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Faithful on the Clock

Faithful on the Clock is a podcast meant to get your Christian faith and work aligned. You won’t find mantras or hacks here--just scripture-based insights to help you grow yourself, your company, and your relationship with God. If you want out of the worldly hamster wheel and want to work with purpose, then this is the show for you. Hosted by freelance business writer Wanda Thibodeaux.
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Episodes

Applying the Customer Mindset to Your Team

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... App...

May 09, 202213 minEp. 41

Breaking the Bonds of Mental Fixedness

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... Bre...

May 02, 202213 minEp. 40

3 Ingredients You Need to Build Unbreakable Loyalty

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...

Apr 25, 202214 minEp. 39

Should You Be a Generalist or a Specialist?

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...

Apr 18, 202211 minEp. 38

Overcoming the Imposter Syndrome That Holds You Back

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...

Apr 11, 202214 minEp. 37

How Financially Literate Are You, Really?

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... htt...

Apr 04, 202213 minEp. 36

4 Ways to Manage Your Time for a Stress-Less Life

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...

Mar 28, 202211 minEp. 35

Finding a Mentor to Maximize Growth, Performance, and Confidence

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...

Mar 21, 202213 minEp. 34

Turning Down the Noise of Information Overload

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...

Mar 14, 202214 minEp. 33

Bouncing Back from Setbacks

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...

Mar 07, 202210 minEp. 32

How to Provide Real Value on Social Media

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...

Feb 28, 202211 minEp. 31

Handling the Great Resignation

People are leaving their jobs in record numbers. What’s behind the so-called Great Resignation? Episode 30 of the Faithful on the Clock podcast summarizes the problem and outlines how Christian leaders should respond when workers leave en masse. Timestamps: [00:05] - Intro [00:39] - Statistics on the size of the Great Resignation [01:40] - Many businesses are trying to solve the problem with pay or compensation improvements. [02:22] - People are leaving not just for pay, but because they feel un...

Feb 21, 202211 minEp. 30

How to Change Leaders in Your Business

Leaders can’t or don’t always want to stay with a company forever. Sometimes, fresh blood makes sense. But how do you make the transition from one leader to another? Find out in Episode 29 of the Faithful on the Clock podcast. Timestamps: [00:04] - Intro [00:32] - Why changes in leadership are necessary [01:18] - Moses was a phenomenal leader but made an error and didn’t trust God enough [02:08] - Moses was proactive about finding a successor [02:47] - Don’t bury your head in the sand about the ...

Feb 14, 202210 minEp. 29

Cleaning Up Toxic Positivity

Positivity is essential for dealing with a rough world. But when does positivity turn toxic? Episode 27 of the Faithful on the Clock podcast highlights how to be encouraging while staying firmly grounded and realistic. Timestamps: [00:05] - Intro [00:40] - I like talking about toxic positivity in the hope of Marie Kondoing the mind! [01:10] - Definition of toxic positivity and examples [01:59] - Toxic positivity harms both individuals and organizations. It damages trust and productivity. [02:21]...

Feb 07, 202211 minEp. 28

How Businesses can Fix the Self-Care Hijack and Relieve Individual Burden

The self-care industry brings in millions of dollars around the world annually. But are we pushing too far on individual responsibility for mental health and wellness? What responsibility do businesses have to take care of their teams? That’s covered in Episode 27 of the Faithful on the Clock podcast. Timestamps: [00:05] - Intro [00:43] - The number of people demonstrating symptoms of mental health conditions is increasing rapidly, exacerbated by the pandemic. [01:39] - The stigma against mental...

Jan 31, 202212 minEp. 27

Practical ESG Strategies to Help Your Company Steward the Earth

As climate change concerns grow, environmental, social and governance (ESG) compliance is increasing in importance for businesses. Episode 26 of the Faithful on the Clock podcast shares how ESG connects to Adam’s original job and outlines how to get started on a stronger ESG path. Timestamps: [00:04] - Intro [00:40] - Main purpose of the episode [00:58] - Genesis demonstrates that God called Adam and Eve to rule over Earth and care for it. [02:10] - As descendants of Adam and Eve, we have inheri...

Jan 24, 202213 minEp. 26

Making Temporary and Gig Workers Feel Welcome

Gig and temporary workers now account for over a third of the American workforce. This episode of Faithful on the Clock discusses how you can make these workers feel more at home when you bring them into your company. Timestamps: [00:05] - Intro [00:36] - The gig economy is growing rapidly, with some experts predicting that more than half of American workers will be part of the temp trend by 2023. Businesses are recognizing it can be cost-effective to use these people as needed. [01:58] - Your b...

Jan 17, 202212 minEp. 25

3 Trustworthy Keys to Handle Cancel Culture with Grace and Confidence

Examples of cancel culture are visible everywhere. But what do you do if accusations hit you, someone on your team, or the entire company? In Episode 24 of Faithful on the Clock, you’ll learn what the biggest logical problems with cancel culture are and get advice on how to behave in the face of allegations and bad press. Timestamps: [00:05] - Intro [00:33] - Definition, importance, and difficulties surrounding cancel culture [02:07] - Major issues with cancel culture include the belief that peo...

Jan 10, 202211 minEp. 24

How to Audit Integrity in Yourself, Others, and Your Business

How can you tell if someone has integrity (including you)? Is it present in your office? This episode of Faithful on the Clock gives 11 things that indicate good integrity. Plus, we’ll walk you through the basics of a business integrity audit. Timestamps: [00:05] - Intro [00:44] - Definition of integrity differentiates you and has a reward. God will always look for it in your heart. [01:32] - Integrity differentiates you and has a reward. God will always look for it in your heart. [02:48] - List...

