Integrity Moments

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  The Seeds of Jealousy 16.09.2026 1min

  Once, I found myself working for the person who received the promotion I was recommended to receive. My jealousy turned into disdain for my new boss and damaged our working relationship.  King Saul had similar feelings about David when Saul allowed seeds of jealousy to take root. After Saul returned from a victorious battle, the ... The post The Seeds of Jealousy appeared first on Unconventional Business Network.
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  A Growing Workplace Problem 15.09.2026 1min

  While meeting with an entrepreneur named Mark, I asked him about his greatest challenges. Mark shared, “When I started this business eight years ago, I never would’ve imagined that marijuana usage would be one of my biggest problems. It’s pervasive, and a constant safety and productivity challenge.”  A recent New York Post article claims that ... The post A Growing Workplace Problem appeared first on Unconventional Business Network.
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  The Fruit of Barrenness 14.09.2026 1min

  Organizational psychologist, Goh Hong Yi, wrote a profound online article for Salt and Light on barrenness that relates to business.  Abraham was told that God was going to make him into a great nation. However, his wife, Sarah, was unable to conceive for decades.   The author wrote, “The lineage of Abraham reminds us that ... The post The Fruit of Barrenness appeared first on Unconventional Business Network.
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  Drawing Near 11.09.2026 1min

  Linda was crushed when she lost her job. In the midst of worrying about how to survive the economic hit until she found a new role, she struggled to respond to how the traumatic change impacted her self-esteem.  But she found comfort in the words from the writer of Hebrews.  “Let us then approach God’s ... The post Drawing Near appeared first on Unconventional Business Network.
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  President Reagan’s Prayer Life 09.09.2026 1min

  In President Ronald Reagan’s autobiography, he shares a story about his college football days. Before a big game, President Reagan’s football coach asked the team if they prayed.  Out of fear that he would be ridiculed by his peers, Reagan did not admit that he was someone who prayed, even though he did regularly.  Reagan ... The post President Reagan’s Prayer Life appeared first on Unconventional Business Network.
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  The Roots of Labor Day 07.09.2026 1min

  The Industrial Revolution’s technology, rather than eliminating jobs, created jobs for railroads and related industries that dramatically increased labor demands. This led to abuse and overwork, not leisure, as some expected.  In 1894, the Labor Day holiday became a response to that abuse and overwork. The laborers demanded a day to rest and celebrate their ... The post The Roots of Labor Day appeared first on Unconventional Business Network.
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  People Placement Matters 04.09.2026 1min

  Vanessa Van Edwards, a Harvard behavioral researcher, shared at the most recent Global Leadership Summit many great workplace insights.   One insight, backed by research, was that if you sit people near high performers, those people’s performance will increase 15% on average. But if you sit them next to low performers, their performance will decrease ... The post People Placement Matters appeared first on Unconventional Business Network.
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  Rethinking Retirement 03.09.2026 1min

  Jim Collins, author of Good to Great, shared at this year’s Global Leadership Summit that only 53% of Benjamin Franklin’s accomplishments happened by the age of 60. Collins’ point is that age is not a good indicator of future achievements.   Prior to Social Security’s beginning, most people concluded they would work as long as they ... The post Rethinking Retirement appeared first on Unconventional Business Network.
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  Finding Happiness 02.09.2026 1min

  Harvard Professor, Arthur Brooks, points to four pillars of happiness that include faith, family, friendship, and work that serves others.  Regarding faith, Professor Brooks says, “A religious, spiritual, or even philosophical outlook allows us to transcend the self and see the bigger picture, admitting our smallness in the grand scheme of things and reminding ... The post Finding Happiness appeared first on Unconventional Business Network.
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  Is Life Meaningless? 01.09.2026 1min

  According to Harvard Professor, Arthur Brooks, there’s an annual survey that asks men and women if they feel their life is meaningless. Prior to 2008, the percentage of people typically affirming that belief was just 15%.  In 2008, however, the numbers increased significantly each year. For women, a meaningless life response reached 30%, and ... The post Is Life Meaningless? appeared first on Unconventional Business Network.
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  Be Faithful 31.08.2026 1min

  According to the Wall Street Journal, Brian McClain, a Kentucky rancher, ran a Ponzi scheme that cost investors and bankers $170 million. The fraud could have been caught many years earlier.  Lending on livestock, done properly, requires periodic livestock inspections. Rabo AgriFinance was McClain’s primary lender, but Rabo loaned McClain millions without any cattle inspections for four years.  In addition, Rabo’s own files noted that McClain was frequently overdrawn ... The post Be Faithful appeared first on Unconventional Business Network.
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  The Perfect Pair 28.08.2026 1min

