Kevin W. McCarthy

The Professor of On-Purpose

Career & Work

Are You Thankful For Your Trials?

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Thanksgiving in the United States is a time of reflection on our many blessings.   Has 2009 been a challenging year thus far and are your prospects… well, let's not go there for now.  So in these times, what can we be thankful for in the midst of the suffering?

In today's On-Purpose® Minute, let's explore a few reasons why trials are reason enough for being thankful.

PLEASE listen to this remarkable (link is here) message by my friend, Scott Alexander.  Are you finding the gold nuggets in the mine of suffering?  Scott's message was given at Willow Creek Church in Winter Springs, FL.   Steve Brown of Key Life Ministries chimes in as well after Scott's message. If you've never heard Steve, then you are in for a double treat.

Be On-Purpose!

Kevin

What are your BIG PLANS for 2010?

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A new year brings a fresh start.  But why wait until late December to make your plans?

In today's On-Purpose® Business Minute, you'll have an opportunity to prime the pump to be on-purpose in 2010.  Learn the three simple steps you can do today to make your tomorrows more abundant and prosperous.  

Please use the comment space below this posting / video to share your BIG PLAN for 2010.  Someone who can help you may very well read your post and provide you exactly what you need to live more fully and fruitfully into your BIG PLAN.

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My BIG PLAN: Ever since The On-Purpose Person was written I knew a network of on-purpose persons helping others to be on-purpose was essential.  I've pondered this for years but the timing just never  seemed right.  Now it does!  Thanks to advances in technology and the worldwide economic slowdown.  When the comfort of cash in the pockets is no more, then the possibilities within one's purpose become more real and readily relevant. 

Please tell me your thoughts about my BIG PLAN for the On-Purpose Advisor Network.

Be On-Purpose!

Kevin

On-Purpose Business Minute: How Can A Bad Economy Be Good For Your Business?

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Depressed about this economy?  Don’t be!  A bad economy reveals hidden opportunities to improve your business so you can thrive in a survival economy.  Be prepared to explode your sales and profits when the business cycle recovers.

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Crown Ministries Founder Howard Dayton

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Howard Dayton is one of the creators of Crown Financial Ministries.  I've been blessed to participate in several Crown Ministries programs over the years.  In fact, my Crown Group still meets regularly to study, learn, grow, and support each other in life and work.  

Howard and I first connected back in 1993 when The On-Purpose Person was first released.  I remember having lunch with him and being impressed with his gracious manner, genuine faith, and sense of call upon his life.  Here was an on-purpose person par excellence.  At the time, I remember Howard's excitement that over 27,000 people that year had participated in the Crown Financial Ministries flagship program:  Biblical Financial Study.  Today, there are probably 27,000 per week doing this program.   It is life transforming.  Do this program! 

Over the years, Howard and my paths would cross from time to time with chance meetings in airports and such.   Wednesday, Howard was the keynote speaker at the stewardship dinner for my church – All Saints Episcopal- Winter Park. We shared a brief reunion. I was delighted to have this photo snapped so I could share it with you.  I treasure his leadership and example.

Few of us will ever have the opportunity to transform so many lives.  So meet my friend Howard Dayton and give thanks for his life and ministry.  By the way, October 7 was his 66th birthday.  Happy birthday Howard! 

Be On-Purpose!

Kevin

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On-Purpose Leaders Workshop

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The On-Purpose Leader program based on The On-Purpose Person was a meaningful event.  Here are the attendees after the event.  All were from the East Coast from South Florida to Baltimore, MD.   We had a tax lawyer, several health coaches, a COO, entrepreneur, several people from financial services and insurance, two married couples, and an HR executive. 

The joy of these programs for me is the chance to get to know new and existing people in a deep and profound manner beyond the typical chit-chat.  There's an intimacy and closeness that happens in these events.

Cindy Hedgepeth (red blouse) did a fabulous job of co-facilitating the program with me.  This globe trotting trainer is gracious enough to take a day and work with me on these programs.  

I look forward to seeing each of these participants again.  One of the things we do is offer a 50% discount to returning alumni and a guest on a space available basis.  I have a feeling we will see some of them again as they go to the next level of being on-purpose.  In the meantime, please keep them all in your prayers as they've taken some remarkable steps to examine their lives and invest in making their futures on-purpose.  Special thanks also to Mary Richardson and John Smith who volunteered to pray for the group, Cindy, and me in preparation and during the program. 

Welcome these new On-Purpose Leaders!

Be On-Purpose!

Kevin

Don’t Argue With Your Own Data

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While we may have doubts, all of us have beliefs, values, thoughts, and feelings that inform our decision making.   When facing a choice do you supplement your reaction with a dose of thoughtfulness, or do you simply go with what feels good at the time?

Will I See You There?

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Central Florida Christian Chamber of Commerce

I hope you can join us at the next Business-Building Lunch, September 1st, with our keynote speaker, Des Cummings Jr., who is Executive Vice President of Business Development for Florida Hospital and the Florida Division of the Adventist Health System. In this role, Des gives leadership to the mission, planning, marketing, new business development, and foundations for the seventeen Adventist Health System hospitals in Central Florida.

Tuesday, September 1st 11:30am to 1pm.

Faith Hall Conference Center at First Baptist Orlando, 3000 S. John Young Parkway, Orlando.

Member price $20.00; Non-member price $30.00.
Plenty of free parking is available.

For Information: www.cfchristianchamber.com or 407 484-3899.

Des talks about building a business on a foundation of love, ethics, and spirituality here.

Who is the happiest person you know?

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"Who is the happiest person you know?"  It was a simple question.   The answer, however, proved to be more challenging than I imagined.

  • What is your definition of happiness?
  • Who is the happiest person you know and why?

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This was today's On-Purpose Minute.  It drew such a large response that I posted it here in hopes that email conversation and wisdom of the viewers would accrue to more than just me. Please share your thoughts on this On-Purpose Minute by adding your comments.  Click on the headline of the posting and it will open up to a comments section.  Go for it!

Be On-Purpose!

Kevin

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