Business by the Book Proverbs 16:20 He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: Labor disputes, conflict resolutions, warranty issues, unforeseen consequences of major decisions, market fluctuations, supply shortages, transportation logistics, inventory problems: these and so many other business matters must be handled daily. Managers have the task to manage matters, both big and small. Handling matters wisely is a gift, an art, and a learned skill all rolled up into on

Business by the Book Proverbs 16:18 Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall. Most of the business people I know are in business for the long term. They desire success not for a week, a month, or even a year. They work for success that will endure for a lifetime. In their early years they work, scrimp, save, invest, work some more, and plan to have some financial independence during their years of retirement. This takes lifelong success. Perhaps the

Business by the Book Proverbs 16:16 How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver! You’ve heard it “Give a man a fish he will eat for one meal, teach a man to fish he will eat for a lifetime.” The reason is self-evident; the ability to fish will provide fish every day, while one fish will be consumed in one meal. Likewise, wisdom and understanding are better than silver and gold. Why? Wisdom and understanding will b