For more than a decade, U.S. stocks have essentially been the only game in town. Emerging markets (EM), such as China, India, and Mexico, have been left behind as the dominance of the “FAANG” stocks (an acronym representing Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Netflix, and Google) powered markets higher. A new group of stocks, dubbed the “Magnificent […]
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The recent near-highs of the stock market are masking a trend from the last few decades: The number of publicly traded U.S. companies has dropped significantly. In 1996 the number of listed companies in the U.S. peaked at 8,090, but as of Q1 2023, it had fallen to 4,572, a drop of 43%.[1] The chart […]
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Each year on Patriot Day, we remember the horrific attacks of September 11, 2001, that took the lives of 2,977 innocent people. The reality that 22 years have passed since that tragic day seems almost unreal. For most of us, the precise moment when we heard about the planes crashing into the World Trade Center […]
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Women are wielding greater financial power today than at any point in history. In fact, it’s estimated that women: Now control 51% or $22 trillion of American personal wealth. Will manage $30 trillion of intergenerational wealth by 2030. Control 80% of household buying decisions. While nine out of 10 women report that they are […]
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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