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08/02/2020

“God calls us to courage through the people He places in our lives.”💪

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At work, I do not have a license to drive the Hilo. When I need to move a pallet, I have to find a manual pallet jack, pump it rapidly to lift the skid and drag it behind me around the plant. While I do benefit from an extremely productive forearm workout, I am left exhausted at the end of the day a

31/01/2020

This past week I came across my old planner from a year ago. I flipped through and found to do lists, meeting notes, and appointments I had scheduled. As I looked closer I read of things that had caused me a great deal of stress and worry: an intimidating customer issue, an impossibly long task list, a meeting I dreaded, etc.

I realized that many of these things that plagued me a year ago had completely dropped from my memory and held no significance now. It got me thinking, “Of the things that occupy my worry today, how many will I remember a year from now?” Chances are, it will not be many.

Remember to step back from time to time and take a long-term perspective of the things that burden you today. More often than not, it will not matter a year from now anyway. 📓

08/11/2019

In this episode we discuss how the attitude you walk in with on Monday, impacts the results you walk out with on Friday.

A shift in attitude can lead to success (jump back to episode 003: Defining Success to create your definition of success) and happiness in your work. This can sometimes seem easier said than done, so we walk through five simple and practical ways to apply this at work tomorrow.

Let us know which one you plan to implement!

In this episode we discuss how the attitude you walk in with on Monday, impacts the results you walk out with on Friday. A shift in attitude can lead to success (jump back to episode 003: Defining Success to create your definition of success) and happiness in your work. This can sometimes seem easie

24/10/2019

WALLPAPER ALERT!
Screenshot this poem shared in our last episode for a daily reminder to DO GOOD ANYWAY. I have it pinned up next to my desk to remind me who I work for.

19/10/2019

Five takeaways from last week's episode. Which do you plan to implement TOMORROW?

18/10/2019

NEW EPISODE!

You know those people who just seem to lift the room when they walk in? You feel better after leaving a conversation with them before you ran into them? What do they do differently to have this impact?

In this episode, we deep dive the impact of small acts in our relationships in life, family, and in our workplace. How did Jesus impact others through small, daily actions? What can we do to live this out to others? Apply our five tips in your life this week and have a positive impact on those around you.

You know those people who just seem to lift the room when they walk in? You feel better after leaving a conversation with them than before you ran into them? What do they do differently to have this impact? In this episode, we deep dive the impact of small acts in our relationships in life, family,

06/02/2019

02/02/2019

Leadership = Action

31/01/2019

What influences where you draw the ethical line in your workplace? Check out our last episode for more.

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30/01/2019

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What's your line in the sand? When do you say something? When do you let it go?

From the outside, it can be easy to look at an embezzlement investigation, hazardous waste dump, or some other major corporate scandal and say, “I’d never do that!”. However, the smaller decisions can be more difficult.

To help protect against this ethical erosion, we discuss the stories of Philip and Paul in ancient Rome. Both of these men drew a line in the sand at different points, and each lost their life because of this decision.

QUESTION: What’s your gate? What is a line in the sand you have drawn? How did you determine what that would be?

26/01/2019

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22/01/2019

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16/01/2019

F E A R :: It grips our hearts and freezes our souls from forward progress. Praise be to our God who is there to come along side and lift us up in our weakness. Lean on His strength today.

Screenshot this verse to your lockscreen for a daily reminder.

28/11/2018

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18/11/2018

NEW EPISODE AND GIVEAWAY!
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Part two of our conversation with George DeJong from Under The Fig Tree Ministries! We dive deeper in understanding the ancient framework of shepherd leadership and learn to integrate these concepts into our daily lives. Learn more at: http://underthefigtree.org/

We're also giving away a copy of George's book, In A Word! Like, comment, or share this post to be entered to win! We will draw our winner randomly on Friday, 11/23.

What do a donkey, dog, and lead sheep have in common? How can we apply ancient shepherd leadership to our modern context? In this episode, we dive deeper in understanding this ancient framework and learn to integrate these concepts into our daily lives. George DeJong is an incredible teacher, pasto

23/10/2018

NEW EPISODE with Under The Fig Tree Ministries!
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What does biblical leadership look like?

That is a question we unpack on regular basis, but rarely do we find an answer so succinct, yet deep and nuanced as what George offers in this episode. We are so excited to share part one of our conversation on the biblical model for leadership!

George DeJong is an incredible teacher, pastor, historian, and author. We were deeply blessed by the opportunity to travel with him to the Holy Lands, and now share our journey with you!

Interested in going on a trip of your own? Or want to catch video teachings from Egypt, Jordan, and Israel? Check out www.underthefigtree.org for details.

What does biblical Leadership look like? That is a question we unpack on regular basis, but rarely do we find an answer so succinct, yet deep and nuanced as what George offers in this episode. We are so excited to share part one of our conversation on the biblical model for leadership. George DeJo

17/10/2018

"The world calls us to bring order to chaos, God calls us to bring peace."

Check out this clip from our trip to the holy lands, and be sure to catch our latest episode!

