Author Paul M. Neuberger on the Intersection of Faith and Business | S5E8

In this inspiring episode, Paul M. Neuberger joins host Jeff Lackey to discuss the dynamic intersection of faith, leadership, and their collective impact on business growth. With an opening that challenges bureaucratic lags and emphasizes the urgency of spreading Christian values, the conversation swiftly moves into the realms of organizational culture, employee engagement, and ethical behavior.

Neuberger's professional ethos, centered on the Great Commission and the seamless integration of Christ into the workplace, makes for an episode that is as thought-provoking as it is compelling. The dialogue unpacks the transformative potential of faith in nurturing a compassionate corporate culture, with key focus areas including the growth of C Suite for Christ and the upcoming event on March 6. These efforts are directed at empowering business leaders to boldly introduce Christ-led practices into their corporate environment, promising a surge in resilience, community, and morale.

Key Takeaways:

• Emphasizing the need for swift and effective Christ-centered changes in corporate culture, especially by top executives.
• The role of faith in enhancing employee satisfaction, resilience, community building, and ethical behavior in the business environment.
• Real-life challenges and mental health crises as opportunities to refocus on faith and God's role in personal and professional well-being.
• Upcoming initiatives like Future C Suiteers for Christ and Congregations for Christ aimed at engaging the next generation and church congregations with business leader principles.
• The concept of living a happy and content life, aligning personal and professional endeavors with ethical, moral, and faith-based foundations.

Chapters:
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:25 Paul M. Neuberger introduces the "Covering the World in Christ" conference and celebration events happening on March 6 and 7
00:03:59 Incorporating faith in the workplace leads to increased employee satisfaction, engagement, resilience, and ethical behavior.
00:09:50 Paul M. Neuberger lost discipline and became a workaholic
00:18:02 Balancing multiple responsibilities and serving God first
00:19:31 Bringing Christ into the workplace without fear of offending
00:25:37 Introduction of "Future C Suiteers for Christ" ministry for non-executives.
00:27:39 Plans to develop relationships with churches and address common problems.
00:29:20 Paul introduces the new ministry "Congregations for Christ" to engage business executives in churches.
00:33:23 Paul emphasizes the importance of living a high-quality life aligned with God's teachings and desires.
00:39:56 Closing remarks and appreciation for Paul's insights and work with C Suite for Christ.

Special thanks to all those who encouraged me to do this podcast, with a special thanks to my son Jeffrey who challenged/inspired me to do this podcast, Vinnie and Emmett who have helped to post and promote it, and Aubrey who has provided me with good, constructive feedback along the way! Love, Dad