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Wise Leaders spend time working “On” their business

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As an executive coach, my role is to help the leader develop the habit of working “on” the business more than “in” the business. Part of our first conversation each time we meet is to ask how they are working on the business. It keeps them focused and far more productive. Most agree that this…

Big, progressive newspapers are paying a price for their bias

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Big newspapers are having a tough time these days and in most cases, it’s their own fault. The Tulsa World recently got sold again. Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway sold the paper because it didn’t make as much money as they thought it would. That was indicated by the sales price. Buffett, a financial genius,…

The National Weather Service and severe weather

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[Looking at history and our area’s unique political and religious attitudes.] It is February, the end of the holiday season, which begins in November, and the beginning of severe weather season in our region. We recently completed our annual trek to the National Weather Service (NWS) Storm Spotter Training. This is a program on how…

Living out our faith in the marketplace

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There is currently a strong movement for people of faith to bring God into their workplace. This is not new, but glad we are seeing a change in the marketplace for believers in Christ. I remember my father in his family practice medical office using his business as a place of worship. He believed that…

Sometimes war movies can provide a good history lesson

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For some reason, there has been a rash of war movies released in the past few months. I have always had a keen interest in the history of warfare, especially World War II, since my late father, Harley Biggs, served in the Army in the European theater. I have seen some of these recent movies…

A relationship made in heaven to give us freedom

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[Looking at history and our area’s unique political and religious attitudes.]   “For 20 years I’ve gotten up every morning on my knees and prayed that God would put me in a position where I can end the childhood chronic disease epidemic in this country. On August 23rd of last year, God sent me President…

Your Calling is timeless: It transcends any Career Path

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There’s a difference between your calling and your career. A career is something you pick, but a calling is from the Lord. A career is about you and a calling is about others. What God calls you to, is a core part of your identity in God. Discovering your calling, then choosing daily to walk in it, has more to do with…

Growing up was special around Marvin and Patty Harp

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I grew up four blocks from the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harp, who lived on 8th Street, just east of Sheridan Road. They were Marvin and Patty Harp and their son Ronnie was one of my best friends ever when I was growing up. We were pals with Tim Herron, another great guy we…

Unseen Strength: How a Good Business Partner Fuels Success

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Thirty plus years in business and having a great partner, drives success. I have a partner that truly has been a blessing to me and especially as I am in the process of slowing down in the workplace and turning over the reins to him. In the fast-paced business world we live in, we often…

A coronavirus pandemic could affect your vacation plan

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I was on a Carnival cruise ship headed to the Caribbean when I got up early to go get a cup of coffee in the main restaurant. As I walked down the stairs, I noticed a member of the crew who seemed to be polishing the banisters on the stairway. I was impressed. I thought…