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How to Say “Good Job” in Plain English

There are many things to admire about the British, the most obvious being their attractive accents which somehow make them sound much smarter and far more... Read more
Posted on 13 May 2013 SELF EXPRESSION
Be the Best (Insert Your Name Here) You Can Be

Last week I attended a meeting where a very famous sports broadcaster gave a motivational speech. Generally, I am not very motivated by motivational speakers. Read more
Posted on 07 May 2013 SELF EXPRESSION
You’ve Got to Fight For Your Life

Every great story, every hero, every inspiring moment is born out of adversity and perseverance. Conflict and battles are the stuff of myth and legend, and we... Read more
Posted on 29 April 2013 SELF EXPRESSION, SPIRITUALITY
The Secret to Productivity and Happiness at Work: Xtreme Generosity

The other day I received an email from a complete stranger, asking for advice on a business plan: “Dear Mr. Wood,” he blurted forth. Read more
Posted on 23 April 2013 BUSINESS, CAREER, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY
The Thrill of Getting Published is Far Greater Than Actually Selling Any Books

A couple weeks ago I received a royalty check from the publisher of my e-book, At Work as it is in Heaven. It wasn’t much – enough to buy a couple tanks of gas... Read more
Posted on 15 April 2013 SELF EXPRESSION, SPIRITUALITY
Are You Dealing with Complexity, Ambiguity and Uncertainty? Join the Club.

There is a saying here at my company: we like to see managers get “bloodied up a bit” before moving them into more prominent leadership roles. Read more
Posted on 08 April 2013 SELF EXPRESSION, SPIRITUALITY
You Must Build Credibility Before You Can Have Influence

Last Easter Sunday was not only, well, Easter Sunday, but it was also the final episode of Mark Burnett’s series, “The Bible” on the History Channel, culminatin... Read more
Posted on 02 April 2013 SELF EXPRESSION, SPIRITUALITY
Can You Know God’s Will for Your Job?

The other day my friend asked a rather blunt and personal question: “Do you think it is God’s will for you to be at the company you’re with right now?”What I... Read more
Posted on 26 March 2013 SPIRITUALITY
Do You Live to Work, Or Work to Live?

I recently took a staycation – you know, that unique experience of spending vacation time relaxing at home rather than an exotic locale. I hadn’t... Read more
Posted on 19 March 2013 BUSINESS, CAREER
Twenty Seven Things to Do Before You Die

I made Chicken Cacciatore last night, which reminded me of this post from many moons ago. Hope you don’t mind a re-post! From time to time I will indulge... Read more
Posted on 15 March 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION
Why Guilt-Ridden People Make Better Leaders

The head of security, Fred, poked his head into my office the other day and asked if I was busy.“Uh…well, I’m going to lunch,” I said. It was 12:15, and my... Read more
Posted on 12 March 2013 BUSINESS
The Happiest Employee on Earth

There’s a bright yellow band of construction tape blocking the administrative entrance to my company’s main building. Apparently there are a set of killer... Read more
Posted on 04 March 2013 SELF EXPRESSION
The Five Biggest Career Mistakes Christians Make – Part 2

For years I was stuck in a mindset that placed an irrationally high value on ministry while under-appreciating God’s interest in using my talents, skills and... Read more
Posted on 27 February 2013 SELF EXPRESSION, SPIRITUALITY
The Five Biggest Career Mistakes Christians Make – Part I

I can’t tell you how disappointing it was when, at age 22, I finally made the decision to pursue a “secular” career instead of going into the ministry. Read more
Posted on 19 February 2013 SELF EXPRESSION, SPIRITUALITY
Your Spiritual Leadership Profile

As some of you know, I spent many years in management consulting prior to landing my current gig as a Senior Vice President in a Very Nice Company. Read more
Posted on 13 February 2013 SELF EXPRESSION, SPIRITUALITY
Maybe You’re Not Cut Out to Be a Boss

Over the past four years of blogging, I have harped quite a lot on the benefits of taking risks, pushing forward, and taking responsibility for getting... Read more
Posted on 08 February 2013 SELF EXPRESSION, SPIRITUALITY
Busted! Are You Stealing from Your Company?

At my bank Board meeting last week, the Chairman grimly announced that fraud has increased significantly from the previous year. Read more
Posted on 05 February 2013 SELF EXPRESSION, SPIRITUALITY
Is Your Spirit Aligned with Your Work?

When the good people from The High Calling showed up at my office one day several months ago lugging their video cameras and equipment, I didn’t quite know... Read more
Posted on 28 January 2013 SELF EXPRESSION, SPIRITUALITY
Why Failure is Necessary for Success

I hate failure.More to the point, I fear failure. It’s a major pain-in-the-ass disruption to the carefully structured images we create for ourselves – those... Read more
Posted on 21 January 2013 SELF EXPRESSION, SPIRITUALITY
Surrender Does Not Mean Giving Up

Here is an excerpt from my e-book, “At Work as it is in Heaven: 25 Ways to Re-imagine the Spiritual Purpose of Your Work.” A friend suggested I start... Read more
Posted on 14 January 2013 SELF EXPRESSION, SPIRITUALITY