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December 11, 2019 2026-07-03 13:07Blog
Business Marketing Automation for Dynamic Future Growth
Shawn Sommerkamp This training video (meant as an introduction to the 8-class Training Course found under COURSES) highlights the foundational aspects of an automated marketing solution for Christian business owners. Why is this so important? Well, what business owner really loves selling and prospecting? I don’t. I now allow an automated marketing …
Performance Management & Work Prioritization
Having a process for managing your workload and overall achievement of performance objectives is crucial. This video discusses one such method, using a prioritization matrix based on Level of Effort and Impact. When we make the process practical, our minds are freed up to achieve all new levels of growth…even …
Tools – Core Values Assessment
The Core Values Assessment is one of the foundation stones for my executive coaching. This electronic worksheet captures the essence of how you view the world. Although it takes less than 10 minutes to complete, it is a window through which you will understand your motives, biases, aggravations and inspirations. …
Tools – Executive Presence Assessment
The Executive Presence Assessment is glimpse into the four key dimension of leadership excellence. Within each dimension there is a list of categories that require specific attention to master. After completing this simple assessment you will have a clear direction on your primary focus areas. …
Tools – Career Wheel Worksheet
The Career Wheel worksheet is a visual aid to help you identify why your ride might be bumpy. In the shape of wheel, the assessment presents seven career dimensions essential for success. As we keep these in balance, our career progression will be smooth. When one or more areas is …
Career Breakthroughs: Is Prayer Enough? Part 3 of 3
If you read the previous two posts, you have been introduced (perhaps re-introduced) to the idea that Matt 7:7 and Luke 11:9, where Jesus says ‘ask, seek and knock’, are not merely a treatise on prayer. Many other New Testament passages support the idea that God calls us to do …
Career Breakthroughs: Is Prayer Enough? Part 2 of 3
In the previous excerpt on this topic, I proposed a new way to look at Matthew 7:7 and Luke 11:9, when addressing our career desires. ‘Ask, seek and knock’ is actually a three part process that goes beyond prayer alone. Prayer is not diminished. The power of prayer remains the …
Career Breakthroughs: Is Prayer Enough? Part 1 of 3
Is prayer enough to make your career dreams come true? Can a lesson from Jesus, seemingly all about prayer, virtually guarantee a career breakthrough? These are excellent questions and the answers are quite exciting! As a Christian working for a living, you probably spend some time, perhaps a good deal …
With Maturity Comes Perfection Part 2 of 2
As discussed in Part 1 of 2, we looked at the Greek word teleios to better understand how we, as Christians in the workforce, can be perfect through maturity. We can be complete, with nothing else needed, by walking as Jesus walked. In fact, we are called to do just …
With Maturity Comes Perfection part 1 of 2
Maturity. Now there’s a virtue you don’t hear much about in business leadership blogs. Perfection, for that matter, is equally obscure as a leadership trait in corporate America. This statement “With maturity comes perfection” is probably hard to grasp, especially as Christians. We know Jesus was perfect and we know …
