By Erenia Mendoza In the professional world, conflict is part of the journey. Sometimes it involves unfair criticism, other times a misunderstanding or a harsh word. The temptation to fight back can be strong – after all, who does not want to have the last word? But is it really worth it? Does every

  By C.C. Simpson   What if I gave you two choices: one million dollars right now, or a single penny that doubles in value every day for 30 days? Which option would you take? Most of us would not even pause. A million feels immediate, secure, and transformative. A penny feels disposable, barely worth

By Rick Boxx Business struggles can become overwhelming at times. There are many possible reasons for troubles in a company or organization, so discerning the root problem can be difficult. However, it is necessary.  There are common root problems of a struggling business and how to respond.   The first requires asking, “Am I being

By Robert J. Tamasy   Recently I observed the anniversary of my open-heart surgery nearly 20 years ago. Thankfully it went well, and I have not had any significant heart episodes in the years since. About a year following my surgery, as a way of ‘giving back’ for the excellent care I received, I started

  By Rogério Alves   The corporate world is a true jungle; the law of the strongest becomes evident in remarkable ways, with people pressuring others to win and be successful in the eyes of men. Professor Leon C. Megginson uses this metaphor in his academic studies to illustrate the corporate environment, citing: “It is

  By Chris Simpson   A generation ago, if you had talked about, “the cloud,” no one would have known what you meant. Now it is part of daily life. Every email, every photo, every document – it all lives in the cloud. Accessible anytime. Anywhere. We hardly notice it anymore. But it connects everything,

  By Rick Boxx   There are those who contend that faith and work do not mix and should be kept mutually exclusive. Nothing could be further from the truth. There are countless examples of people whose faith in God propelled them to success in the business pursuits while being effective representatives for Him in

  By Robert J. Tamasy   How has this year been for you? The greatest year ever? One in which many of your hopes and dreams were fulfilled? If so, congratulations! Or maybe it was just the opposite, the year that cannot end soon enough? The year when it seemed things could not get any

  By Robert J. Tamasy   This week marks the annual celebration we call Christmas, observed in many parts of the world. For many people it is about the arrival of Santa Claus, known in other nations by names like Pere Noel, Sinterklaas, St. Nicholas, Der Weihnachtsmann, Father Christmas, Noel Baba, Babbo Natale, and Kris

  By Rick Boxx Mike Sharrow, who works with business executives and helps them to achieve excellence in all areas of their lives, was interviewed in a magazine about his personal journey and calling. He told about when he struggled with a sacred-secular divided mindset and with his identity being tied to his vocation. Fortunately,