Mission by Walking Around

The business concept of "management by walking around," popularized by the 1982 book In Search of Excellence, was a somewhat revolutionary idea for how successful leaders engaged with their teams. By being physically present, upper management gained insight, fostered connections and inspired collective excellence. Similarly, weaving our faith into our professional lives often takes the …

Truth and Courage

At work, being dishonest can get you into a lot of trouble. Fudging a report, spreading lies about a coworker or misrepresenting yourself are all collectively frowned upon. And for good reason. Every person of character values telling the truth. It doesn’t matter where you are, being honest is a universally applauded social currency. With …

Finding an Edge

Businesspeople know a lot about winning and losing. After all, success in the business world is easy to track: sales, revenues, profits, growth. If a company is publicly held, winning or losing seems as simple as checking their NYSE ticker. Victories and defeats can feel like a daily battle. On the battlefield of business, finding …

Be Bold

Nothing speaks confidence quite like being bold. That can take on many forms: a bold leader, a bold advertisement or a bold strategy. Elon Musk is arguably the most famous person in the world today. His success and visibility as the richest man alive has a lot to do with his business mind, no doubt. …

Lead with Faith

Leadership might be the most talked-about skill in the marketplace today. A casual scroll through LinkedIn will reveal thoughts on principles, philosophies, and strategies about leading in the workplace. Why? Because the idea of leadership can be quite intoxicating. With the thought of leadership comes the presumption of a title and position of influence. After …