Digital Age

A recent study by Family Enterprise USA states “only 7% of next gens think their family business has a strategy fit for the digital age.” The next generation has a clear advantage to curate ideas, to streamline processes using technology and to understand how to serve...
Laundered Mistakes

Laundered Mistakes

I used to hide behind the façade of perfection. I longed to be “error-free” in every area of my life. As I went about my days interacting with those around me, I made plenty of mistakes. I said the wrong thing. I reacted instead of responding. I judged. I was critical...
Who is this Man?

Who is this Man?

Have you ever been awed by another person’s abilities? Have you ever stood on the sidelines of a championship game mesmerized by the skills and talents of the athletes? Or how about listened to musician who has perfected their skills on the guitar, drums or vocally....
Quench the Thirsting Soul

Quench the Thirsting Soul

It occurred to me this week that passion can come and go. All hopes cling to the outcome of an event – that may or may not end in with favor. Face paint, rally caps and fog horns all symbolize the devotion to a beloved team. You guessed it. I am talking about the...

Small Beginnings

The SBA reports from “2000 to 2017, small businesses created 8.4 million net new jobs while large businesses created 4.4 million. Thus, they accounted for 65.9% of net new job creation in the period.” This report highlights the importance and relevance of small in the...

Can-Do

A recent article by The Discovery Way states, “Nothing can produce better results and ultimately a better impression than maintaining a positive, can-do attitude.” Something as simple as a good attitude will go a long way to building strong relationships with both...
A Handshake Talks

A Handshake Talks

An article by the Small Business Chronicles states, “A firm, strong handshake transmits your underlying confidence in yourself and your abilities.” Simply stated a handshake delivers information about whether the client, or stranger should put his or her trust in you...
You are the Answer

You are the Answer

Stop. Pause for a moment. Take a breath. If you are reading this article, chances are you are seeking something. Perhaps you need encouragement, direction, hope or conviction. Perhaps you seek a better or deeper understanding of God and His Son Jesus. I do hope, no...
The Beauty of Desperation

The Beauty of Desperation

“Looking into the mirror, I was face to face, eye to eye, with a woman whom I could not recognize, but the familiarity of her grief saddened me. ‘Who are you? I don’t even recognize you anymore,’ I said to my reflection. She stared back at me...