by Jason Phillips | Jul 14, 2025 | Business Ethics
“I had to put food on the table.”“It’s just business.”“I’ve got to take care of my family.”I’ve heard these words far too many times from fellow Christian business owners… right after they’ve made a decision that compromised their integrity.And I get it. The...
by Jason Phillips | May 27, 2025 | Human Resources
How to Handle Tenure-Based Raise Requests Without Losing Your Team (or Your Mind)“So… I’ve been here two years now. Am I getting a raise?”Every leader has faced this moment. The awkward pause. The expectation in their eyes. The tension between appreciation and...
by Jason Phillips | Mar 3, 2025 | Human Resources
Why Playing Favorites in Business Can Cost You Trust, Profit, and GrowthAre You Paying for Loyalty or Performance?A contractor I know—let’s call him Mike—hired his brother-in-law to manage operations. He wanted to help his family and figured blood would be good for...
by Jason Phillips | Feb 3, 2025 | Leadership
A Leadership and Management Guide to Taking Action and Embracing IterationWhy You Must Fail to SucceedAccording to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, about 20% of small businesses fail within their first year, and roughly 50% fail within the first five years. The...
by Jason Phillips | Jan 1, 2025 | Leadership
As a leader, your beliefs about your team’s potential don’t just stay in your head–they shape reality. The Pygmalion Effect is a leadership principle that can transform your business by helping your people grow and perform at levels they may not have thought possible....
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