ELO Blog - Entrepreneurship, Leadership & Meaning
The purpose of this blog is to offer a Christian perspective on various approaches to innovation and entrepreneurship, leadership and meaning at work from around the world. We review the perspectives of leading thinkers and business people as expressed through their writings or by way of direct interviews.
The ELO Blog additionally highlights key ELO events, interviews and initiatives to support ELO’s vision to be the world’s premier resource for the executive education and training of Christian marketplace and entrepreneurial leaders.
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Paul Stevens Webinar: A Christian Perspective on Failure & Risk
In a world where risk and uncertainty are constants, Christian leaders need a framework that goes beyond conventional business thinking. In this Leadership Expert Webinar — now available on replay — Paul Stevens and Rick Goossen explore risk, failure, reward, and calling through a biblical lens. From the Parable of the Talents to the nature of blessing itself, they offer clarity for marketplace leaders seeking to lead with purpose, courage, and faith. read more -
New Podcast Episode: Rick Rusaw — The Entrepreneurial Adventure of Building a Faith Ecosystem
Recorded live at ELO Forum Toronto 2025, Rick Rusaw of Gloo shares the entrepreneurial journey behind building a global faith ecosystem and what it means for Christian leaders navigating AI, digital transformation, and cultural change. read more -
Jim Collins, Simon Sinek & Marcus Buckingham: Dead-Ends on the Meaning in Life
Popular leadership theories are valuable—but are they incomplete? Rick Goossen explores why models from Collins, Sinek, and Buckingham hit a dead end on meaning and what leaders can learn from a more holistic view of purpose. read more -
Introducing a New Book by Rick Goossen & Paul Stevens—Entrepreneurship: A Christian Perspective
What happens when faith meets entrepreneurship, not just in practice, but in purpose? Rick Goossen and Paul Stevens answer this question in their forthcoming book Entrepreneurship: A Christian Perspective. Read the announcement and register for the accompanying webinar on Feb 18. read more -
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Live Your Calling Course at Willingdon Church: Finding Meaning, Purpose & Direction in Life & Work
What if your skills, experiences, and values aren’t random, but part of a larger purpose? Explore Live Your Calling, a seven-week course with Rick Goossen at Willingdon Church that invites you to find God’s intent in your life and work. read more -
Steven Pinker, Enlightenment Now: Humanism Kool-Aid
Steven Pinker champions humanism and rational optimism—but when does belief in progress slip into unquestioned ideology? This blog explores the limits of Enlightenment humanism from a Christian standpoint and asks whether optimism without grounding can become a kind of “Kool-Aid” belief. read more -
Steven Pinker, Enlightenment Now: Meaning of Life & Happiness
Can scientific progress explain the meaning of life? In this blog, we explore how Steven Pinker ties happiness to human advancement, and why a Christian perspective sees both insight and limitation in his conclusions about purpose and fulfillment. read more -
Steven Pinker, Enlightenment Now: The Reasonable & The Stupid
Steven Pinker’s Enlightenment Now defends reason and progress—but it also raises questions about what counts as reasonable and what doesn’t. This blog examines where Pinker’s optimism falters, where it resonates, and why clarity about meaning and truth still matters deeply from a Christian worldview. read more -
Steven Pinker, Enlightenment Now: Or Never?
Does human progress alone explain life’s meaning? Steven Pinker argues that reason and humanism have driven progress, but a Christian lens raises questions about purpose, value, and ultimate truth. Explore our thoughtful evaluation of Enlightenment Now and what it invites us to consider about belief, progress, and meaning. read more -
Rick Goossen to Speak at Apologetics Canada Conference on Meaning, Purpose, and Calling
At the Apologetics Canada Conference, Rick Goossen will equip leaders and professionals to confront the meaning crisis by clarifying their purpose—and learning to communicate it with conviction in life and work. read more -
Anthony Hopkins on the Meaning of Life: A Candid Portrait With Christian Reservations
Anthony Hopkins’ new memoir offers a vivid life story but, from a Christian viewpoint, provides little coherent guidance on why life matters. In over 300 pages, Hopkins wanders through experiences, beliefs, and spiritual snippets—yet fails to ground his reflections in a meaningful framework of purpose or enduring truth. This piece explores what’s intriguing, what’s missing, and why a Christian lens finds the book's lessons on meaning, lacking. read more -
Meaning-driven Leadership at Scale: Celebrating ELO’s 20-Year Growth & 2025 Momentum
Since 2005, ELO has brought together thousands of entrepreneurial and business leaders committed to excellence, faith, and long-term impact. In 2025, that mission reached new heights—through record engagement, global thought leadership, and a growing digital footprint that continues to shape leaders around the world. read more -
The Power of Presence, Purpose, and People: Rick's Leadership Reflections from 2025
After another year immersed in the ELO community, President Rick Goossen reflects on the enduring leadership principles he witnessed—often quietly—lived out by remarkable entrepreneurs, thinkers, and servant leaders. read more -
Unlocking Innovation Through Play: Watch Our Latest Leadership Expert Webinar Replay
Discover how LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® is transforming leadership, innovation, and team alignment. In this dynamic webinar, Dr. Jillian Gilbert and Dr. Wendi McGehee reveal how “serious play” helps leaders think deeper, collaborate better, and solve complex challenges with clarity. Watch the full recording—and get a preview of what these two powerhouse presenters will bring to the 2026 ELO Forums in Winnipeg, Vancouver, and Toronto. read more -
What Christian Leaders Are Reading: The ELO Blog Posts That Shaped 2025
Discover the ideas, stories, and thought leaders that shaped conversations across our global community this year. From entrepreneurship and innovation to meaning, faith, and leadership, these standout articles reflect what mattered most to our readers in 2025. Explore insights from bestselling authors, influential CEOs, theological thinkers, and the rising trends shaping the future of faith-driven leadership. read more -
From Rejection to Icon: Michael Caine's Life Lessons Every Leader Should Know
One of cinema’s most beloved storytellers offers a masterclass in resilience, reinvention, and leading with humility—and his insights are pure gold for today’s leaders. read more -
Rick Goossen speaking on "What's My Point?" in Waterloo, ON - March 28, 2026
Dr. Richard (Rick) J. Goossen will be speaking on the topic of his recent book, What's My Point: Solving My Life Points Puzzle, in Waterloo, ON, on March 28, 2026. Ask yourself, “What’s my point?” In other words, what gives you ultimate meaning or purpose? If you can’t answer that question in 50 words or less, you’re probably living your life below its potential. To learn about Dr. Goossen's presentation, read moreCategories: Wmp -
Gloo Goes Public—And ELO Forum Attendees Witness a History-Making Moment
A historic moment for the faith-and-flourishing ecosystem: Gloo has officially gone public on the Nasdaq—and ELO Forum attendees were among the first in the world to hear the inside story. Discover how this landmark IPO is reshaping the future of faith-centered innovation. read more -
Toronto Shines: A Landmark Gathering to Conclude the 2025 ELO Forum Series
Insightful talks, rich fellowship, and a room alive with engagement—Toronto marked a high-impact conclusion to the 2025 ELO Forum tour. read more
