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by Neal Joseph The Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA) has just introduced a new standard for its members, and it’s a good one. The standard states, “Every organization’s board and senior leader shall work together to develop a care plan for the senior leader. The plan shall be approved annually by the board to demonstrate the organization’s commitment to caring proactively for the leader’s well-being and integrity.” And according to the ECFA, it needs to

by Chad Carter Hiring the right people is one of the most critical—and challenging—factors in any organization’s success. Get it right, and you will build a thriving organization with engaged employees. Get it wrong, and you deal with turnover, underperformance, and cultural breakdowns. If you’re frustrated (as most hiring managers are) by disappointing hires, the issue isn’t you—it’s your system. What if you could consistently attract and hire the right person, every time?

by Neal Joseph Before Moses led the Israelites through the wilderness for 40 years, he had spent 40 years in the MidianDesert in self-exile after killing an Egyptian who was beating a fellow Hebrew. During those years, Moses became a shepherd, tending the flock of Jethro, his father-in-law. And as any good shepherd, he was never without his staff. Shepherds like Moses used their staff to help them on their journey and to control and guide their sheep. It is one of a shepherd’

by Neal Joseph As you can probably imagine, we see A LOT of resumes. What makes a good one? There are obvious things that every resume needs to include like your contact information (including your LinkedIn), an objective or summary statement, and your education, degrees, certifications, and affiliations. The heart of any resume is, of course, your work experience. List them in reverse chronological order, starting with your most recent job. Include: Company name Job title E

by Rich Kidd When evaluating candidates, whether for a business, church, or faith-based nonprofit, we have four non-negotiables that we look for: Character is of utmost importance. Oftentimes, one’s character is revealed through challenging circumstances. So, we always ask candidates, "Describe a situation in which you had to overcome significant difficulties or failure. What did you learn from the experience? Competence is crucial for the success of the organization. As Chri

by Neal Joseph & Rich Kidd From now through 2030, 10,000 Baby Boomers each day will hit retirement age. And even though many Boomers aren’t retiring at 65, succession planning at companies and organizations across the nation is (or should be) top of mind. Whenever we work with an organization that is about to go through a retirement or leadership transition, especially involving a long-time leader, there is one word that we stress … clarity. Above all else, it is absolutely c

Mission:Leadership Search Consultant and HR Guru, Chad Carter, shares six important tips for successful hiring in this series of helpful 1-2 minute videos. VIDEOS

by Rich Kidd Somewhere in the 1990’s, businesses borrowed from the entertainment world and began calling their recruiting efforts “talent acquisition.” I don’t mind the term “talent” at all… it’s the word “acquisition” that strikes me as particularly sub-Christian. Acquiring something means you own it. That’s fine if you’re collecting fine wines, or adding to your Gaither album collection, but for a Christian-inspired business or faith-based nonprofit, seeing people as an ass

by Neal Joseph & Rich Kidd One of the hot topics in the media and in boardrooms around the world today is diversity. That word can mean different things to different people and can also raise the question, “Is moving toward diversity really the goal?" Or should it be unity in diversity? Here’s a picture that the Apostle John gives us in the Book of Revelation. "After this I saw a vast crowd, too great to count, from every nation and tribe and people and language, standing in