Chris Allen on Caring For Your People During a Crisis, Lessons from Esther
Chris Allen joins us to talk about taking care of people in a crisis. What can Christian business owners learn from the story of Esther about how we care for people during a crisis?
Chris is a Senior Business Consulting Advisor, he’s also one of our keynote speakers at this fall’s Business On Purpose conference, formerly CTO at Movement Mortgage.
Conversation Highlights:
-“He sought the welfare of his people and spoke peace to all his people.” (Esther 10:3)
-We are stewards of the people God has given us.
-Your people will surround you and support you when they know that you care for them.
-Are people more important than your business?
-If I have to lay off people, am I not seeking their welfare?
-Humility entails acknowledging our human limitations with transparency.
-You are a business PERSON, not a business ROBOT.
-Let your people see your face and your emotions, your non-verbal communication (use video!)