Jan 03, 202213 minEp. 23

How to Make Fearless, Competent Decisions and Boost Resolve

Just in time for the New Year, Episode 22 of Faithful on the Clock clarifies how goals and resolutions are different. It provides tips for getting you and/or your team in the right headspace to make great decisions and really follow through. Timestamps: [00:04] - Intro [00:39] - Clarification of how goals and resolutions are different [01:32] - Why having resolutions for yourself or your team is important in business [02:20] - Recommendation #1: Ask yourself why the decision or action matters at...

Dec 27, 202112 minEp. 22

Is Wisdom Driving Your Artificial Intelligence and Purpose Every Time?

AI is everywhere. But what’s the difference between AI and real wisdom? Episode 21 of Faithful on the Clock answers that question and walks you through four things to look for when selecting AI for your business. Timestamps: [00:05] - Intro [00:40] - AI is everywhere and the industry is experiencing insane growth. [01:30] - Definition of AI [02:19] - Differentiation between AI and wisdom; AI never will be truly “wise”. [03:07] - 3 examples of situations where wisdom, not AI, has to take over [04...

Dec 20, 202117 minEp. 21

How to (Not) Fail at Diversity and Inclusion

Companies are making real efforts for better diversity and inclusion...and not getting anywhere. Episode 20 highlights the key reason most D&I efforts fail and provides two recommendations on how to do better. Timestamps: [00:05] - Intro [00:43] - Statistics on the importance of D&I [01:35] - Even though we know how important D&I is, there is still a lot of work to do. [02:12] - When people perceive that companies do D&I out of obligation, it makes feel workers feel less included...

Dec 13, 202113 minEp. 20

Trading 1,000 Hats for Roles With Purpose

Today, leaders feel enormous pressure to take on many different roles. Is that really a good thing? How can you decide what positions really are ideal for you? Episode 19 of Faithful on the Clock offers a list of questions to help you choose hats that really matter. Timestamps: [00:05] - Intro [00:39] - There is a trend for professionals to wear many different hats. It’s unusual not to see a list of positions or responsibilities in profiles. [01:37] - I am a supporter that you can do multiple th...

Dec 06, 202113 minEp. 19

Why Reaching Goals Can Bum You Out

Everybody is aaaaaaall about goal setting. But what happens when you reach a goal and...it kind of sucks? This episode of Faithful on the Clock explains why reaching an objective can be a huge letdown. It includes two techniques for ensuring you don’t fall prey to the arrival fallacy and lose your joy. Timestamps: [00:05] - Intro [00:39] - The arrival fallacy is the false belief that we’ll feel happy if we just get to the goal we set. [01:18] - A CEO I worked with experienced the arrival fallacy...

Nov 29, 202112 minEp. 18

Picking Your Priorities When Everything Matters

You’ve got a million things on your plate. All of them really do have value and matter. How do you choose which to drop and which to pursue? This episode breaks down what to consider so you make great prioritizations, taking a look at the story of Lazarus to show a healthy approach to identifying your own goals and timing. Timestamps: [00:05] - Intro [00:41] - Right now, the number of things people are expected to do is extremely high. COVID-19 has only worsened the issue. [01:35] - The common a...

Nov 22, 202111 minEp. 17

Delegating Without Losing Yourself

Episode 16 of the Faithful on the Clock podcast exposes why delegating is a necessity in modern work, and why it presents two big dangers. The show includes three strategies for making your delegation more effective and authentic. Timestamps: [00:05] - Intro [00:36] - Nobody can do everything or be everywhere. So as you climb the ladder, you have to see delegating as an increasingly necessary part of your leadership. [01:39] - Delegating has two dangers. You can become disconnected from the work...

Nov 15, 202112 minEp. 16

Weaving a Network Web That Works

In the age of social media, it can seem like networking is easier and more effective than ever. But does it really work? This episode dissects the myth that big follower numbers means success and provides four strategies for creating stronger links that have true benefits. Timestamps: [00:06] - Intro [00:37] - It’s tempting to see networking as being in a golden age. [01:14] - Networking isn’t in a golden age--this is clearer if you look back at the way people used to network. [01:49] - People u...

Nov 08, 202112 minEp. 15

Play Hard, Win Harder

Episode 14 of the Faithful on the Clock podcast is all about having fun. Why let go of all the serious tradition? How can you make it affordable and natural for your team to get involved in shenanigans? Did God’s people ever celebrate when they worked? You’ll get answers to these questions, plus insights about how to use fun formally to keep investors beside you. Timestamps: [00:05] - Intro [00:35] - Professionals used to be much more serious in their approach to business and had the attitude li...

Nov 01, 202110 minEp. 14

Cementing the Bricks of a Legacy Brand

Most companies won’t last the decade, let alone the century. So how do you beat the odds and create a legacy brand people know for generations? This episode of Faithful on the Clock uses Jesus’ approach to storytelling to give you some solid guidelines. Timestamps: [00:05] - Intro [00:44] - Definition of a brand [01:07] - Branding is just about differentiation, but leaders get caught between how to respond to the changing world and maintain the differentiation they’ve already established. [01:45...

Oct 25, 20219 minEp. 13

An Ever-Present Help

Scripture is clear that we always can come to God, who is an ever-present help. We, however, often drop the ball when it comes to responding to asks. This episode stresses the importance of paying attention and responding to the effort people make to put themselves out there. Timestamps: [00:04] - Intro [00:39] - Companies are becoming more human-centric and mental health is coming to the fore. More leaders are trying to take care of their mental health. [01:44] - There’s a push to normalize the...

Oct 18, 202111 minEp. 12
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