Our boss is there to get the most out of us possible. Not just that...no. But trust me when I say, maximum output is part of his job description. It might be hard to believe but the truth is our boss (in many cases at least) will keep piling...
For years I read the story of Jesus at Martha's house and thought the following: Mary sat at the master's feet learning while Martha focused on her work and Jesus said Mary chose what was best. As a result I would often tell myself, "Shawn, your career...
The power of positive thinking has now become a form of self-deception. The once-beloved insight about focusing our thoughts on Jesus (from Norman Vincent Peale's book "The Power of Positive Thinking") has warped into a strange aphorism to avoid a negative mindset. The alarming truth is what happens when...
As many times as we wonder about God's will for our lives, most don't consider there is a way to know. We are puzzled most during those times when things didn't seem to go the way we wanted or asked. With a little bit of faith we can know...
There's never been more get-rich-quick scams. Just watch a few videos on YouTube and you will be interrupted by advertisements to "follow-this-new-process" or "just-do-things-this-way...to gain massive financial returns in a short period of time." They are very convincing and certainly tempting as they keep getting more and...
Have you become a career zombie? Not quite sure? Science shows that we unconsciously pursue the goals of others when our own are not clearly defined. No, this is not a session on goal-setting. It is a discussion about our WHY. As the prolific holocaust survivor Victor Frankly...
As we pursue career excellence, Christians often arrive at an important question: Is my ambition righteous or egocentric? Some career roles seem to play into our ego. Some Christians, out of fear of this happening, ignore their talents and take lesser roles within their company. So, wow can...
One of the most difficult workplace scenarios I have ever faced has been a passive aggressive colleague. It can feel dreadful interacting with them, whether face to face, through email, on the phone or a video conference. As Christians we are called to turn the other cheek when struck....
Career change can be difficult to handle for Christian professionals. And this is more than adjusting to the sudden loss of a job. Business changes happens all the time, whether it's a new boss, new processes, reorganization or something else unexpected. Learning how to adjust quickly...
Managing a high-level output in our career is one thing. Doing so while reporting to a stressed-out boss is another thing entirely. We are tempted to slip into that same stressed mindset with each interaction. This is not sustainable. So, how can we respond in a righteous way...