Spent a good amount of time praying for humility the other morning. I asked God to help me be gracious to people on the road during rush hour, humble when I was asked to perform a task at work I deemed “beneath my position”, and so on. It was a sweet time of […]
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If you are like me, business can be a ton of fun. I love the challenges of solving problems, the camaraderie developed through close teamwork, and the satisfaction of serving my customers. Sometimes, I really believe that God created me to work.
If you are like me, however, there are also days, weeks, or months when […]
Much of my life, I have lived two lives. One life has been my Christian life (the church). The other life is my “secular” life (school and corporate America). All my life, I have heard about sharing your faith using simple tools like the Four Spiritual Laws or the Bridge. Those […]
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Approaching two successful decades in the corporate world I am faced with a decision. Should I stay or should I go? These days, it is a decision that everyone will face several times in their careers. In my personal situation, I feel lead to leave what I have known – working for […]
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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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The message of the cross is foolishness to many. Those who respond to Christ will know the message as the power of God and God promises to save those who believe. The message of the cross is wise while the ways of man are often unwise. Paul wanted us to know this […]
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I have been a Christian since November 1985 and for the past 14 years, the CEO of a small recruitment services company based in Cape Town, South Africa, one of the worlds most beautiful cities. Throughout these years Jesus has been the source of my strength and I have never understood those who don’t have […]
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“So this is what a nervous breakdown is like?” I almost screamed out as I lay awake late at night. I was experiencing the shakes - or something I had never experienced before- and I was terrified. I had just taken a new job as plant manager of a large chemical plant that was having […]
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As a “serial entrepreneur” I have started and built a number of companies and concepts. It is a real blast to see a vision of what could be actually come into being. Quite often, however, I’m stunned and amazed by the many difficulties and challenges that I encounter in pursuit of these dreams. Securing adequate […]
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As a “serial entrepreneur” I have started and built a number of companies and concepts. It is a real blast to see a vision of what could be actually come into being. Quite often, however, I’m stunned and amazed by the many difficulties and challenges that I encounter in pursuit of these dreams. Securing adequate […]
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