Every person you know has a story occurring at the center of their identity and their progress that is too often expressed as an unanswered question: How do I connect my driving purpose to what I am doing every day? We ask it in different ways, but at the core of who we are as human beings is the question that connects the invisible pieces of our hearts with the visible pieces of our actions.
True leadership requires the courage to let go of what’s good in order to receive what’s better. Whether it’s possessions, positions, or plans, holding loosely allows us to lead with open hands, ready for transformation, collaboration, and God’s greater purpose.
You did it! You started a business with nothing more than a dream and a willingness to roll up your sleeves. You worked hard, really hard, and the business grew. You didn’t know what you were doing half the time, but you figured it out. You made it up as you went, and now you’re leading your very own multi-million dollar business.
The fastest way to lose sight of your business is to stop listening to your customers. What you think is happening inside your company and what your customers are actually experiencing might be two completely different stories. Too often, leaders rely on assumptions instead of real feedback—and that gap can cost you growth, loyalty, and trust.
In this post, Convene Chair Mike Edwards shares how to check in with your customers in meaningful, non-intrusive ways—and how to turn their insights into quick, high-impact improvements.
Are business growth and your faith opposed? Christian leaders often find themselves at a crossroads, seeking to balance ambition with their faith-based values. The desire to scale operations and achieve greater impact can sometimes feel at odds with the principles of service, integrity, and stewardship that underpin their beliefs.
Yet, scaling a business and adhering to Christian values are not mutually exclusive. In fact, by integrating biblical wisdom with sound business practices, Christian leaders can unlock a path to sustainable growth that aligns with their faith and honors God's purpose for their endeavors.
We’re thrilled to welcome guest blogger, Jerry Bower, this week as he discusses the significant disruption inflation is causing to our economy. Jerry is a financial economist and a luminary within the field, and we look forward to welcoming him as one of our speakers at Convene 2022.
One strategy companies explore to accelerate their growth curve is to seek out other organizations with product lines or services that complement their own, thus saving the time and money it would require to bring it to market themselves. If the strategic alliance is successful, both companies experience accelerated top-line revenue growth faster than if they tried this on their own. Here is the problem: 80% of strategic alliances fail.
As we prepare to enter this new year, shiny with opportunity and untapped potential, we’d like to remind you that leaders set the stage. How you choose to act will influence the behavior of your executive team. That, in turn, impacts the culture of your entire organization. And as Peter Drucker once famously stated, “Culture eats strategy for breakfast.”
