When the boss asks for something, do you do it promptly? Joseph was a key leader in Egypt, and Pharaoh said, "...whatever he says to you, you shall do" (Genesis 41:55, NASB). When asked to do special things by our boss, accept those requests as opportunities to...

When making key decisions, do you gather all the important facts? Scripture relates, "Every prudent man acts with knowledge..." (Proverbs 13:16, NASB). Thorough research and homework are the keys to good decisions. When the research is gathered and you believe you...

Do you keep your staff fully informed of your plans? Jesus said, "...you know the way where I am going" (John 14:4, NASB). Your staff can't effectively follow your leadership unless they clearly understand where you are going. Spend time, preferably weekly, and...

When traveling on business, do you make the most of your time? Paul wrote, "I press on toward the goal..." (Philippians 3:14). Business travel is hard and keeps us away from home. Consider travel as pure business time. Take work with you, read documents that are...

Ever tempted to fire off a nasty memo to a co-worker? Proverbs states, "A gentle answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger" (Proverbs 15:1, NASB). Co-workers will make mistakes, lose customers or treat others badly. If we fire off a nasty response,...

Do you take work home every night? The prophet Isaiah wrote, "They will run and not get tired" (Isaiah 40:31, NASB). Bringing work home every evening will wear you out and cost you valuable personal time. Taking work home repeatedly telegraphs that you are not...

Do you listen to customers, even if your job is not sales? Jesus said, "Take care what you listen to" (Mark 4:24, NASB). Money will not come into any organization unless a sale is made. We may be removed from direct contact with many customers, depending on the...

Do you set goals in your business? Paul said, "I press on toward the goal for the prize..." (Philippians 3:14, NASB). Without a goal, you can never win the prize. In sports, the goal is to score more points. Goal setting is the first step to victory. Establish one,...

Do you treat your family like your number one customer? Scripture related that one is to "make his families like a flock" (Psalm 107:41, NASB). Business will make many demands, and our families will be asked to sacrifice at times. Be careful to treat your family as...

When developing something new, do you plunge ahead or wait until everything is perfect? Elijah said, "How long will you hesitate...?" (1 Kings 18:21, NASB). Often we may have a new product idea, improvement or concept. Effective, detailed implementation is more...

Do you have folks in your workplace who are character assassins? Paul wrote that we are to "shun foolish controversies" (Titus 3:9, NASB). Most workplaces have folks who go around firing arrows at everyone. When others tell you about the attack made on you, simply...

Are you able to make the most of your work time? Paul wrote that you should make, "... the most of your time" (Ephesians 5:16, NASB). Work pressures will batter us all day and may push us off course. At the end of the day, take 15 minutes to sit down, review your...