Uncovering Racial Bias How do you know if you’re racist? It’s almost an impossible question, akin to considering whether or not you think you’re a bad person. Our lives are filled with biases that protect us […]
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MEMO: Proposed Change in Bedtime
Similar to all companies, Thorne Inc. is continuing to pivot during the quarantine. It has come to our attention that a new bedtime may be necessary to ensure the health, safety, and sanity of every […]
The Challenge of Defining Leadership
Leadership Definition Leadership has been defined many ways. A contemporary author on leadership John Maxwell writes, “Leadership is influence–nothing more, nothing less” (1998, p. 17). Although defining leadership as an influence relationship is helpful, Maxwell’s […]
Understanding Why Volunteers Quit
Understanding why volunteers quit is important. Anyone who’s ever managed volunteers understands the constant challenge to recruit, train, and attempt to keep volunteers. Inevitably some volunteers opt to “take their talents elsewhere“. Losing volunteers can […]
Sugar Cereal and Lost Hope for Humanity
Sugar Cereal and Lost Hope for Humanity Cereal Declares Freedom Cereal is tired of pretending to be a healthy part of a balanced diet. For years it has been shackled by the confines of a […]
Dunbar’s Number and Church Plant Success
Church Plant Success In the back of my mind I’m always wondering why some church plants take root and grow while others are forced to close their doors. Closed church plants impact lead planter families, community relationships, […]