  My wife, Kathy, was paired with another woman to lead a vacation bible school. While Kathy loves having fun, it’s often unscripted.  The first time Kathy spoke with her new teammate, Kathy told me, “She is very structured and scripted. We may drive each other crazy.”  Personally, I think God chose the perfect pair. Some children learned from Kathy’s fun, free form style, but other kids needed the scripted structured approach.   1 Corinthians 12:18-19 teaches, “In ... The post The Perfect Pair appeared first on Unconventional Business Network.
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  Innovators Beware 27.08.2026 1min

  Many entrepreneurs focus on one business and struggle to excel, while others, like Elon Musk, can create multiple businesses in vastly different industries. Some business leaders have a higher level of creativity and innovation than most.   But for many of those innovators, they would have trouble admitting that without God they would have nothing.  Colossians 1:16 says, “For in (the Son of God) all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether ... The post Innovators Beware appeared first on Unconventional Business Network.
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  Courageous Stewardship 26.08.2026 1min

  When I owned a fledgling consulting practice, I met with a ministry leader named Ken. To my surprise, Ken changed the conversation by asking me when I was going to hire a salesperson.   When I explained my concerns about affording a new hire, Ken reminded me that being a good steward often requires us to take a step of faith.  After Ken’s prompting, I prayed and courageously ... The post Courageous Stewardship appeared first on Unconventional Business Network.
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  A Silent Faith 25.08.2026 1min

  In a Christianpost.com article, Michael A. Youssef, pastor of Church of the Apostles, emphasized that a Lifeway study reveals that 53% of Protestant church goers admit that many who know them do not know that they are Christians. Pastor Youssef highlights that “a silent Christian is not a neutral Christian; a silent Christian is a weakened witness. Because truth that is never spoken will eventually become truth that is never seen.” If ... The post A Silent Faith appeared first on Unconventional Business Network.
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  Wise Diversification 24.08.2026 1min

  As a banker, I was once asked to make a loan to a businessman who owned nothing except one stock worth $2 million, but he owed $1 million against that stock.  I was surprised by his lack of diversification. I declined his loan request.   Later, that stock plummeted and he was forced to sell with a deep loss.  Jesus began a parable by stating that a master entrusted his wealth ... The post Wise Diversification appeared first on Unconventional Business Network.
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  Leadership Lessons of Elisha: Whole Truth 21.08.2026 1min

  The stories of the Biblical prophet Elisha in the Old Testament book of 2 Kings offer relevant wisdom for our work today.  Seeking a cure for his leprosy, the army commander Naaman offered gold, silver, and clothing to compensate Elisha for healing him. Yet Elisha refuses to accept any payment.   Seeing an opportunity for himself, Elisha’s servant Gehazi follows after Naaman and makes up a story to get some of the wealth for himself. Upon ... The post Leadership Lessons of Elisha: Whole Truth appeared first on Unconventional Business Network.
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  Leadership Lessons of Elisha: God’s Army 20.08.2026 1min

  The book of 2 Kings offers Biblical wisdom for our work today. The king of Syria seeks to capture the prophet Elisha. One morning, Elisha’s servant sees that an army has surrounded the city. The servant fearfully asks Elisha what they are to do.   “‘Don’t be afraid,’ the prophet answered. ‘Those who are with us are more than those who are with them.’” (2 Kings 6:16)  Elisha prayed that the servant’s eyes would be ... The post Leadership Lessons of Elisha: God’s Army appeared first on Unconventional Business Network.
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  Leadership Lessons of Elisha: Simple Solutions 19.08.2026 1min

  The Old Testament book of 2 Kings tells of the Biblical prophet Elisha, whose leadership lessons have relevant wisdom for today’s workplace.  Suffering from leprosy, the army commander Naaman asks Elisha for healing. Although Naaman is expecting some dramatic invocation of God’s presence, Elisha’s prescription is simpler: Naaman is to wash himself seven times in the Jordan River.   Naaman is incensed with such a simple solution. His servants try to reason with ... The post Leadership Lessons of Elisha: Simple Solutions appeared first on Unconventional Business Network.
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  Work By Faith 18.08.2026 1min

  Florence Chadwick’s 1952 effort to swim from Catalina Island to the California coast is a favorite motivational story.  The day was so foggy she could barely see the boats that accompanied her. Exhausted after swimming for more than 15 hours, unable to see her destination, she gave up.   She learned later that she was less than half a mile from the coast.   She told reporters, “All I could ... The post Work By Faith appeared first on Unconventional Business Network.