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10 ‘Harmless’ Habits to Drop If You Want to Be Successful

If a project, partnership or opportunity doesn’t resonate with you and does not feel aligned with your values and your goals, you need to be …

11 Things Smart People Don’t Say

<i>Emotionally intelligent people know that certain phrases carry special power—they make you look bad even when the words are true. In this article,</i> …

7 Ways to Turn Your Dreams Into Reality

Dreams without action is a world of make believe. Consider the following.<p>96 percent of college professors believe they have above average teaching …

What Great Managers Do Daily

So much depends upon managers. For example, a Gallup study found that at least 70% of the variance in employee engagement scores is driven by who the boss is. This is disconcerting because the same research found that about 70% of people in management roles are not well equipped for the job. This …

Superbrain Yoga: 3 Minutes That Maximize Brain Power

<i>A baby is born into the world with around 100 billion brain cells (neurons), give or take a few million.</i><p>The brain is so important to the human …

24 Executives Share the Daily Habits That Keep Them on Top | Inc.com

The most successful people I know share some common traits. They're confident, hard-working, astute with money, and health conscious. They also stick to certain routines proved over time to work. Check out these quotes from 24 successful executives who credit simple daily habits for helping them …

5 Things Great Leaders Do (That Most People Don’t)

As the pastor of a young church, I get to interact with a lot of young people, many of whom dream of doing something significant with their lives. To …

Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast

Navigation<p>Church Online LiveCheck out a Life.Church message—live with our Church Online community.MediaFind Messages, LifeGroups & Kids Content, …

11 Things Divorce Experts Wish You Knew Before You Got Married

These tips could save your relationship — or at least help you bounce back if it's ending.<p>Divorce lawyers, mediators, and financial planners get a front-row seat to all sorts of situations — from easy-to-navigate, amicable separations to crazy contentious splits. So it's safe to assume they've …

4 Secrets for a Happy Marriage

Being married in the modern world can be difficult and confusing. What are the rules for a happy marriage? It doesn’t seem like there are any easy …

Luke Skywalker's 'Star Wars' Blaster Goes Up for Auction

The mystery surrounding Luke Skywalker in the latest "Star Wars" movie has been drawing crowds into theaters since the film opened late last year. Now some deep-pocketed fans will have a shot at owning a "very rare and desirable" part of the character's past: his blaster.<p>Luke Skywalker's DL-44 …

Seth's Blog

We throw the word stupid around a lot, labeling people (perhaps forever). In fact, there are tons of ways to be stupid, and we ought to think about …

Three Leadership Steps to Break Down Silos in Your Organization

Organizations today will get the results they want with a collaborative mindset. However, many business leaders still follow old management theories. …

5 Surprising Characteristics of Churches That Are Actually Reaching the Next Generation

Everyone talks about reaching the next generation of young adults.But what really makes a church effective in reaching the next generation?I’ve …

Illegal Questions To Ask In An Interview

We already know that interviewers and hiring managers can ask pretty strange questions, but did you know that some are asking ones that are downright illegal?<p>In a recent CareerBuilder survey, 1 in 5 (20%) of hiring managers indicated that they have asked a question in a job interview that they …

10 Terrible Reasons to Be Done With Church

“The Church Is Too Dogmatic”<p>Maybe. But I don’t think being dogmatic is the problem. Once we discover that something is absolutely true, we should …

Forget the pecking order at work

Organizations are often run according to "the superchicken model," where the value is placed on star employees who outperform others. And yet, this …

The Most Radical Strategy for Recruiting Children's Ministry Workers

<b>Stop begging for workers!</b> <b>Jesus never begged for disciples. Imagine if He had…</b><p>Just after the Sermon on the Mount Jesus says,<p>“Oh, before everybody …

5 Business Truths I Wish Someone Had Told Me 5 Years Ago

Opinions expressed by <i>Entrepreneur</i> contributors are their own.<p>In March, 2010, my wife and I made a bold move.<p>I left my job, we put our life savings on the table and we started a business. We were committed to building it from scratch -- debt-free and with no venture capital.<p>Our new business -- a …

How friendship became a tool of the powerful

Corporations and governments have co-opted the idea of the ‘social’ for their own ends. Is there anything we can do about it?<p>Imagine walking into a coffee shop, ordering a cappuccino, and then, to your surprise, being informed that it has already been paid for. Where did this unexpected gift come …

Why People Cry at Work

The stress of the workplace can bring out plenty of feelings in all of us. As an executive coach, I see joy, sadness, frustration, and disappointment on a daily basis. But while we may experience an array of emotions at work, there’s a general consensus that we shouldn’t see anyone reduced to …

6 Times Church Communications Needs To Be Clear Not Clever

Podcast (audioblog): Play in new window | Download<p>Clarity is the highest goal of all church communications. Our role is to cut through the clutter …

5 Steps for Setting Boundaries with Demanding Clients

There is one fundamental truth that has served me (and my clients) immensely. It is this:<p><b>Setting boundaries with clients teaches people how to treat</b> …

5 Actions Churches Should Take in a Changing Legal Culture

America is in the midst of a seismic cultural shift in matters of faith, family, and freedom.<p>More than 35 states now issue same-sex marriage …

5 Signs It’s Time for a New Job

Regardless of your age, background, or accomplishments, you have probably fantasized about the possibility of a new career at some point in your life – those who haven’t are the exception.<p>LinkedIn reports that of its 313 million members, 25% are active job seekers, while 60% can be considered …

The Science Of Why You Should Spend Your Money On Experiences, Not Things

You don’t have infinite money. Spend it on stuff that research says makes you happy.<p>Most people are in the pursuit of happiness. There are economists who think happiness is the best indicator of the health of a society. We know that money can make you happier, though after your basic needs are met, …

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