What will I learn about: why you should stop compartmentalizing your faith and career, and instead embrace your primary role as an intentional ambassador for Christ in the secular workplace?

Understand why you should stop compartmentalizing your faith and career, and instead embrace your primary role as an intentional ambassador for Christ in the secular workplace.

What will I learn about: how the spiritual practices of surrender and sacrifice can help you overcome daily pressures and put personal ambitions aside for a higher leadership purpose?

Discover how the spiritual practices of surrender and sacrifice can help you overcome daily pressures and put personal ambitions aside for a higher leadership purpose.

What will I learn about: Learn a practical alternative to the 'What would Jesus do?' slogan by asking 'What would love do?' to better guide your professional interactions and decisions?

Learn a practical alternative to the 'What would Jesus do?' slogan by asking 'What would love do?' to better guide your professional interactions and decisions.

What will I learn about: how to view your coworkers from God's perspective, ensuring you treat everyone from the janitor to the CEO with equal kindness, respect, and love?

Find out how to view your coworkers from God's perspective, ensuring you treat everyone from the janitor to the CEO with equal kindness, respect, and love.

What will I learn about: the art of cultivating a positive work culture by mirroring Jesus's leadership approach of using continuous encouragement and praise rather than focusing on criticism?

Master the art of cultivating a positive work culture by mirroring Jesus's leadership approach of using continuous encouragement and praise rather than focusing on criticism.

Lead Like It Matters to God

Values-Driven Leadership in a Success-Driven World

Richard Stearns

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💡Did you know that the most impactful leaders aren't defined by their profits or titles, but by a set of values that the corporate world often ignores?
💡Have you ever wondered how you can bridge the gap between your spiritual beliefs and your professional life to find a deeper sense of purpose at work?
💡What if you could transform your organization's culture by prioritizing character over credentials and people over productivity?

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Key Takeaways from Lead Like It Matters to God

✓Understand why you should stop compartmentalizing your faith and career, and instead embrace your primary role as an intentional ambassador for Christ in the secular workplace.
✓Discover how the spiritual practices of surrender and sacrifice can help you overcome daily pressures and put personal ambitions aside for a higher leadership purpose.
✓Learn a practical alternative to the 'What would Jesus do?' slogan by asking 'What would love do?' to better guide your professional interactions and decisions.
✓Find out how to view your coworkers from God's perspective, ensuring you treat everyone from the janitor to the CEO with equal kindness, respect, and love.
✓Master the art of cultivating a positive work culture by mirroring Jesus's leadership approach of using continuous encouragement and praise rather than focusing on criticism.

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Question 1 of 9

According to the author, what is the primary role of a Christian in the secular workplace?

A. To maximize profits and ensure the financial success of the organization.
B. To act as an ambassador for Christ by integrating their religious values with their work.
C. To quietly compartmentalize their faith to maintain professional boundaries.
D. To actively attempt to convert as many coworkers as possible.

Question 2 of 9

What does the author identify as the starting points for Christian leadership?

A. Ambition and strategic planning
B. Charisma and effective communication
C. Surrender and sacrifice
D. Theological training and daily prayer

Question 3 of 9

What practical alternative does the author suggest to the popular slogan 'What would Jesus do?' (WWJD)?

A. 'What is best for the team?'
B. 'What would love do?'
C. 'How can I serve today?'
D. 'What does the scripture say?'

Question 4 of 9

How does the author suggest leaders can effectively relieve tension and create a positive work culture?

A. By implementing strict disciplinary measures to maintain order.
B. By using gentle, self-deprecating humor.
C. By offering financial bonuses for exceptional performance.
D. By enforcing mandatory team-building retreats.

Question 5 of 9

In the author's experience at World Vision, what did the incident with the undelivered pumpkin seeds demonstrate about leadership?

A. Efficiency is more important than keeping minor promises to donors.
B. Junior staff should not be trusted with logistical or financial decisions.
C. Leaders must prioritize integrity and ethical behavior over saving money or hitting targets.
D. Charitable organizations should focus solely on monetary donations rather than physical goods.

Question 6 of 9

According to the author, what is the first stage of setting a vision as a leader?

A. Assessing the present reality and understanding the current situation.
B. Articulating the desired future to the team to build immediate hype.
C. Identifying the fastest way forward and setting the course.
D. Embodying the vision by setting a personal example.

Question 7 of 9

What lesson did the author learn from his interaction with a woman running a microfinance program in rural Uganda?

A. Microfinance programs are largely ineffective in rural African communities.
B. Leaders must be self-aware and recognize their own subconscious biases.
C. Formal education is unnecessary for effective community leadership.
D. Western business models cannot be successfully applied to international charities.

Question 8 of 9

How does the author suggest Christian leaders should view conventional notions of success?

A. They should measure success strictly through the number of people they manage and influence.
B. They should completely reject all forms of career advancement and wealth.
C. They should prioritize faith and adherence to Christian values over personal ambition and status.
D. They should ensure their organization transitions into a non-profit entity.

Question 9 of 9

What actionable advice does the author give regarding work-life balance for leaders and their teams?

A. Leaders should be available 24/7 to demonstrate total commitment to their vision.
B. Personal interests should be temporarily sacrificed during times of organizational growth.
C. Leaders must establish boundaries and not expect 24/7 availability from their staff or themselves.
D. Staff should be encouraged to integrate their personal hobbies into their daily work tasks.