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10/10/2018

NEW EPISODE!
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Egypt was a major influence in the ancient world who sought to bring order to chaos, but what does God call us to? In this episode, we launch into our fall series focused on leadership lessons from the Holy Land!

Join us on this journey by hitting subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! May God continue to reveal His plan for you, as you influence the world for Him.

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08/10/2018

NEW SERIES THIS FALL.

Join us as we share what our family trip to the Holy Lands taught us about leadership. First episode drops TOMORROW! Subscribe now so you don't miss out.

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04/09/2018

From a very young age, Paul enlisted Timothy to aid in planting churches. After spending time with Paul, Timothy was selected to lead the church in Ephesus. Paul gave Timothy significant authority to lead worship, appoint and guide other leaders and to set an example.

God also calls on you, no matter your age, to set an example. Not an example rooted in pride or self-righteousness, but one that reflects His love to others.

02/09/2018

Whether with our families, coworkers, or strangers online, disagreement surrounds us. Our hearts flood with anger, and, "You're wrong!" quickly fills our minds.

Jesus calls us to something more. He modeled engagement instead of argument.

He chose love.

Want more advice? Check out episode 009: I Disagree. http://bit.ly/CUListenNow

31/08/2018

“Begin with the end in mind.”

A tip from our conversation on how to craft a personal definition of success. Listen now: http://bit.ly/CUListenNow

003: Defining Success

27/08/2018

Welcome Monday. Often times our transition into the work week can be met with stress, anxiety, and worry. Take a moment to breathe this Monday, and remember that He is by your side, willing to take on all of your anxiety because HE CARES FOR YOU.

Be blessed, my friends.

26/08/2018

Check out our latest episode for ways to earn your influence.

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22/08/2018

NEW EPISODE:

He's traveled to over 30 countries, leads in multiple family businesses, and has a passion to serve others like the Christ.

And he’s only 30.

We are so excited to share this conversation with you! Whether you are in your 20s or beyond, we can all learn from Chaz’s fresh perspective on continual learning and humble leadership.

To connect with Chaz further, be sure to follow him on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. ()

He's traveled to over 30 countries, leads in multiple family businesses, and has a passion to serve others like the Christ. And he’s only 30. We are so excited to share this conversation with you! Whether you are in your 20s or beyond, we can all learn from Chaz’s fresh perspective on continual ...

15/06/2018

FIRST INTERVIEW!

Could I really be a leader? How do I know what talents I bring to the table? Does cultural fit even matter?

Those are big questions, but often times we can gain traction on these topics by learning from someone a little further down the road. This month we sit down with a good friend, mentor, and church leader to learn from his first ten years in ministry.

For sermons and other content, connect with Dominic at Fusion Holland.

Have an experience discerning your call? Let us know the below!

Could I really be a leader? How do I know what talents I bring to the table? Does cultural fit even matter? Those are big questions, but often times we can gain traction on these topics by learning from someone a little further down the road. This month we sit down with a good friend, ment

06/06/2018

Chasing the elusive work life balance? Check out our last episode for tools to live in harmony.

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25/05/2018

Fall behind on episodes? No worries! Check out our Listen Now page for a quick summary and catch up in no time!

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22/05/2018

NEW EPISODE!

Do you struggle to find balance in work, home, and other priorities? How do you know when you are not living in harmony? What gives when something has to?

Check out the episode below to dive in.

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Do you struggle to find balance in work, home, and other priorities? How do you know when you are not living in harmony? What gives when something has to? In this episode, we answer a question from YOU. That’s right. This topic comes straight from a listener. We love hearing how this podcast is im...

14/05/2018

God can teach us the most when we ask simple questions of others.

I’ve always been a big believer in “divine appointments.” You know, those conversations or happenings that had to be orchestrated by someone much bigger than yourself.  Many times, the most interesting conversations happen when you least expect them. I’ve had three of these in the last ...

27/04/2018

NEW EPISODE!

Whether with our families, coworkers, or strangers online, disagreement surrounds us. Our hearts flood with anger, and, "You're wrong!" quickly fills our minds.

Jesus calls us to something more. He modeled engagement instead of argument.

He chose love.

In this episode, we offer practical solutions to engaging in healthy, productive disagreements. Acting on this advice could positively impact your relationships forever.

How do YOU engage those you disagree with?

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Whether with our families, coworkers, or strangers online, disagreement surrounds us. Our hearts flood with anger, and, "You're wrong!" quickly fills our minds. Jesus calls us to something more. He modeled engagement instead of argument. He chose love. In this episode, we offer practica

10/04/2018

How do you overcome limiting beliefs and lead from where you are?

Each one of us carries our own limiting beliefs into all aspects of our lives. These are the things we tell ourselves that hold us back from our full potential. To truly thrive, we must actively replace these false statements with truth.

08/04/2018

Thinking back to our last episode on how to stop worshiping the busy and develop a rhythm of rest. Praising God with guitar has always been a major way I find rest during my day.

How are you developing a rhythm of rest?

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04/04/2018

9 out of 10 leading professionals begin their day with dark roast.*

How do you start your day?

*The asterisk is meant to denote that this statistic is entirely made up.

01/04/2018

We continue to spread this good news today! HE HAS RISEN!