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Doing Business in Light of Compassion

Brennan Manning once wrote, “we are never more like Christ than when we are choked with compassion for the brokenness of others.”
As an entrepreneur that makes decisions in light of ROI, compassion for others seem to take a back seat. I’ve struggled often with how the profit motive melds with my spiritual conscience and […]

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Published in: Motivation, 7 - Approved for print, 1 - Submitted | on June 15th, 2006 | 3 Comments »

Busy for God

Most people would call me an overachiever, a label with generally positive connotations. I enjoy staying busy. It makes me feel productive. And being productive often translates into accomplishing goals, which typically leads to some kind of reward. It’s an appealing cycle and one which I’ve practiced much of my life. […]

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Published in: Motivation, 7 - Approved for print, 1 - Submitted | on November 5th, 2005 | 5 Comments »

Leading Like Jesus

In applying to competitive business schools like Harvard and Kellogg this fall, I am forced to think about what characteristics make and what outcomes mark a good leader. In talking to seasoned business people and considering the business literature out there, it is evident that successful people management must be among a leader’s top […]

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Published in: Motivation, 7 - Approved for print, 1 - Submitted | on September 22nd, 2005 | 4 Comments »