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3 common demotivators

This doesn’t surprise me based on similar research showing that bad behavior at work has a much stronger influence on company morale and productivity than good behavior does to counteract it. All of this theory is well and good, but are there common demotivators you can eliminate in your workplace? Lack of clarity and communication – When …

5 Ways to Deal With the Whiners

1) Get away from them. Move your desk and if possible, change your office. Just the geographic change can make a significant difference. Most of the time, whiners vent on who’s nearby, so don’t be an easy target. 2) Switch the conversation. Ask them opposite questions, like, What’s working? What’s going well? Turn the talk …

Spiritually abusive ministries…

Have a distorted view of respect. They forget the simple adage that respect is earned, not granted. Abusive leaders demand respect without having earned it by good, honest living. Demand allegiance as proof of the follower’s allegiance to Christ. It’s either his/her way or no way. And if a follower deviates, he is guilty of …

Free Webcast: Let’s Talk About Fast…

Let’s Talk About Fast, Agile IT Infrastructure.  Agile is the new black. Monolithic, bulky IT architecture is giving way to agile microservices that are easily consumable and scalable. How should businesses in the middle of this transition think about the move to microservices? Join Azuqua and Apigee as we present “Are ESBs Relevant in the …

Leadership Restlessness

Use restlessness to create opportunities to serve others. Make restlessness about the people you serve. Many established church pastors feel like planting a church every Monday morning. The anonymous notes in the offering plates can get to you. Many church planters feel like transitioning to an established church every Monday morning. The fact that the …