Integrity Moments
by Rick Boxx
Integrity Moments is a 60 second workday devotional from Unconventional Business Network Founder & CEO, Rick Boxx, that provides business leaders with helpful insight into what the Bible says about our work and how we can fully integrate our faith into our vocational calling.
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Growing Small
As we seek to live with integrity in our work, we should take advantage of spiritual growth tools like prayer, scripture reading, and corporate worship. Don’t neglect the spiritual growth benefits of being in a small group. Small groups are messy, as participants share their fears and…
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The Power of Endorsement
After years of trying to persuade a colleague at a former company to join my current employer, I was thrilled when he decided to make the change. I gushed about his skills to anyone who would listen. He later told me that my endorsement smoothed his transition to his new position. Early…
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The Torment of War
Years ago, Kathy and I had lunch with our 94-year-old friend, Cliff. That day, we learned that Cliff’s destroyer was sunk by a kamikaze pilot during World War II. Although many of the crew died, Cliff pulled himself onto a nearby raft. As Cliff tried to help his friend and barber into the raft…
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Being Blessed
A recent Lifeway Research survey of American Protestant church goers revealed respondents’ expectations for financial blessings. More than three-quarters (76%) said they agree or strongly agree that God wants them to prosper financially. Our work generates income, but we need to check ourselves…
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A Compassionate Boss
John, an employee in South Africa, had been late to work multiple times. Michael, John’s boss, warned him, but days later John was significantly late again. Michael was prepared to fire John, but instead asked John why he continued to be late for work. Michael suddenly had a different perspective...
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Asking Confidently
Cornell professor, Vanessa Bohns, researched 15,000 requests for help to determine how to improve the odds of obtaining a “yes” to our requests. Bohns discovered that those who asked for help received help twice as often as they initially expected. In a Wall Street Journal article, Bohns…
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Asking In Person
Vanessa Bohns, a Cornell professor, discovered that most people believe the means of communicating a request makes little difference. But, according to the Wall Street Journal, Vanessa discovered that face-to-face requests fared dramatically better than email. Her research found that strangers…
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When Making an Ask Be Direct
According to a Wall Street Journal article, Cornell professor, Vanessa Bohns, discovered that people making requests tended to think that indirect requests will work just as well as direct ones. Bohns' research discovered that when we ask for help, we often soften the ask by hinting to what we…
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Election Integrity
Politics are a passionate pursuit for many in our country, especially when the ideological divide is as vast as it has been recently. There will likely be some dishonest voting and manipulation done on both sides of the political aisle this year. Although we may not be able to prevent immoral...
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Deep Connecting
Men of action like Moses or Joshua often represent Biblical leadership. But the prophet Ezekiel demonstrated another important leadership trait. Ezekiel was angry that God asked him to leave his home to go prophesize to the exiles of Israel. There was no guarantee they would listen to God’s word....
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Weak on Purpose
One of my favorite undergraduate university classes was Introduction to Astronomy, taught by Dr. James Van Allen. Van Allen was by then a world-famous astronomer, featured on the cover of Time magazine, and for whom the earth’s Van Allen radiation belts are named. Yet this learned man loved to...
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Trusted Business
The 2026 release of the Trust Index by the Barna research organization added the category of “Christian Business” for the first time. Respondents gave Christian Business a score of 56 on the 100-point trust scale, one point below Christian Churches. However, “Local Business” rated nine points...
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The Ponzi Originator
The Ponzi Scheme was named for an Italian illegal immigrant to America named Charles Ponzi. He duped victims out of millions a century ago by selling them a bogus investment with grand promises. He paid those promises from other people’s investment, perpetuating the fraud for years. His lack of...
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Back on the Road
As a foolish young man, I drove my car into a ditch and had no money for a tow. I called a friend’s grandfather for help. After hearing what happened, he summarized my behavior: “You were proud, drunk, stupid, and you’re broke?” Stung, I answered, “Yes, sir.” He replied, “Now that you understand...
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Prayer in Business
An episode of “Touched by an Angel” featured Monica investigating a struggling taffy factory. The equipment and employees had not changed, yet performance declined after the founder died. Monica discovered one difference: the former owner had prayed for the company and every employee. His son...
