Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.5.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Five Capitals ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://fivecapitals.net/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Blog](https://fivecapitals.net/executive-coaching-blog/) - [Why Don’t My Employees Care About My Business Like I Do?](https://fivecapitals.net/why-dont-my-employees-care-about-my-business-like-i-do/) - Have you ever heard a CEO or business owner talk about the importance of an, “ownership mentality” for their employees? Typically the speech talks about the importance of showing up to work with the mindset that you are an owner of the business. After all, if everyone had an ownership mentality, we would reach all - [The Importance of Story Telling in Business](https://fivecapitals.net/the-importance-of-story-telling-in-business-2/) - Everybody loves a good story. We read books, binge watch shows, and rewatch films because we love the feeling of being caught up in a compelling story. Have you ever thought of your business as a story? We live in a world where competition is fierce and attention spans are short. The ability to tell - [5 Unbelievably Bold Practices Great Leaders Employ When They're Not the Ultimate Authority - Is this You?](https://fivecapitals.net/5-unbelievably-bold-practices-great-leaders-employ-when-theyre-not-the-ultimate-authority-is-this-you/) - I get it, you’re not the final authority. In my current role, neither am I. This means I don’t have the final say on mission, vision, or the operation of the business. However, I am a leader and so are you. Regardless of title or office size, you have influence over peers, coworkers, and even - [Strategies for Emerging Professionals: Amplify Your Impact in the Workplace](https://fivecapitals.net/strategies-for-emerging-professionals-amplify-your-impact-in-the-workplace/) - One of the frustrations I hear most often from my clients who are entering their careers is a struggle to make their voices be heard. - [The harsh truth is... you need to know how to manage yourself before managing others](https://fivecapitals.net/the-harsh-truth-is-you-need-to-know-how-to-manage-yourself-before-managing-others/) - I fly enough that I’ve moved past paying attention to the safety briefings, but somehow I still have the spiel rattling around in my head. It’s like that song you heard in childhood - it’s going to live rent-free in your head no matter what you do. These days I try to ignore it, but - [Leaders Balancing Act: When to Dream vs. When to Take Action](https://fivecapitals.net/leaders-balancing-act-when-to-dream-vs-when-to-take-action/) - Leadership is a balancing act. Sometimes that balance feels like a waiter gliding effortlessly through a restaurant with a full tray, and other times it feels like a tightrope artist trying to stay upright in high winds. For those of us who lead on any level, we have to find the balance between vision-led dreams - [Innovative Management: 6 Strategies for Adapting to Change](https://fivecapitals.net/innovative-management-6-strategies-for-adapting-to-change/) - Whoever came up with the quote, “The only person who likes change is a wet baby”, has clearly never changed a baby's diaper. No one likes change. When my kids were babies, they might have been grateful for the outcome that change brings, but they still didn’t like the process. Here’s the issue for those - [Have I been leading the organization for so long that I've lost sight of my "Why?”](https://fivecapitals.net/have-i-been-leading-the-organization-for-so-long-that-ive-lost-sight-of-my-why/) - “Why?” It can be an incredibly annoying question. Especially when it comes from a child who has just been asked to complete a task. This single question has prompted the greatest parenting response of all time - “because I told you to!” While parents might dread the “why” question, it might be the most important - [Are you attracting and hiring the right talent? Here's how to tell.](https://fivecapitals.net/are-you-attracting-and-hiring-the-right-talent-heres-how-to-tell/) - These will impact the quality of the people you attract. Great leaders don’t make every decision in these areas, but they never let them fall off their radar. - [The Impact Equation](https://fivecapitals.net/the-impact-equation/) - Having impact in the world will most likely require you to add something to your equation... and it won't be what you want. A dream PLUS some discipline that pushes and stretches you Some passion PLUS some hard work that no one will acknowledge Some celebration PLUS some failure that you didn't see coming Some - [Navigating the Tightrope: A New Leader's Guide to Work-Life Balance](https://fivecapitals.net/navigating-the-tightrope-a-new-leaders-guide-to-work-life-balance/) - Here’s something to know about me. I love making a good first impression. When I arrive on the scene, especially in my professional life, I want to show up at my best and have big impact right away. I don’t think this is a bad thing, and I also don’t think I’m alone in this. - [Profitability Playbook: C-Suite Strategies for Sustainable Growth](https://fivecapitals.net/profitability-playbook-c-suite-strategies-for-sustainable-growth/) - The business world is changing. But I’m guessing you already know that. As a CEO, you’re probably well aware of the rapidly changing business landscape and feeling the pressure to stay ahead of the curve. You are responsible for profitability, but you’re also responsible for sustainability. In today’s world, customers