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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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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Soul-Safety Advocate
John Terry smiled when he heard his foreman’s request. “Will you lead the toolbox safety meeting today after lunch?” It was a busy day, but he was willing to take the time. In fact, his eyes twinkled and his apple cheeks shone as he told the foreman, “I’ll be glad to do it.”
The founder and president of the Terry...... >Read More
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Developing Customer Loyalty: A Key to Growth
True customer loyalty is perhaps the greatest asset a company can develop. Loyal customers provide repeat business and—equally important—referrals of new customers. Word-of-mouth advertising may be one of the oldest and most effective methods of developing new customers.
Customer loyalty is difficult to build and measure. Some business owners...... >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
Connecting Through Technology
