Christian Business Insights

The Hidden Yes

18 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We've all been taught to emphasize the benefits.  Consumer psychologist Matt Sucha has a different idea -- eliminae the NOs!  This is some new think...

Faith in the Marketplace

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Novelist Michael Cafferky talks about his new Christian novel, On The Brink, the story of a Christian businessperson's challenge to live out his faith...

AI & Spirituality?

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Can AI have an impact on our spirituality?  That's where we started in this interview and wound up exploring the benefits and dangers of AI, as well ...

How To Lead The Ultimate Initiative

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Becoming a learning organization – gaining the ability for an organization and its people to change in response to the changing world around them ...

Should You Set Goals?

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Goal setting is one of those hallowed practices that belong in every leader's arsenal. We've all heard that people who set goals are far more successf...

Have You Learned to Say 'NO"?

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It seems like more and more business people have lost the ability to say no. That's too bad.  Being able to say no is a higher level skill that is a...

Christian Salespeople Dealing with a Difficult Environment: First, Anchor Yourself

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Being a Christian salesperson is not easy.  But, there are principles and practices that will help.  In this piece, we look at a starting point for ...

Should a Christian Business Set Goals?

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Goal setting is a well-entrenched practice of every leadership team.  But should it be?  Is there an alternate approach to leading an organization?...

Can You Start a Business with No Money?

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How do you build a business when you have little money for sales and marketing?  That's a question I field in this piece.  Just because you are a Ch...

Can God Help Grow Your Business?

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Cienna is a prophetic sales and business coach with a track record of success and a powerful Christian perspective.  Join with me as  we learn the p...

Carlie Kirk -- Thoughts from an Alternate Point of View

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Charlie Kirk 's murder is all over the media.  I have to confess , I did not know who he was.  Join me as I reflect on what I've seen from the point...

Servant Leadership for Sales Managers

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Unleash the potential in your sales team!  Servant leadership helps salespeople succeed. Learn the details in this interview with author Max Cates. ...

Are You Gaining Influence Through Excellence?

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Most Christian businesspeople see their businesses and careers from a worldly perspective, believing that they have no spiritual implications.  Yet, ...

When Yesterday's Sales Strategies Hold You Back

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Our world is moving so fast that many businesses are suffering because of practices that were fine in the past, but are now obsolete.  Check out the...

Are You Still in the Christian Closet?

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Too many Christian businesspeople remain in the Christian-closet, afraid to publicly acknowledge their Christianity on the job.  The results, for tho...

How to be evangelistic in the workplace

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The dilemma of how to be evangelistic on the job has plagued Christian businesspeople for decades.  In this podcast, we exam the issue and provide a...

Invest in People or in Systems?

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

      We've all heard about the importance of acquiring the right people, and putting them in the right places. But, is that the whole story to bui...

Is Your Work Your Ministry?

07 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Most 21st Century western Christians have a false idea that ministry involves the programs of the institutional church. This belief has been significa...

Pride, Humility and Failure

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Failure can be a powerful influence in building our character. In this podcast, we look at a couple notable failures and consider the relationship bet...

Do You Know, or Do You Believe?

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Can a Christian transition from belief to knowledge?  Is it one thing to believe something and another to know it?  Here's my story. **************...

Take Charge of Your Attitudes

17 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We've all heard about the importance of our attitudes. Usually the directive goes like this; "XXXXXXXXXX, you need to improve your attitude!" Fortuna...

Is This All There Is?

10 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

One of the reasons successful people become successful is the inner drive to achieve and/or acquire that is a fundamental part of their personality. ...

Do You Have A Money Monster?

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Doug Lynam, a former Marine, Monk, and Money Manager, maintains that we all have money monsters challenging' us from our childhood.  Using some sophi...

7 Lessons From the Life of Daniel

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There is a lot today's Christians can learn from the life of Daniel, who prospered and glorified God in a culture that was antagonistic towards his be...

Moving on from Obsolete Sales Practices

19 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The world is changing more rapidly than at any time in human history.  It is easy to become set in your ways, especially when it comes to sales and m...

Can you teach ethics to an employee?

