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48 Keys to Good Hiring Practices

Mon, 03 May 2021 11:18:00 GMT

48 KEYS TO GOOD HIRING PRACTICES

An NFL team drafts 10 players, sign 15 free agents, 44 players from last year, 20 players from taxi squad, and scouted an average of 4,000 college players each year. How many candidates do you look at?

Follow these 48 Keys to Good Hiring Practices :

Avoid 3-minute “snap, emotional” decisions (first impression by appearance, personality, experience, etc.) and ending the interview by selling the candidate on the job.
Select on basis of talents/behavior and chemistry––least important is experience, but it is a mistake to avoid putting too much emphasis on experience.
Develop job profile––talents/behavior, chemistry, and experience (must and wants, compared analysis or testing). Measure against job profile.
Hire enough to become objective. Avoid emotional decisions (use others to interview for you, a team of people). The more you hire, the less emotional you get.
Interview the wife of the candidate (your wife helps).
Pay referral fee to your employee for finding employees (candidates).
Put a sign out front: “help needed.”
Hire a consultant or full-time personnel director if hiring 30+ people a year.
Use screener for all candidates by phone or in person.
Develop a list of must-haves and wants in candidates.
Measure attitude (by interview or testing or questions, i.e., Are you lucky? Blessed?)
Use open-ended questions in the interview process. Get deep. Ask for examples of accomplishments.
Use the same interview process for each candidate––same questions and procedure.
Scorecard for each candidate.
Measure honesty (reference, testing or situational interviewing).
Video/record interviews (delegate listening when not in room or face-to-face). Avoid snap decisions.
Perform a background investigation.
Perform a credit check.
Look for people who have overcome failure.
Always check references (never personal friends––either former employer/manager).
Medical exam if over 40.
Ask for last tax return (your accountant to review).
Don’t overemphasize education or degrees.
Use the grabber headline in an ad (experiment and test for best response rate).
Listen to the candidate in the interview. Take notes.
Interview by phone before paying for an on-site interview from out of town.
Do a comparative analysis of candidates
Look for energy level (hours worked).
Look for aggressive behaviors in managers using DISC model.
Negotiate with personnel firm/headhunter over price/term and responsibility in writing. Expect personnel firm to replace a person who is hired then leaves before a six-month period.
Always hire on 3-month probationary period or as a consultant.
Use your network in hiring. Write/call others to ask who they know that is available. List your friends, associates, and competitors in brainstorming list of possible candidates.
Ask your salespeople or associates in other cities for best competitive people employed by others who might work for your firm.
Use situational (simulations) interviews to measure reactions of candidates to the job and their ability to make decisions.
Consider the reverse interview (ask him what expects in a job, wants most, etc.) to measure what motivates, interests in work.
Build a culture with future.
Use employee applications to measure honesty (Walker example).
Use disclaimer at end of the application.
Create a pamphlet explaining opportunities, job, and qualifications for candidates (they will say good things to others who may want to apply).
Let candidates screen themselves out before your interview by reviewing your rules/policies/mission/culture/expectations in advance.
Use a non-compete contract for hiring.
Employ people through a temporary agency to try them and then continue with a temp agency for six months once you have decided on them (that covers commission).
Have executives sign an agreement to repay moving expenses if they resign within 2 years.
Hire part-time people as independent contractors to save money in appropriate jobs.
Employ executives as consultants before beginning full time.
Avoid selling the candidate in the interview. That’s his job. Your job is to listen, learn and make a good decision.
Expect to spend one week per $2,000 of salary you expect to pay to find the right person.
Avoid P.O. Box use for responding to your ad––time is too important. Set up a special e-mail address for candidates/job or use fax.

Ask God with Ken Blanchard

Thu, 28 Jun 2018 21:45:00 GMT

ASK GOD WITH KEN BLANCHARD

We interviewed Ken Blanchard, an American author and management expert, in 2007. This was part of Wise Counsel's "Ask God about My Business" internet radio campaign. During the campaign, we surveyed over 300 existing and future Entrepreneurs. We asked the question: "If you could ask God questions about your business success, what would they be?" We then boiled the 300 responses down to the Ten Questions and asked each of the 5 men we interviewed the same questions.

Pat Morley, Founder and Author of Man In the Mirror

Thu, 28 Jun 2018 21:42:00 GMT

PAT MORLEY, FOUNDER AND AUTHOR OF MAN IN THE MIRROR

Pat Morley came from a tough family environment. But, it helped motivate him to be of the top real estate developers in Florida in the 1990s. He dressed like he was on the cover of GQ Magazine and was very active in the Orlando community. Morley started a small Bible study at a local restaurant and is still teaching it today 30 years later, except it has grown from 25 attendees to 300 every week.

He phased out of real estate development a few years later to focus on his men's ministry from the tremendous success of his first book called Man in the Mirror which has sold over 2 million copies. His ministry reaches around the world through involvement with churches and online video teachings every week.

We interviewed him in 2007 as part of Wise Counsel's "Ask God about My Business" internet radio campaign. During the campaign, we surveyed over 300 existing and future Entrepreneurs. We asked the question "If you could ask God questions about your business success, what would they be?" We boiled the 300 responses down to the Ten Questions. We then asked each of the 5 men we interviewed the same questions.

Here you can listen to Pat's responses.

Ron Blue, CPA. CFP & CEO Kingdom Advisors

Thu, 28 Jun 2018 21:38:00 GMT

RON BLUE, CPA. CFP & CEO KINGDOM ADVISORS

We interviewed Ron Blue, CEO of Kingdom Advisors, in 2007. This interview was part of Wise Counsel's "Ask God about My Business" internet radio campaign. We surveyed over 300 existing and future entrepreneurs. In the campaign, we asked the question. "If you could ask God questions about your business success, what would they be?" We boiled the 300 responses down to the Ten Questions. We then asked each of the 5 men we interviewed the same questions.

