Life is like a game of tennis....The one who "serves" well, seldom loses. Go to any bookstore and you'll find hundreds of books that claim to show you how to get ahead in life. And as you look through them you'll find that many contain a common principle. "If you...

Robert Greenleaf has said, "Nothing much happens without a dream. For something really great to happen, it takes a really great dream." The Bible has a lot to say about dreams, visions, hopes and desires. It's filled with accounts of men and women who allowed God...

Recently, more than 43,000 executives were asked to list the most important virtues they look for in a key staff member. Their number one answer might surprise you. They were asked, "What separates an exceptional employee from an average one?" What virtues would...

What is the key to success? In the minds of more and more Americans, the answer to that question is not "hard work," "ingenuity," or "resourcefulness." No, increasingly, we seem to believe the key to the good life is "luck." According to the Bible, there is no such...

Traditionally, the holidays are a time of overindulgence. There are parades, football, parties, shopping, lots of food, then more football. But recognizing the true spirit of Christmas can actually help keep you from overdoing it. During the holidays, your...

A deep commitment to a sound plan and a firm determination to carry it out...It is a fundamental management principle, both for individuals and for organizations. Without a plan, you have nowhere to go and nothing toward which to direct your energies. That's why...