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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

team building

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Who Do You Need on Your Team?

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Who Do You Need on Your Team?

In the very beginning, your leadership team is you. Every single business starts with a person, and that person has the responsibility to dream and to do because he or she is the only one around.

Then the business grows, you hire some staff, and in a way, your whole staff feels like your leadership team. You hire someone to help with phone calls, emails, and scheduling, and he’s your Office Manager. You hire someone to help with packaging and shipping products, and she’s your Head of Operations.

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The Foundation for Building the Right Team

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The Foundation for Building the Right Team

Assume that you are building a house. First, you would have the plans for the building to study and prepare for construction. You would then implement the plan and begin building the house, taking care to follow the plan and do each task systematically and in order. Sometimes you will deviate from the plan due to new information and then prepare a change order modifying the plan. You take care to make sure the plumbing and electrical are all in place before you hang the drywall. You have to have all the right parts in the right places in order to have the right house.

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The Importance of Employee Engagement (And the Story of Adam)

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The Importance of Employee Engagement (And the Story of Adam)

Few companies have found the holy grail of management: High Employee Engagement. In the average company, about 32 percent of employees are actively engaged in their work and about 20 percent actively disrupt operations. But for those who figure it out, the rewards are unmistakable. Companies who score at the top quartile of employee engagement outperform those in the bottom quartile on virtually every measure of success. The Gallup Organization finds the gap in performance between top and bottom quartile companies varies from a low of ten to a high of seventy percentage points depending on what dimension of performance is studied. Here is short sampling of those performance gaps.

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Team Building

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Team Building

There has been much written about building the right team. Here are some thoughts from top business leaders:

  • John Maxwell – Unity Begins with the Leader – A true team – one whose members work together to achieve greatness – has a unified vision.

  • Simon Sinek – Start with Why – It’s important for team members to know why the team exists and does what it does.

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5 Keys to Develop an Amazing Team

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5 Keys to Develop an Amazing Team

Many business leaders say they have a management (leadership) team.  Is it a high performing team?  Is it a team in name only?  Or, is it really an amazing team?  What is an amazing team?

I have worked with leaders and teams for the past 35 years.  From this experience, observation, and interviews, I believe there are 5 keys to developing and having an amazing team.  Before taking the first step to developing an amazing team, you must be a committed leader who not only wants an amazing team, but is willing to be vulnerable, communicative and accountable.