How do you pick the method of communication? Effective communication considers the right message, at the right time through the right channel. Hopefully, the message you need to communicate has been crafted and considered (that should be a given), but what about the delivery method? Picking the wrong channel could actually undermine the message you …
Watch Your Words The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit. Proverbs 21:23 NLT Tweet Words are the currency of life. They can make investments, they can make withdrawals. They can make you a success or take everything you have. They can be used for good …
Measure Twice, Cut Once In my industry, there is a saying: “Measure twice, cut once.” It is a saying that protects the worker from making costly mistakes in the name of speed or efficiency. Taking an extra step to be sure of the measurements helps to ensure that the right outcome is reached. The same …
Relationships Leak There is a skill to keeping your relationships thriving. One of the surefire ways to reduce the quality of your connections is to take them for granted. It happens a lot, especially if we are not intentional about connecting with the people we build relationships with. It can be easy for relationships to …
Consistency Builds Relational Capital One of the key elements to building relational capital is consistency. Consistency provides multi-faceted benefits to your relationships in business and in your personal life. There is an appeal of ‘consistent behavior’ that provides trust, dependability, and reliance. When someone can count on you to deliver on your word or be …
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If you have ever felt unqualified, you are not alone. Everyone fights fears of inadequacy, insufficiency and incompetence. We all fear that we are not “enough” (whatever that means) in our own unique situations. The danger of giving into these feelings and believing them is that you will simply stop. Stop investing, stop motivating and …
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Credibility and Responsibility There are many distinct qualities of an Ambassador but I have found that they all can be contained in two simple thoughts: Credibility and Responsibility. They are qualities that will radically impact your workplace and the people that you work with. What does it mean to be an ambassador for Christ in …
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“Our lives are always moving in the direction of our strongest thoughts. What we think shapes who we are.” Craig Groeschel Tweet Your Confession Matters The way that you see yourself matters. Our perspective of our performance, value and impact will directly affect the reality of those things. How we see ourselves changes the way …
Practical Gratitude There are great benefits to living a life of gratitude. Our workplaces can be transformed as we incorporate this virtue in to the culture and atmosphere. Such an opportunity requires us to take action. James 1:22 is a warning that knowing something doesn’t necessarily change the situation, we must apply it to receive …
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Perseverance is a leadership quality that we do not hear that much about. It lacks the glamor and excitement of other leadership traits but it is foundational to overcoming obstacles, disappointments and setbacks. Perseverance keeps you in the game. It moves you forward when you feel like stopping. Many times, overcoming these setbacks makes …
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