Whether we realize it or not, we are in the age of the "Entrepreneurial Economy". This doesn't mean everyone will be an entrepreneur. What it means is that every worker needs to approach the workforce with a new mindset. Along with a new mindset, workers will also need new transferable skills that will be sustainable in any work environment or economy. Every person is a personal enterprise who brings significant value to the marketplace. While that may be somewhat frightening for some, this new normal actually creates many opportunities for those who are willing and able to adapt and adjust. That's why we're excited to host Dream Rally for Jobs in Suffolk, VA this Friday, October 17th at Gates of Heaven C.O.G.I.C. We will be restoring hope, igniting visions, and inspiring dreams of the unemployed, underemployed, and misemployed. If you have been unsuccessful in finding meaning work with a living wage or you know someone in that position please join us for this special event beginning at 7:30 pm. Different day. Same results. One definition of insanity is continually doing the same thing, but expecting different results. This applies to many people in their career pursuits. They put their dreams on hold while working at a job they don’t like, for people who don’t appreciate their talents, and for pay that doesn’t reflect their true value or contributions. Their hope is that “one day” they will be able to pursue what’s really in their hearts. Sadly, “one day” often never comes for the majority of people who live/work like this. Since January 2008, millions of jobs had been lost. And although the unemployment rate has been dropping steadily, there are still millions of people stuck in the rut of underemployment or misemployment. I’m wondering how many of these people continue to focus their attention on seeking jobs in places that are paying people less than they are worth. I’m wondering how many people are sending out hundreds of resumes, competing against hundreds (or thousands) of other applicants in the hopes that a recruiter or hiring manager will be able to sift through the embellishments and enhancements to see them for the wonderfully talented, uniquely qualified, and distinctly special individuals that they are. So many people are searching for acceptance from a corporation without truly understanding or appreciating their own self worth. They are caught in an unending cycle of chasing something that only wants them for what they can produce versus who they are as individuals. In any other situation this type of relationship would be unacceptable. However, in career pursuits people tend to just accept this arrangement rather than pursuing a job/career path where their value is clearly recognized and highly appreciated. Make the Jump from Frustration to Fulfillment That's why I'm excited to offer a FREE online coaching program, Make the Jump from Frustrated Employee to Fulfilled Entrepreneur, to help you build an effective "on ramp" to find a fulfilling career path that's connected to your purpose through the vehicle of entrepreneurship. This is not a multi-level marketing program or get-rich-quick scheme. This is an opportunity for you to discover the gold that's inside of you and transform it into a thriving enterprise that not only impacts you but all those in your circle of influence. This FREE program launches October 20th, so go to www.incmydream.com today to learn more. Don’t embrace the insanity that is often disguised as a job search. Life is too short to be stuck doing jobs that are unfulfilling, unchallenging, unsustainable, and don’t allow you to flourish as a professional and as a human being. Make the jump! Please write your comments below... CLICK HERE FOR A FREE CAREER COACHING PROGRAM! Aren't you tired of hating your job? Aren’t you tired of having a longing in your heart that’s not satisfied? Aren’t you sick of being jealous seeing other people doing the things that you love and are capable of doing? It’s time to stop this cycle of frustration, irritation, and stagnation as it relates to your career. It’s time to make the jump!
Join me for a FREE online coaching experience: Make the Jump from Frustrated Employee to Fulfilled Entrepreneur. Our focus will be on helping you build an "entrance strategy" into the purpose and destiny that God has for you in the marketplace as an entrepreneur. God's plan for your work life is greater than what you have experienced so far. Register today so you can join me October 20th on this adventure to discover what else God has for you! “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature” ~ Mark 16:15 This is an excerpt of an email devotional sent by Patrice Tsague, Chief Servant Officer of Nehemiah Project International Ministries…
I recently heard a story of a kingdom business steward who, after many years of sharing the Gospel with an employee in his sales department, finally won him over to the Lord. During an event the employee was asked to share his testimony with the guests. He stood up and shared how excited he was when his boss kept talking to him about the Great Commission. As a sales person who was primarily paid on commission, hearing about the Great Commission excited him. Of course the commission his boss was referring to was a commission more valuable than a percentage of any sales transaction. This commission would give him an invaluable and eternal compensation. Like this sales person, I too was brought to the Lord through finances. It was in the early 1990’s when I was introduced to a kingdom business steward. While my interest in him was purely driven by economic incentives, his interest in me was motivated by the fact that I was a lost soul who desperately needed to be saved. As I pursued him for money and wisdom, his commitment to fulfilling the Great Commission was unwavering which finally led me to accept the Lord Jesus Christ as my personal Lord and Savior, and my life has never been the same since. How did you come to Christ? Who was the disciple whose commitment to the Great Commission led you to accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior? The Great Commission is an eternal mandate to all who claim to be disciples of Jesus Christ. As Christians, we have an obligation to share the good news we have received with the lost and commit to disciple them until they conform to the image of the Lord Jesus Christ. This commission originated from God the Father. The first person to receive the commission was Adam, the first earthly son. The earth was unpopulated so Adam’s commission was to populate the