Even Jesus Got Annoyed Sometimes

Last updated on: October 30, 2015 at 3:40 pm By JBW

I have been searching for some spiritual advice on how to deal with annoying employees. The scriptures didn’t offer much help, other than telling me to be infinitely patient and kind. I kept searching. Surely Jesus must have had some irritating moments with his employees, those surly disciples. I mean, come on, they were just ordinary guys like you and me, right? Theyhad to get on each others’ nerves from time to time. The bible doesn’t really showcase Jesus’ irritation levels, but if... Read more

Meditation for (Christian) Dummies

Last updated on: October 28, 2015 at 3:53 pm By JBW

My mentor, Dr. Payne, suggested that I start meditating. He mentioned it one day as he calmly observed me work myself into a lather over the usual career frustrations and corporate political struggles. He made it sound so easy and fun. And I said, “Well, yes, that might help calm me down.” But I was also secretly thinking to myself how meditating would make me sound extremely hard-core spiritual. You know, the way everyone thinks that Buddhists are so much... Read more

Face the Right Way: Looking for Direction at Work

Last updated on: October 26, 2015 at 3:03 pm By Guest Contributor

Guest Blog from Dr. Stephen Payne Peter lowers his head with a slow shake. “Frankly,” he says, “I’m bored to the point of mental numbness… And I know I shouldn’t be; it’s a good job.” Peter tells me this because I coach him in business leadership. “In spite of all the accolades and great bonuses for my team, I get nothing out of this place.” He glances up at me: “Do you think I should look for another job?” “I’m... Read more

Who Would Jesus Fire?

Last updated on: October 24, 2015 at 9:03 am By JBW

I have to fire Todd. His leadership performance has tanked for the past few years and I’ve had enough. Plus, I’ve come to the conclusion that he’s not the sharpest tool in the shed. Todd has been running one of our smaller business units – the one we never really cared about because it was so insignificant, and it just kind of ran itself. Well, the truth is that Todd actually ran it, and he wasn’t doing such a bad job for... Read more

Are You Feeling Stupid At Work? I’m Here to Help.

Last updated on: October 21, 2015 at 1:54 pm By JBW

A while ago I posted an article called, “It’s Okay to Feel Stupid Sometimes.” In it I said that sooner or later, most of us will eventually run into a situation where we are in over our heads. And for a while, we will feel stupid. Being a sympathetic and encouraging career advisor, I went even further to say that feeling stupid is not only normal, it is actually a good sign. It means that you are growing and stretching beyond your... Read more

When Jesus Was a Consultant

Last updated on: October 19, 2015 at 5:56 pm By JBW

I worked as a management consultant for fifteen years before settling down with the company I am currently with. Like attorneys and used-car salesmen, consultants are subject to their fair share of derision and ridicule. I honestly couldn’t tell you why, since it is such a fine and upstanding profession, but I hear it all the time. An enthusiastic colleague will approach me in the hallway with a loud voice, coming a bit too close to my face, saying, “Hey,... Read more

Dadtastic! (Note to Self: Why I am a Good Father)

Last updated on: October 16, 2015 at 5:04 pm By JBW

Dear readers: This story has nothing to do with business or spirituality or anything of that sort. It’s about fathers and daughters, and watching them grow up. I wrote this a while ago, and thought now would be a good time to post it. I am still getting used to the fact that my daughters are now full-fledged teenagers. It has been hard for me to accept the fact that they are growing into young women, even though it apparently has been... Read more

Miracles at the Workplace? “The Holy Spirit is On Line Four” (Part 2)

Last updated on: October 14, 2015 at 8:12 pm By JBW

Continued from the previous post I have gotten about half-way through reading the Acts of the Apostles, and am quite captivated by the stories. Acts is chock-full of miracles and supernatural events. There are plenty of healings, raising people from the dead, (as well as some unfortunate souls who are struck dead), angelic visits, dramatic rescues, Visions, foretellings of things to come, and even an incidence of teleporting. To be honest, the teleporting thing really gives me a renewed appreciation for... Read more

Miracles at the Workplace? “The Holy Spirit is on Line Four…”

Last updated on: October 12, 2015 at 12:07 pm By JBW

I have spent that past few weeks reading intently through the four Gospels, and finally finished the last one, the Gospel of John. The next morning I went to sit in my Chair of Quiet Meditation like usual and picked up the bible to start reading again. But where to go from here? Those gospel stories were so good! Should I brace myself for the intellectual rigor of the letters of Paul? Enjoy the free form manic-depressive beauty of the Psalms? How about giving... Read more

The Science of Grace (3)

Last updated on: October 9, 2015 at 2:17 pm By JBW

Continued from previous post The scientific behaviors of electrons and photons have quite a bit to teach us about grace, also. The definition of grace is receiving a gift that you don’t deserve. The ultimate act of grace in Christianity, of course, being the sacrifice of Jesus Christ dying on the cross and paying for our sins to give us the gift of eternal life (I was so good at presenting the gospel at one time). Beyond that major milestone of the... Read more