12 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Can you teach ethics to a new employee?  That was a question I fielded from a manager in one of my seminars.  You will be surprised at the answer. *...

Getting it Right!

05 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Andee Hart is a successful entrepreneur with several rules for success.  One of which is "Keep trying until you get it right!" Join me as we learn fr...

Do You Take Risks?

29 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Successful professionals in any field share some of the same character traits..  One is the "propensity to take risks." We aren't talking skydiving h...

When Something Good Just Drops On You

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We've all had the experience of something good seemingly drop on us out of the blue. But was it really out of the blue.  Let's dig deeper into this p...

God was Right!

15 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

God was Right!  That's the title of Mark Gerson's book.  Mark is a entrepreneur and philanthropist who believes that every question about success i...

When the Bible Tells Us To "Do Good Works" Does That Include Our Careers?

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Bible tells us to "do god works."  So, what exactly are good works? More specifically, is what we do for a living a 'good work?"  Do our careers...

What is the Best Way To Fund the Expansion of My Business?

01 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Chances are, if your business is at all successful, you are going to the issue of funding your business growth: a larger space, more computers, more ...

Four Steps to "Getting Important" to Your Key Customers

24 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In a world characterized by over whelming distractions and the constant temptation to a transactional view of sales, "getting important" can provide f...

When You Need To Motivate Yourself

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

     Every professional and field salesperson must deal with discouragement when something goes poorly.  The challenge is to keep motivated, even ...

Ramifications of Business Debt

10 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

        Chances are, if your business is at all successful, you are going to be presented with the opportunity to borrow.  At some point, you'll...

Interview with David Thomas

03 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

David Thomas is a Christian business person with a new Book:  10 Undisputable Principles for Prosperity.: Unlocking Biblical Principles for Success. ...

Are Your Systems Obsolete?

27 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Almost all of the policies and procedures that dictate our day-to-day efforts are vestiges of years gone by. Unless we institute a discipline of regu...

Is "Renewing Your Mind" The Ultimate Success Strategy?

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We are living in a time where things are changing around us at an unprecedented rate.  To be able to survive and thrive in this environment, we need ...

How To Manage the Gift of Slow Times

13 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Every business person, professional and salesperson sooner or later experiences slow times.  How we use them can make a lifetime of difference.  Let...

Your Special Ministry -- Business

06 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It is not uncommon to have a misguided idea of 'full time ministry."  The Bible is clear on the role of business in the kingdom and that Marketplace...

Are You Frustrated Trying to Develop People?

27 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

      Why is it so difficult to change our behavior?  Why are managers and leaders frustrated in trying to help people do better and sell better? ...

Is Business Just About Making Money?

20 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

          From a worldly perspective, businesses are formed to provide for the economic security of the folks who own and work in that busi...

An Out-of-The-Box System That Will Transform Your Team's Development

13 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

        Many businesspeople are confused about how to invest in developing themselves and their employees.  In this podcast, I share some out-of-...

Is What You Do Ministry?

06 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Here's a very commonly held, and incredibly bad Idea:  Real  ministry is only done under the auspices of established religion.         ...

One Benefit of Being More Visible In The Marketplace

30 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

 The world is filled with marketplace Christians who are content with a shallow Christian presence in their business, afraid of the consequences of a...

Why Should You Invite God Into Your Business or Career?

23 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

      The world is filled with marketplace Christians who are content with a shallow Christian presence in their business, afraid of the consequenc...

Are You Your Own Worst Enemy?

16 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Very often, the reason we don't meet our potential is less our lack of skills and more the internal hindrances that inhibit our performance.  In this...

What's Personal Branding?

09 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"What do people think about you when you are not there?" That's Steve Miller's definition of personal branding.  Join me in this interview as we dig ...

Where Marketplace Christians Get Off Track

02 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

:  A lot of Marketplace Christians struggle with manifesting their Christianity in the marketplace.  In this post, I identify two common reasons, an...

Rapid Change is The Greatest Threat to Our Businesses and Careers

26 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There has never been a generation of businesspeople who have had to deal with the pace of change moving as rapidly as our generation.  It truly is un...

