Henry Ford, the great industrialist inventor of the automobile, once said that he looked for men who had an infinite capacity to not know what couldn’t be done. Daryle Doden, CEO of Ambassador Enterprises, is a personification of this ideal.
Read MoreGive to get to give again. That’s the simple but powerful philosophy and biblical principle that is the driving force of Anne Beiler, the founder of Auntie Anne’s Soft Pretzels.
Read MoreThey told him it couldn’t be done. They said it was a waste of time. The credits could have rolled right then and there.
Read MoreA modern day Christian Renaissance Man, Matt McPherson is the founder and CEO of both Mathews Inc., the largest bow manufacturer in the world, and McPherson Guitars, a leading name in the music industry for hand-crafted acoustic guitars
Read MoreOur most recent podcast guest, Diane Paddison, founded 4Word, a nonprofit mentorship program and community for professional Christian women. In this post, she recounts her experience mentoring someone whose life looks almost nothing like hers. Diane felt God’s call to connect with Lopez Lomong, a South-Sudanese, two time Olympian, male athlete. Though she thought they were an unlikely pair, the experience of mentoring Lopez has enriched her life beyond belief.
Read MoreShe never became a high school choir director, but at Popeyes, Cheryl Bachelder has become a conductor of people. Her personal commitment to Jesus’ model of servant leadership has transformed the culture of a corporation. The impact of her faith can be felt throughout the company—from the executive offices to the restaurant’s front counter in the words “How may I serve you?” That’s music to Cheryl’s ears.
Read MoreElbow grease and a hard work ethic are found within the heart of every entrepreneur, but Tom Strickland of Suncoast Team Services possesses something stronger: the fervent desire to see God honored in every build. Tom realizes that the successful entrepreneur is the man or woman that relinquishes control to God, and that the success or failure of a project is in the Master Builder’s capable hands.
Read MoreJerry Colangelo is a legend in the world of professional sports, but that isn’t how he wants to be remembered. Instead, Jerry hopes that when people think of him they will say, “He cared.”
Read MoreKarsten Solheim, Founder of PING Golf, passed away in 2000, but left behind a legacy of excellence and philanthropic devotion that his son John continues today. “I learned from my dad the importance of excellence and giving back and how that honors God,” John explains. This is his dad’s story.
Read MoreShe might not be the person you would expect to see seated at the top of a company in a male-dominated industry. But Dina Dwyer-Owens, Executive Chairwoman of the Dwyer Group, is very comfortable at the helm of a company operating across the fifty United States and seven other countries around the world. She earned the position and re-earns it, every day in every way.
Read MoreRather than succumb to the negativity that was permeating our culture in the 2009 economic crisis, Derek had a vision of launching a new business that would provide jobs, hope and source of optimism. What was that vision? It was that of a self-serve frozen yogurt shop.
Read MoreWatch and observe effective leaders and influencers. They often are excellent at communicating through stories. Think about life experiences that have impacted you, and start to tell stories to teach important lessons to those you are leading.
Read MoreLisa tells the story of how Chris Patton recommitted his family's business as a business with an eternal purpose: adding “silhouettes” to the Kingdom. Chris’s mindset is “How do we make sure that we don’t do anything that is going to limit or prevent adding silhouettes?”
Read MoreNorm Miller, founder of I Am Second Leadership, told TwoTen about how his desires became less about him and more about Him. To date, the “I Am Second” web site has been visited over ten million times in over 56 countries. More of that journey is included in this blog post ...
Read MoreFear. We all know it. We all face it. Fear is the common struggle of humanity. “Will I be successful?” “Will this job provide for my family?” At one time or another, we have all asked these questions and more. Jon Acuff, popular author, blogger, and motivational speaker, shares what he’s learned about fear.
Read MoreWhat does stewardship look like in our lives today? What does it look like in our businesses? Unfortunately, many Christians today only associate the idea of stewardship with sermons, church budgets and building programs. The idea of biblical stewardship is much more expansive. It is where the concepts of faith, work, and economics intersect.
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