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Yes or No Should Be Enough
As a child, I sometimes crossed my fingers behind my back when agreeing to something I did not want to do. As a teenager, occasionally I promised to join a friend, then abandoned it when a better invitation arrived. Those choices may have seemed small, but broken promises erode trust. In…
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The Folly of Grumbling
In my twenties, our audit department hired a supervisor I’ll call Mary. She reminded everyone of her college degrees and constantly complained about our boss. Mary promoted her credentials as making her better qualified to lead the department. Eventually, during a staff meeting, she challenged…
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Patiently Awaiting the Harvest
As a teenager, I spent summers working on my uncle’s farm. We planted soybeans and watched them grow, but summer always ended before harvest. I found it disappointing to invest labor without seeing the final results. My uncle, however, understood that farming requires patience. He trusted that…
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Pay Inequities
Max DePree, former CEO of Herman Miller, once discovered factory workers discussing his compensation. They believed he deserved more than they earned, but felt the disparity had become excessive. Rather than reacting defensively, DePree listened, researched, and prayed. He eventually established…
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The Perils of Hoarded Wealth
When Kathy and I married, we held our reception in a facility owned by a wealthy man. Before the reception, I found a man in overalls setting up the tables and chairs alone. Assuming he was hired help, I asked why no one was assisting him. He barked, “That would cost me money.” He was ... The…
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Maintaining Your Testimony
The Biblical story of Nehemiah is a powerful reminder that our integrity affects our testimony. As the Old Testament civic leader was working to rally people to rebuild the wall around Jerusalem, opponents continually tried to derail his efforts. A man named Shemaiah tried to convinced Nehemiah…
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Listen First
Mark was a technical expert who was promoted to manager of the engineering team. His experience had given him great insight into common company challenges. Whatever the issue was, chances are good that Mark had seen some version of it. Unfortunately, that knowledge became a blind spot in his...
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Love the Sinner
Years ago, my wife, Kathy, and I interviewed Sheri, a high school coach, about her faith at work experiences. We discussed several students whom she loved despite their past poor decisions. Kathy asked Sheri, “How hard is it to love these kids when they make such poor choices?” Sheri’s response…
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Overvalued Businesses
Years ago, a University of Kansas researcher referenced in Harvard Business Review, discovered that people asked to sell their personal coffee mug wanted 2.2 times more than potential buyers were willing to pay. Their personal connection to the coffee mug caused them to overvalue the mug. Small...
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Columbus’ Passion
Christopher Columbus was passionate about his dream. He had a desire to find a new and quicker route to the Orient, but he needed financial backing. In 1485, Columbus pitched his idea to the King of Portugal. His plan was rejected, but Columbus persevered. For the next seven years, he approached...
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Honest Weakness
One of the kindest comments a colleague once shared with me is that I am open about my failures. He was troubled by Christians who proclaim to be challenge-free, even though their struggles are just as evident as anyone else’s. I jokingly responded that my shortcomings are so visible, it would be…
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Don’t Be a Hypocrite
New to his manager role, Steve made a mistake common for newly promoted team members; he wanted to keep everyone happy, even if that wasn’t best for the entire group. Over time, team members caught him saying one thing, only to later take actions that contradicted his words. Soon, team members…
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A Compassionate Leader
A great leader not only has concern for those they employ, they also have compassion. One business owner I know agonized, prayed, and cried as he wrestled with how to reduce his payroll. Due to his compassion for others, I believe God provided a solution different than he expected. Rather than...
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Faith Resistant Workplaces
An executive of a financial organization shared with me recently that his company’s CEO, and most of his executive team, are Christians. But anytime my friend has encouraged the Executive team to be more forward with their Christian values his ideas get dismissed. Fear of getting sued, or a fear…
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High-Performance Pilots
The Air Force Thunderbird pilots are the ultimate high-performance leaders. In September, Kathy and I attended an Air Show where the Thunderbirds performed. Their Diamond Formation was amazing with four jets flying 18 inches apart in a diamond shape, while traveling between 400-500 miles per…
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Making Close Friends
In a recent Journal of Social and Personal Relationships report, University of Kansas Professor, Jeffrey Hall, discovered that it takes roughly 50 hours of time together to move from mere acquaintance to casual friend, 90 hours to go from casual friend to “friend” status and more than 200 hours...
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God is Good
A recent 60 Minutes program featured an Air Force Colonel called Bravo who was shot down in Iran. Bravo was ejected from his fighter jet only to discover that his parachute was shredded. Professionals believe that Bravo hit the earth traveling 70 to 100 mph. His injuries included a broken back,...
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Acquired Wisdom
Although Len had earned his retirement, the organization was distressed when he departed because of the wisdom and experience that he took with him when he went. Through years of service in various roles in the company, through highs and lows, good times and bad, Len had acquired a perspective…
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A Different Business Model
Anson Frerick, former president of Anheuser-Busch Sales & Distribution, was interviewed on The Daily Wire. He provided interesting insight into the business model shift corporate America made several years ago. In the 1980s, most corporations followed the Shareholder model, believing that the…
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Developing a Ministry Plan: Part V
There are five important issues to be addressed in Developing a Ministry Plan for Your Business. My final one is ministering to your community. Many businesses give employees paid time off to volunteer for local nonprofits. Others, like my friend, Rusty, take his work team on mission trips. There...