and employees care more about - [Bridging the Generational Divide: Navigating Workplace Conflict in a Multi-Generational Workforce](https://fivecapitals.net/bridging-the-generational-divide-navigating-workplace-conflicts-in-a-multi-generational-workforce-by-daylon-pritchett/) - The modern workplace is more diverse than ever, not just in terms of race, gender, and nationality but also in age. Multi-generational teams can offer a wealth of benefits, from the experience and wisdom of older generations to the innovative and tech-savvy approaches of younger employees. However, these teams are not without their challenges, primarily due - [Leading with Purpose: Aligning Your Values with Early Career Ambitions](https://fivecapitals.net/leading-with-purpose-aligning-your-values-with-early-career-ambitions/) - “It’s just not working.” These were the words that came out of my client’s mouth on a recent coaching call. They were frustrated. This client was putting in the work and seeing some traction in their business. But no matter how good things were going there was still something missing. As we dug into the - [How to stay sharp when you don't feel like it](https://fivecapitals.net/how-to-stay-sharp-when-you-dont-feel-like-it/) - Last week I had…well…one of those weeks. My energy was low, and I just couldn’t seem to summon the productivity gods to help me stay focused. Some of the culprits were the usual suspects - bad sleep, some stress at home, and some big projects that needed clarity. If I’m honest though, some of it - [Client Story: Square Cow Moovers](https://fivecapitals.net/client-story-square-cow-moovers/) - Meet Wade and Derek. They were just college kids with a dream to start a moving company. It was from this dream that Square Cow Moovers was born. The first few moves were pretty rough, including a client who said, “do you guys even know what a dolly is?” The guys realized they had a - [Career Growth: 5 Effective Strategies to Advance in Your Job](https://fivecapitals.net/career-growth-5-effective-strategies-to-advance-in-your-job/) - Congratulations! You’ve gone and gotten yourself a “big-kid” job! Maybe it’s your first one right out of college, or maybe it’s the first one that has you thinking about developing a career. Either way, you’re probably asking the same question: What’s next? Launching your career is exciting, but it’s also challenging. This is the time - [6 Ways You Can Nurture Emerging Leaders](https://fivecapitals.net/6-ways-you-can-nurture-emerging-leaders/) - The emerging leaders who have arrived in your building are more than assets, they are opportunities. As they grow, so does your business. - [How to Increase your Emotional Intelligence](https://fivecapitals.net/how-to-increase-your-emotional-intelligence/) - Often, people get hired for their high IQ (they know a lot!). Unfortunately, people will then often get fired or passed over for job promotions because of their low emotional intelligence (EQ). But what really is emotional intelligence? In summary, emotional intelligence is the ability for one to be self-aware and develop relationship building skills - [How to Maximize the Enneagram for your Business](https://fivecapitals.net/how-to-maximize-the-enneagram-for-your-business/) - Have you ever noticed that each one of your employees will do the same job differently? Have you ever wondered why the team you’re on doesn't work well together? Everyone is different, and because of that, it can be difficult to understand the needs of each employee and co-worker when it comes to being efficient - [How to become a Prioritized Leader](https://fivecapitals.net/how-to-become-a-prioritized-leader/) - If your priorities are in the right order, it will set you up to discover “life to the full” and allow you to readily achieve your goals and objectives. However, even if your heart is in the right place, and your priorities are out of order, living into all God has for you might not - [4 Insights For Those Who Are Hungry For More](https://fivecapitals.net/4-insights-successful-hungry/) - We’ve all been at square one. First day of school, week one at a new job, starting a company, engaging in new hobby, the list goes on. While these first seasons are challenging (and intimidating), there are plenty of insights and instruction out there to get you going. Schools have orientation, companies have on-boarding meetings, - [A Different Take on the SWOT Analysis](https://fivecapitals.net/a-different-take-on-the-swot-analysis/) - Most of us who have been in business for any length of time are familiar with the SWOT Analysis. Originated by Albert S. Humphrey in the 1960s, the SWOT is a useful tool for understanding a company’s Strengths and Weaknesses, and for identifying external Opportunities and Threats. This tool has been used to develop organizational strategy, marketing - [3 Must-Have Mid-Year Goals to Succeed this Year](https://fivecapitals.net/3-must-have-mid-year-goals/) - As we think about mid-year, I like to look at Luke 9 – A transfiguration passage that shows Jesus’ halftime chapter. Jesus was at a point in his time on earth that everything was changing. At this point, his ministry went from very public to private with only his 12 disciples. During this changing time, - [How to Make the Most out of Rest: Fueling for Personal Growth](https://fivecapitals.net/how-to-make-the-most-out-of-rest-fueling-for-personal-growth/) - Rest is an area in life we can all improve on! When people hear the word "rest" they often think of "sleep," but rest is much more than that. In