"When we view our business through the lens of a change agent, the manner in which we conduct business, embark upon collaborations, and create product or service offerings become more strategic. Strategic because the end result of everything we do as Kingdom Driven Entrepreneurs is to bring honor to God and to bring transformation to those we serve through our businesses."- Kingdom Driven Entrepreneur, page 24
The brands that have changed the world all have one thing in common: it was about more than the money—they desired to transform the lives of their customers. Entrepreneurship is a tool that can be used to challenge the strongholds some people may have such as limiting beliefs, procrastination and mediocre living.
"We cannot afford to allow idleness due to fear or complacency to take hold…"- Kingdom Driven Entrepreneur, page 60
Have you ever wanted to venture into something new and exciting but found yourself paralyzed by the thought of everything that was unknown to you? Success is found on the outskirts of your comfort zone.
A business that serves a divine purpose will have to cross many unchartered waters. The fear of the journey can be overwhelming for those that have not properly forged their spirits. The authors encourage their Kingdom Driven Entrepreneurs to operate a spirit-led enterprise by feeding their faith regularly.
A critical step to defeating complacency is being proactive, by setting your intentions up front for what you desire to achieve for the month. Take care to make sure that the activities you focus on in your business are those that will drive your business forward.
"A God-given vision for your business is always larger than what you’re capable of doing on your own."- Kingdom Driven Entrepreneur, page 62
Everyone who has ever accomplished work that has been truly remarkable has had an equally amazing team assisting them. The one-man show will never be able to run a successful business that touches the hearts of many. You will need a team that can assist you. Before you draft the right team, you will have to do some work to create a compelling vision for your business. The authors present three simple steps for how to cast the God-given vision for your company:
Prepare. A business that is built to serve a larger purpose can never be accomplished alone. In order to properly implement your vision, you will have to take time to fully conceive it and define it in such a way that people can quickly and easily identify with it.
Make It Simple and Memorable. Design your vision for engagement. The message of your business should be clear and concise so that people can remember who you are and what you do.
Communicate and Celebrate Regularly. Don’t keep your vision a secret. Identify opportunities to communicate your vision through everything that you do in your business.
Yoga teaches us that self-actualization is achieved through compassion. Developing a business from your heart will drive your desires greater than you can imagine. The visions for your business, that you sketch from a divine perspective, will propel you to take greater action, achieve greater results and surround yourself with a team that can assist you in those efforts. The Kingdom Driven Entrepreneur presents viable action steps to assist you in developing a greater purpose for your business.
Antonina is a leading authority on small business finance powered by God-given purpose and abundance mindset. She is the Founder and CEO of Simplistic Financials, LLC a financial consulting and Virtual CFO services company that empowers women entrepreneurs to have profitable purpose-driven businesses that yield more money, more time, and more life.
