To stand out and succeed, you need discipline, right? But what prizes does it really help you win, and what’s the right way to make sure everybody follows the rules. We’ll cover that and four strategies for building personal discipline in this episode of Faithful on the Clock. Timestamps: [00:05] - Intro [00:35] - Discipline is not just perfectly black and white. Don’t try to label yourself too hard. [01:15] - Discipline is something you can learn, and levels vary. Knowing where the bar is for e...
Oct 11, 2021•15 min•Ep. 11
In this episode of Faithful on the Clock, you’ll learn why empathy helps your company’s bottom line and how it helps you fulfill the second commandment to love your neighbor as you lead. Need to build your empathy? You’ll get three practical tips on how to do that, too. Timestamps: [00:06] - Intro [00:38] - Leaders are shifting from a product-centric mindset to a relationship- or human-centric mindset. [01:55] - Why leaders are putting more emphasis on empathy [03:35] - The old way of thinking i...
Oct 04, 2021•10 min•Ep. 10
For most professionals, money is a motivator. But what does the Bible say about wealth? Can you really be rich and follow Jesus at the same time? In this episode, we’ll explore the story of King Solomon to find out. Timestamps: [00:04] - Intro [00:41] - Most businesses want to make profits as much as they want to serve, which can create an ethical conflict for a lot of Christian professionals. [01:31] - Multiple scriptures warn about the danger of financial idolatry, including the story of the r...
Sep 27, 2021•15 min•Ep. 9
You know the ones. The people who play office politics, whine, constantly interrupt, or let their ego run rampant. In this episode of Faithful on the Clock, we’ll cover how to deal with these “difficult” people so your team is strong and the office is a great place to be. Timestamps: [00:04] - Intro [00:32] - Just about everyone has stories about difficult people at work, but getting along is essential because relationships support everything else, such as morale. [01:10] - There is always a rea...
Sep 20, 2021•12 min•Ep. 8
You’ve probably felt like you messed up royally at some point. Failed yourself. Others. God. But don’t count yourself out. Failure isn’t the end, and what to do when it happens is simple. Timestamps: [00:04] - Intro [00:32] - I recently experienced a personal failure at a writers’ conference. [01:42] - Current culture makes us think that success should be easy and leaves us unprepared to handle failure well. [02:25] - Most successful entrepreneurs and innovators were serial failures. [02:47] - G...
Sep 13, 2021•9 min•Ep. 7
Work-life balance--is that even possible? In this episode, you’ll learn a new way to view this concept. Plus, you'll get four strategies to keep yourself moving forward. Timestamps: [00:04] - Intro [00:37] - Because I was small, I used to get bounced around on the teeter-totters in elementary school, which was really scary. Work-life balance kind of feels the same way. [01:45] - Work-life balance is more complicated than a simple back and forth and is more like balancing on a Bosu ball. [02:32] ...
Sep 06, 2021•11 min•Ep. 6
We tend to think we can spot important people coming, and we see some jobs as more prestigious than others. But God can turn all this upside-down in an instant and always has a plan. Here’s what that means for being joyful no matter what role or title you have. Timestamps: [00:05] - Intro [00:39] - American culture promotes the idea that some jobs are more important than others, and that you can predict who will do well. [01:26] - God tends to flip the usual script about class and expectation on...
Aug 30, 2021•9 min•Ep. 5
If you want to be successful, you have to fake it till you make it a little, right? Maybe not. This episode explains why this traditional approach no longer fits in modern business culture, and why it’s not a good way for Christian business people to get ahead. Timestamps: [00:05] - Intro [00:36] - What we mean by “fake it till you make it”--and the science that backs it up [01:38] - Why “fake it till you make it” is risky [02:59] - The real question isn’t whether faking it works, but rather whe...
Aug 23, 2021•10 min•Ep. 4
Professionals tend to see themselves as great planners, and they do tons of strategizing. But what happens when you let go of the need to lay everything out and listen for God's plan instead? Timestamps: [00:05] - Intro [00:36] - Strategy is important for mitigating risk, and there is a huge push for people to do what gives them a sense of control because work is so stressful. [01:46] - The concept of control can lead you to trust no one but yourself, rather than accepting joy and peace as gifts...
Aug 16, 2021•8 min•Ep. 3
Taking classes, doing training, maybe learning a hobby or language…most professionals see this kind of self-development as a must to get ahead. But in this second episode of Faithful on the Clock, we’ll explore why self-development isn’t about YOU at all, and how you can use it to reflect who God is. Timestamps: [00:04] - Intro [00:27] - The traditional view of self-development [01:25] - The traditional view of self-development is backward because joy, peace, and security are gifts rather than t...
Aug 09, 2021•9 min•Ep. 2
Want to get involved with the Faithful on the Clock podcast? There’s a lot you can do! In this third bonus episode, you’ll learn the top four ways you can help right now. Timestamps: [00:04] - Intro [00:32] - Support Option #1 - Become a member at patreon.com/FaithfulOnTheClock. [02:08] - Support Option #2 - Share the show to others on social, on your website, in person, etc. [03:12] - Support Option #3 - Leave a review! [03:46] - Support Option #4 - Get in touch and share your thoughts and idea...
Aug 05, 2021•8 min
What’s coming up on the Faithful on the Clock podcast? In this second bonus episode, you’ll get a sneak peak so you know exactly what you cannot miss through September 2021. Timestamps: [00:03] - Intro [00:37] - Topics for the month of August 2021 [01:35] - Topics for the month of September 2021 [02:21] - You can contact me with any thoughts or ideas you have for the show. [02:57] - Prayer [03:41] - Outro Key takeaways: Topics for the month of August will cover self-development, planning, the fa...
Aug 04, 2021•5 min
Faithful on the Clock is a podcast with the mission of getting your work and faith aligned. We want you to understand Who you're serving and why so you can get more joy and legacy from every minute spent on the clock. Thanks for joining us and taking this step toward a more fulfilling job and relationship with God! Want to join us on social media? We'd love to have you stay up-to-date with the show on all our platforms! Twitter Facebook Pinterest Instagram LinkedIn YouTube In this episode... Tha...
Aug 03, 2021•7 min
Faithful on the Clock is a podcast with the mission of getting your work and faith aligned. We want you to understand Who you're serving and why so you can get more joy and legacy from every minute spent on the clock. Thanks for joining us and taking this step toward a more fulfilling job and relationship with God! Want to join us on social media? We'd love to have you stay up-to-date with the show on all our platforms! Twitter Facebook Pinterest Instagram LinkedIn YouTube In this episode... Wel...
Aug 02, 2021•6 min•Ep. 1
Faithful on the Clock is a podcast with the mission of getting your work and faith aligned. We want you to understand Who you're serving and why so you can get more joy and legacy from every minute spent on the clock. Thanks for joining us and taking this step toward a more fulfilling job and relationship with God! Want to join us on social media? We'd love to have you stay up-to-date with the show on all our platforms! Twitter Facebook Pinterest Instagram LinkedIn YouTube In this episode... Fai...
Jul 08, 2021•1 min