this pre-recorded webinar below, I will be reviewing the 7 different types of rest based off of the book Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew - [How to Create Success](https://fivecapitals.net/how-to-create-success/) - How do you take that next step towards future success? The journey to "success" gets harder as we mature in our careers and the decisions we make have much greater consequences on us and those we care about. As we mature in our careers, the low-hanging fruit to advancement and success is already picked and - [The Importance of Story Telling in Business (by Jonathan Brake)](https://fivecapitals.net/the-importance-of-story-telling-in-business/) - Whenever I lead with a story I can tell you that my chances of a successful outcome go up 10 fold. What is it about stories that help us connect, that engage the right people, that we love so much? Lets talk about story telling. Why Story Telling Matters STORY TELLING CONVEYS A PURPOSE Your - [You Can't Afford to Miss the Mark This Year - Prioritize Your Business](https://fivecapitals.net/you-cant-afford-to-miss-the-mark-this-year-prioritize-your-business/) - Mid-year is a big deal. It is the time most companies have a difference between a good year and a great year. It is the time where people can re-think their priorities and make sure they have them aligned correctly. As a leader, your business can't afford to "miss the mark" with the 2nd half - [Run the Rest of Your Summer, Don’t Let It Run You](https://fivecapitals.net/run-your-summer/) - Just like that, another school year is upon us and summer is almost done. These last few weeks of sunshine and time with the family will be here and gone in the blink of an eye. So, how can we be proactive during these final days of August? After some time of reflection, we've put - [Why Don't My People Care About My Business Like I Do?](https://fivecapitals.net/why-dont-my-people-care-about-my-business-like-i-do/) - When it comes to business strategy and getting your people to care about your organization, so much of it is about the tactics you need to accomplish to bring purposeful results to your company. In this pre-recorded webinar, I recently explained how The Results Operating System can help get you the results you're looking for - [Empowerment at Every Level](https://fivecapitals.net/empowerment-at-every-level/) - We have a core value at one of the nonprofits I lead – empowerment at every level. Simply put, this means that empowerment isn’t just the responsibility of the CEO or the manager. In many organizations, empowerment flows in one direction. The boss gives an employee the power needed to complete a task, and the employee uses - [You are as others see you](https://fivecapitals.net/you-are-as-others-see-you/) - I first heard the following anecdote in a speech by author, David Foster Wallace. “There are these two young fish swimming along and they happen to meet an older fish swimming the other way, who nods at them and says “Morning, boys. How’s the water?” And the two young fish swim on for a bit, - [Everyone Is Your Teacher](https://fivecapitals.net/everyone-is-your-teacher/) - There is danger that faces every leader who has been at it for a while. I like to think of it as a, “subtle shift” that creeps into our minds over time. We start to believe that we know everything we need to know. It makes sense how it happens. We gain experience, expertise, and - [Prioritizing Yourself](https://fivecapitals.net/prioritizing-yourself/) - At first glance, the headline of this article might seem to be a bit...well...self-centered. We are all familiar with the concepts of servant leadership, so why am I suggesting that you put yourself first? Here is the truth we all need to know: self-prioritization is the first step to prioritizing others. I know it sounds - [The Five Priorities (A Leadership Framework)](https://fivecapitals.net/the-five-priorities-a-leadership-framework/) - Great leaders have great priorities. While this sound bite might seem painfully obvious, we encounter leaders every day who cannot readily identify the things that are most important to them. Last week I was on a call with a highly successful yet highly frustrated leader. As I listened to him talk about the struggles he - [The Power of Purpose](https://fivecapitals.net/the-five-priorities-a-leadership-framework-0/) - Purpose is one of those buzzwords that is overused and often misunderstood. It gets lumped in with vision, mission, and a variety of other terms that help leaders and their organizations describe what they are trying to accomplish. Yet below all of these buzzwords is a central question that is critical to success: why? Purpose - [Prioritizing People](https://fivecapitals.net/prioritizing-people-part-2/) - Now that you have your purpose (vision and values) in place, it’s time to address our second priority - people! You know, the other humans that work with you, for you, and around you? Leaders and organizations that thrive understand the connection between prioritizing people and success in business. But how exactly do we prioritize - [The Profit Principle](https://fivecapitals.net/the-profit-principle-part-5/) - Our last Key Framework in this series of Leadership, as you probably expected, is Profit. The principle of Profit is about two key concepts: ownership and order. Let’s talk about ownership! When you own something, you treat it differently. Why? Because you come into it with a different mindset. Every summer my family and I - [Prioritizing Perception](https://fivecapitals.net/prioritizing-perception-part-4/) - The fourth essential priority for leaders is Perception. The idea of perception speaks to how we see things. Perception is all about mindset and perspective. Where is your mindset these days? There are two types of mindsets that CEOs have, and you are either one or the other. A. Open Mindset Having an open mindset - [Do You Have A Pace Problem?](https://fivecapitals.net/do-you-have-a-pace-problem-part-3/) - Who remembers the dot-com boom? That is a great example of growth that was too fast-paced. In four years, over three hundred companies made a million dollars and then lost it. Why? Because they had a ‘sprint mentality.’ Their focus on growth, which was useful at the time, didn’t allow their infrastructure to keep up - [Why Facts Don't Change People (An Article by Keith Webb)](https://fivecapitals.net/why-facts-dont-change-people-an-article-by-keith-webb/) - We think people will change if they have the correct information (the facts). And many times they do. When they don't make a desired change, we often assume it's because they don't have the correct information, so we tell them (again). Our coaching has demonstrated time and time again that people usually know the information - [Leaders Develop Potential](https://fivecapitals.net/leaders-develop-potential/) - Leaders have the ability to spot potential in others. Great leaders have the ability to develop and enable that potential in others. One of the biggest mistakes that leaders make is thinking that people development is about the moment. It’s not. People development is always about future potential. Leaders get impatient. We get frustrated. But - [Please Send Someone Else](https://fivecapitals.net/please-send-someone-else/) - Here’s a great post from Five Capitals Coach, Cory Carlson. You can follow his blog here Sometimes I just want to hide. Just stay in my office with the door shut. Just clean up my email inbox. Just fiddle around with a spreadsheet. Why? Some days I am tired. However some days I am scared. - [The Power of Perspective](https://fivecapitals.net/the-power-of-perspective/) - A father passing by his son's bedroom was astonished to see that his bed was nicely made and everything was picked up. Then he saw an envelope, propped up prominently on the pillow that was addressed to 'Dad.' With the worst of premonitions, he opened the envelope with trembling hands and read the letter. Dear - [Five Capitals 101: Following Jesus - Sacrifice or Investment?](https://fivecapitals.net/following-jesus-sacrifice-or-investment/) - Typically when we think of following Jesus (or "discipleship"), we think about what it will cost us to do so. At least since Dietrich Bonhoeffer wrote his classic work The Cost of Discipleship, it seems we have tended to look at discipleship through the lens of sacrifice. We pay attention to what we are giving up to follow Jesus. - [5 Compelling Observations From Traveling Abroad](https://fivecapitals.net/5-observations-from-traveling/) - Over the past five weeks my work with Five Capitals has taken me to three different countries on three different continents. I visited Canada (North America, of course), Brisbane, Melbourne and Tasmania (all in Australia), and the Netherlands in Europe. Here's the view in Brisbane, Australia. Getting outside of my normal context is always valuable for - [3 Gifts From God That Will Make Your Holiday Season Great](https://fivecapitals.net/3-gifts-from-god/) - The holidays are here again! I love this time of year – everything about it, in fact: Christmas carols, colder weather, decorations, great food, and connecting with my family and friends. Given my excitement, a lot of planning and expectations go in to my holiday break. Decorating the house, putting lights up outside, buying egg nog, - [How Intentional Neglect Can Boost Your Productivity](https://fivecapitals.net/intentional-neglect-productivity/) - I always get a bit nervous when I realize that it's already November. It’s always hard to believe the end of the year is only 6 weeks away. (That’s right – just over 6 weeks!) Why am I nervous? Because I feel like I need to go into overdrive to achieve all of those personal and professional priorities I made - [3 Ways to Make Sure You Actually Rest Over the Holidays](https://fivecapitals.net/rest-over-the-holidays/) - The Holidays Are Here Again! Are you looking forward to the holiday season? For many, these end of the year holidays mean some well-deserved time off. Whether it's costume parties, college football games or family gatherings, the holidays are a time for rest and relaxation. However, what's fascinating to me is that when I reconnect with with many participants - [3 Places To Look If You Feel Stuck](https://fivecapitals.net/3-places-to-look-if-you-feel-stuck/) - Today we have a guest post from our friends at Counsel & Capital, a nonprofit "investment bank" that serves Christians pursuing biblical priorities, free of charge. They help individuals and organizations move from “stuck” towards bursts of progress. They’ve helped everyone from young college grads to some of the largest and most respected Christian organizations in the - [How To Accelerate Your Life This Summer](https://fivecapitals.net/how-to-accelerate-your-life-this-summer/) - It’s summertime… time to kick back, lay low, vacation and forget about life for a while. Well, at least that what songs and poems make us believe. The reality is that summer can be as or more “hectic” than the rest of the year. But, what if THIS summer, it was different. What if THIS - [Guest