Business. Ministry. Life.: Business Trends Crowell School of Business /blogs/business-ministry-life/articles/category/business-trends Can AI Really Innovate? Rethinking the Innovator DNA Through the Lens of Innovation Theology Rachel Bodell Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping business at a breathtaking pace. From generative design to predictive analytics, AI tools promise to accelerate creativity and decision-making. But can machines truly innovate — or is it inseparable from... Thu, 31 Jul 2025 16:56:30 -0700 /blogs/business-ministry-life/2025/can-ai-really-innovate-rethinking-the-innovator-s-dna-through-the-lens-of-innovation-theology /blogs/business-ministry-life/2025/can-ai-really-innovate-rethinking-the-innovator-s-dna-through-the-lens-of-innovation-theology The Taylor Swift Effect: More Lessons for Entrepreneurs John Tuttle, Jake Aguas Jake Aguas explains how understanding generational differences helped Taylor Swift cross generational borders and become an entrepreneur extraordinaire. Wed, 11 Sep 2024 08:00:00 -0700 /blogs/business-ministry-life/2024/the-taylor-swift-effect-lessons-for-entrepreneurs1 /blogs/business-ministry-life/2024/the-taylor-swift-effect-lessons-for-entrepreneurs1 The Taylor Swift Effect: Lessons for Entrepreneurs John Tuttle, Jake Aguas Jake Aguas explains how understanding generational differences helped Taylor Swift become a billionaire. Wed, 28 Aug 2024 16:49:00 -0700 /blogs/business-ministry-life/2024/the-taylor-swift-effect-lessons-for-entrepreneurs /blogs/business-ministry-life/2024/the-taylor-swift-effect-lessons-for-entrepreneurs Ill-Wind Investing: Prudent or Profiteering? Shane Enete “Which emotion should I feel when people make money from a pandemic: anger or admiration?” Tue, 04 May 2021 07:06:00 -0700 /blogs/business-ministry-life/2021/ill-wind-investing-prudent-or-profiteering /blogs/business-ministry-life/2021/ill-wind-investing-prudent-or-profiteering The “Robinhood Bro” Culture Shane Enete God gives us His resources and asks us to manage them in a way that lets others know of His goodness, over a long period of time. When we invest, we should do the same. Tue, 02 Feb 2021 16:03:00 -0800 /blogs/business-ministry-life/2021/the-robinhood-bro-culture /blogs/business-ministry-life/2021/the-robinhood-bro-culture How Safer-At-Home Affects the Economy Shane Enete “While I may agree or disagree with the policies of the kingdoms of this world, as a Christian, I am called to seek His Kingdom first.” Fri, 15 Jan 2021 09:19:00 -0800 /blogs/business-ministry-life/2021/how-safer-at-home-affects-the-economy /blogs/business-ministry-life/2021/how-safer-at-home-affects-the-economy The State of Women in the Workplace Due to COVID-19 Laureen Mgrdichian, Jake Aguas The pandemic has presented many challenging situations for women across numerous demographics Tue, 10 Nov 2020 19:17:00 -0800 /blogs/business-ministry-life/2020/the-state-of-women-in-the-workplace-due-to-covid-19 /blogs/business-ministry-life/2020/the-state-of-women-in-the-workplace-due-to-covid-19 What Are the Megatrends and Why Should You Care? John Tuttle Huge and rapid changes in technology, values and attitudes are changing our everyday lives. Tue, 03 Nov 2020 13:23:00 -0800 /blogs/business-ministry-life/2020/what-are-the-megatrends-and-why-should-you-care /blogs/business-ministry-life/2020/what-are-the-megatrends-and-why-should-you-care How to Lead During a Crisis Gary Lindblad “You can’t prep for a crisis in the middle of a crisis. You’ve got to prep beforehand. The crisis simply reveals what you’re made of.” Mon, 12 Oct 2020 07:06:00 -0700 /blogs/business-ministry-life/2020/how-to-lead-during-a-crisis /blogs/business-ministry-life/2020/how-to-lead-during-a-crisis Quarantine and Consuming Laureen Mgrdichian If someone only knew you by what you consume, how would they describe you? Sun, 06 Sep 2020 07:00:00 -0700 /blogs/business-ministry-life/2020/quarantine-and-consuming /blogs/business-ministry-life/2020/quarantine-and-consuming