Integrity Moments

The Barna research organization recently reported that only three in 10 Christians (31%) strongly agree that they have a personal responsibility to share their faith. The workplace can be a challenging place to share our faith. We can find many barriers, both real and imagined, to discourage faith conversations at work. Yet the workplace also ... The post Sharing Faith appeared first on Unconventional Business Network.

There’s nothing like a bad day to derail our best efforts at acting faithfully. As humans, we naturally turn our attention inward when challenges at work upset our plans and priorities. Knowing this, it’s important to keep our hearts tender and moldable, and encourage others to do the same. The writer of Hebrews wrote, “See ... The post Soft Hearts appeared first on Unconventional Business Network.

Pondering President’s Day, as a reminder of great leaders and their past struggles, is a helpful way to inspire and shape the culture of a nation. Businesses have a similar opportunity! Hebrews 11 highlights several heroes of the faith like Abraham, Moses, and Noah. The author chronicles these heroes experiences and victories as an encouragement ... The post President’s Day Reflections appeared first on Unconventional Business Network.

As I finished talking with a friend who built a $500 million company, I was reminded of my own shortcomings. I sometimes make decisions based on my perceived limitations rather than on reality. It’s easy to believe that others are more successful because they have access to more cash or better people. It may be ... The post Unlimited Resources appeared first on Unconventional Business Network.

In God’s worldview, the strength of a leader is one who embraces humility rather than power. Abe Lincoln once said, “Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.” In my opinion, one character trait undervalued is humility. The craving for power and control can consume ... The post Abe’s Character Test appeared first on Unconventional Business Network.

In the book of Malachi, God criticized the Israelites for the ways they dishonored Him. They were no longer tithing or bringing unblemished sacrifices, just to name two of the ways God was disrespected. Despite the majority of Israel treating God poorly, there were those who esteemed God enough to be noted in what God ... The post Book of Remembrance appeared first on Unconventional Business Network.

If you think about all the large companies in America, many may be led by Christians, but few customers would ever know. A few like Chick-fil-a, Hobby Lobby, or Coca-Cola Bottling are distinctly different because of their faith, but unfortunately the numbers of bold examples seem small. In Malachi, God praised those people who were ... The post Distinctly Different appeared first on Unconventional Business Network.

Graham Walker, former CEO of Fibrebond, refused to sell his company unless the buyers gave 15% of the proceeds to his employees. Due to Walker’s generosity, the average employee received over $440,000. Mr. Walker had no obligation to bless his employees in this way, yet he did. Writing about the rich, Paul wrote in 1 ... The post A Benevolent Employer appeared first on Unconventional Business Network.

A bank I audited as a young man had a bank president named Ron. Ron had one of the most profitable and respected banks in our system. Ron cared deeply for his team members, and for his community. Ron watched over each teammate, protecting them from verbally abusive customers and loving and serving them in ... The post The Shepherd appeared first on Unconventional Business Network.

In this series, we’re talking about leadership lessons I learned from banking. One bank I examined had a bank president named Ken. While reviewing a past due loan report, I was surprised to discover a large loan that was one year past due but not listed on their problem loan list. When I asked Ken ... The post The Ostrich appeared first on Unconventional Business Network.

In this series, we’re talking about leadership lessons I learned from banking. Mike was a bank president who I would label as a Squeezer. He had a bank that appeared very profitable, resulting in Mike being promoted to a bigger role. When we examined the bank after Mike’s promotion, however, we discovered that he had ... The post The Squeezer appeared first on Unconventional Business Network.

In this series, we’re talking about leadership lessons I learned from the many bank presidents I observed early in my banking career. My first example is Tom. Many bank presidents wanted a favorable audit, so they typically were somewhat courteous. But not Tom. He came across as aloof and too important to be bothered. ... The post The Arrogant Leader appeared first on Unconventional Business Network.

As a young banker, I learned a lot about leadership by watching the many different styles of bank presidents I observed. In my role doing bank examinations at that time, I interacted with a lot of front-line people like tellers and loan clerks. The reactions and interactions these people had with the bank president ... The post Leadership Lessons From the Backroom appeared first on Unconventional Business Network.

While in a season of struggling to find God’s direction for my work, a friend recommended I take a spiritual retreat. I was intrigued but unfamiliar with how to go about it. He pointed me to a retreat center that I had driven by many times but hadn’t bothered to investigate. The center’s director ... The post Retreat appeared first on Unconventional Business Network.

In business, there are times when you may invest in an employee, only to learn they are leaving for a new opportunity. It’s hard not to feel betrayed and disappointed. The disappointment can be even greater when their departure leaves you with little return on your investment. The Apostle Paul and Barnabas split over their ... The post Disappointment in Business appeared first on Unconventional Business Network.

From the way he talked, everyone in the office knew that Jonah was a Christian. He spoke about going to church, volunteering to serve meals, and what he learned from his daily Bible study. Even his name hinted at his beliefs! But he also turned people away by how he acted. He frequently missed his ... The post Love in Action appeared first on Unconventional Business Network.

A recent post by religious statistician Ryan Burge analyzed Christians’ fear of death. Across denominations, it appears people are less fearful of dying as they get older. Perhaps these older adults can look back with satisfaction on their lives, or perhaps they have grown more confident in God’s promises as they have aged. Regardless, ... The post Fearing Death appeared first on Unconventional Business Network.

For many of us, one of the hardest parts of leadership is speaking truth to one another. As someone who likes to please people, this has been particularly difficult for me over the years. If you desire your employees to become the best versions of themselves, it will occasionally require that you speak hard ... The post Speaking Truth to One Another appeared first on Unconventional Business Network.

In an August 2025 workplace survey, Gallup reported that employees who feel a strong sense of vocational purpose have better work outcomes. The survey said that 50 percent of those who have a strong purpose, feel connected to their work, are enthusiastic about what they do, and are committed to their organization’s success. By comparison, ... The post Purposeful Work appeared first on Unconventional Business Network.

There was a season when I was managing two loan officers who were very competitive with each other. There were times when I felt like a referee, often being asked to make decisions and choose between these two lenders. It was tempting to side with the one producing the most loan volume to keep ... The post Refereeing Workplace Rivalries appeared first on Unconventional Business Network.