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Faith@work

Faith@Work

Does faith have a place at work? CEOs at some major corporations think so.

John Tyson, Chairman of Tyson foods doesn’t believe that faith needs to be checked at the door when you come to work. He believes that “(His) faith is just an ongoing evolution, trying to understand what faith in the marketplace looks like, giving people permission to live their faith seven days a week…If people can talk about the football game on Monday, why can’t they talk about their faith?”1 Tyson Foods employs chaplains to provide support to employees of all faiths, whether Christian, Jewish or Muslim. 2

Conrad Hilton, founder of Hilton Hotels had a deep devotion to God that permeated his business decisions and personal life. Upon his death, he left most of his fortune to a Catholic charity with the statement that “There is a natural law, a Divine law, that obliges you and me to relieve the suffering, the distressed and the destitute.”3 (more…)

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If You’re a Leader….

If You’re A Leader…

If you’re a Leader, you’re a Pastor.

If you’re a Leader, you’re a Shepherd.

If you’re a Leader, you’re a Parent.

How are you caring for your “flock”?Are you concerned about their spiritual and emotional growth and development?Are you teaching them new skills? Are you guiding them through difficult times to discover their true gifts and unique talents?Are you more focused on their needs than you are on your own?Are you willing to give up your desires so that they can benefit?

It doesn’t matter whether you lead a Little League team, a church, or a corporation.The people have needs, and the needs are basically the same. How will you lead?

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