Post: Love In A Business Context](https://fivecapitals.net/guest-post-love-in-a-business-context/) - When in a complicated or frustrating work situation, how do you best love those you are working with? How do you speak the truth in love well? Years ago, I worked with a guy who had very little patience for any lackluster salesperson who called him. He often referred to any sales representative as an - [How Does Your Personality Affect Your Capitals?](https://fivecapitals.net/personality-2/) - Our personalities are an integral part of who we are—understanding how we operate can be tremendously helpful to us and the people around us. The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator is one system that I've found very valuable in this sense. How does Myers-Briggs play into the five capitals? One of the things that I've found is - [Why It's So Hard To Keep The Five Capitals In Order](https://fivecapitals.net/why-its-so-hard-to-keep-the-five-capitals-in-order/) - Our world works as a network of relationships where we invest different kinds of capital, expecting some kind of return on our investment. We see in the Bible, that Jesus takes us beyond our normal ways of thinking and trains us in how capital and investment work in the bigger picture of life with God (or, as - [How To Use What You've Got To Grow What You Don't](https://fivecapitals.net/use-grow/) - One of the things that we've been hearing a lot from you lately is: "How do I grow the Five Capitals?" What does it look like to see one of the places where I'm deficient and actually increase my capacity in that capital so that I can grow it and give it away? As a - [Five Capitals 101: How to Get Your Brand Ready for Unlimited Good](https://fivecapitals.net/unlimited-good/) - Today, we want to talk about how spiritual capital works in the business world, and how to create a brand identity for your business using vision and values. So far in our Five Capitals 101 series, we’ve covered: What the five capitals are and why they matter How to think about discipleship (investment, not sacrifice) A - [Five Capitals 101: What to Focus on as a Leader](https://fivecapitals.net/focus-leader/) - Today, we want to talk about how focusing on God's voice can help you become a better leader, as well as propel you towards greater goodness and godliness. So far in our Five Capitals 101 series, we’ve covered: What the five capitals are and why they matter How to think about discipleship (investment, not sacrifice) A - [Five Capitals 101: How to Integrate the Five Capitals Into Your Business](https://fivecapitals.net/integrate-business/) - Today, we want to talk about how the Five Capitals translate into the corporate world, and how you can take steps to integrate them into your business. So far in our Five Capitals 101 series, we’ve covered: What the five capitals are and why they matter How to think about discipleship (investment, not sacrifice) A story - [Five Capitals 101: How Your Personality Affects Your Capitals](https://fivecapitals.net/personality/) - Today we want to talk about how your Myers-Briggs personality type can affect how much you focus on each capital. So far in our Five Capitals 101 series, we’ve covered: What the five capitals are and why they matter How to think about discipleship (investment, not sacrifice) A story of what investing in the five capitals - [Five Capitals 101: How Culture Distorts the Five Capitals](https://fivecapitals.net/culture-distorts/) - Today we want to talk about how different work cultures can distort the capitals, and how you can start to notice the ways that this makes it difficult to keep your capitals in order. So far in our Five Capitals 101 series, we’ve covered: What the five capitals are and why they matter How to - [Five Capitals 101: How to Grow Your Capital](https://fivecapitals.net/how-to-grow-your-capital/) - Today we want to talk about how to grow your capital, so we created a video that better explains it. Take a look! So far in our Five Capitals 101 series, we'e covered: What the five capitals are and why they matter How to think about discipleship (investment, not sacrifice) A story of what investing - [3 Keys To Growing Friendships](https://fivecapitals.net/3-keys-to-growing-friendships/) - Do you have a list of favorite movies that you watch every year? It’s a Wonderful Life is one of my absolute favorites. Believe it or not, I watched it for the FIRST time just a couple years ago. I couldn’t believe I had waited so long to see it! It’s about George Bailey, a - [How Building A Better Life Begins With Hearing AND Doing](https://fivecapitals.net/how-building-a-better-life-begins-with-hearing-and-doing/) - As we look at the life of Jesus, we see one of the main foundations of his life was that he only did what he saw his Father doing. Toward the beginning of his ministry, Jesus gave a State of the Union address (known as the Sermon on the Mount) in which he preached on the - [How To Connect The Bible To Your Work](https://fivecapitals.net/how-to-connect-the-bible-to-your-work/) - When I graduated from Iowa State University about to enter into my first full-time job, my thinking (possibly naïvely) was that there would be numerous resources to help me live out my faith at work. However, as the months went on I realized there were very few practical resources out there to help me walk - [3 Kinds of People I Try To Help](https://fivecapitals.net/3-kinds-of-people-i-try-to-help/) - My wife and I are very different from each other. (However, that's probably why we like each other so