Integrity Moments

Rick Boxx

Integrity Moments is a 60 second workday devotional from Unconventional Business Network Founder & CEO, Rick Boxx, that provides business leaders with helpful insight into what the Bible says about our work and how we can fully integrate our faith into our vocational calling.

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Yesterday · 1 min
Growing Small
As we seek to live with integrity in our work, we should take advantage of spiritual growth tools like prayer, scripture reading, and corporate worship. Don’t neglect the spiritual growth benefits of being in a small group. Small groups are messy, as participants share their fears and frustrations, problems and setbacks. But they also offer ... The post Growing Small appeared first on Unconventional Business Network.
Thursday · 1 min
The Power of Endorsement
After years of trying to persuade a colleague at a former company to join my current employer, I was thrilled when he decided to make the change. I gushed about his skills to anyone who would listen. He later told me that my endorsement smoothed his transition to his new position. Early Christians were skeptical ... The post The Power of Endorsement appeared first on Unconventional Business Network.
Wednesday · 1 min
The Torment of War
Years ago, Kathy and I had lunch with our 94-year-old friend, Cliff. That day, we learned that Cliff’s destroyer was sunk by a kamikaze pilot during World War II. Although many of the crew died, Cliff pulled himself onto a nearby raft. As Cliff tried to help his friend and barber into the raft, two ... The post The Torment of War appeared first on Unconventional Business Network.
Tuesday · 1 min
Being Blessed
A recent Lifeway Research survey of American Protestant church goers revealed respondents’ expectations for financial blessings. More than three-quarters (76%) said they agree or strongly agree that God wants them to prosper financially. Our work generates income, but we need to check ourselves if we have made money the focus of our work output. There’s ... The post Being Blessed appeared first on Unconventional Business Network.
Monday · 1 min
A Compassionate Boss
John, an employee in South Africa, had been late to work multiple times. Michael, John’s boss, warned him, but days later John was significantly late again. Michael was prepared to fire John, but instead asked John why he continued to be late for work. Michael suddenly had a different perspective when he learned that John ... The post A Compassionate Boss appeared first on Unconventional Business Network.
November 6 · 1 min
Asking Confidently
Cornell professor, Vanessa Bohns, researched 15,000 requests for help to determine how to improve the odds of obtaining a “yes” to our requests. Bohns discovered that those who asked for help received help twice as often as they initially expected. In a Wall Street Journal article, Bohns concluded that her results should give us more ... The post Asking Confidently appeared first on Unconventional Business Network.
November 5 · 1 min
Asking In Person
Vanessa Bohns, a Cornell professor, discovered that most people believe the means of communicating a request makes little difference. But, according to the Wall Street Journal, Vanessa discovered that face-to-face requests fared dramatically better than email. Her research found that strangers were 34 times more likely to say yes to a face-to-face request than to an ... The post Asking In Person appeared first on Unconventional Business Network.
November 4 · 1 min
When Making an Ask Be Direct
According to a Wall Street Journal article, Cornell professor, Vanessa Bohns, discovered that people making requests tended to think that indirect requests will work just as well as direct ones.  Bohns' research discovered that when we ask for help, we often soften the ask by hinting to what we need rather than being clear and ... The post When Making an Ask Be Direct appeared first on Unconventional Business Network.
November 3 · 1 min
Election Integrity
Politics are a passionate pursuit for many in our country, especially when the ideological divide is as vast as it has been recently. There will likely be some dishonest voting and manipulation done on both sides of the political aisle this year. Although we may not be able to prevent immoral activities of others, we ... The post Election Integrity appeared first on Unconventional Business Network.
November 2 · 1 min
Deep Connecting
Men of action like Moses or Joshua often represent Biblical leadership. But the prophet Ezekiel demonstrated another important leadership trait. Ezekiel was angry that God asked him to leave his home to go prophesize to the exiles of Israel. There was no guarantee they would listen to God’s word. But with God’s hand on him, ... The post Deep Connecting appeared first on Unconventional Business Network.
