Doug Graybill on Working with Family and Maintaining a Work-Life Balance

Doug Graybill visits the studio to share what he's learned as a family-run business owner for the last thirty-two years. Doug shares how he creates and maintains healthy boundaries between himself and his team, his attempt to visit Scotland without a passport, and the importance of achieving a work-life balance.

Doug Graybill is the co-owner of Foxchase Golf Club in Stevens, Pennsylvania. In 1983, Doug joined DOVE International's first missions team to Scotland. He and his wife, Kristine, have a heart for the nations and God's people. The Graybills have five adult children.

Quotable Quotes:

• "Know what you believe and why you believe it."
• "God is a relational god."
• "Every good idea I've ever had has either come from my wife or the Holy Spirit."

Highlights:

• Understand the difference between a family dynamic and a corporate one.
• Not all personal relationships function healthily in a work environment.
• Don't let negative experiences harden your heart.
• Work to keep your business and family separate. 
• Do not let your family fall to the wayside because of your ministry or business.
• Be intentional about listening to your spouse and what they have to say.

Mentioned in Today's Episode:

• Foxchase Golf Club
• Ask Larry

For more information about Larry Kreider, his books, daily devotionals, small group resources, or other teachings, visit dcfi.org/larry-kreider.