We believe that leaders who love people well have the ability to influence people holistically. If a leader is able to love people through their insecurities, weaknesses, struggles, personal battles, and fears, the leader’s influence will result in growth, development, and flourishing. A leader who influences lovingly can create an environment for individuals to thrive, […]

Jesus took the vision from his Father and communicated it strategically to inspire. Do the leaders of your organization motivate people? When leaders communicate vision so that each employee understands how his or her work supports the greater purpose of the company, employees tend to be motivated and engaged. This clarity connects individual roles to […]

No relationship is more important in organizations than that of an individual and his or her leader. When employees trust their leadership, they become organizational ambassadors, leading progressive change in their families, society, and environment. Leaders have the ability to make people better across all of their roles and responsibilities. They can build environments that […]

Organizational clarity means an intentionally cultivated work environment. Last week, we looked at the first three elements of organizational clarity: corporate clarity, structural clarity, and role clarity. Below are the remaining elements that help create organizational clarity. Process clarity focuses on aligning HR and people processes and procedures with the company’s mission, vision, and core […]

Organizational clarity means an intentionally cultivated work environment. Corporate clarity, the first element of organizational clarity, means that everyone in the organization knows the company’s reason for being. This clarity comes through a well communicated mission statement, core values, and vision. The alignment that these elements bring is the foundation for  Covenantal Culture. An organizational […]

“The cause, purpose, or reason for leading is to replace yourself.” – Russ Crosson For many who work diligently and ambitiously to achieve leadership positions, this idea may seem counterintuitive. However, taking a big-picture view of what leadership means can expand your reach as a leader, allowing you to further your, and your organization’s, impact. […]

In our work with business owners, we’ve found the tendency to perceive work culture as how people feel about their work environment. To elicit positive feelings, businesses may offer perks like ping pong Fridays and “bring your dog to work.” While we like these ideas, they typically don’t have a meaningful effect on how employees […]

Organizations seeking to attract and retain exceptional employees understand that corporate culture is a critical component of job satisfaction. Christian business leaders often seek to create what we call Covenantal Culture, which frames workplace relationships; creates clarity around expectations, rights, and responsibilities; and establishes how business will be conducted. To learn more about creating Covenantal […]

Continuity planning prepares a business to survive unexpected changes. Intentionally preparing and equipping successors to lead and establishing proactive timelines can guard your company against disruption if an unexpected situation develops. To learn more about using a biblical worldview to develop a continuity plan, log in to read our Determining Purpose white paper.

Kingdom-minded business owners often seek to understand why God inspired them to create their companies and how they can contribute to a better world. When there is alignment around a common goal, clarity comes through the alignment of a business’s mission, vision, and values. To learn more about using a biblical worldview to bring clarity […]