Dan Cathy – The Engagement Factor

Thu, 28 Jun 2018 21:20:00 GMT

DAN CATHY – THE ENGAGEMENT FACTOR

In the following audio, Dan Cathy discusses the need for purpose in our actions. He answers the question "How Do You Motivate Your People?" We interviewed the Chick-fil-A CEO in 2007 as part of Wise Counsel's "Ask God about My Business" internet radio campaign. In that campaign, we surveyed over 300 existing and future Entrepreneurs about the question "If you could ask God questions about your business success, what would they be?" We boiled the 300 responses down to the Ten Questions and asked each of the 5 men we interviewed the same questions. The full interview is in the second video.

Listen to the full audio interview with Dan Cathy below:

Zig Ziglar, Mr. Enthusiasm, says “Expect to Win”

Thu, 28 Jun 2018 21:10:00 GMT

ZIG ZIGLAR, MR. ENTHUSIASM, SAYS “EXPECT TO WIN”

Zig Ziglar, Mr. Enthusiasm, says "Expect to Win"

John Beehner interviewed the late and great Zig Ziglar in 2007 as part of Wise Counsel's "Ask God about My Business" internet radio campaign. During this campaign, we surveyed over 300 existing and future Entrepreneurs and asked them the same question. "If you could ask God questions about your business success, what would they be?" Finally, we boiled the 300 responses down to the Ten Questions and asked each of the 5 men we interviewed the same questions.

Turnarounds Abound in His Work

External link to video: https://vimeo.com/52111488

Inspiration316 Radio – Shark Tank

Tue, 19 Jun 2018 10:41:00 GMT

INSPIRATION316 RADIO – SHARK TANK

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Inspiration316 Radio - Shark Tank

Shark Tank is one of the most popular shows on television. It was started in Japan as “dragon den” and then went to Canada. It’s about inspiring people in business and raise capital. God is in the midst of all of this. Everybody who has been in business has been through ups and downs, including our host, John Beehner. God is in the midst of all of your business endeavors. If you want to sustain your business, you must follow God’s principles. His grace will allow you to make mistakes for a limited amount of time, but that grace will end.

The J.C. Penney Legacy… an example for us

Mon, 26 Mar 2018 21:49:00 GMT

THE J.C. PENNEY LEGACY… AN EXAMPLE FOR US

J.C. Penney was an incredibly successful businessman. He learned a great deal from his father, who was a pastor. His first three stores, beginning in the mining town of Kemmerer, Wyoming, were called the Golden Rule Stores. Within 15 years, his business grew so rapidly that he added 350 stores to the chain. Then he left the company he had founded because he thought he had the “Midas Touch” to turn anything into a success.

But Jim's next visions failed from the stock market crash of 1929, and he lost 90% of his personal wealth. So at 54, suffering from shingles and depression, he was on his deathbed in a hospital. In humility, he reached out to God again and asked for forgiveness. This prompted a deeply spiritual encounter that caused him to surrender to Christ, anew. The Lord showed him that He was growing the J.C. Penney Company, not himself. He realized he was just a vessel of the Lord to serve people and customers for His greater purposes.

This became his secret to success - yielding completely to God's plan. From that encounter, he discovered His greatest plan of ministering and coaching other businessmen. He was an inspiration for thousands. Instead of dying in his hospital bed at 53, he went on to live to be 95, reenergized and healed for a great and new undertaking.

God's plan for your life and pursuing His calling will change your life through peace, love, and joy. The Lord works in the hearts of businessmen and women who receive His vision, whether they know him or not. But the Creator of heaven and earth is not gauging your success based on financial merits. Instead, your contribution to the Kingdom is grounded in your obedience to His calling and plan. In fact, He is laying up treasures in heaven for the work we do on earth.

How to Pray Effectively – Dr. Susan Dyer

Wed, 31 Jan 2018 13:58:00 GMT

HOW TO PRAY EFFECTIVELY – DR. SUSAN DYER

This 2-part audio presentation shows that Dr. Susan Dyer is an amazing woman of God who has personally learned how to pray effectively and trust Him. We believe you can listen to this presentation multiple times and learn something new every time or of greater depth.

Part 1

Part 2

7 Practical Growth Strategies for Prosperity

Wed, 19 Apr 2017 14:49:00 GMT

7 PRACTICAL GROWTH STRATEGIES FOR PROSPERITY

1. Strategic Planning

In the 1980’s, Truett Cathy and his company, Chick-Fil-A, had a decline in sales for the first time since its founding in 1946. The frustration led him to take his key staff and board members to a Strategic Planning session.

After two days of talking and praying, they agreed only on one thing…their Mission Statement: “To glorify God by being a faithful steward of all that is entrusted to us to have a positive influence on all who come in contact with Chick-Fil-A.”

The employees chipped in to buy a bronze plaque of the Mission Statement for Truett, who secured it near the front door of their new headquarters building. Since that one act, sales growth took off, heading toward $2 billion this year.

President Dwight Eisenhower once said, “Plans are often worthless, yet the planning process is priceless.”

God blesses companies based on their effective communication, relationships, love, calling, and talents aligning with His plan and grace. We have researched the Bible and uncovered the Cornerstone Paradigm. This is a planning process that defines the Solid Foundation the Bible describes for each of us and our businesses.

In a problem-solving session, Jim Failor remarked about the absence of a key member of our team. This man with great insights said, “CEOs do what they want to do.” In other words, it’s about our priorities and whom we report to…ourselves…or God and His calling.

The biggest time trap for entrepreneurs is picking up monkeys from their employees. Per the legendary Bill Oncken, “Too many executives back into the future, keeping their eyes on those things they have done well or love to do (pick up the decisions of their subordinates) rather than turning around and facing the future…those things they still do not know how to do, but face the future with a willingness to fail and humbly grow from them.”

A personal trust and relationship in Jesus Christ is about stepping out in faith (risk) and allowing Him to lead when it doesn’t always make logical sense. He is the priority.

