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Juneteenth, Civil Rights, and Racial Reconciliation
On June 19, we are honored to observe the Juneteenth holiday to remember this important date in U.S. history. Many Americans may not fully understand the significance of Juneteenth, as it only officially became a federal holiday in 2021. However, generations of Black Americans have recognized its importance in marking the day when the last […]
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“Wisdom for Wealth. For Life.” Episode 24: Addressing the Stress of Money in Marriage
Marriage can be one of life’s greatest blessings – and biggest challenges. Even in the strongest of marriages, couples usually experience friction. Avoiding conflict altogether isn’t realistic, but learning to address conflict in healthy ways can keep relationships strong. In a recent podcast, Blue Trust’s Russ Crosson had the opportunity to talk with Brian […]
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“Wisdom for Wealth. For Life.” Episode 23: The Kindness Effect: How Compassion and Surrender Led to Leadership
In our twenty-third episode, we sit down with the chief supply chain officer of Atlanta Community Food Bank and former district manager of the Home Depot, Kenny Hill, along with Blue Trust CEO, Nick Stonestreet, and founder of Be A Peacemaker, Dr. Michael Patterson. Kenny shares his story of growing up in poverty and […]
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“Wisdom for Wealth. For Life.” Episode 20: Divorced, Widowed, Single or Married: Financial Planning for Women
Women’s History Month Each year in March, we celebrate Women’s History Month as a special opportunity to honor the numerous contributions and accomplishments of women throughout history. Countless women have impacted our society by lobbying for the rights of women. One of the biggest milestones was women gaining the right to vote and therefore […]
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“Wisdom for Wealth. For Life.” Episode 19: Black History Month: The Tragedy and Reconciliation of Forsyth County
During Black History Month, Blue Trust’s CEO, Nick Stonestreet, and manager of strategic partnerships, Ruth Malhotra, had the opportunity to have a conversation with Dr. Michael Patterson, founder of Be A Peace Maker, and Durwood Snead, a retired pastor and co-founder of the African American Descendants of Forsyth Scholarship. After Snead moved to Forsyth […]
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“Wisdom for Wealth. For Life.” Episode 18: How to Leverage Wealth for Eternal Gain
Note: This article contains excerpts from chapters of Leverage: Using Temporal Wealth for Eternal Gain (Kenneth Boa and Russ Crosson, Trinity House Publishers, 2022). It may only be reproduced by permission of the publisher. The book is available to purchase from http://trinityhousepublishers.org/ store and Amazon.com. It’s often said that our calendars and checkbooks (or, […]
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“Wisdom for Wealth. For Life.” Episode 17: How to Spot Red Flags in Nonprofits
Putting Generosity into Practice At Blue Trust, stewardship is a central component of our approach to managing money. We believe that “God owns it all” and we are simply stewards of His blessings and resources. But how do we define stewardship, and more importantly, how do we put it into practice wisely? In our […]
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What Is Relational Clarity?
God designed us for healthy relationships. In fact, we teach that the kingdom of God is the kingdom of right relationships. We believe that relational clarity, a predetermined standard for how employees of a company interact with each other in a covenantal manner, builds healthy relationships. A team’s effectiveness and productivity depend on the clarity […]
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Leadership Clarity Principle 4: Influence Lovingly
We believe that leaders who love people well have the ability to influence people holistically. If a leader is able to love people through their insecurities, weaknesses, struggles, personal battles, and fears, the leader’s influence will result in growth, development, and flourishing. A leader who influences lovingly can create an environment for individuals to thrive, […]
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Leadership Clarity Principle 3: Manage Individually
God created each of us with unique abilities. Given this diversity, a singular approach to leadership will never be effective in bringing out the God-given potential in individuals. A great leader will take the time to understand the unique personality, communication and learning style, motivation, strengths, and thought process of each person. The result is […]
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Leadership Clarity Principle 2: Inspire Strategically
Jesus took the vision from his Father and communicated it strategically to inspire. Do the leaders of your organization motivate people? When leaders communicate vision so that each employee understands how his or her work supports the greater purpose of the company, employees tend to be motivated and engaged. This clarity connects individual roles to […]
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Leadership Clarity Principle 1: Follow Humbly
As we see in the biblical examples of Jesus and David, it is through the process of following that leaders learn humility. A leader’s willingness to follow humbly will ultimately establish an environment for others to flourish. This willingness is rooted in the idea that no one has absolute authority. Whether we answer to another […]
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What Is Leadership Clarity
No relationship is more important in organizations than that of an individual and his or her leader. When employees trust their leadership, they become organizational ambassadors, leading progressive change in their families, society, and environment. Leaders have the ability to make people better across all of their roles and responsibilities. They can build environments that […]
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“Wisdom for Wealth. For Life.” Episode 16: How to Have a Fulfilling Retirement
In our “Wisdom for Wealth. For Life.” podcast series, we share financial advice and wisdom from our network of wealth advisors and thought leaders in the industry, and from around our community of over 9,000 financially blessed families who apply biblical wisdom to their financial planning and giving. Episode 16: How to Have a […]
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The Second 3 Elements of Organizational Clarity
Organizational clarity means an intentionally cultivated work environment. Last week, we looked at the first three elements of organizational clarity: corporate clarity, structural clarity, and role clarity. Below are the remaining elements that help create organizational clarity. Process clarity focuses on aligning HR and people processes and procedures with the company’s mission, vision, and core […]
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Is Your Leadership Team Healthy?
Leadership teams have the power to make or break a business. The outcomes of effective leadership are evident both in the workplace and in biblical examples: When leadership executes strategy, as in Joshua 1:1-9, the outcome is better tactical decisions. When leadership makes effective operational decisions, as in Nehemiah 2:5-18, the result is operational continuity. […]
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The First 3 Elements of Organizational Clarity
Organizational clarity means an intentionally cultivated work environment. Corporate clarity, the first element of organizational clarity, means that everyone in the organization knows the company’s reason for being. This clarity comes through a well communicated mission statement, core values, and vision. The alignment that these elements bring is the foundation for Covenantal Culture. An organizational […]
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Organizational Clarity: The First Building Block of Covenantal Culture
Organizational clarity means an intentionally cultivated work environment that removes the organizational barriers that often limit employees’ ability to be all that God has made them to be. This process brings clarity to the company’s Mission, core values, and vision Organizational structure Roles and responsibilities HP processes Corporate communications Brand perception Next week, we’ll look […]
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Four Keys to Practicing the Leadership Style of Jesus
“The cause, purpose, or reason for leading is to replace yourself.” – Russ Crosson For many who work diligently and ambitiously to achieve leadership positions, this idea may seem counterintuitive. However, taking a big-picture view of what leadership means can expand your reach as a leader, allowing you to further your, and your organization’s, impact. […]
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3 Components of Covenantal Culture
Covenantal Culture is created when a company agrees ahead of time how it is going to conduct business. It puts systems in place to facilitate this agreement, practicing the following principles: Organizational Clarity Leadership Clarity Relational Clarity The clarity creates an environment where people can flourish and establishes, reinforces, and perpetuates the company’s impact. Read […]
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