ARE:A Renewal Enterprise

Seriously – You Should Laugh More

 We teach people that working playfully is a good idea. It makes work more enjoyable, it raises the sense of safety that provides for space to be creative, and it helps build trust. But many of us still assume that laughter and fun are for after work and that a workplace filled with laughter necessarily means that people must be goofing off and not getting their work done. But the truth is, some workplaces filled with laughter have the healthiest workers and the most productive people!

A Purposeful Turnaround

It's not that I don't have enough to do. There is plenty of work. It's not that the weather has been so weird in Chicago, either, although it has. I've been taking advantage of these cool summer days and enjoying a good share of music fests and long walks along the lake. But the lure of the TV this season has been pretty strong. 

Have you been watching the great new shows on cable?

Freedom to Get the Results You Want

A follower of Jesus, the Apostle Paul wrote, “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free.” Most people in the United States think of it as “The land of the free.” And in most cultures and deep within most peoples’ hearts is a longing for freedom. In fact, the search for more and more real experiences of true freedom drive many efforts, both good and bad, throughout our world. But for your church, or agency or business what does that mean? And are there practical implications that could influence how you lead the people in your organization and how they do and experience their work? “