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,...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Do you ever take a competitor lightly? Goliath looked at David and “disdained him” (1 Samuel 17:42, NASB). We will meet competitors, both those who look formidable and those who look like pushovers. Never underestimate your rival. Whether they shuffle...

Do you always stay within your business budget? Paul wrote, “Take pain with these things…so that your progress may be evident to all” (1 Timothy 4:15, NASB). Corporate budgets are always tight, and even small variances will stand out and affect...