much!) When my she recommends a health and fitness book I generally say, “Honey, you know I don’t love those books… Here’s a better idea, you read it and give me the summary!” As you might expect, - [Why I Wrote Our New Book](https://fivecapitals.net/why-i-wrote-our-new-book/) - You may be feeling like you're climbing with a weak arm. Or maybe you are wishing you had the right equipment to get over the next big hurdle. You may be frustrated by looking for help and coming up empty handed. We want to equip you with tools for your journey to help you succeed - [The One Thing You Must Do To Grow Your Relational Capital](https://fivecapitals.net/the-one-thing-you-must-do-to-grow-your-relational-capital/) - Recently, there has been some buzz in the business world around relationships. Specifically, the three types of relational people in the world: Takers, Traders and Givers; which is loosely based on Adam Scott’s book Give and Take: Why Helping Others Drives Our Success. If you’re looking for a great overview of these types of people, check out Doug - [Guest Post: The Five Capitals of Parenting](https://fivecapitals.net/guest-post-the-five-capitals-of-parenting/) - I knew I was in trouble the day my daughter learned how to shop. She was about 18 months old at the time, and we were in the toy section at Babies R Us. Up to that point, she hadn’t paid much attention to the toys on the shelves unless I pulled something down to - [5 Things To Do Before Fall Begins](https://fivecapitals.net/5-things-to-do-before-fall-begins/) - For many, August is “back to school” month and I've been pondering an important question in light of this: How do we maximize these last few weeks as a family? Here’s some ideas worth considering: 1. Go on a “date” with each of your kids. We all say “time goes by too fast” don’t we? - [Tools To Help You For The Next Season](https://fivecapitals.net/tools-to-help/) - We recently shared a tool with you called the "Stop, Reflect, Discern and Decide" tool. We use it to help others to take "pause points" like Jesus frequently did to reflect and recalibrate. Using this tool half way through the year helps us see how we're doing and discern where to focus during the second half of the - [How To Stop, Reflect, Discernm and Decide](https://fivecapitals.net/how-to-stop-reflect-discern-and-decide/) - In reading through the Gospels, we can easily miss Jesus’ “pause points” along the way. These are the times he took to reflect and recalibrate. By doing this, he was able to then move forward with confidence and courage. Some examples of Jesus taking these "pause points" from the book of Mark include: Mark 1:35, 4:10, 4:35, 6:31, 6:45. - [Chalkboard Video Series: Who We Are & What We Do](https://fivecapitals.net/chalkboard-video-series-who-we-are-what-we-do/) - We want to take the opportunity to share with you more about Five Capitals. Specifically, who we are, what we do and how we do it. We've put together a short video explaining this below. At Five Capitals, we are passionate to work with leaders like you to help you reach your potential, meeting you where you're - [How To Find Help For The Path You're On](https://fivecapitals.net/why-five-capitals-coaching/) - We all feel alone sometimes. We all need help for the journey. We all desire for others to come alongside us. Five Capitals coaching gives you help for the path you're on. Whether you're an individual, a married couple, a business leader or a business executive. Don't Walk Alone We work to grow Business Leaders and - [Guest Post: Is Financial Independence Biblical?](https://fivecapitals.net/guest-post-is-financial-independence-biblical/) - I’ve walked alongside families over the past ten years, helping them on their journey to managing their wealth. Some of the first questions I ask when I engage with families are, “What is your goal? What are you trying to accomplish?” Many times the answer is, “I want to be financially independent.” At first, this - [Why Collaboration Is Better Than Competition](https://fivecapitals.net/why-collaboration-is-better-than-competition/) - I travel regularly as a part of leading Five Capitals. Generally, my “go to” airline is Delta because nine times out of ten they are the cheapest airline out of Myrtle Beach and with Atlanta as their headquarters, I can get anywhere fast. Not only that but my family can take advantage of the frequent - [Don’t Just Think Big...Think Biblically Big](https://fivecapitals.net/dont-just-think-big-think-biblically-big/) - As a business leader, I am often reflecting on the well-known phrase, “Think Big, Act Small,” wondering how I can better scale my business, yet continue to be quick and nimble. "Think Big" means to put systems in place to build a platform for growth. 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The team here at Five Capitals loves a fresh start and the opportunities it affords to make changes, get better and venture into new opportunities. We all want to be asking, “How can we pivot well and set ourselves up for success?” Here are some thoughts to consider: Focus on - [Our Struggle With Riches](https://fivecapitals.net/our-struggle-with-riches/) - Father Ron shares how riches, in and of themselves, are not bad. The danger lies in the illusion of self-sufficiency that can frequently accompany riches. Little children don’t suffer this illusion, but the strong do. This is a great reminder to be mindful of this tendency and to aim to rely on our Father who - [Great Leaders Grow (and Shrink) Great Teams](https://fivecapitals.net/great-leaders-grow-and-shrink-great-teams/) - ​I received an email last week from a leader that I’ve been coaching for the last couple of years. She has a contract employee whom she must decide whether to hire into a career position. 