Blog
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Reducing Polarization in Business
- December 12, 2022
- Posted by: Philip Struble
- Category: Uncategorized
No CommentsThe love of Jesus Christ and the message of the Word of God are the only two consistent historical narratives that dispel polarization. Starting with God’s message as a foundation and then gently venturing into the territory of our differences is the only pathway to reconciling with each other and replacing polarization with unity.
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“Running” a Business
- December 5, 2022
- Posted by: Philip Struble
- Category: Uncategorized
Nearly all good business advice includes suggestions on maintaining efficiency and taking proactive actions to keep the energy of the business moving. Successful businesses develop marketing plans and business plans. They create teams, collaborate and set goals. They make offers, hire good people and implement management tools. They employ active verbs in all their undertakings. Unsuccessful businesses simply don’t.
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Too Hard Music
- November 28, 2022
- Posted by: Philip Struble
- Category: Uncategorized
Successful business people and entrepreneurs all desire to learn and do the hard part of learning. It’s time to take on that dream you have been putting off because you think it is too hard.
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Day-Tight Compartments
- November 21, 2022
- Posted by: Philip Struble
- Category: Uncategorized
As business leaders and entrepreneurs, we need to live each day fully. This is living in day-tight compartments where we can focus on what is before us and not be sidetracked by worries and fears. Let God be part of your day-tight compartment.
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Kafka Trap
- November 14, 2022
- Posted by: Philip Struble
- Category: Uncategorized
Being drawn into nonsense arguments is a waste of time, energy, and resources. Conversations that lead to illogical arguments are beneath most of us. They are not clever but only serve to reveal their intent. Business owners and entrepreneurs need to be aware of such devices and avoid them. Leaning on the Gospel is a sure way to overcome them.
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Ambivalence
- November 7, 2022
- Posted by: Philip Struble
- Category: Uncategorized
Cooperative, interdependent, and relatively egalitarian organizations set the foundation for harnessing emotional ambivalence. These are the environments where it’s seen as an invitation to collaborate and solve problems together. As a result, ambivalence becomes engaging, inclusive, and democratic.
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Sweet Spot
- October 31, 2022
- Posted by: Philip Struble
- Category: Uncategorized
Leadership enthusiasts speak of their sweet spot as the place where your motivations and strengths intersect. When you find your sweet spot and begin operating out of it, you will experience increased joy and fulfillment because you will be in your most natural position.
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Sense of Wonder
- October 24, 2022
- Posted by: Philip Struble
- Category: Uncategorized
A sense of wonder is a feeling of childlike delight, amazement, and admiration at the world’s natural state.
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Words as Weapons
- October 17, 2022
- Posted by: Philip Struble
- Category: Uncategorized
As business leaders and entrepreneurs, we need to examine our impact on the world with our use of words. Are we building others up or tearing them down? Are we truthtellers or liars? Are we degrading ourselves, or are we displaying our talents and intellect? Always think before you speak.
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Common Good
- October 10, 2022
- Posted by: Philip Struble
- Category: Uncategorized
For several years now, America has been subject to a dizzying array of extraordinary economic and public health measures—including proposals for vaccine passports and mandatory inoculations—intended to deal with the economic and public health challenges posed by COVID-19. And all these measures have been accompanied by some sort of appeal to the “common good.” How do we resolve the conflicts in all wanting to perform what is necessary for the common good, but we cannot determine what the common good is?