2. Marketing Principles

Sound business economics says any business can be good at Quality, Service, or Price. But you can only be best at 2 out of 3. You pick which two. You can’t have the best quality and service and have the best price. To have the best price, you have to sacrifice at being the best at quality or service. You can’t have all three and make money. Wal-Mart and others try, but it never works.

The key point here is that in marketing your product or services, you need to find your niches and not try to please everyone. This perspective is totally harmonious with the Bible. God has a special plan for each of our businesses and us. It means to be unique in the market, find the things that set you apart from your competition.

This is about finding your calling––God’s plan, niche, and purpose for your service to Him and your fellow man. Once you know the calling, the passion will be created by Him and the marketing strategy will become clearer and clearer. Test market your plan with your Advisory Group.

3. Hiring Smart

In the 1980’s, Larry Bird took a lackluster Boston Celtics team from obscurity to the playoffs, and in the second year, to an NBA championship.

Every organization needs outstanding people in “Game Breaker” positions, i.e., sales manager, CFO, Quality Control, EVP…you decide for your organization.

Too often top executives make the mistake of hiring too fast and terminating too slowly. Because CEO’s don’t hire often enough, they never get good at it. They often hire the best of a few choices but rather, should find more candidates, become more patient, pray for God to send good candidates before and during the process, interview and screen three different ways and take your wife and the best candidate’s wife to dinner.

What the Lord has shown me about many people that fit long term. I like xxxx people and many times I have prayed, “Lord should I hire this person?” Most often I hear “Yes.” Sometimes that’s self will, often times I am certain it’s from the Lord. But here’s what I’ve recognized God Loves Everyone . I hire people who don’t work, not for what they can do to help us, but how I can minister to them into their life. *Some people are here for a reason, to prepare them for the next step God has for them. Others are let go for the value of their “wake-up call.” Many need that and God wants to break all of “our will” to prepare us for “His will” to be done. It’s part of the Journey to each of us. Key for Hiring Key Executives is getting confirmation from outsiders, yet multiple opinions. Do not just trust you always.

4. Sales Strategies

In the 1970’s, a national talk show host named Mike Douglass interviewed a top sales trainer named “Wayne.” Immediately, Mike asked Wayne to sell him the ashtray on the coffee table. Wayne asked Mike, “Why would you want to buy it?” Mike gave three or four reasons (looks, practical use, and size). Wayne then asked, “What would you be willing to pay for it?” Mike thought for a while and explained why he would be willing to pay $75. Wayne said, “Sold.”

As simple as that example is, too many of us forget how critical the interview or question stage in a sale is because we are too busy explaining all the features and benefits without getting into the head/need of the prospect.

The real purpose of sales is to HELP someone fulfill a need. It’s as simple as the Golden Rule…giving as Christ did. “Give and it is given unto you,” (i.e., in referrals, demonstrating rapport, trust, and relationship building).

5. Motivating People

The greatest power and motivation in any business is through love. Love defined not as the physical type, but as empathy, caring, serving, and praising. Love and the Golden Rule is what drives the success of American marketing and customer focus. We follow leaders. As employers, we have to deal with the heart and soul of those we employ in attempting to motivate them. Reference: Where does motivation begin?

Wes Cantrell, CEO of Lanier Worldwide, says his father was his inspiration in life. As a pastor, His father had been terminated by his church in a shocking course of events. Friends encouraged his father to be bitter, get back at them, and hold onto resentment. Instead, he was forgiving and later went back to the same church to teach Sunday School as a volunteer for many years. Wes says, my father was my greatest inspiration and motivation in building my faith and relationship with Christ.

Experts agree motivation comes from within…from our heart and spirit. We never make a major decision without feeling the sensitivity of our heart. We are motivated to work, follow orders, desire to love…or to skip work, call in sick, rebel against the boss’s desires, or harbor resentment.

Without the cleansing love, forgiveness, and full acceptance of Christ abiding IN our heart, we experience turmoil or lack of peace over many key decisions or situations.

So, our motivation, desires, and emotions are subject to the peace or conflicts in our heart, in other words, the spiritual condition of our heart.

As an overview, the Bible looks at motivation in two ways:

Manipulation (rules, standards, discipline, culture)

Inspiration (heartfelt desire to do something)

Because of the sinful nature we inherit at birth, the Lord used manipulation by the Ten Commandments to create an environment to encourage us on what NOT to do and what to do.

Yet He would much prefer to work through the Love of the Holy Spirit to Inspire our hearts (convict each of our hearts to follow His ways and plans). If we are not led by the spirit, the battle between our Soul and Spirit keeps us in conflict, in the self-centered nature–– condemned to not change or step out in faith. We are then more moved by fear, pride, envy…being in control rather than love, peace, faith, and joy.

In a business, motivating employees is about creating a culture where they are convinced to work and live by your rules, environment, teamwork, and to win together (manipulation). Manipulation by using the Golden Rule and love of Christ in us plus vision, purpose, winning by being on a loving team.

True motivation comes from the principles of God. The most peaceful inward motivation is a result of a daily pursuit of Him and His calling on our business and lives.

Refer to more articles and tapes in the Wise Counsel Network.

6. Customer Service

J.C. Penney believed that the best course for business was the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew). He said, “If we just follow the principles of Christ, we will win the loyalty of our customers, go the second mile, give and it will be given back to us, and we will serve them well. In the long run, we will win many friends.

Today the great threat to good customer service may be the automated phone answering service––making attempts at satisfying the customer very impersonal.

Why Customers are Lost (accredited to University of Michigan and American Society for Quality Control)

Every employee is in sales or customer service. So the key is to get everyone involved to buy into the boss’s passion for serving the customer.

One more template I found for every employee (especially customer service) is:

A Short Course in Human Relations

Obviously, customer service training is critical to good service. Make sure your people stay focused.