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If we take a deeper look though we discover - [6 Challenges for CEOs and What To Do About Them](https://fivecapitals.net/6-challenges/) - All business leaders have personal struggles and professional difficulties unique to the organizations they lead as well as the markets they serve. Yet across the board we have found a set of universal challenges with which most executives struggle. When left unchecked, these issues have devastating effects on both the leader and those around them. They - [How to Truly connect with Your Customers](https://fivecapitals.net/how-to-truly-connect-with-your-customers/) - The goal of selling has always been to figure out the best way to get in front of customers, find out their needs, tell them about our incredible products, and to finalize a purchase order. Most of the time we don't think of Jesus as a salesman. 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He sold something people not only wanted, - [Chalkboard Video Series](https://fivecapitals.net/chalkboard-video-series/) - Over the past couple months, we’ve been sharing our Chalkboard Video Series – giving you examples of some of the tools that we use. We’re excited to enable you go after ALL of your potential helping you and your team personally and your company professionally. All in One Here are all of the videos in one place in case you - [Ready, Set, and Grow!](https://fivecapitals.net/ready-set-and-grow/) - My 6-year old son, Kaleb, asked if he could participate in the after school chess program. We do not play a lot of chess in our family, but we have had fun with the ‘No stress chess’ game in our house since Christmas. So we signed him up. Recently I asked him about his high - [Breakthrough and Battle](https://fivecapitals.net/breakthrough-and-battle/) - How are those New Year’s Resolutions going? 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It consisted primarily of meeting regularly, being lectured by a domain expert, having some discussion that usually concluded with the domain expert telling us - [They have Nothing. How can they be Happy?](https://fivecapitals.net/they-have-nothing-how-can-they-be-happy/) - A few weeks ago, I was chatting with my parents about my recent trip to Nicaragua. There were so many reasons why I loved this trip and continued to be impacted by it. One of the biggest reasons was that the people from Nicaragua were so happy. They always had a smile on their face, - [A Complete Guide to Winning at Home and Work](https://fivecapitals.net/a-complete-guide-to-winning-at-home-and-work/) - Many of us focus on winning at work. Then, with whatever time and energy is left, we give to our family and to ourselves. In the end, no one wins. Marriages suffer, kids are neglected, teams are not developed, and you are not fulfilled. Here are some statistics to put this into perspective: 40 to - [The Invitation-Challenge Concept](https://fivecapitals.net/invitation-challenge-concept/) - We all know the old adage that when it comes to relationships, opposites attract. My English-born parents were no exception. My introverted father with his PhD in Metallurgical Engineering did his math homework during art class in high school, barely passing the class. My extroverted mother, in contrast, is an accomplished watercolor artist, seamstress, decorator, - [Seeing Clearly with the Five Capitals](https://fivecapitals.net/seeing-clearly-with-the-five-capitals/) - I come from a long line of visually challenged people. I have a -7.5 prescription, my mom wore “coke bottle bottom glasses” in her teens, my dad has macular degeneration, and my sister has a dysfunctional optic nerve. There is a textbook somewhere showing the back of my sister’s eye because visual signals inexplicably leap - [3 Ways to Maximize your Summer](https://fivecapitals.net/3-ways-to-maximize-your-summer/) - It's summertime! That means family vacations, suntans (and the inevitable burns), backyard barbecues, and more time with those closest to us. The question is, how do we convert quantity time into quality time? In our busy lives, is it possible to slow down for a season and connect with those in front of us? At - [How to Balance your Work and your Rest](https://fivecapitals.net/how-to-balance-your-work-and-your-rest/) - Welcome to summer! For all of you CEO’s, executives and business leaders, how’s it going so far? Have you kicked off your shoes and walked barefoot on the lawn or sand? Have you hit the pool with your favorite book or cocktail? Or thrown a baseball outdoors in the cool of the evening with your - [Is Your Company Strong Enough for Your Vision?](https://fivecapitals.net/is-your-company-strong-enough-for-your-vision/) - A few years ago, I was hired to improve the culture of a client’s leadership team and the five branches of a national franchise he owned. During a meeting, I asked the client if he had established the vision and values for his team. He was excited to tell me, that in fact, he had. - [The 4 Marks of Leading a Strong Organizational Culture](https://fivecapitals.net/the-4-marks-of-leading-a-strong-organizational-culture/) - If you ask any company CEO, President, or Founder what keeps them up at night, inevitably, building and maintaining a strong culture will make its way into the top 3. 