Relationships

Help Others At first, some people didn't understand the game. by Howard Butt, Jr. Listen Now  Related Articles Working Together, Working Apart by John Leax Does Your Team Have Depth? by Alyson Stone

The Geese and the Frog Every time we open our mouths, there are consequences. Build the team or take the credit. by Howard Butt, Jr. Listen Now  Related Articles The Art of Listening by Steve Gibson The Lesson of the Locusts by Howard Butt

Multitasking The young woman was jogging, pushing a baby stroller, leading a dog, and talking on a cell phone all at once. by Howard Butt, Jr. Listen Now  Related Articles The Knuckleheads by Jack Wisdom The Secret to Surfing by Alyson Stone

Honor Our Competition Is there such a thing as holy competition? by Howard Butt, Jr. Listen Now  Related Articles Servant Leadership by Mark D. Roberts How to Love Your Work and Your Coworkers by Christopher de Vinck

Don't Fear Competition Competition is about striving for excellence. Don't fear it! by Howard Butt, Jr. Listen Now  Related Articles Competition: Healthy or Unhealthy? by Dave Williamson Competition, the Great Teacher by Harold Fickett

Truth in Advertising Advertising may draw attention. But wise people broadcast only what they can deliver. by Howard Butt, Jr. Listen Now  Related Articles Forgive Us Our Debts as We Mishandle Our Monthly Bills by Paul Seebeck A Long Nose for Anger by Al Hsu

Honor Our Competition A true champion is driven more by winning than by beating. by Howard Butt, Jr. Listen Now  Related Articles The Spirit in Competition by Tim Stafford The Christian's Competitive Instinct by Earl Palmer

Balancing Work and Relationships Like Henri Nouwen, we all struggle to balance work and relationships. by Howard Butt, Jr. Listen Now  Related Articles Let the Children Lead by Don Murdock Prunes and Pink Hats by Debra Klingsporn

What the Deaf Man Heard Be careful what you say about other people. You never know who may be listening. by Howard Butt, Jr. Listen Now  Related Articles Be Careful What You Say by Tom Petersen The Bitter Truth About Bathroom Gossip by Leigh McLeroy

A Lens on the World Lucas asked the professional photographer and said: "How do you take a picture of a million people?" by Howard Butt, Jr. Listen Now  Related Articles The "I" in "Community" by Al Hsu The Fractured Workplace by Steve Gibson

Dr. Jeckyll and Mr. Hyde Does your boss have violent mood swings at work? Do you? by Howard Butt Listen Now  Related Articles King Davids in Their Daily Work by Jim Schaap Face to Face with God by Gary Klingsporn

Ruby Bridges In 1960, a six-year-old named Ruby Bridges integrated New Orleans' public schools. by Howard Butt, Jr. Listen Now  Related Articles Forgive Them? But They Fired Me! by Mike McLoughlin Forgiveness and Accountability in the Workplace by Mike Chalk

Kind Gestures Mother Teresa said that kind words can be short, but their echoes are endless. It's also true of kind gestures. by Howard Butt Listen Now  Related Articles We Interrupt You Now for Your Most Important Work by Leslie Williams More Than Words Can Say by Todd Lake

Carnegie Andrew Carnegie knew the key to the success of his industrial empire. It's the same key to the success of any business. by Howard Butt Listen Now  Related Articles Courage at the Water Cooler by Robert Darden The Single Most Important Thing in Business by Bill Robinson

Cat's in the Cradle Are you giving your family the leftovers? Don't forget the value of close relationships. by Howard Butt Listen Now  Related Articles A Father … with Interest by David Owens Balancing Commitments by Lee Hardy

Charles Shulz Do you think celebrities have a big influence? Guess whose influence is more important in your daily life. by Howard Butt Listen Now  Related Articles Beyond Heroes by John Leax When Did We See You? by Gary Klingsporn

Power of Friendship Historian Barbara Tuchman called Wilson and Foch's unlikely rapport "the first cable for the building of a bridge." Who knows the power and potential of your friendships—in the high calling of our daily work? by Howard Butt Listen Now  Related Articles You are a Writer by Christopher de Vinck Holy Friendships by Dan Roloff

Politicians and Diplomats Active listening is an important skill—in the high calling of our daily work. by Howard Butt Listen Now  Related Articles What Are You Saying? by Eddie Sears Open Your Eyes and Listen by Dave Williamson