Being a leader is exhilarating and exhausting. Challenges make our professional lives exciting. The opportunity to impact the world positively keeps us motivated. Every success strengthens our resolve – and every setback makes us more determined. The time and energy devoted to establishing and …
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15 “Shalts” to Help You Fulfill Your Calling as a Purpose-Guided Entrepreneur
Ever written down what you need to do to fulfill your calling as a purpose-guided entrepreneur? Please tell us what would be on your "Shalt List" in the Comment Box below. I'll get us started... To Be Successful as a Purpose-Guided Entrepreneur, Thou Shalt ~ 1. Nurture thy faith in God. …
Give It a Rest (Jory Fisher & Jennifer Miller)
It’s not surprising to hear that we are, as a culture, completely stressed out. Technology has made our lives easier, but not any simpler. We can now get twice as much done in the same amount of time. Our schedules are now inundated with commitments, obligations, and expectations. We live in a …
Resolve … To BE (Rev. Carol Pazdersky)
Here we are, one month into the New Year. How are the resolutions going so far? Whether you are keeping them or have already forgotten them, one thing most resolutions have in common is negativity. Our resolutions focus on the worst aspects of ourselves—or at least what we perceive as the worst. …
Start the Year With a Break (Diane Markins)
As 2014 winds down, are you winding down as well? Do you feel like you’ve run a long race or hiked a huge mountain? After a marathon race, a demanding hike, or other endurance endeavor, most people take time to rest and recover. Completing another whole year of business, ministry, and relationships …
How to Avoid Burnout and Nurture Your Creativity (Jory Fisher & Julie Fleming)
Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a ministry leader, or just plain human, stress is a part of life, especially during the holiday rush. The more roles you juggle and the more demands you face, the easier it is to find yourself alone on Pain Island, feeling stressed out or even burned out. That’s …
Not Selfish But Wise (Rev. Carol Pazdersky)
Many of us are in the “sandwich generation,” taking care of aging parents and children while we serve as leaders in the workplace and mentors. With so much going on, it is easy to forget how important we are. We neglect our sleep, fail to eat right, and push off our spiritual development to tend to …