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Faith at Work, Stewardship, Leadership
Dee Ann Turner
Hold All Things Loosely

True leadership requires the courage to let go of what’s good in order to receive what’s better. Whether it’s possessions, positions, or plans, holding loosely allows us to lead with open hands, ready for transformation, collaboration, and God’s greater purpose.

Hold All Things Loosely
Business, Leadership
Scott Ritzheimer
How to Take the Business You Built to the Next ...

You did it! You started a business with nothing more than a dream and a willingness to roll up your sleeves. You worked hard, really hard, and the business grew. You didn’t know what you were doing half the time, but you figured it out. You made it up as you went, and now you’re leading your very own multi-million dollar business.

How to Take the Business You Built to the Next Level
Communication, Leadership, Networking, Relationship, Social Media
Mike Edwards
Business Blind Spots: Your customers’ insights ...

The fastest way to lose sight of your business is to stop listening to your customers. What you think is happening inside your company and what your customers are actually experiencing might be two completely different stories. Too often, leaders rely on assumptions instead of real feedback—and that gap can cost you growth, loyalty, and trust.

In this post, Convene Chair Mike Edwards shares how to check in with your customers in meaningful, non-intrusive ways—and how to turn their insights into quick, high-impact improvements.

Business Blind Spots: Your customers’ insights are your biggest growth opportunity—if you listen
Michael Johnson
A Christian Business Owner's Guide to Scale

Are business growth and your faith opposed? Christian leaders often find themselves at a crossroads, seeking to balance ambition with their faith-based values. The desire to scale operations and achieve greater impact can sometimes feel at odds with the principles of service, integrity, and stewardship that underpin their beliefs.

Yet, scaling a business and adhering to Christian values are not mutually exclusive. In fact, by integrating biblical wisdom with sound business practices, Christian leaders can unlock a path to sustainable growth that aligns with their faith and honors God's purpose for their endeavors.

A Christian Business Owner's Guide to Scale
Dave Ulrich
Discovering Clarity in Chaos: How to Become a ...

In an ever-changing world filled with uncertainty, leaders face a critical choice—become a hostage to chaos or a master of clarity. In this insightful article, Oleg Konovalov and Dave Ulrich explore how leaders can navigate volatile times with confidence. Through research-backed strategies, they provide seven actionable steps to transform uncertainty into structured success. If you’re ready to rise above the noise and bring clarity to your leadership, this is a must-read.

Discovering Clarity in Chaos: How to Become a Master of Clarity—Not a Hostage of Chaos
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23 Ways to Be Generous This Summer

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23 Ways to Be Generous This Summer

When we think of being generous, how often do we get stuck wondering how we can really make a difference when we see such great need – and think we have to ‘go big.’ But often, it’s not about the big stuff, it’s the little stuff that can brighten a day, bring a little hope, start a domino effect of ‘pay it forwards’ and cultivate a culture of generosity in our families and community. National Christian Foundation helps people find ways to be generous, no matter how many ‘0’s’ are behind the numbers in their accounts – because we can all be generous with something!

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5 Financial Planning Tips for Recent College Graduates

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5 Financial Planning Tips for Recent College Graduates

Most all of us know someone who is a recent college graduate. While we can give advice, sometimes it’s better received when it comes from the professionals! ‘5 Financial Planning Tips for Recent College Graduates’ from our partner, Ronald Blue Trust, is practical, biblical and wise advise you can pass along to the recent grads in your life. It’s also sound advice for anyone seeking to be disciplined and intentional with the money they steward – because it’s always the right time to implement sound disciplines around money. 

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Dave Ulrich: Seven Disciplines for Sustaining Change

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Dave Ulrich: Seven Disciplines for Sustaining Change

What changes did you commit to for your leadership, your health, and/or your business at the beginning of the year? How’s that going at the halfway point of the year? For some wisdom on sustaining change, here’s "Seven Disciplines for Sustaining Change" by our friend Dave Ulrich, the Rensis Likert Professor at the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan, and a Partner at The RBL Group.

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Teachable Points of View – Adrenaline – And Sharing Your Faith: A Leadership Thought

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Teachable Points of View – Adrenaline – And Sharing Your Faith: A Leadership Thought

What are some ‘crucible events’ in your life as a leader? We’ve all experienced them - events that help shape our leadership style, and in turn, help us produce teachable moments in the lives of those we lead. David Collum, CEO of The Pocket Testament League shares one of his crucible events and what happens when teachable moments intersect with sharing our faith.