C12 Alabama

In this past month's C12 Business Forums, we looked at lean principles and discussed practical ways they can help us minimize waste and maximize value in our companies. If you're a business leader and would like to join in action-oriented discussions like this, please let us know! We would be happy to tell you more about C12 and how it can help your business thrive.

Every two years, C12 Business Forums hosts a global conference called CURRENT, the largest gathering of Christian CEOs, business owners, and executives worldwide. This conference brings together leaders from diverse geographies, industries, and business contexts to gain insights into building great businesses and expand a leader’s view of how their peers live out a greater purpose in their life and leadership. Are you interested? CURRENT25 takes place this April, and we would love for you to join us!

We wear many hats as leaders, but there are some responsibilities we cannot delegate and should not abdicate, including our families. True success is reflected in an integrated life at the intersection of a life in order, work as worship, and business as a ministry. In C12, business leaders and CEOs help each other find that balance through the power of peers. If that appeals to you, please let us know. We would love to tell you more about C12 and connect you with a local Business Forum here in Alabama.

The 5S methodology helps us improve efficiency by streamlining operations and reducing waste. It's one of the tools we use in C12 to practically apply lean principles in our companies. Would you like to discuss businesses practices like the 5S Pillars with fellow business leaders and CEOs here in Alabama? We would love to set up a short discovery call to see if C12 is a good fit for you.

"Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the guards stand watch in vain. In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat—for he grants sleep to those he loves." Psalm 127 is a wonderful reminder that success comes from the Lord. He is in control; we are not. We are invited not to try harder, but to rest in His provision, knowing that He is a good and gracious God. In C12, we understand that our work is just one part of who we are, not the be-all and end-all. If you would like to discuss work-life balance and how it fits into God's plan, please let us know. Our C12 Business Forums are a great space for discussions like this.

"I had to set things down to pick other things up." A crucial element of delegation is prioritization. Joe Valind of Auto Safety Center realized he couldn't do everything, and prioritized what was essential. Delegation gave him the freedom to do what was most important. C12 Business Forums provide a framework of peer mentorship that allows business leaders to achieve excellence. If you'd like to hear how C12 could benefit your company, let me know! I would be happy to discuss it further.

Delegation is not relinquishing our control as leaders; it is strategic empowerment that allows us to focus on high-level responsibilities while developing our team’s capabilities. In this month's C12 Business Forums, we examine delegation and how it can improve growth and innovation in our companies. How have you approached delegation in your business? We would love for you to visit a Business Forum here in Alabama and join in the discussion.

When we allow God to transform our perspective, our actions become more intentional, our joy increases, and our work gains deeper significance. What parts of your role do you struggle to find purpose in? How can you invite God into those moments? If you would like to discuss topics like this with like-minded business leaders and CEOs, let me know. We would love to connect you with a C12 Business Forum here in Alabama.

"Only after you’ve figured out where you want to go should you move to the operational challenge of figuring out the specific steps you’ll need to take on the inside in order to get there." We love how Graham Kenny draws a clear distinction between strategy and execution. We develop our strategies first, then figure out how to execute them.