earth with other children of God who would reflect His image and likeness and carry out His will in the earthly realm (Genesis 1:28). After Adam sinned, the Lord raised up Abraham and gave him the same mandate. It would be through Abraham that all the families of the earth would be blessed (Genesis 12:1-3). Though Abraham’s commission would bring blessings to the people of the world, it could not undo the spiritual damage that Adam committed since that required the shedding of blood. So God sent His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ to restore spiritual order by dying on the cross (John 3:16). Jesus then passed the commission to His disciples and to all of those who would come to believe in Him (Mark 16:15). Among all of Jesus’ disciples, kingdom business stewards are uniquely positioned to fulfill this great mandate since the marketplace is where most unsaved people spend much of their time. No matter what industry or type of business you are involved in, each of us must have as a part of our business plan a great commission strategy. How will you, through your businesses, share this great news with others and support those who accept it towards maturity in Christ? Read more great devotionals by Patrice at www.nehemiahproject.org. Leave your comments below... Salespeople are not evil. Marketers are not inherently deceitful. Brand strategists aren't all trying to get over on you. The truth is you can succeed in business without being a jerk or manipulator. You can be the best salesperson without succumbing to the pressures of the marketplace to cut corners or take advantage of people. Watch the video below to hear some interesting perspectives that you may not have considered before as it relates to your sales, marketing, and branding activities... Related article: Love Thy Customers and Other Radical Strategies to Grow a Flourishing Business Leave your comments below... "The path of God's choosing is blessed. The path of your choosing is stressed." J. Calvin Tibbs On this Labor Day, this is just a small reminder that your work is blessed when it has been assigned by God. Whether you're an entrepreneur or employee, anything that you're doing outside of His direction or permission will always prove to be much more challenging than it would be otherwise. Even when it's assigned by God that doesn't guarantee that you won't have challenges, but at least you will have God's grace to empower you to get it done. God's ways are always profitable for you, especially as it relates to your business or career. Don't embrace the world's system that says the harder you work the more valuable you are. In the Kingdom, God is not looking at how hard you work. He's evaluating how obedient you are. Obedience leads to being blessed. Disobedience leads to stress. When you follow God's plan, you will be able to enjoy your holidays and your work days! Related article: Are You Working By Grace or By Grind? Leave your comments below... Entrepreneurship is often one of the overlooked areas in life where we have the opportunity and ability to express our divine DNA in a significant way. It not only empowers the person who exercises these creative gifts. The recipients of God-inspired, value-adding good works can receive the benefits of solutions that bring real, positive, lasting change to their lives. When this is happening on a local and global scale through entrepreneurial Christians, the world will really see our lights shine through our good works and glorify God in Heaven. This is especially relevant as it relates to helping people get out of poverty. Often times those in our society who have been disenfranchised, disregarded, and discarded don't recognize the fact that they were made in the image of God and have innate abilities to change their situation. They must be reminded of the greatness that God has placed in them and be invited into environments where that greatness has the opportunity to mature. This is our primary focus and commitment at Kinsman, Inc. We are committed to creating opportunities and environments that empower people to recognize their God-given purpose, gifts, and internal assets to become change agents in their families and communities. For many this could result in launching and growing a profitable, purpose-driven business. For others the outcome may be a higher valuation of their own self-worth, which gives them the confidence to pursue opportunities in the workplace they never before thought they could attain. The book that I recently released, Inc. My Dream: A God Inspired Process to Turn Your BIG Idea Into a Dream Business, helps to support this vision. It was written with the intent to equip people to tap into the entrepreneurial mind of Christ and activate the divine characteristics of entrepreneurship that He put in them to solve problems and change lives through business ventures. It contains Biblical insights, practical instructions, and inspirational energy to help aspiring entrepreneurs build an actionable business strategy around their idea, so they can transform it from a concept into a profitable reality. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book will go to support the $100,000 budget that we have established for our programs over the next 12 months, which include:
Click here to purchase your copy of Inc. My Dream on Amazon.com The spirit of entrepreneurism reflects the divine nature of the Father. We are going to help restore this needed attribute in families and communities. Please join us in this venture. Leave your comments below... I just wanted to let you know about the special we're running until Inc. My Dream is released on August 1st. In addition to this new book, I am also offering its precursor, Dream B.I.G. in 3D: How to Pursue a Bold, Innovative, God-Inspired Life, for only $15. Yes that's two books for only $15. This powerful resource is great if you're trying to figure out how to turn your idea into a legitimate business. It's also great if you've been in business for a while but you feel stuck and need a fresh start. To learn more about Inc. My Dream please go to www.incmydream.com. A percentage of the proceeds from the sale of these books go to support entrepreneurship training and economic development programs through Kinsman, Inc. Learn more at www.mykinsman.org. I will be sharing more in the near future about this non-profit organization who focus is on financial, spiritual, and social empowerment. Until then click below to order your books Leave your comments below...
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