7. Cash Flow & Profit

Barry Schimel, CPA and National Consultant from Rockville, Maryland, and author of “100 Ways to Win the Profit Game,” says you can’t expect to increase your sales enough to work out of a cash flow problem. Your best alternative to find more cash is to cut your overhead and other costs using the participation of your people.

Ken Blanchard, author and consultant, talks about having to cut $350,000 from the budget without dropping staff after the 9/11 down of 2001.

Nick Simonic, CPA with his own weekly talk show, says as a Christian businessman that cash flow and profit reflect our attitude toward stewardship and our time in prayer. Cash flow relates to our faithfulness to our calling and His plan, not our own.

The Cash Flow Answer:

Man’s greatest fear is the pride of being embarrassed

In pure business logic, if you have $1 million in sales and if you grow by 100%, then your sales are $2 million. Right?

Not necessarily. God’s math is only the same when He wants it to be. Since “He is in control of everything on heaven and earth,” our logic often goes out the window. Our alignment with his principles and calling are key.

He uses pain, frustration, adversity, and suffering to teach us new things. Business Owners/Executives losing money is very painful and alarming. We are losing control (man’s greatest fear is the pride of being embarrassed).

The fishes and loaves to feed the multitudes is a perfect illustration of His point.

When we have stepped out in faith in His perfect will/plan, the money will flow in His timing (sales close that we didn’t really work for.)
But when He wants our attention over our mistakes, the cash flow squeeze sounds the alarm and up goes our antenna. We will search for answers.

Through the years of difficult business, I’ve had to work out a financial problem because I was off track (out of His grace). But as I work toward getting back into “His good graces,” through pain, prayer, and hard work, the cash flow gradually reappears…even when I didn’t yet deserve it.

As an example, Hugh Jones, former CEO of a major bank in Florida, tells about the slowness of growth and the incompatibility of his staff in performing to his expectations. Yet, a highly respected colleague recommended a mission, which seemed to have no relevance. To get his staff involved in volunteerism through various community activities.

Gradually, out of his own desire to give back and be a leader in the community, things began to change internally as well. As his staff became involved together, their attitude and sense of teamwork improved. The new camaraderie that developed resulted in improved bank performance. Increase communication brought a new level of mutual respect, even new passion, in their city.

At the same time, the bank’s income grew and profits doubled with no increase in their sales effort. Hugh Jones sensed a spiritual anointing in what became one of the best all-around banks in the nation.

God honors those who give––whether we are feeding the flock in faith, as Jesus did, or giving to our community.

This is merely an example of getting into alignment with His plan and calling. He is our cash flow provider and our source.

Being Set Free…to be in Christ

Tue, 31 Jan 2017 15:00:00 GMT

BEING SET FREE…TO BE IN CHRIST

Guy Ianello was raised by a good Italian family in upstate New York. Somehow in high school he got caught up in drugs, using and then selling them. After graduating, he had no incentive to find a real job until he got caught and was sentenced to life in prison. But after 6 months, he was released on a technicality.

After his release, he tried a few jobs but then drifted back into pushing drugs. He made very good money. Then he met his wife and they moved to the Orlando area to try and make a new life together. But selling drugs was too easy. His greatest fear was being caught and sent to prison for life. As the pressure built and more and more deals made good money and frustrations with his wife (who finally left him), he was finally caught again with guns and plenty of drugs for sale.

People had witnessed to him about Christ but he always rejected it. But out on bail and before being sentenced, he went to church with a friend. He was moved and gripped with fear of going to prison, so after church, he went into his backyard with his dog and cried out to the Lord for forgiveness. Weeping hysterically, he admitted his lies and sins.

As he did this, a big cloud enveloped him and it became more and more intense. He felt a profound inner pressure building inside and at the same time great peace. Finally, after 15 minutes there was a great burst like his head had exploded. As he began to open his eyes, the cloud around him began to lift. He first heard and then saw his dog barking at this huge snake all curled up in his yard. He spoke out, “Oh Lord what is that?” Then the Lord spoke to him and said, “That is the serpent I just took out of you.”

God can change us if we will be open and let go of our worldly thinking and misconceptions. His plans are always better and teach us the final truth about Freedom IN Him.

He was no longer the property of an evil curse, but he found Freedom in Christ from the inside out. That life-changing event transformed Guy completely. He hungered with a passion for the word and convinced his wife he was a changed man. So she took him back. He studied intently for 3 years.

Today, Guy is a Pastor of the Total Freedom Program near Orlando where he helps victims of addictions get clean through 9 months of intense Freedom IN Christ training. He an excellent teacher, trainer, and mentor for the Lord.

Marketplace Witness – Lee Lyon

Wed, 30 Mar 2016 15:16:00 GMT

MARKETPLACE WITNESS – LEE LYON

Lee Lyon joins John Beehner on Marketplace Witness.

Also, hear Lee Lyons on the Inspiration316 Radio Show:

Living A Rocky Life …Until He Met Jesus – Glenn Henderson

Mon, 06 Jul 2015 21:55:00 GMT

LIVING A ROCKY LIFE …UNTIL HE MET JESUS – GLENN HENDERSON

Glenn, and his wife Regina, were living a rocky life. They went through many ups-and-downs and false starts, until they met a man named Jesus. He transformed their lives so that they built a large logistics company, ultimately selling it and allowing them to grow their ministry and other business activities. This is a two-part interview with Glenn and John Beehner on The Marketplace Witness Show.

Part 1

Part 2

Check Out the “Untold Secret” Many People Are Being Inspired by This Book

Wed, 01 Jul 2015 15:38:00 GMT

CHECK OUT THE “UNTOLD SECRET” MANY PEOPLE ARE BEING INSPIRED BY THIS BOOK

Listen to John Beehner's 20-minute overview of some of the key elements of The Untold Secret book. He's speaking to a breakfast Bible study group.

Here John and Brig talk about the highlights of their new book. The book talks about the secret that Jesus shared and the Biblical explanation for business in the most repeated parable in the whole New Testament.

