Last week’s topic continues… Another young leader expresses his strong desire to learn and grow over the long haul. The company he works for is filled with potential opportunities for ongoing business, team and personal growth. At one level, he is filled with hope. On another level, reality is very different. He is hitting a wall: the owner.
This Christ-following company owner, who is dealing with significant pressures, does not recognize the unhealthy impact he is having on his team. His negative leadership habits are stagnating progress. As much as he would desire to lead a flourishing culture, he and the team are experiencing the exact opposite. Consequently, he has talented, committed team members who…if things don’t change soon….will be looking to offer their hearts, minds and talents elsewhere.
Al Lopus from Best Christian Workplaces Institute suggests there are 8 crucial factors required for a flourishing workplace.
- Fantastic teams
- Life-giving work
- Outstanding talent
- Uplifting growth and development
- Rewarding compensation
- Inspirational leadership
- Sustainable strategy
- Healthy communication
In Matthew 5:13 – 16 MSG Jesus issues a bold charge to his followers. He is clear why we are here…to be salt…to be light!
As Christ following business owners and leaders, is there any other legitimate option for us than being kingdom-focused “salt and light”. A flourishing workplace is another way of describing Jesus’ words, “thy kingdom come on earth as it is heaven”, in the heart of the very business He has entrusted to you.
Living and leading a flourishing work place is your God-given privilege of participating in His Kingdom coming down here…now.
How flourishing is your business? What would your team say? Do you even know?
A Deliberate Application:
- Reflect on Matthew 5:13-16 MSG.
- What are you sensing God asking of you as you consider His business being “salt and light”?
- Do you know how flourishing…engaged is your team? If you don’t know, you need to find out…email us
- Who will you share this with today?
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As part of our peer group, watch this business leader’s team describe their flourishing workplace. No bells and whistles here - just an authentic story!
