The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that Gen Z (those born between the mid-1990s and mid-2010s) will make up about 30 percent of the U.S. civilian workforce by 2030, filling nearly 50 million jobs. That 30 percent estimate is likely to apply globally. Every generation uses slang unique to its time and place. [...]
This is Strategy: Make Better Plans Seth Godin Authors Equity (October 22, 2024) Without strategy, systems don’t work—or if they do, they don’t work for long. In our complex, ever-changing world, strategic thinking is essential. And if you follow Seth Godin’s advice, you’ll gain the clarity you need to think strategically and make better [...]
Should you write a book about your business? This guest post by Savannah Cordova, a writer with Reedsy, will help you decide. One of the most oft-given pieces of advice for business owners is that they should write a book about their business. Such a book can serve many purposes: establishing or reinforcing one’s expertise [...]
An effective way to get your employees on the same page is to start a company book club. It can introduce new ideas, help with skill development, and create a general culture of personal and professional growth. Develop some guidelines before you announce the club, including: A general theme How books will be chosen [...]
In the marketplace, we do a lot of planning. We have business plans, marketing plans, production plans, financial plans, and more. But none of those plans is as important as our own personal spiritual growth plan. Use these steps to develop your spiritual growth plan. Define spiritual growth. Understand what spiritual growth is beyond [...]
Sometimes I can’t do the work I’d like to do because my family comes first. I’m the primary caregiver for my 95-year-old father. The time it takes to do what I have to do for him is affecting my productivity. I’m not alone. I’m seeing an increasing number of people in my circle of [...]
The Ins-N-Outs of In-N-Out Burger: The Inside Story of California’s First Drive-Thru and How it Became a Beloved Cultural Icon Lynsi Snyder Nelson Books The story of a company that put God in charge I’ve never been to an In-N-Out Burger, but after reading The Ins-N-Outs of In-N-Out Burger, I’m ready to make a [...]
John Crossman talks about Joseph, the CEO of the Old Testament When John Crossman spoke to the Central Florida Christian Chamber of Commerce, he had some amazing insight about what businesspeople can learn from Joseph (Genesis 37-50). My notes from John’s presentation: CEOs tend to be visionaries. Joseph was a visionary. It’s great to have [...]
A life-changing approach to managing your time and setting your priorities The secret to success is hidden in what you say no to—and you should say no more than you say yes. That was one of the thought-provoking messages shared by internationally recognized sales trainer Joe Pici when he spoke at the U.S. Christian Chamber [...]
Selling Your Startup: Crafting the Perfect Exit, Selling Your Business, and Everything Else Entrepreneurs Need to Know Alejandro Cremades Wiley Though it’s not something most entrepreneurs think about when they’re starting a business, it’s a good idea to have an exit plan in mind from the very beginning. And if that exit plan involves selling [...]
