Monday Manna

Monday Manna - The Bottom Line Friend or Foe

By John D. Beckett Gunter was reeling. The unexpected turn of events had caught him totally off-guard. After all, the board of Mastech had brought him in as CEO to move the company forward. He knew he had been selected not only because of his proven business skills, but also his genuine care for people. In fact, Gunter had always regarded his commitment to his employees as one of his greatest strengths as a leader.
Category:  Monday Manna
Tags:  Leaders, Leadership, Bottom Line, Business

Monday Manna - Great Commissions…And The Great Commission

By Robert J. Tamasy If someone were to ask why you go to work, how would you respond? There are many possible answers to that question: To earn a living and pay bills. To earn enough money to support one’s desired lifestyle. To build a rewarding career. To find expression for one’s skills, expertise and interests. Some might sarcastically reply, “To fill in the time between weekends, holidays and vacations.”
Category:  Monday Manna
Tags:  Great Commission, Commissions

Monday Manna - An Unorthodox Marketing Strategy

By Rick Boxx In the business world it seems normal to emphasize a company’s unique qualities and capacities. We try to define our “niche,” promote our strengths, and show how we differentiate from our competitors. It is less common, however, for business leaders to publicly acknowledge their weaknesses. They are either ignored or, even worse, disguised or concealed in hope that no one will recognize them.
Category:  Monday Manna
Tags:  Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Unorthodox, Honesty, Business

Monday Manna - Is It True We Can’t Take It With Us?

By Robert J. Tamasy Occasionally we hear the cliché, “You can’t take it with you.” The implication is that on the day we pass from this life, we will not be taking suitcases filled with our belongings. No moving van will be following the hearse. Following the death of a wealthy, internationally famous entrepreneur, when asked how much the businessman had left behind, a company spokesman accurately responded, “All of it!”
Category:  Monday Manna
Tags:  Possessions, Material Things, Treasures on Earth, Treasure in Heaven

Monday Manna - Confusing Joy With Happiness

By Jim Mathis My topic for today – joy – is not something we often talk about in the business and professional world. We commonly speak about happiness and being happy, whether it concerns finalizing a contract, attracting a new client, making a sale, receiving a promotion or a pay raise, or finding a new job we feel certain will be more fulfilling and rewarding. Such events make us happy. But when was the last time you heard someone speak about experiencing joy?
Category:  Monday Manna
Tags:  Joy, Happiness