Over the last few years, our journey at HOPE to determine how to preserve and reinforce our mission led us to two undeniable conclusions: Mission Drift is the natural course for organizations. It takes focused attention to safeguard your mission. Today, the culmination of this research, Mission Drift, is available on Amazon. To say...
Santa Claus – Patron Saint of Pawn Shops
Santa Clause, Father Christmas, Kris Kringle. But Saint Nicholas has another lesser known moniker—the patron saint of pawn shops. How could this jolly old fellow be known as the patron saint of such a seedy business? In the Middle Ages, montes pietatius were charities similar to urban food banks. And they were created as...
For Couples, Holidays Often Aren’t Happy Days
Holidays aren’t always happy days. Between resurfacing family issues, increased financial strain, and kids off from school, pressure mounts and attempts to sever relationships. Additionally, if you’ve been married a few years, you are already close to your very lowest level of happiness. The fifth year of marriage is, on average, a couple’s low...