Interview with Paul Graeve, The Data Coach

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this interview with Paul Graeve, The Data Coach, we explore how to use data to transform your business.  Great practical insights for every one wa...

When God Says NO!

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Almost everyone has experienced an opportunity that looked enticing at the time. But God stepped in and prevented it.  These can be incredibly frustr...

Should We Fix Things When They Break?

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When something needs fixing – a process, a person, a piece of hardware or software, -- we often seek to fix the problem and bring that thing back to...

Should You Involve Your Family in Your Business/Career?

28 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

     Involving family in the business is a Bible precedent that produces powerful positive benefits.  While it might be more difficult in our high...

How Should a Christian Businessperson Respond to The Election?

21 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The recent election may have set the record for the amount of emotional reaction it has generated.  As such, it presents an unusual opportunity for C...

How Simple Metrics Can Amplify Your Sales

14 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We often get so caught up in the details of a sale and quantity of transactions that we fail to regard the value of our customers.  Sales is about pe...

When Fixing a Problem Is Not a Good Idea

07 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We have learned to immediately react to  a problem by trying to fix it. But what if, in our rapidly changing world, fixing a problem isn't the wisest...

Overcoming Your Primary Sales Obstacle

31 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

     Almost every B2B sales organization has a Primary Sales Obstacle – one place in their sales efforts where some improvement will make a dispr...

Are You Your Own Worst Enemy?

24 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

     Very often, the reason we don't meet our potential is less our lack of skills and more the internal hindrances that inhibit our performance. ...

Too Much to Do, and Not Enough Time in Which to Do It?

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Time management may be the biggest need in our frenzied culture.  Yet, many people have a defective view of time management, limiting their effective...

Narrow Your Focus, Multiply Your Business

10 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

:  In B2B sales, you always do better narrowing your focus than expanding it. Defy conventional wisdom and your own instincts and drill down into thi...

How Resistant to Change Are You?

03 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

     It's human nature to resist change.  But, in our rapidly changing times, mindlessly grasping onto the status quo can lead to mediocrity.  If...

What, Exactly, Is A Kingdom Business?

26 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The term 'Kingdom business' conjures up all kinds of ideas. Some imagine businesses that put gospel tracks with their invoices and checks. Others thin...

3 Practical Steps to Enhance the Spiritual Influence of Your Business

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Almost every Christian businessperson has a sense that there is potential in their businesses or professions to make a greater impact for the Kingdom....

Two Small Things To Practice Your Faith In The Marketplace.

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

       For many Christian professionals and businesspeople, the prospect of practicing our faith in the marketplace is overwhelming.  It's easy t...

A Simple Way to Impact Generations

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

       There is a certain power and attractiveness that accrues to those folks who take a stand and publicly express it.  That's called leadersh...

How Does Your Work Fit Into God's Plan?

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

       Work—and by extension, business—is so important to God that he has created "works" for each of us to do, and he prepared them way in ad...

How To Walk The Fine Line between Perseverance and Self-Delusion

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There is a fine line between perseverance and self-delusion. Understanding that difference can make a huge difference in a life  and a business.  He...

Do You Want To Work On Your Spirituality?

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

      There is a lot of discussion these days about 'spirituality.' And with that discussion is a great deal of misinformation and wrong ideas.  ...

How to Deal With High Expectations

08 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

      Review my answer to this question:  Here's something that I struggle with almost daily.  I'm definitely known for having very high expecta...

Are You Ready for The Need to Lead?

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

      Some recent surveys have indicated that the population of Christians in this country has gone from the majority to a size approaching a remna...

Using Key Metrics to Take Your Sales Efforts to a Higher Level

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Over my career as a sales expert, I've personally and contractually worked with over 500 sales organizations. I've learned some things.  Here's one:...

Could There Be More Spiritual Potential In Your Business/Career?

16 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Almost every Christian business owner, salesperson and executive has a firm grasp on the idea of stewardship – that everything in this world includ...

Multiplying Your Influence By Using Good Words

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

       There is little in creation that is more important to God than our words. In this piece, we look at what God has to say about our words, an...

How Good Are You At The Most Important Sales Process?

