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Faith, Leadership
Andy Beal
Leadership Lessons from Jesus’ Example

What if God was one of us?

Convene Chair Andy Beal recently shared a powerful reflection on leadership, inspired by The Jesus I Never Knew by Philip Yancey.

When we think about Jesus, we don’t see power and prestige—we see humility, approachability, and courage. Isn’t that the kind of leader we all want to follow?

As leaders, we must ask: Are we leading with these same godly qualities, or are we relying on power and position?

Great leadership starts with character worth following.

Leadership Lessons from Jesus’ Example
Marketplace Chaplains
How Leaders and Chaplains Transform Workplace ...

Loneliness in the workplace is more than just an emotional struggle—it’s a leadership challenge that can impact productivity, employee engagement, and overall company culture. In today’s fast-paced business world, many leaders feel the weight of isolation, and their teams often experience the same sense of disconnection. But the good news is that leaders have the power to create environments where people feel valued, supported, and connected.

At Convene, we are passionate about helping faith-driven business leaders cultivate workplaces where people thrive—both professionally and spiritually. That’s why we’re excited to share an insightful article from our friends at Marketplace Chaplains, an organization dedicated to providing care and support to employees through workplace chaplaincy.

We encourage you to read the full article from Marketplace Chaplains and discover how you can implement these insights into your own leadership journey.

How Leaders and Chaplains Transform Workplace Loneliness
World Vision
Rowing in the Same Direction: Aligning Your ...

What does it mean to lead a business with a Kingdom-driven vision? More than just profits, Christian leadership is about aligning business practices with God’s design—where employees thrive, purpose is clear, and transformation happens. Inspired by Dr. W. Edwards Deming’s systems-based leadership and biblical principles, this article explores how faith-driven leaders can create a business culture that reflects God’s purpose. Discover how to implement strategies that foster growth, collaboration, and lasting impact.

Rowing in the Same Direction: Aligning Your Vision, Your Business, and Your Kingdom Impact
Greg Leith
Would You Lead Differently If Jesus Came Back ...

What if Jesus Returned in 2025? Would You Lead Differently?

Imagine for a moment—what if you knew Jesus was coming back this year? How would it change the way you lead your business? Would you:

  • Share your faith more boldly?

  • Invest in your employees’ spiritual growth?

  • Steward your company differently?

In a powerful new blog post, Convene CEO Greg Leith challenges us to rethink leadership through an eternal lens. What would you do differently if 2025 was the year of His return?

Would You Lead Differently If Jesus Came Back in 2025?
Matt Rusten
Why Joy is Vital for Your Leadership and Company

Is joy an underrated asset in your leadership? In our latest article, Matt Rusten explores why joy, much like humor, plays a vital role in building a thriving company culture. From increasing team engagement to fostering resilience, joy can transform workplace dynamics and inspire purpose-driven work. Discover three key ways to cultivate joy in your organization and why it’s essential for leaders who seek both results and fulfillment.

Why Joy is Vital for Your Leadership and Company

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Too Many Jobs, Not Enough Workers

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Too Many Jobs, Not Enough Workers

Too Many Jobs, Not Enough Workers

The unemployment rate of 3.6% is near the lowest in 50 years while the number of job openings is near an all-time high.  There are more job openings (6.8M) than unemployed persons (5.8M).   This tight labor market is a top concern of CEOs and business owners.  According to the Conference Board, “The global challenge in acquiring and retaining talent requires companies to be more strategic – knowing not only what qualities and skills to recruit for, but also how to recruit more efficiently and effectively.”  

Driving Value Through Lean Accounting

Driving Value Through Lean Accounting

How does the role of finance have to change in the future?

We have to:

  • be key decision makers enabling the timely release of capital to the right strategic priorities in the organization.

  • strengthen the organization’s ability to create the flow of capital, and help leaders think differently about the concept of investments, not in the market, but investments into our own business.

Regulators Are Not the Customer!

Regulators Are Not the Customer!

Is finance the enemy of breakthrough innovation…

… because they misidentify who their customer is?

“Big-picture, finance interfaces with regulators/auditors but ultimately needs to see their customer as the one who buys the products/services. It puts finance on the same side as the business, a partner/collaborator that should challenge assumptions and think creatively within the finance space.”

Sam Winter, Director of Finance, Thrivent Financial

Emphasizing Precision Over Real Progress

Emphasizing Precision Over Real Progress

The Lean Accounting Movement introduced some groundbreaking changes in how we measure, report and plan for organizational costs…

  • Budgets are bad… rolling forecasts allow us to take away the cliff mentality and intend to provide a platform on which we can become nimbler.

  • Move away from full-absorption cost accounting and allocation of “monuments” to a model designed to measure “economic value added.”

  • Visual process and value-stream measurement, allowing everyone to see how an end-to-end process is performing, enabling timely response and adjustments to help both customers and productivity.