Dec 6, 2019
In this episode, Devi chats with Russell Fugett about “Christian Faith and Entrepreneurship”. Russell, a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), has over 20 years of entrepreneurial leadership and project management experience. Currently, Russell is a Project Manager at Cook Ross, a diversity & inclusion and change management training and consulting firm. Previously, Russell was President and Chief Revenue Officer of Good Word Digital (GWD), a business and internet communications consultancy where he advised and partnered with a variety of businesses and startups. A blogger, podcaster, and author, he released his first book, entitled “Patience Perseverance Prayer: A Devotional for Entrepreneurs” available on Amazon.com. Earlier this year, Russell volunteered in South Africa and continues to support an informal initiative there. Sponsored by the US Embassy, the initiative is designed to help spur innovation, economic development, new businesses, and job creation through improved university technology transfer, training for entrepreneurs, and business financing. Russell holds a B.A. from Trinity College, Hartford, CT and an M.S. in Project Management from The George Washington University School of Business. He is an alum of The Greater Baltimore Committee Leadership Program class of 2016.
Devi and Russell discuss:
- Russell’s inspiring story as an entrepreneur
- Russell’s important lessons to pass on
- Russell’s understanding of faith
- Your relationship with Jesus Christ
- Pursuing business while in a relationship with Christ
- Putting God first
- Putting your pride and ego aside
- Maintaining a relationship with God on a daily basis
- The true measure of success
- Taking the time to listen to other people
- Taking the time to meditate
- Encouraging everybody
- The need for leadership
- Having a strong relationship with God
- Serving more people
- Russell’s entrepreneurial lineage
- Surrounding yourself with great people
- Creating opportunity as an entrepreneur
- Trusting God and taking the time for Him every day
- Letting the Holy Spirit abide in you
and more…
Connect with Russell @ www.russellfugett.com