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...

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...

First, let's focus on a few broad-brush concepts that will give you a sturdy foundation for setting your goals. Then, we will look at steps to achieving them. Why goal setting is important In a fabled Harvard University study only three percent of Harvard students asked set and wrote goals on a regular basis. The stunning revelation of this...

"I have held many things in my hands and I have lost them all. But whatever I have placed in God's hands, that I still possess." ~ Martin Luther In youth we learn, in age we understand. ~  Marie Ebner-Eschenbach Appreciation is a wonderful thing; It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well. ~ Voltaire The greatest...

Great truths that little children have learned No matter how hard you try, you can't baptize cats. When your Mom is mad at your Dad, don't let her brush your hair. When you sister hits you, don't hit her back. They always catch the second person. Never ask your three-year old brother to hold a tomato. You can't trust dogs to watch your...

As president of Ron Blue and Company, Canada*, nothing frustrates Michael Gibney more than when he hears people equate poverty with spirituality. He describes this as a 'tail-chasing' argument, because the same people who say it's 'un-spiritual' to be rich are the first people to turn to the wealthy when they are in need of funds. Gibney says...

A faulty foundation In Luke 6:48-49, the Bible talks about the importance of a foundation: “He is like a man building a house, who dug down deep and laid the foundation on rock. When a flood came, the torrent struck that house but could not shake it, because it was well built. But the one who hears my words and does not put them into practice...