers talk about a “calling”, but for most of us, work is just employment. The average person can only imagine what it must be like to own the... >Read More
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Ethical Authority: It’s not Legislation
Why should I act ethically? After all, if I can get away with a few short cuts here and there, my unethical behavior will serve me well. I will gain advantage over others. I may speed up the accumulation of power or wealth. So, why not? Apparently many others are stepping across the line. Why not me? What... >Read More
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Management’s Missing Ingredient
One day I resigned as President of the company. What a difficult decision! I didn’t resign because I was making a career ladder move. I didn’t leave over decisions about executive fall-out or even the loss of income. My biggest fears were not about what was ahead but rather what I was leaving behind. My biggest fears were about...... >Read More
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Teamwork Keeps this Firm Alive
Profile of: Six Manthei Partners, of Manthei Ventures
What happens when you have six family members - two sets of three brothers, to be exact – all helping to run the same company?
Team concept
“We fight regularly,” says Tom Manthei, President of Manthei Inc., whose leadership team also includes Tom’s brothers Dan and Tim and their...... >Read More
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The Rich DeVos Guide to Good Decision Making
Over the years of working for Rich DeVos in the Magic organization, I have seen him make many bold, risky, multimillion-dollar decision. From watching him and talking to him in those moments of decision, I have identified eight principles Rich uses whenever he has a difficult decision to make.
These eight principles have made him one of the most...... >Read More
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Charter of Values
Businesses around the world have drawn up Purpose Statements, Goals and Priorities to help keep the their companies on target.
Below is a sample of a Charter of Values that is used by REM Enterprises Inc. They have tried something new so that their employees and customers know what they stand for.
Have you ever considered drawing up a Charter...... >Read More
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Following the Golden Rule
Many people assume that the only way to succeed in business is by following the “not so golden” rule: “Do unto others before they do unto you.” Considering this, is it realistic to think a company can be successful by doing exactly the opposite? John D. Beckett, chairman and CEO of the RW Beckett Corporation, thinks so.
Why? Because applying...... >Read More
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Coping with Your Husband’s Job Loss
My cell phone rang on Monday morning while I was working at... >more
Compliance and Radar Detectors: A Lesson in the Dark
Compliance is now a no-option legislated requirement. The risks associated with... >more
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