As Thanksgiving week begins, start every day by giving thanks to someone for something. Here are seven days of suggestions: Sunday – Jesus gave thanks for His job to die and rise again paying the penalty for our sins. “And when He had taken a cup and given thanks, He gave it to them, saying, ‘Drink from it, all …
Do you want next year to be better? Can you see a future for yourself in which you are not only maximizing your career, but you are also experiencing a whole-life sense of wellbeing? What do you hope for? Family: Mom and dad, brothers and sisters, husband and wife, sons and daughters by blood and marriage both extended and …
Money, money, money- MONEY! Everyone likes to have money, but many people feel awkward when it comes to the salary of a new job. As a job seeker prepares for an interview, money is an area that needs to be thought through before you get there. Well a few good points from our Crossroads Career Workbook in Step 6 …
Twelve years ago, I was standing on a ropes course wooden platform 60 feet up hooked to a zip line – hesitating. Then I heard a friend’s voice behind me: “Jump now. It’s not better later.” He was right. I jumped. You can too. As you consider crossroads in your career, you may be hesitating. Why? Global employment changes have …
I can remember all too well when my boss lost his temper, yelled and said: “How can you be so stupid?” Actually I was wondering the same thing. I messed up. The project I had been given had not gone as we all hoped, taking more time and money than planned. I had done my best, but it wasn’t …
The unique combination of career plus calling is the only way to really maximize your career. What do I mean by career and calling?
Let me tell you about my friend Ray… On the one hand, a nice guy, quiet and soft-spoken, married with a sweet wife and a couple of well-mannered teenage boys. He worked as a mechanical engineer in product development for an equipment manufacturer. As far as I could tell, he was doing a good job. On the other hand, he …
Do you have the opportunity to do what you do best every day at work? For most of us, the answer is unfortunately “No!” In the United States, only 32% of workers say they use their strengths every day, according to Gallup® research. You are God’s unique masterpiece created for good works. How different would your work life be …
Imagine getting up every day with the conviction that you are on the planet for a purpose. How fulfilled and fruitful would you be to know that you and your work matters to God and that He is pleased? Sounds impossible? In Christ, it is Him possible because He created you for good works, so, therefore, remember to walk …
You may not want to hear this while you are still in a job search or once you land your new job, but your new job is probably not your last. The average being quoted for the number of jobs a person will have in a lifetime these days is 12 and the number of careers is 4 in …