Click on the book image to purchase digital version from Amazon.com

Now Available! Finally, someone has translated the ancient text of the most read book in all of mankind spoken by the man who has changed the course of the world over 2000 years ago. This book shows the practical applications for entrepreneurs and leaders of this age through the real-life stories of many people, no matter their faith. The Scholars, Historians, Theologians and even Business Analysts have never broken the code the way Author and Entrepreneurs Brig Hart and John Beehner have done. John shows the practical ways the Secret will and does produce the deepest wealth...greater than the any IRA or Stock Portfolio.

Paul Davis — Failure Leads to Success

Sat, 16 May 2015 22:00:00 GMT

PAUL DAVIS — FAILURE LEADS TO SUCCESS

Paul Davis, from humble beginnings, says he learned to keep failing to find success. He had to overcome thoughts that he was stupid, and his mother never told him she loved him. So he thought he could not be loved. When he sold the company he founded, he had over 200 franchises. Today, his former company has over one billion in gross sales in many countries.

“Hearing from God” — Abiding with Ed Kobel, COO of DeBartolo Development

Fri, 15 May 2015 11:42:00 GMT

“HEARING FROM GOD” — ABIDING WITH ED KOBEL, COO OF DEBARTOLO DEVELOPMENT

Hearing from God: Ed Kobel has two very practical experiences that would impress or touch people who long to hear him share his experiences:

1. He has made lots of money in real estate with a $B.

2. He has heard from the Lord who has guided many of his investment decisions. Their company missed the 2008 downturn because they had already sold many of their properties. Today, he says the economy will take another hit this fall. Why? Because the Lord told him. His teaching on Abiding is ultimately about hearing from the Lord yourself. He says he went 22 years as a Christian without hearing from God, until he was challenged to spend time with Him. Do you want to know his secrets? Watch and listen and take good notes.

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Barbara Corcoran From Shark Tank Shares on Rethinking Failure

Mon, 11 May 2015 15:43:00 GMT

BARBARA CORCORAN FROM SHARK TANK SHARES ON RETHINKING FAILURE

Barbara Corcoran became super successful in New York City real estate by failing, taking risks, being creative, and using her determination. As one of the stars on "Shark Tank" television show, her fame continues to grow. Her "Never give up" attitude is contagious. Many would say her selection for the TV show was a small miracle.

Click on the book image to purchase digital version from Amazon.com

Stu Epperson – Can’t Despise Small Beginnings…From the Barn to National Radio

Mon, 04 May 2015 11:48:00 GMT

STU EPPERSON – CAN’T DESPISE SMALL BEGINNINGS…FROM THE BARN TO NATIONAL RADIO

With a Bachelor's degree from Bob Jones University in Greenville, South Carolina, Stu Epperson, co-founded Salem Communications. Salem is a Christian broadcasting network. He was named one of the top 25 influential evangelicals in America by Time Magazine. Check out this interview between Wise Counsel and Stu. He talks about his life story and humble beginnings.

Watch a sneak of the full interview

Full interview below

The Passion for Success – Steve Jobs

Tue, 03 Mar 2015 15:51:00 GMT

THE PASSION FOR SUCCESS – STEVE JOBS

An audience member asks Steve Jobs, at a Conference with Bill Gates, Founder of Microsoft, what is the single most important thing younger innovators should know to get ahead. Jobs explains why it is important to have a passion for what you do, the passion for success.

See other advice from Steve Jobs on Wise Counsel:

On Risk and Failure

Hit in the Head with a Brick – Steve Jobs

Servant Leadership Under Fire – Joe Jameson

Sat, 14 Feb 2015 15:55:00 GMT

SERVANT LEADERSHIP UNDER FIRE – JOE JAMESON

Joe Jameson speaks to Wise Counsel members about servant leadership. He tells a personal story and turnaround. He tells of a tough crisis through a management conflict he faced and how the Lord brought him back to a tender and open heart. Hear his passion to be a servant leader as Christ modeled for all of us. This is heart-warming and a great example for anyone in business.

Developing Key Leaders for Fast Track – Pat Kelly

Sat, 14 Feb 2015 11:57:00 GMT

DEVELOPING KEY LEADERS FOR FAST TRACK – PAT KELLY

Pat Kelly tells an amazing story about building a company by growing and sharing with people the fruit of their success. Pat was raised at Virginia Home for Boys. He became CEO of the starter company known as Physician Sales and Service (PSS). The company went from a vision of 3 men to $2 billion in sales within just 15 years. The McKesson group purchased the company in recent years. In this talk, Pat is speaking to Wise Counsel members . It was after Pat left the company and became involved in multiple other projects. Here he tells the uniques things he did to orient, train and develop his key leaders and managers in many locations. Pat was a winner of the Horatio Alger Award for Distinguished Americans, along with many other awards.

Managing Time – Who’s Got The Monkey by Hal Burrows

Fri, 13 Feb 2015 16:02:00 GMT

MANAGING TIME – WHO’S GOT THE MONKEY BY HAL BURROWS

This humorous audio is a timeless classic in management education. Corporations have used the course content internally for decades. Hal Burrows is a retired management professional and speaker who spoke nationally on managing time. The Oncken Corporation has offered the course. The Harvard Business Review printed the article by the same name, written by Bill Oncken and Don Wass, and was considered the most reprinted article in its history. The language Hal uses is rough at times, but the illustrations are classic. Many managers fail to delegate and get the best out of their people, which ultimately hurts organizations.

Part 1

Part 2

Motivating Employees in a Time of Crisis – Brian Peters

Thu, 12 Feb 2015 16:13:00 GMT

MOTIVATING EMPLOYEES IN A TIME OF CRISIS – BRIAN PETERS

We were excited to have Brian Peters speak to Wise Counsel members at one of our meetings. He is a special person. He took over as CEO of a major Canadian corporation operating in Jacksonville. The corporate group decided to shut down the division. His story is an amazing example of treating people in a crisis situation with the right information and respect and finishing well.

