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Faithful on the Clock

Wanda Thibodeaux

Faithful on the Clock is a podcast meant to get your Christian faith and work aligned. You won’t find mantras or hacks here--just scripture-based insights to help you grow yourself, your company, and your relationship with God. If you want out of the worldly hamster wheel and want to work with purpose, then this is the show for you. Hosted by freelance business writer Wanda Thibodeaux.

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16:49

Is Wisdom Driving Your Artificial Intelligence and...

Faithful on the Clock ·

2021/12/20

AI is everywhere. But what’s the difference between AI and real wisdom? Episode 21 of Faithful on the Clock answers that question and walks you through four things to look for when selecting AI for your business.Timestamps:[00:05] - Intro[00:40] - AI is everywhere and the industry is experiencing insane growth.[01:30] - Definition of AI[02:19] - Differentiation between AI and wisdom; AI never will be truly “wise”.[03:07] - 3 examples of situations where wisdom, not AI, has to take over[04:53] - AI

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13:14

How to (Not) Fail at Diversity and Inclusion

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2021/12/13

Companies are making real efforts for better diversity and inclusion...and not getting anywhere. Episode 20 highlights the key reason most D&I efforts fail and provides two recommendations on how to do better.Timestamps:[00:05] - Intro[00:43] - Statistics on the importance of D&I[01:35] - Even though we know how important D&I is, there is still a lot of work to do.[02:12] - When people perceive that companies do D&I out of obligation, it makes feel workers feel less included..[02:48]

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12:44

Trading 1,000 Hats for Roles With Purpose

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2021/12/06

Today, leaders feel enormous pressure to take on many different roles. Is that really a good thing? How can you decide what positions really are ideal for you? Episode 19 of Faithful on the Clock offers a list of questions to help you choose hats that really matter.Timestamps:[00:05] - Intro[00:39] - There is a trend for professionals to wear many different hats. It’s unusual not to see a list of positions or responsibilities in profiles.[01:37] - I am a supporter that you can do multiple things you

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11:40

Why Reaching Goals Can Bum You Out

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2021/11/29

Everybody is aaaaaaall about goal setting. But what happens when you reach a goal and...it kind of sucks? This episode of Faithful on the Clock explains why reaching an objective can be a huge letdown. It includes two techniques for ensuring you don’t fall prey to the arrival fallacy and lose your joy.Timestamps:[00:05] - Intro[00:39] - The arrival fallacy is the false belief that we’ll feel happy if we just get to the goal we set.[01:18] - A CEO I worked with experienced the arrival fallacy when he

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11:15

Picking Your Priorities When Everything Matters

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2021/11/22

You’ve got a million things on your plate. All of them really do have value and matter. How do you choose which to drop and which to pursue? This episode breaks down what to consider so you make great prioritizations, taking a look at the story of Lazarus to show a healthy approach to identifying your own goals and timing.Timestamps:[00:05] - Intro[00:41] - Right now, the number of things people are expected to do is extremely high. COVID-19 has only worsened the issue.[01:35] - The common advice is

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11:49

Delegating Without Losing Yourself

Faithful on the Clock ·

2021/11/15

Episode 16 of the Faithful on the Clock podcast exposes why delegating is a necessity in modern work, and why it presents two big dangers. The show includes three strategies for making your delegation more effective and authentic.Timestamps:[00:05] - Intro[00:36] - Nobody can do everything or be everywhere. So as you climb the ladder, you have to see delegating as an increasingly necessary part of your leadership.[01:39] - Delegating has two dangers. You can become disconnected from the work and

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11:56

Weaving a Network Web That Works

Faithful on the Clock ·

2021/11/08

In the age of social media, it can seem like networking is easier and more effective than ever. But does it really work? This episode dissects the myth that big follower numbers means success and provides four strategies for creating stronger links that have true benefits.Timestamps:[00:06] - Intro[00:37] - It’s tempting to see networking as being in a golden age.[01:14] - Networking isn’t in a golden age--this is clearer if you look back at the way people used to network.[01:49] - People used to

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09:51

Play Hard, Win Harder

Faithful on the Clock ·

2021/11/01

Episode 14 of the Faithful on the Clock podcast is all about having fun. Why let go of all the serious tradition? How can you make it affordable and natural for your team to get involved in shenanigans? Did God’s people ever celebrate when they worked? You’ll get answers to these questions, plus insights about how to use fun formally to keep investors beside you.Timestamps:[00:05] - Intro[00:35] - Professionals used to be much more serious in their approach to business and had the attitude like any

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09:20

Cementing the Bricks of a Legacy Brand

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2021/10/25

Most companies won’t last the decade, let alone the century. So how do you beat the odds and create a legacy brand people know for generations? This episode of Faithful on the Clock uses Jesus’ approach to storytelling to give you some solid guidelines.Timestamps:[00:05] - Intro[00:44] - Definition of a brand[01:07] - Branding is just about differentiation, but leaders get caught between how to respond to the changing world and maintain the differentiation they’ve already established.[01:45] - Jesus

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10:39

An Ever-Present Help

Faithful on the Clock ·

2021/10/18

Scripture is clear that we always can come to God, who is an ever-present help. We, however, often drop the ball when it comes to responding to asks. This episode stresses the importance of paying attention and responding to the effort people make to put themselves out there.Timestamps:[00:04] - Intro[00:39] - Companies are becoming more human-centric and mental health is coming to the fore. More leaders are trying to take care of their mental health.[01:44] - There’s a push to normalize the ask in

