Throughout human history, people of all cultures have sought freedom. Some have emphasized inner spiritual or emotional freedom, and others freedom from external restraints, such as slavery or...
Sometimes the answer seems so simple. If you weren’t held back by circumstances – a difficult boss, more education, the right contacts, a missed opportunity – you could...
Character starts with the little thoughts we think and the little actions we take. In a previous blog post on how to build character at work, we set...
Is character manifested in heroic actions? We might think it is, but what led up to the big choices was shaped by little choices made earlier. Character is...
I have heard there are two kinds of people in the world: those who believe there are two kinds of people and those who don’t. Jesus (at least...
Because of my background in dealing with religious cults (I spent five years on the board of the Spiritual Counterfeits Project in Berkeley), I was called to go...
Can you be friends with people at work? I’ve been interested in this question ever since I heard a lecture on Christians and friendship while working towards my...
In the many vocational interviews I have done over the years, I have heard numerous stories about difficult bosses and strained relationships at work. Even in the organizations...
How important is character to a thriving workplace culture? Our executive director here at IFWE, Hugh Whelchel, has worked with several struggling companies that needed turning around. He...
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