It's about the moral principles of the Lord and the Golden Rule in action in Corporate America.

In Sales, Price is Not the Real Objection – Chuck Reaves

Thu, 12 Feb 2015 16:08:00 GMT

IN SALES, PRICE IS NOT THE REAL OBJECTION – CHUCK REAVES

In Sales, Price is Not the Real Objection - Chuck Reaves

Chuck Reaves, a former military officer and IBM executive, is an excellent sales trainer, author and coach. Based in Atlanta, he speaks to CEOs and has spoken for Wise Counsel and always is stimulating and enlightening. On this video he focuses on the price objection of the prospect:

Visit his website, www.chuckreaves.com , for more information.

How & Why Good Business Creates True Wealth: Introduction

Wed, 11 Feb 2015 20:38:00 GMT

HOW & WHY GOOD BUSINESS CREATES TRUE WEALTH: INTRODUCTION

How & Why Good Business Creates True Wealth Introduction: Building on a solid foundation

part 2, The Character Test

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How & Why Good Business Creates True Wealth took three years to develop and was completed in 2006. It was formerly called Genesis: The Business Workshop . It contains 13 different 30-minutes video chapters. Each chapter is split into roughly 10-minute sections to allow for healthy discussion between videos. The foundation comes from the Bible and True Wealth…By the Book , authored by John Beehner, founder of Wise Counsel.

It is based on many of his insights from studying the Word, and practical experiences of working with hundreds of CEOs and companies over 15 years. Genesis features real-life stories of respected entrepreneurs and companies that have worked toward becoming highly effective in the marketplace, whether they knew Christ or not. Men and women like J.C Penney, Conrad Hilton, Ray Kroc, Kraft Foods and Nike, just to name a few, are featured with 50 other examples. E-workbooks on this site are available with all the graphics.

John's conclusion is that the Truth of God works in all aspects of business and life, regardless of whether or not you believe in God or His son, regardless of whether or not you like the truth, and regardless of whether or not you have heard the truth. The Bible says, “My people are ruined for lack of knowledge!” (Hosea 4:6) The Lord uses all types of people to build businesses through His Visions and Grace because he needs employers and products/services for His people to grow and prosper. There are no requirements that a business owner is committed to serving Christ, but he will have to follow the Lord's principals to be successful long-term, because "Grace Periods" will end for those out of His will.

From Success to Significance – Bob Buford, Author of Half Time

Wed, 11 Feb 2015 16:19:00 GMT

FROM SUCCESS TO SIGNIFICANCE – BOB BUFORD, AUTHOR OF HALF TIME

Bob Buford built a large cable television in Tyler, Texas. He sold that company years ago to form the Leadership Network Foundation. His book Half Time has inspired hundreds of thousands and sold nearly a million copies. Bob coined the phrase "Going from Success to Significance" from the highs and lows of his own life and his growing relationship with the Lord. He was a great friend and client of Peter Drucker.

On Risk and Failure – Steve Jobs

Tue, 10 Feb 2015 16:41:00 GMT

ON RISK AND FAILURE – STEVE JOBS

Steve Jobs rose to become one of our most successful entrepreneurs in recent history. This is part of an early interview is his Apple career where he talks about the initiative he took as a 12-year-old. It's what he perceives as a key difference between those who fail and those who succeed. Perfect application for what the Lord is trying to do with each of us. Risk and failure are part of life; Risk takers win at life. Reference The Untold Secret that creates True Wealth

See other advice from Steve Jobs on Wise Counsel:

The Passion for Success

Hit in the Head with a Brick

The NIKE Story – Bill Bowerman and Phil Knight

Tue, 10 Feb 2015 12:14:00 GMT

THE NIKE STORY – BILL BOWERMAN AND PHIL KNIGHT

This short video tells the story of the founding of Nike by Bill Bowerman and his former miler Phil Knight, who still leads the company today. Visions come to many people from God our Creator to make a better world. Many people reject the ideas of taking the risk that Bill took because they feel insecure or inferior and ill-equipped. This short story comes from the Workshop series How & Why good Business creates True Wealth , which was previously called our Genesis Workshop . Also reference the book The Untold Secret that creates True Wealth by Brig Hart and John Beehner for more information on taking business risks.

How Media Technology is Changing our World – Bryan Hickox

Fri, 06 Feb 2015 16:46:00 GMT

HOW MEDIA TECHNOLOGY IS CHANGING OUR WORLD – BRYAN HICKOX

Bryan Hickox speaks to a Wise Counsel group . Introduction by John Beehner.

As an independent executive producer, producer and director, Bryan’s 71 movies have been nominated for 16 and won 7 national Emmy awards, along with a George Foster Peabody Award and over 200 different awards in a multitude of national and international film and television festivals and competitions. In 1998, Mr. Hickox received the prestigious Florida Motion Picture and Television Association Lifetime Achievement Award.

Mr. Hickox’s theatrical feature film Soldiers of Change , starring Clifton Davis, Debbie Allen, Ben Vereen and Charles Shaughnessy, won the Heartland Film Festival’s prestigious Crystal Heart Award and was screened at the 2004 Cannes Film Festival in France, and is currently available on DVD released by Universal Home Video.

He recently produced the 4-hour live television coverage of the Global Day of Prayer telecast, which was broadcast in 212 countries. The telecast featured Ron Kenoly, Shirley Smith, Phil Wickham, Don Moen, Ricardo Sanchez, Valerie Chong, Pat Boone, and The Ballet Magnificant, a 150 piece orchestra with 800 voices and over 60 regimental drum and bagpipers.

He has just finished producing a theatrical feature film, The Perfect Wave , starring Scott Eastwood, Cheryl Ladd, Rachel Hendrix and Diana Vickers, which was shot in Cape Town, South Africa and Bali for release in 2013. His production company, Bryan Hickox Pictures, Inc., has offices in Jacksonville, Florida.