October 30 · 1 min
Weak on Purpose
One of my favorite undergraduate university classes was Introduction to Astronomy, taught by Dr. James Van Allen. Van Allen was by then a world-famous astronomer, featured on the cover of Time magazine, and for whom the earth’s Van Allen radiation belts are named. Yet this learned man loved to teach undergraduates to share his passion ... The post Weak on Purpose appeared first on Unconventional Business Network.
October 29 · 1 min
Trusted Business
The 2026 release of the Trust Index by the Barna research organization added the category of “Christian Business” for the first time. Respondents gave Christian Business a score of 56 on the 100-point trust scale, one point below Christian Churches. However, “Local Business” rated nine points higher than “Christian Business.” In other words, being local ... The post Trusted Business appeared first on Unconventional Business Network.
October 28 · 1 min
The Ponzi Originator
The Ponzi Scheme was named for an Italian illegal immigrant to America named Charles Ponzi. He duped victims out of millions a century ago by selling them a bogus investment with grand promises. He paid those promises from other people’s investment, perpetuating the fraud for years. His lack of concern for his victims seems evident ... The post The Ponzi Originator appeared first on Unconventional Business Network.
October 27 · 1 min
Back on the Road
As a foolish young man, I drove my car into a ditch and had no money for a tow. I called a friend’s grandfather for help. After hearing what happened, he summarized my behavior: “You were proud, drunk, stupid, and you’re broke?” Stung, I answered, “Yes, sir.” He replied, “Now that you understand your foolishness, ... The post Back on the Road appeared first on Unconventional Business Network.
October 26 · 1 min
Prayer in Business
An episode of “Touched by an Angel” featured Monica investigating a struggling taffy factory. The equipment and employees had not changed, yet performance declined after the founder died. Monica discovered one difference: the former owner had prayed for the company and every employee. His son discontinued that practice. The story offered me a reminder that ... The post Prayer in Business appeared first on Unconventional Business Network.
October 23 · 1 min
Yes or No Should Be Enough
As a child, I sometimes crossed my fingers behind my back when agreeing to something I did not want to do. As a teenager, occasionally I promised to join a friend, then abandoned it when a better invitation arrived. Those choices may have seemed small, but broken promises erode trust. In business, where relationships depend ... The post Yes or No Should Be Enough appeared first on Unconventional Business Network.
October 22 · 1 min
The Folly of Grumbling
In my twenties, our audit department hired a supervisor I’ll call Mary. She reminded everyone of her college degrees and constantly complained about our boss. Mary promoted her credentials as making her better qualified to lead the department. Eventually, during a staff meeting, she challenged our boss, expecting coworkers to support her. No one did. ... The post The Folly of Grumbling appeared first on Unconventional Business Network.
October 21 · 1 min
Patiently Awaiting the Harvest
As a teenager, I spent summers working on my uncle’s farm. We planted soybeans and watched them grow, but summer always ended before harvest. I found it disappointing to invest labor without seeing the final results. My uncle, however, understood that farming requires patience. He trusted that the harvest would come in its season. James ... The post Patiently Awaiting the Harvest appeared first on Unconventional Business Network.
October 20 · 1 min
Pay Inequities
Max DePree, former CEO of Herman Miller, once discovered factory workers discussing his compensation. They believed he deserved more than they earned, but felt the disparity had become excessive. Rather than reacting defensively, DePree listened, researched, and prayed. He eventually established a policy that the CEO’s compensation could not exceed twenty times the average factory ... The post Pay Inequities appeared first on Unconventional Business Network.
October 19 · 1 min
The Perils of Hoarded Wealth
When Kathy and I married, we held our reception in a facility owned by a wealthy man. Before the reception, I found a man in overalls setting up the tables and chairs alone. Assuming he was hired help, I asked why no one was assisting him. He barked, “That would cost me money.” He was ... The post The Perils of Hoarded Wealth appeared first on Unconventional Business Network.

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