Professional development and spiritual growth are designed to work together. In this video Harry Smith discusses the habits of effective leadership and how those habits can transform our relationship with God.

An invitation from a gifted leader can be a catalytic event — altering the course of our life forever. Harry Smith has had this type of influence on my life. His example forever changed my approach to life, leadership, and work.

Financial compensation, paid time off, collaborative coworkers, and a handsome benefits package are a few of the defining things people want in exchange for their work. In this video, Howard unpacks the needs we have that our work is designed to meet, and, in the process, demonstrates the significance of the non-financial aspects of compensation.

A good job facilitates the rest of your life. Your life is about so much more than your job. The value exchange of work is complete when you receive benefits in exchange for the work you have done.

Work, in its purest form, is a three-way exchange of value that glorifies our creator. As these 3 parts of work overlap and converge, the result is increased value for all stakeholders, and, most importantly, more joy and satisfaction.

Business is all about serving other people's needs. But that can be tricky, especially when your client doesn't know what they truly need. In this video, Howard provides a framework for understanding and satisfying your client's needs.

All leaders need to develop skills and systems to help diagnose and meet the needs of those they serve, even when those they serve don’t know what they need. A good leader knows how to take someone from what they say they want to what they really need.

Everyone has unique gifts. And when leaders know their gifts, they better understand their purpose and how they can best lead others. In this video, Howard clarifies what our gifts tell us about our purpose at work.

As followers of Jesus we are heirs of the King and we are formed by God to do the very same work that Jesus did. God is doing the exact same thing for you and for me in all of the work He has prepared for us to do. But how can you know the work you are called to do? How can you be sure you are prepared?