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.
Networking is an important aspect of business leadership that can help Christian leaders build strong relationships, expand their influence, and advance their goals. It is important for Christian leaders to grow together, use one another as resources, and support one another. In this article, we will explore some of the key benefits of networking with Christian business leaders.
It is possible to be successful in business while also living out one's faith – in fact, Convene’s members are shown to outperform their competitors by putting their faith into action. By prioritizing values such as integrity, compassion, and social responsibility, Christian business leaders demonstrate that it is possible to build a successful business that is also consistent with one's beliefs.
When we think of being generous, how often do we get stuck wondering how we can really make a difference when we see such great need – and think we have to ‘go big.’ But often, it’s not about the big stuff, it’s the little stuff that can brighten a day, bring a little hope, start a domino effect of ‘pay it forwards’ and cultivate a culture of generosity in our families and community. National Christian Foundation helps people find ways to be generous, no matter how many ‘0’s’ are behind the numbers in their accounts – because we can all be generous with something!