The Scoop on Hiring Key Executives – Bruce Dingman

Wed, 04 Feb 2015 16:54:00 GMT

THE SCOOP ON HIRING KEY EXECUTIVES – BRUCE DINGMAN

Bruce Dingman, headquartered near Santa Barbara, is considered one of the top headhunters in America. Close to 70% of his business comes from working with large corporations and hiring key executives through national searches. The other 30% of his time is dedicated to helping national and regional ministries find key executives for their organization. This talk is loaded with solid tactics and strategies for finding and evaluating executives for your organization.

Part 1

Part 2

Visit his website here or email him at bruce@dingman.com

Medi-Share Success – the Dr. John Reinhold Story

Mon, 02 Feb 2015 12:40:00 GMT

MEDI-SHARE SUCCESS – THE DR. JOHN REINHOLD STORY

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Dr. John Reinhold is the founder and retired CEO of Christian Care Ministry, known best as Medi-Share, which is a non-profit group that helps Christians with medical coverage in a cooperative style rather than an insurance company. They have over 60,000 members and are pro-active in helping members to Improve their health. This is his personal and touching story of how they got started and built a successful model.

Hit in the Head with a Brick – Steve Jobs

Sun, 01 Feb 2015 18:02:00 GMT

HIT IN THE HEAD WITH A BRICK – STEVE JOBS

Steve Jobs was faced with some of the worst rocky soil experiences ever when he was fired in 1985 from Apple, the company he co-founded. But he never stopped innovating. It was in his nature. No one predicted the iPod, iPhone, or iPad.

Steve shared some of his best insights as a commencement speaker at Stanford University in 2005 when he said... “Sometimes life hits you in the head with a brick. Don’t lose faith. I’m convinced that the only thing that kept me going was that I loved what I did. You’ve got to find what you love. Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma — which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary.” He sounds a lot like a good Pastor.

Developing Mission Statements – Group Discussion

Sun, 01 Feb 2015 16:56:00 GMT

DEVELOPING MISSION STATEMENTS – GROUP DISCUSSION

This is a Wise Counsel group discussion and conversation about mission statements of a few members and how to define and develop, with interesting insights from the give and take.

The Bottom Line Of Compassion – Hugh Jones, Banker

Sun, 01 Feb 2015 12:53:00 GMT

THE BOTTOM LINE OF COMPASSION – HUGH JONES, BANKER

Hugh Jones a big success story. He built the largest branch of the largest bank in Florida in the 90's; it is now owned by Bank of America. In the 80's, when he took over as CEO, Hugh was very frustrated with his staff's performance and back-biting comments. He tells a Wise Counsel group the inspiring story of how that turnaround happened by the decisions he made.

From Home Building to Inspiring Nations – Paul Cuny

Sat, 31 Jan 2015 13:19:00 GMT

FROM HOME BUILDING TO INSPIRING NATIONS – PAUL CUNY

Paul Cuny spent the first half of his life not wanting to believe in Christ while he built oceanfront homes. Now, during the second half of his life, he is an author who travels to many nations sharing his experiences and book, Secret of the Kingdom Economy .

Buy his book here: http://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Kingdom-Economy-Flourish-Gods/dp/0768437075

How Ministry Blesses Business – Skip Allcorn

Sat, 31 Jan 2015 13:03:00 GMT

HOW MINISTRY BLESSES BUSINESS – SKIP ALLCORN

Skip Allcorn is a co-founder of Coastal Construction Products, which sells hundreds of products for commercial construction like lubricants and caulking used on the surface of all types of commercial buildings. Coastal Construction operates throughout Florida and now the southeast. Skip has a compassion for ministry, like Young Life and Echo Cuba. His many experiences have given him fascinating stories.

From No Father to The Father who guides Billions – Ed Kobel

Sun, 02 Nov 2014 20:41:00 GMT

FROM NO FATHER TO THE FATHER WHO GUIDES BILLIONS – ED KOBEL

Ed Kobel's life could be a dramatic Hollywood movie because it grips the hearts of so many believers. He was conceived out of wedlock and never met his father because the Lord had his hand on Ed, calling him to take care of his mother. Making money in real estate was not on his mind until after the military.

You don't want to cut short this video because it is one of the most dramatic, insightful experiences affecting billions of dollars. You will refer his story to many friends. Yes, God will guide your every step to make money and use your influence if you will seek His whole Will daily.

The Character Test

Tue, 25 Mar 2014 20:09:00 GMT

THE CHARACTER TEST

The Cornerstone of Character is one of the foundational building blocks of a person’s life. Not only is character essential to an individual's personal life, it is essential in the person’s business life. The decisions we make, the people we associate with, and what we expose ourselves to, in the form of information and education, will form the basis of our character.

part 1, Introduction

part 3, Finding Your Moral Compass

Click Here To Download PDF Workbook

How & Why Good Business Creates True Wealth took three years to develop and was completed in 2006. It was formerly called Genesis: The Business Workshop. It contains 13 different 30-minutes video chapters. Each chapter is split into roughly 10-minute sections to allow for healthy discussion between videos. The foundation comes from the Bible and True Wealth…By the Book, authored by John Beehner, founder of Wise Counsel.

TOMS Shoes… The Golden Rule at Work – Brian Mycoskie

Sun, 04 Aug 2013 13:28:00 GMT

TOMS SHOES… THE GOLDEN RULE AT WORK – BRIAN MYCOSKIE

In 2006, TOMS founder Blake Mycoskie befriended children in a village in Argentina and saw that they didn’t have adequate shoes to protect their feet. Wanting to help, he created TOMS Shoes, a company that would match every pair of shoes purchased with a pair of new shoes for a child in need. One for One.

What began as a simple idea has evolved into a powerful business model helping address need, and also advance health, education and economic opportunity for children and their communities around the world.

TOMS has given more than 35 million pairs of new shoes to children in need.