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Developing a Ministry Plan: Part IV
In my book, Unconventional Business, I wrote about Developing a Ministry Plan for Your Business. There are five important issues to be addressed in your plan, the fourth is ministering to customers, suppliers, and competitors. Many people are good at ministering to their employees, and some are...
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Developing a Ministry Plan: Part III
In my book, Unconventional Business, I wrote about Developing a Ministry Plan for Your Business. There are five important issues to be addressed in your plan, including ministering to your employees and their families. Each of your teammates faces deaths, health issues, and family conflicts. One…
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Developing a Ministry Plan: Part II
In my book, Unconventional Business, I wrote about Developing a Ministry Plan for Your Business. There are five important issues to be addressed in your plan, the second one is discipleship. Our Forum Groups, launched within a company, is one tool we have seen businesses use to train and disciple...
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Developing a Ministry Plan: Part I
In my book, Unconventional Business, I have a chapter on Developing a Ministry Plan for Your Business. There are five important issues to be addressed in your plan, the first issue being evangelism. Jesus called each of us to be ambassadors for Him, but how we do evangelism may differ. I know a...
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What God Knows
I applied for a wonderful new job, but the barriers to getting hired felt daunting. First, the company needed to secure several state regulatory approvals to create the new operation for which I would be working. The company needed to approve the position in the new organization. Finally, I…
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Ordained Worker
In his book “Second Wind for the Second Half,” Patrick Morley describes a high school teacher who proclaims, “I am an ordained math teacher.” We should seek to seamlessly integrate our faith and our work, doing our work as a form of our worship. There are many ways to do that. We can choose jobs...
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The Seeds of Jealousy
Once, I found myself working for the person who received the promotion I was recommended to receive. My jealousy turned into disdain for my new boss and damaged our working relationship. King Saul had similar feelings about David when Saul allowed seeds of jealousy to take root. After Saul…
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A Growing Workplace Problem
While meeting with an entrepreneur named Mark, I asked him about his greatest challenges. Mark shared, “When I started this business eight years ago, I never would’ve imagined that marijuana usage would be one of my biggest problems. It’s pervasive, and a constant safety and productivity...
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The Fruit of Barrenness
Organizational psychologist, Goh Hong Yi, wrote a profound online article for Salt and Light on barrenness that relates to business. Abraham was told that God was going to make him into a great nation. However, his wife, Sarah, was unable to conceive for decades. The author wrote, “The lineage of...
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Drawing Near
Linda was crushed when she lost her job. In the midst of worrying about how to survive the economic hit until she found a new role, she struggled to respond to how the traumatic change impacted her self-esteem. But she found comfort in the words from the writer of Hebrews. “Let us then approach...
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President Reagan’s Prayer Life
In President Ronald Reagan’s autobiography, he shares a story about his college football days. Before a big game, President Reagan’s football coach asked the team if they prayed. Out of fear that he would be ridiculed by his peers, Reagan did not admit that he was someone who prayed, even though…
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The Roots of Labor Day
The Industrial Revolution’s technology, rather than eliminating jobs, created jobs for railroads and related industries that dramatically increased labor demands. This led to abuse and overwork, not leisure, as some expected. In 1894, the Labor Day holiday became a response to that abuse and...
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People Placement Matters
Vanessa Van Edwards, a Harvard behavioral researcher, shared at the most recent Global Leadership Summit many great workplace insights. One insight, backed by research, was that if you sit people near high performers, those people’s performance will increase 15% on average. But if you sit them…
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Rethinking Retirement
Jim Collins, author of Good to Great, shared at this year’s Global Leadership Summit that only 53% of Benjamin Franklin’s accomplishments happened by the age of 60. Collins’ point is that age is not a good indicator of future achievements. Prior to Social Security’s beginning, most people…
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Finding Happiness
Harvard Professor, Arthur Brooks, points to four pillars of happiness that include faith, family, friendship, and work that serves others. Regarding faith, Professor Brooks says, “A religious, spiritual, or even philosophical outlook allows us to transcend the self and see the bigger picture,...
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Integrity Moments is a 60 second workday devotional from Unconventional Business Network Founder & CEO, Rick Boxx, that provides business leaders with helpful insight into what the Bible says about our work and how we can fully integrate our faith into our vocational calling.
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