C12 Greater Houston

05/21/2025

What does it really mean to care for your employees?

✅ A culture that honors God
✅ Meeting physical, emotional, and spiritual needs
✅ Purpose beyond profit
✅ Impacting lives and families

This is called Eternal ROI.

Are you building a caring company culture for your team?

04/20/2025

04/16/2025

It started with 12! Today marked the official launch of the C12 South Florida CEO Forums - a community of faith-driven leaders dedicated to sharpening one another in faith, business, and life.

This forum not only engages in robust discussions around operations, revenue generation and organizational development, but also about cultivating companies that create lasting impact. It’s about becoming the leaders our teams, families, and communities can rely on—anchored in eternal perspective, not easily swayed by the winds of fleeting market trends.

Today marks the beginning of this inspiring journey for these courageous leaders. We’re so proud of their rigorous and intentional engagement and look forward to sharing many stories of impact and transformation. 🚀

04/12/2025

Everything in John Davenport’s life was falling into place—until it all came crashing down. What do we do when every aspect of our lives—our business, family...

04/08/2025

When teams unite individual aspirations with shared goals, they unlock a powerful synergy that drives innovation, problem-solving, and exceptional results. However, self-oriented distractions can hinder progress.

🚩 Beware these four self-oriented distractions:
1. Ego: Personal desires that overshadow team achievements
2. Career: Advancement should support, not distract from, collective goals
3. Money: Transparent conversations can prevent underlying tensions
4. Team Mentality: Broader organizational success must take priority over siloed thinking

Last month, C12 members explored these four key distractions from Pat Lencioni's Bestseller Overcoming the Five Dysfunctions, and how to overcome them for a stronger, more aligned business.
By defining clear, measurable goals and reviewing progress regularly, leaders can cultivate a culture where individuals thrive without compromising team success.

When teams win together, businesses flourish.
What steps are you taking to align your team for greater impact?

04/04/2025

The 5 C’s of Hiring framework by Chad Carter provide a comprehensive framework to assess candidates holistically:

✅ Character – Do they demonstrate integrity and strong values?
✅ Calling – Does their purpose align with your company’s mission?
✅ Chemistry – Will they fit within your organizational culture?
✅ Competence – Can they perform the job effectively?
✅ Contribution – What unique value do they bring to the table?

By using the 5 C’s framework, leaders can build strong, values-driven teams that align with their company’s long-term vision.

Are you evaluating candidates beyond their resumes? If you’re looking for a structured approach to hiring, C12’s business forums provide peer insights and practical tools to help leaders refine their hiring process.

Let’s build great businesses for a greater purpose.

04/03/2025

Christian leadership goes beyond business strategy—it’s a calling to steward influence with wisdom, integrity, and faith.

In this article, written by C12's CEO Mike Sharrow, discover nine essential roles that can transform your leadership and equip you to lead with Kingdom impact.

Whether you’re navigating challenges, casting vision, or building trust, these principles offer a powerful framework for faith-driven leadership.

📖 Read more: https://lnkd.in/gyd9wF-6

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04/02/2025

In the hustle of running a business, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and burdened. As leaders, the pressure to have all the answers can weigh heavily. But remember—true peace doesn’t come from the world’s standards. It’s found in trusting that God is with you, guiding each decision.

When challenges arise, lean on this promise. Let your heart rest in His peace as you lead with confidence and clarity.

04/01/2025

Without trust, teams struggle—misalignment, poor communication, and disengagement take hold. In March, C12 members are tackling trust head-on, exploring Patrick Lencioni’s The Five Dysfunctions of a Team and Dr. Henry Cloud’s key attributes of trust.

Download our free tool, Trust – A Leadership Check-In to evaluate your leadership practices and identify areas for growth.

This resource will help you strengthen trust at all levels by reflecting on understanding, motive, ability, character, and track record.

Download now and start building a culture of trust: https://lnkd.in/gXTYcm3j

06/23/2022

𝐏𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡

Every leader can identify a situation in their business that needs to end: a product that has passed its lifecycle, a or who is no longer adding value, or an employee with a persistent negative influence. This article from C12 Business Forums will give you strategies, insights and best practices on knowing when to and how to prune your business for growth.

https://www.joinc12.com/leadership/the-pruning-principle-how-necessary-endings-lead-to-business-growth/