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As part of our discovery process, we had identified several areas that would help this company grow exponentially and this meeting was our - [Leading in Uncertain Times: Strategies and Best Practices](https://fivecapitals.net/leading-in-uncertain-times-strategies-and-best-practices/) - How do we lead well in these challenging times? We’ve put together a video outlining Crisis Leadership Best Practices as well as Leadership under stress tendencies based on your Myers-Briggs Personality Type all in the video below. Watch this previously recorded coaching video below to learn more, share with your network, and contact us for - [How To Win Your Market](https://fivecapitals.net/how-to-win-your-market/) - Previously, we shared How To Create An Empowered Culture – where we talked about creating a thriving leadership culture. In this next video, we talk about how when it comes to organizations, it's all about the products that sell. Your customers need to know two things: if the product has substance and if the product is relevant. These - [How Your Identity Unlocks Your Business](https://fivecapitals.net/how-your-identity-unlocks-your-business/) - Previously, we shared about How To Increase Your Productivity and Capacity – where we talked about the importance of having rhythms that help with your essential health and productivity for the years ahead. In this next video, we share a tool showing the importance of having a clear, compelling vision AND having values that aren't just aspirational, but are lived out - [How to Ensure Momentum in Your Business](https://fivecapitals.net/how-to-ensure-momentum-in-your-business/) - Remember those New Years resolutions you made in January? How are you doing on your goals? Have you kept any of them? Whether it's a yes or a no, let's take a moment to rest, reflect, and recalibrate on them to regain momentum with them again. Here are 5 categories to help ensure you go - [Podcast: The Importance of a Healthy Organizational Culture](https://fivecapitals.net/podcast-the-importance-of-a-healthy-organizational-culture/) - Recently, I had the chance to sit down with Merrill Dubrow, the CEO of M/A/R/C Research and podcast host of On the M/A/R/C to chat about everything from the thought process of selling a company, to being transparent with our employees, to the adjustment of having a new boss. Overall, all of this boils down - [The Five V's of a Successful Company](https://fivecapitals.net/five-vs-of-a-successful-company/) - There are five V's of a successful company. Is your company following along with these five V's? Previously, we shared How To Win Your Market – which was all about how the products that you sell need to have two things to win over your market: substance and relevance. In this next video, we share the five - [8 of Our Favorite Resources](https://fivecapitals.net/favorite-resources/) - We believe that investing in our intellectual capital is essential for leading well. Being a lifelong learner is key to becoming a healthy leader who has influence and impact. We asked our team to give us a few of their favorite books and podcasts that they have found helpful this past year. Here are resources we found challenging, - [How To Convince Customers Your Content is the Best](https://fivecapitals.net/convince-customers-your-content-is-best/) - The goal of selling has always been to figure out the best way to get in front of customers, find out their needs, tell them about our incredible products, and to finalize a purchase order. Most of the time we don't think of Jesus as a salesman. 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With you, we want to be asking, “How can we pivot well and set ourselves up for success?” Here’s some advice to consider: Focus - [Creating a Balanced Work-Home Life Over the Holidays](https://fivecapitals.net/tips-to-creating-a-balanced-work-home-life-over-the-holidays/) - Four years ago, my family and I went to Breckinridge, CO for Christmas and rented a large house with my siblings, their kids, and my parents. The week was set up for an incredible time – for everybody else. I, on the other hand, worked a lot that Christmas week from a back room in - [An Invitation to Partner with Us](https://fivecapitals.net/an-invitation-to-partner-with-us/) - At Five Capitals we are so excited about the next season of growth. From the beginning our goal has been multiplication - bearing fruit in the lives of leaders by helping them experience “life to the full” through our Biblical and practical tools and frameworks. 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Intentionally Optimized Nutrition, otherwise known as ION, is an important part of living a healthy life by making intentional choices on what you eat and drink. When we are spiritually grounded and self-aware, small daily improvements in how we eat, drink, and move, based on current - [How to Maximize your Health through Nutrition](https://fivecapitals.net/how-to-maximize-your-health-through-nutrition/) - Coming home from a family vacation on New Year’s Day with the entire family, we got a flat tire on the way home from the airport. While I was frustrated, it was a nice day, so I thought, “Get out the spare and we’ll be on our way.” Unfortunately, while looking in the trunk, I remembered - [The Top 3 Business Challenges Leaders Face](https://fivecapitals.net/the-top-3-business-challenges-leaders-face/) - In these uncertain times, there are even more business challenges that we face as leaders. 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