The Problem with Small Talk

As Christians, we're called to really connect with others so that we can share the Good News. The work world seems to have a slightly different standard for communications... that tends to be not quite so deep. Here's my essay for CBN.com on that topic:

Big Problem of Small Talk

Separating the Wheat from the Chaff

What's really important at work? I'm surprised at how often I get this one wrong! Here's how I described the problem for CBN.com.

Separating the Wheat Stuff from the Chaff Stuff

Talking Myself into Being Important

How much of what you say at work is all about you? Don't worry, you're not alone! Sometimes it seems like the primary role of work is to give needy people a chance to talk to each other!

Talking Myself into Being Important

Wanting What the Other Guy Has

I am perfectly happy with my work, my career and my entire life... until I see what the other guy has. Here's what I said about it on CBN.com

Wanting What the Other Guy Has

The High Cost of Self Interest

The epidemic of self-interest really saps the fun out of a day of work.

The High Cost of Self Interest

Me Behaving Badly

Although I can easily recognize when a co-worker or company executive is behaving badly, I'm embarassed how seldom I recognize the bad behavior in myself! Here's how I updated my earlier blog post for CBN.com:

Me Behaving Badly

Thanks for Struggling with Me

I struggle every day to balance work and faith. How do I do it? Take a moment to laugh! Here's what I wrote in my CBN.com debut article.

Thanks for Struggling With Me