Inspiration316 Radio

48 Keys to Good Hiring Practices

48 KEYS TO GOOD HIRING PRACTICES ﻿

Ask God with Ken Blanchard

ASK GOD WITH KEN BLANCHARD

Pat Morley, Founder and Author of Man In the Mirror

PAT MORLEY, FOUNDER AND AUTHOR OF MAN IN THE MIRROR

Ron Blue, CPA. CFP & CEO Kingdom Advisors

RON BLUE, CPA. CFP & CEO KINGDOM ADVISORS

Dan Cathy – The Engagement Factor

DAN CATHY – THE ENGAGEMENT FACTOR ﻿

Listen to the full audio interview with Dan Cathy below:

Zig Ziglar, Mr. Enthusiasm, says “Expect to Win”

ZIG ZIGLAR, MR. ENTHUSIASM, SAYS “EXPECT TO WIN”

Zig Ziglar, Mr. Enthusiasm, says "Expect to Win"

Turnarounds Abound in His Work

Inspiration316 Radio – Shark Tank

INSPIRATION316 RADIO – SHARK TANK

Inspiration316 Radio - Shark Tank

The J.C. Penney Legacy… an example for us

THE J.C. PENNEY LEGACY… AN EXAMPLE FOR US

How to Pray Effectively – Dr. Susan Dyer

HOW TO PRAY EFFECTIVELY – DR. SUSAN DYER

7 Practical Growth Strategies for Prosperity

7 PRACTICAL GROWTH STRATEGIES FOR PROSPERITY

1. Strategic Planning

2. Marketing Principles ﻿

3. Hiring Smart ﻿

4. Sales Strategies ﻿

5. Motivating People ﻿

6. Customer Service ﻿

Why Customers are Lost (accredited to University of Michigan and American Society for Quality Control) ﻿

A Short Course in Human Relations ﻿

7. Cash Flow & Profit ﻿

The Cash Flow Answer: ﻿

Being Set Free…to be in Christ

BEING SET FREE…TO BE IN CHRIST

Marketplace Witness – Lee Lyon

MARKETPLACE WITNESS – LEE LYON

Living A Rocky Life …Until He Met Jesus – Glenn Henderson

LIVING A ROCKY LIFE …UNTIL HE MET JESUS – GLENN HENDERSON

Check Out the “Untold Secret” Many People Are Being Inspired by This Book

CHECK OUT THE “UNTOLD SECRET” MANY PEOPLE ARE BEING INSPIRED BY THIS BOOK

Listen to John Beehner's 20-minute overview of some of the key elements of The Untold Secret book. He's speaking to a breakfast Bible study group.

Paul Davis — Failure Leads to Success

PAUL DAVIS — FAILURE LEADS TO SUCCESS

“Hearing from God” — Abiding with Ed Kobel, COO of DeBartolo Development

“HEARING FROM GOD” — ABIDING WITH ED KOBEL, COO OF DEBARTOLO DEVELOPMENT

Barbara Corcoran From Shark Tank Shares on Rethinking Failure

BARBARA CORCORAN FROM SHARK TANK SHARES ON RETHINKING FAILURE

Stu Epperson – Can’t Despise Small Beginnings…From the Barn to National Radio

STU EPPERSON – CAN’T DESPISE SMALL BEGINNINGS…FROM THE BARN TO NATIONAL RADIO

The Passion for Success – Steve Jobs

THE PASSION FOR SUCCESS – STEVE JOBS ﻿

Servant Leadership Under Fire – Joe Jameson

SERVANT LEADERSHIP UNDER FIRE – JOE JAMESON

Developing Key Leaders for Fast Track – Pat Kelly

DEVELOPING KEY LEADERS FOR FAST TRACK – PAT KELLY

Managing Time – Who’s Got The Monkey by Hal Burrows

MANAGING TIME – WHO’S GOT THE MONKEY BY HAL BURROWS

Motivating Employees in a Time of Crisis – Brian Peters

MOTIVATING EMPLOYEES IN A TIME OF CRISIS – BRIAN PETERS ﻿

In Sales, Price is Not the Real Objection – Chuck Reaves

IN SALES, PRICE IS NOT THE REAL OBJECTION – CHUCK REAVES

In Sales, Price is Not the Real Objection - Chuck Reaves

How & Why Good Business Creates True Wealth: Introduction

HOW & WHY GOOD BUSINESS CREATES TRUE WEALTH: INTRODUCTION

How & Why Good Business Creates True Wealth Introduction: Building on a solid foundation

From Success to Significance – Bob Buford, Author of Half Time

FROM SUCCESS TO SIGNIFICANCE – BOB BUFORD, AUTHOR OF HALF TIME

On Risk and Failure – Steve Jobs

ON RISK AND FAILURE – STEVE JOBS

The NIKE Story – Bill Bowerman and Phil Knight

THE NIKE STORY – BILL BOWERMAN AND PHIL KNIGHT

How Media Technology is Changing our World – Bryan Hickox

HOW MEDIA TECHNOLOGY IS CHANGING OUR WORLD – BRYAN HICKOX

The Scoop on Hiring Key Executives – Bruce Dingman

THE SCOOP ON HIRING KEY EXECUTIVES – BRUCE DINGMAN ﻿

Medi-Share Success – the Dr. John Reinhold Story

MEDI-SHARE SUCCESS – THE DR. JOHN REINHOLD STORY

48 KEYS TO GOOD HIRING PRACTICES

DAN CATHY – THE ENGAGEMENT FACTOR

2. Marketing Principles

3. Hiring Smart

4. Sales Strategies

5. Motivating People

6. Customer Service

Why Customers are Lost (accredited to University of Michigan and American Society for Quality Control)

A Short Course in Human Relations

7. Cash Flow & Profit

The Cash Flow Answer:

THE PASSION FOR SUCCESS – STEVE JOBS

MOTIVATING EMPLOYEES IN A TIME OF CRISIS – BRIAN PETERS

THE SCOOP ON HIRING KEY EXECUTIVES – BRUCE DINGMAN