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14:45

Disciplined But Never Whipped

Faithful on the Clock ·

2021/10/11

To stand out and succeed, you need discipline, right? But what prizes does it really help you win, and what’s the right way to make sure everybody follows the rules. We’ll cover that and four strategies for building personal discipline in this episode of Faithful on the Clock.Timestamps:[00:05] - Intro[00:35] - Discipline is not just perfectly black and white. Don’t try to label yourself too hard.[01:15] - Discipline is something you can learn, and levels vary. Knowing where the bar is for

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10:27

Loving Leadership: Commanded to Empathy

Faithful on the Clock ·

2021/10/04

In this episode of Faithful on the Clock, you’ll learn why empathy helps your company’s bottom line and how it helps you fulfill the second commandment to love your neighbor as you lead. Need to build your empathy? You’ll get three practical tips on how to do that, too.Timestamps:[00:06] - Intro[00:38] - Leaders are shifting from a product-centric mindset to a relationship- or human-centric mindset.[01:55] - Why leaders are putting more emphasis on empathy[03:35] - The old way of thinking is gone,

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14:39

Sewing Deeper Pockets

Faithful on the Clock ·

2021/09/27

For most professionals, money is a motivator. But what does the Bible say about wealth? Can you really be rich and follow Jesus at the same time? In this episode, we’ll explore the story of King Solomon to find out.Timestamps:[00:04] - Intro[00:41] - Most businesses want to make profits as much as they want to serve, which can create an ethical conflict for a lot of Christian professionals.[01:31] - Multiple scriptures warn about the danger of financial idolatry, including the story of the rich man

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12:05

Dealing with Difficult People

Faithful on the Clock ·

2021/09/20

You know the ones. The people who play office politics, whine, constantly interrupt, or let their ego run rampant. In this episode of Faithful on the Clock, we’ll cover how to deal with these “difficult” people so your team is strong and the office is a great place to be.Timestamps:[00:04] - Intro[00:32] - Just about everyone has stories about difficult people at work, but getting along is essential because relationships support everything else, such as morale.[01:10] - There is always a reason

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09:08

Failure Isn't Fatal

Faithful on the Clock ·

2021/09/13

You’ve probably felt like you messed up royally at some point. Failed yourself. Others. God. But don’t count yourself out. Failure isn’t the end, and what to do when it happens is simple.Timestamps:[00:04] - Intro[00:32] - I recently experienced a personal failure at a writers’ conference.[01:42] - Current culture makes us think that success should be easy and leaves us unprepared to handle failure well.[02:25] - Most successful entrepreneurs and innovators were serial failures.[02:47] - God knows

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11:05

Work-Life Balance: Getting Off the Teeter-Totter

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2021/09/06

Work-life balance--is that even possible? In this episode, you’ll learn a new way to view this concept. Plus, you'll get four strategies to keep yourself moving forward.Timestamps:[00:04] - Intro[00:37] - Because I was small, I used to get bounced around on the teeter-totters in elementary school, which was really scary. Work-life balance kind of feels the same way.[01:45] - Work-life balance is more complicated than a simple back and forth and is more like balancing on a Bosu ball.[02:32] - Good

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08:51

Unlikely Heroes

Faithful on the Clock ·

2021/08/30

We tend to think we can spot important people coming, and we see some jobs as more prestigious than others. But God can turn all this upside-down in an instant and always has a plan. Here’s what that means for being joyful no matter what role or title you have.Timestamps:[00:05] - Intro[00:39] - American culture promotes the idea that some jobs are more important than others, and that you can predict who will do well.[01:26] - God tends to flip the usual script about class and expectation on its

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09:52

Real Leaders Aren't Fake

Faithful on the Clock ·

2021/08/23

If you want to be successful, you have to fake it till you make it a little, right? Maybe not. This episode explains why this traditional approach no longer fits in modern business culture, and why it’s not a good way for Christian business people to get ahead.Timestamps:[00:05] - Intro[00:36] - What we mean by “fake it till you make it”--and the science that backs it up[01:38] - Why “fake it till you make it” is risky[02:59] - The real question isn’t whether faking it works, but rather whether you

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08:28

The False Security of Planning

Faithful on the Clock ·

2021/08/16

Professionals tend to see themselves as great planners, and they do tons of strategizing. But what happens when you let go of the need to lay everything out and listen for God's plan instead?Timestamps:[00:05] - Intro[00:36] - Strategy is important for mitigating risk, and there is a huge push for people to do what gives them a sense of control because work is so stressful.[01:46] - The concept of control can lead you to trust no one but yourself, rather than accepting joy and peace as gifts.[02:34]

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08:34

The Purpose of Self-Development

Faithful on the Clock ·

2021/08/09

Taking classes, doing training, maybe learning a hobby or language…most professionals see this kind of self-development as a must to get ahead. But in this second episode of Faithful on the Clock, we’ll explore why self-development isn’t about YOU at all, and how you can use it to reflect who God is.Timestamps:[00:04] - Intro[00:27] - The traditional view of self-development[01:25] - The traditional view of self-development is backward because joy, peace, and security are gifts rather than things to

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