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

    Probably the most common sales process in the B2B world is 'creating a client".  That's my terminology for influencing a customer to buy routin...

Multiply Your Influence by Striving for Excellence

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

      With all the worldly pressure to achieve the world's definition of success, we sometimes forget that excellence in your career and your busin...

When Life and Business Suck

18 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

     Sometimes life, and business, really sucks. Things are not going well with your family, and nothing seems to go right at work.  You feel like...

Be Transformed By The Renewing of Your Mind

11 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For 30 years I've been training B2B sales forces to sell better. I 've learned some things.  This is one of the 25 most important lessons' I've learn...

Can You Make Better Decisions?

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

      It seems that almost everyone wants to jump to a conclusion based on a 20-second sound bite solution, instead of taking the more time-consumi...

37 Christian Business Practices

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For Christian professionals, entrepreneurs and business executives, living one's Christianity in the marketplace is a constant challenge.  One of the...

How Well Do You Turn Good Ideas Into Action?

21 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How often have you gained a good idea, decided to implement it, but failed to put it into action?  Our inability to convert ideas into action is a u...

Overwhelmed By Too Much Information?

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

"I'm spending more and more time dealing with information.  It's squeezing out my productive time." Welcome to the information age.  You are not ...

Are You Limiting God In Your Business/Career?

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

     This must be one of the saddest of all situations; You have a business or a career that God has great plans for, but they are never realized b...

How I Left The Institutional Church

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

       Almost everyone associates 'church' with the institutional church system –that conglomerate of church buildings, pastors, denomination...

Should Your Business Be A Platform for Preaching?

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

      One of the mistaken ideas about Christian business is that it should focus on preaching the Gospel.  Many Christians are hesitant to think ...

Are You Working On Your Spirituality?

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

       Thinking about your spirituality?  Wondering if there is something deeper and more meaningful for your life?  You're not alone. Millions ...

Will Business Save Our Country?

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

      As a young man, I made a career decision that was to impact the rest of my life.  Reflecting back on it, I see a number of reasons why the c...

Should You Leave First?

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

       Sometimes God directs you to leave a comfortable situation, with no alternative in place.  It's part of the way He works with His people. ...

Are Mindless Habits Hindering Your Success?

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

       We are all subject to sub-conscious attitudes and habits of thought.  These habits can impact our lives in multiple ways.  If we were to...

Are You Comfortable Believing a Lie?

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

     Recently, one of my clients recommended that I compile a series of posts on the most important lessons I've learned over my 30-year career as ...

3 Essential Paths for A Christian Business

12 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

       The world is full of advice for businesspeople.  If you are a Christian, the challenge is to sort it out – to discard the superficial an...

Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People?

05 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

:  Sooner or later, every Christian experiences a painful event that leads them to ask:  Why do bad things happen to good people?  It's one of the ...

Your Ultimate Success Skill

27 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The pace of change has increased, the growth in complexity has multiplied, and information has proliferated at an unprecedented pace.  We are in ext...

Do You Need to Be Seminary-Trained to be a Spiritual Leader?

20 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There are a number of ideas that are bantered around so much within our Christian culture that people assume they are unquestioned truth, when they a...

God's View of Business Through Two Old Testament Men

13 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

"If you want to become closer to God and build your faith, start a business."  Business had a far greater role in the Old Testament then you have bee...

Are You Too Busy to....?

06 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Good time management recognizes the universal temptation to do more and become 'too busy. Unfortunately, to continue to try to do "more" is a frustra...

Who is to Blame for the Muddle We're In?

30 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We all know that the country is more divided than at any time in recent memory. It seems like the shared values that have defined the America that us...

Are You Giving Scripturally?

23 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Every Christian understands that there are certain fundamentals of the Christian faith, and that 'giving' is one of them. And while we have all heard...

Are You Too Comfortable in The Marketplace to Be Effective in The Kingdom?

16 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

One of Christianity's greatest failures has been the separation of the church from the world of business and commerce – acting on the premise that t...

Motivation, Self-Image, and Success

09 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

       Motivation is one of the least understood concepts in the business world. If you want to achieve any degree of success in your career, you...