Christian Business Insights

Our contemporary Western Christian Culture has so thoroughly occupied our beliefs that we can't even conceive of asking some really obvious questions.  Here are three questions that you probably have never thought about, but that could impact your Christianity.

We've all seen the news coverage on the restaurant in Virginia who cancelled a banquet reservation by a Christian group because the employees didn't "feel safe."  Let's think a little bit deeper about it. Check out the Excellence & Influence Community here. 

Since the dawn of mankind, God has used business as a means of developing faith and bring people closer to Him.  A Christian business is one of His most powerful tools to develop faith.  Grabbing onto that truth can change everything.  The Christian Business Group in the XI Community.  Learn More Here. https://www.davekahle.com/christian-business-people/

Why is it that organizations lead by 'servant leaders' achieve twice the return on investment compared to other organizations?  I interview author Max Cates on the nuts and bolts of servant leadership. Serve, Lead, Succeed -- Book by Max Cates The Sales Leader's Excellence and Influence Course

A Christian business is not just a money-making endeavor.  A Christian career is more than just a job.  Both have a higher calling.  One part of that calling is to be a venue to unleash creativity in business.  Taking on that mindset can change how you do everything. The X-I Community.  Learn more here.

We are all familiar with the Damar Hamlin incident. While it was unfolding, Dan Orlovsky, a former quarterback and current analyst for ESPN, led a spontaneous prayer on national TV. That has sparked what is probably a temporary encouragement of prayer among the NFL media. And that has huge implications for Christian businesses people. Orlovsky's prayer:  Click here Making a Difference Free Webinar...

Work/family balance is a conflict that causes stress for every Christian business person.  When we look at what the Bible has to say about it, the insights may surprise you.   The XI Community.  Learn More Here.

One of the characteristics that distinguish a Biblical business from its competitors is the degree to which the executives of Biblical businesses embed prayer into the fabric of the business.

Decades ago, I almost lost my first professional sales position because of my Christian faith.  "Being a Christian sales person is going to be tricky," I concluded. While that may have been true in my young and immature mindset, over the years, I've come to see that not only is there a Christian approach to sales but that in many ways it sets the standard for the best practices of the secular comm...

As employers, we're torn between wanting a good employee to stay forever, and celebrating his/her growth when they leave. It's an example of the age-old conflict between stewardship and shepherding.   What's the ideal position to hold? The Xi Community.  Learn More Here.

Great business leaders require a certain set of character traits to unleash the potential of the enterprises they lead. In this series of seven posts, I articulate my view of the seven character traits essential for great business leaders.  In this post, I describe the trait that energizes and ignites all the others – courage. The Xi Community: Learn More Here.

In this sixth of a series on the character traits of great business leaders, I identify one that might be surprising, yet is incredibly powerful – humility. Humility is often misunderstood.  In this podcast, I describe it, and show how it is a powerful leadership trait. The Xi Community

Successful business leaders exhibit many of the same character traits.  Here's number five in the series describing the top character traits of great business leaders – integrity.  It is both good morals as well as good business.  See how you measure up. The Xi Community.  Learn more here.

The best business leaders have acquired a similar set of skills.  Without this set of character traits, it is difficult to lead a growing organization.  In this series, I uncover a key set of character traits for great business leaders.  This is number four – Unwavering self-control. The XI Community.  Learn More Here .

Great leaders have a number of character traits in common. This is the third in a series of podcasts dealing with the set of character traits that great business leaders exhibit – A continuous quest for MORE.  Let's unpack this together. The XI Community.  Learn More Here. 

Great business leaders invariably exhibit the same qualities of character. In this first of series, I look at the qualities of character that mark great leaders, with a deep dive into the first:  An unshakeable work ethic. Let's unpack that. The XI Community.  Learn More Here.

More important than the business model in the long-term success of a business is the character of the CEO.  In this series, I describe the top qualities of character that mark the successful business leaders.  This is number two – the ability and propensity to learn. Th Xi Community Learn More Here

Which is more important, the business model, or the character of the CEO?  From my experience, the character of the CEO trumps everything.  In this article/podcast, I dig deeply into that idea – the ultimate success formula. The Xcellence & Influence Community

I was young, cocky and a bit full of myself when I had one of the most humbling experiences of my life, and learned a lesson that has stuck with me for decades.  Personal responsibility is easy to say, but quite a bit more difficult to actually embed into your life. The Xi Community.  Learn More Here .

At some point in their career, most Christian businesspeople ask:  Am I making everything of this business (or my career) that God wants? What exactly does stewardship mean?  Is there a greater good, a bigger impact for His kingdom that I'm not seeing, or not yet realizing?  In this podcast, we answer those questions. The Xi Community.  Click here to learn more.

At some point in their career, most Christian businesspeople ask:  Am I making everything of this business (or my career) that God wants? What exactly does stewardship mean?  Is there a greater good, a bigger impact for His kingdom that I'm not seeing, or not yet realizing?  In this podcast, we answer those questions. The Xi Community.  Click here to learn more.

Self-delusion is becoming more widespread today and threatens to damage our lives and retard our culture. It's time we recognized it.

Courage is one of those things rarely discussed in business circles.  Yet, it is required for a successful Christian business.     The Xi Community:  https://www.davekahle.com/leadership-and-b2b-sales-management-groups/

"Our business should make money so that we can give it away" – that's the message our contemporary culture teaches us. Those of us who look for a higher purpose for our business find that message easy to accept.            Could it be that this is one of those paradigms that feel good and seem reasonable – but that, beneath the glossy surface, are actually detrimental,  hindering our growth, thwar...

Is the purpose of your business to just to make money?  Is this accurate?  Or, is it a false belief that hinders your business success? The Xi Community.  Learn more here.