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Prosperity
- August 23, 2021
- Posted by: Philip Struble
- Category: Uncategorized
No CommentsThe problem with prosperity is that it is defined too narrowly. We use success and the list of synonyms to replace prosperity when they do not do justice to the actual meaning of prosperity. Sure, prosperity embodies money, wealth, income, security, savings, health, family, and friends. But, love is also a word that is used to define prosperity. So, prosperity is not just about wealth; it is a balanced that includes deep and committed human relationships.
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Valuing Integrity
- August 16, 2021
- Posted by: Philip Struble
- Category: Uncategorized
On a personal level, people of integrity have a stronger moral compass. They keep their word, take full responsibility for their actions, and hold fast to their moral codes, even if it sometimes means winding up in uncomfortable situations or having to make tough decisions.
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Overusing “I Understand”
- August 9, 2021
- Posted by: Philip Struble
- Category: Uncategorized
The problem is that it is impossible to actually “understand” from a one-time explanation. How could you think you understand a problem without living through the entire process? We are all relational people. As much as we are looking for advice, we are also looking for empathy when confronted with a problem. We want someone to listen and help rationalize what we have done. We want someone to evaluate our process through a conversation and legitimize what we have done so far.
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Waiting
- August 2, 2021
- Posted by: Philip Struble
- Category: Uncategorized
One perception of a business model is creating and capturing value in a market and then sustaining it into the future. You develop a product, find and market to buy it, and then continue to supply it for as long as you can. For example, you invent the buggy whip, find buggy owners who will buy it, and then produce the buggy whip until the Model T car is invented.
In this process, you are waiting for two events. One is the buyers to start buying. And the second is for the buyers to stop buying.
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Interruptions and Invitations
- July 26, 2021
- Posted by: Philip Struble
- Category: Uncategorized
On Thursday, August 5, 2021, at 7:00 am, we are meeting at the North Lawrence Train Depot, 402 N. 2nd Street, Lawrence, Kansas, 66044.
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Free Stuff
- July 19, 2021
- Posted by: Philip Struble
- Category: Uncategorized
The Bible clearly and repeatedly tells us that we are already set free in Christ and that we need to live this freedom out for His glory. This truth can be found in almost all of the New Testament, giving all of us Christians the strength and instruction that we need to live our lives to love God and bring God’s love to those who He loves.
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Sacred Conversations
- July 12, 2021
- Posted by: Philip Struble
- Category: Uncategorized
“Conversation” is our communicating with another person. And as part of that conversation is the transmission of thoughts and ideas. That is the part where we find the sacred. What makes the thoughts and ideas we communicate sacred is the value we place on what we discuss. The conversation is authentic, sincere, and trusted.
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Thriving
- July 5, 2021
- Posted by: Philip Struble
- Category: Uncategorized
Given this upheaval, you may be surprised to learn that we are coming off a decade that has been historically good for employer-employee relations. Research by Gallup highlighted in a Feb. 4, 2020 article by Jim Harter, “4 Factors Driving Record-High Employee Engagement in U.S.” found that employee engagement grew from 28 to 35% since the year 2010.
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Tolerance
- June 28, 2021
- Posted by: Philip Struble
- Category: Uncategorized
It is possible to tolerate or accept someone without understanding him or her, and the same goes for tolerating or accepting a different culture. And the converse is also true. It is possible to understand a culture or a person without acceptance or even tolerance.
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Hardiness
- June 21, 2021
- Posted by: Philip Struble
- Category: Uncategorized
Hardy leaders have a strong sense of life and work commitment, a greater feeling of control, and are more open to change and challenges in life. While not immune to the ill-effects of stress, someone who is very hardy is powerfully resilient. They tend to interpret stressful and painful experiences as a regular aspect of existence, part of life that is overall interesting and worthwhile.