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Have you ever skipped a family gathering or told a friend you couldn’t make it to their special event because work felt more important? Maybe it was overtime, a looming deadline, or just the pressure to keep climbing the ladder. I’ve been there. For the first eight years of my marriage and motherhood, I said “yes” to work more times
“I won’t be in tomorrow.” Those five words, typed into an email subject line two months ago, marked the beginning of my escape from a workplace that had slowly consumed my spirit. Just days before, I had attempted to quit, but guilt convinced me to stay. The toxicity that drove my initial decision hadn’t magically disappeared – it had simply
Discover 10 timeless Christian business leadership principles that reflect Christ’s teachings. Learn how to lead with integrity, faith, and compassion in the workplace.
In a society that equates professional success with personal worth, it’s easy to let work define who we are. Job titles, accolades, and career milestones often become the markers of identity, offering validation and purpose. But at what cost? The problem with a work-driven identity lies in its fragility. Jobs can change or disappear, leaving us feeling lost. Moreover, prioritizing
Work takes up a significant portion of our lives, and it’s about more than just completing tasks and hitting deadlines—it’s about feeling heard, valued, and respected. Yet, too often, we find ourselves in environments where our contributions are overlooked or dismissed. Staying in such an environment can leave you feeling invisible and unfulfilled, but finding a workplace that truly values
One year ago today life changed. I said goodbye to my work family to focus on my real family. I thought I would start a Podcast and write a book after taking a part-time job, but the job quickly turned into full-time, and that dream still sits shelved. I thought I would be starting school this semester for counseling, but
In his book, Leader Shift, John Maxwell reminds leaders that the environment we are on today is not necessarily the environment we will be in tomorrow. It is always changing. In order to stay ahead of the change, every leader most makes “leadershifts”. Below are a few key takeaways: You should position yourself to being able to make change. The
As I walked in to sit down at my desk as the Office Manager for Trinity Baptist Church, I found a basket full of goodies and a card full of kindness welcoming me to my new position. Throughout the week, people TXT to see how I was adjusting to the new role. To be honest, I adjusted quickly and fell
Good communication is essential in the classroom and the work environments, but not everyone communicates the same way. Based off of the book The Two Sides of Love by Trent and Smalley, Working with (and Teaching) Different Personalities, is a training class that explores four personality types and how they interact together in various environments. The 2-hour in-person personality training workshop
To all the parents out there who got to go to your kiddos award ceremony across various schools today and post pictures of their awards and celebrate their end of year success … congratulations!! Super proud (and envious of you). To the parents who didn’t even know there was an end of year award ceremony today and whose week went