Who Are You Passing Up?

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33 “Then a despised Samaritan came along, and when he saw the man, he felt compassion for him. 34 Going over to him, the Samaritan soothed his wounds with olive oil and wine and bandaged them. Then he put the man on his own donkey and took him to an inn, where he took care of him. 35 The next day he handed the innkeeper two silver coins, telling him, ‘Take care of this man. If his bill runs higher than this, I’ll pay you the next time I’m here.’

– ‭Luke 10:33-35‬ NLT

  • When were you the man on the side of the road?
  • Who came along and took time, resources and effort to help you?
  • Where was your inn…the place that you were taken to heal or grow?
It’s easy to get so caught up in the “important” roles of leading a family, team or business that we pass right by a person who God may have placed on our path to help. At some point we all are that person who needs to be picked up and cared for; don’t miss the opportunity to return the blessing.

Onward,

DeWayne Ables

PioneerIQ.com

A New Man is Chosen

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23 So they nominated two men: Joseph called Barsabbas (also known as Justus) and Matthias. 24 Then they all prayed, “O Lord, you know every heart. Show us which of these men you have chosen 25 as an apostle to replace Judas in this ministry, for he has deserted us and gone where he belongs.”

– ‭Acts 1:23-25‬ NLT

  • Are your closest leaders Purpose-fit?
  • Are they passionate about the need you serve and the impact your organization could have?
  • Do you intentionally pray for the Lord’s direction on who you should appoint?
God prepares each person for a unique assignment. Their passions, pains, past experiences, environments and skills will determine the impact they have on our cultures and clients. Our job as purpose-driven leaders is to seek God’s will and direction for the candidates that are brought to us.

Onward,

DeWayne Ables

PioneerIQ.com

Call to a New Territory

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6 Next Paul and Silas traveled through the area of Phrygia and Galatia, because the Holy Spirit had prevented them from preaching the word in the province of Asia at that time. 7 Then coming to the borders of Mysia, they headed north for the province of Bithynia, but again the Spirit of Jesus did not allow them to go there. 8 So instead, they went on through Mysia to the seaport of Troas. 9 That night Paul had a vision: A man from Macedonia in northern Greece was standing there, pleading with him, “Come over to Macedonia and help us!” 10 So we decided to leave for Macedonia at once, having concluded that God was calling us to preach the Good News there.

– ‭Acts of the Apostles‬ ‭16‬:‭6-10‬ NLT

  • Is your Purpose and Plan requiring you to expand your territory this year?
  • Have you made attempts into new markets in the past and hit a dead-end?
  • Do you understand who needs you, the need they have and how you can help?
  • Have you been given a vision but not acted on it?
Every organization’s Purpose has people who need it. Defining who and where they are is vital to your growth.

Onward,

DeWayne Ables

PioneerIQ.com

Mary Had a Guide!

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34 Mary asked the angel, “But how can this happen? I am a virgin.” 39 A few days later Mary hurried to the hill country of Judea, to the town. 42 Elizabeth gave a glad cry and exclaimed to Mary, “God has blessed you above all women, and your child is blessed. 46 Mary responded,“Oh, how my soul praises the Lord! 47 How my spirit rejoices in God my Savior! 56 Mary stayed with Elizabeth about three months and then went back to her own home.

– Luke 1:34-56

  • Have you been given a vision that seems impossible? 
  • Have you ever wondered if that vision was given to someone else but they said,  “no” or just did not respond to initial promptings of God to act? 
  • Have there been people in your life that you have gone to for confirmation and encouragement? 
  • Are you a Guide to others around you, those who have a conviction to something huge and impactful but on the surface seems ridiculous or impossible? 
Mary experienced an angel – in person – but, her greatest moment of conviction and joy was after being confirmed by some she trusted. 
There are many people who God has inspired a great idea or vision into but no one ever took them serious or encouraged them to act. {Gary Barell (a purpose-driven leader, the founder of Garmin, went to his boss several times at Allied Signal with the “Garmin” concept but was never taken seriously.}
As you move forward on your journey, be on the look out for those who need your Guidance to do something that just might change the world.

Merry Christmas!

DeWayne Ables

PioneerIQ.com

Creating Your Spiritual Case Studies

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You have seen what I did to the Egyptians. You know how I carried you on eagles wings and brought you to myself. Now if you will obey me and keep my covenant, you will be my own special treasure from among all the peoples on earth; for all the earth belongs to me.

-Exodus‬ ‭19‬:‭4-5‬ NLT

How would you catigorize your Faith:

  • knowledge that you have: a belief, active daily partnership?

What’s God’s role in your life?

  • Can you look back to specific situations in your life where God showed up and did something amazing, something that only he could have pulled off or done?
  • Do you pray, expect and look for him working on your behalf, in the office, with customers or at home?
  • Do you have instances (memories) that you can go back to as “case studies” that will encourage and help others to learn how to believe and expect God to work on thier behalf?
  • If you come from a background or environment where God was not expected to live up to the expectations that he has set for himself – realized you are the one who is blessed to be a living case study for others to follow! Have faith, expect, be vocal.

 

Onward,

DeWayne Ables

PioneerIQ.com

The Chosen Are Lead

But he rejected Joseph’s descendants; he did not choose the tribe of Ephraim. He chose instead the tribe of Judah, and Mount Zion, which he loved. There he built his sanctuary as high as the heavens, as solid and enduring as the earth. He chose his servant David, calling him from the sheep pens. He took David from tending the ewes and lambs and made him the shepherd of Jacob’s descendants— God’s own people, Israel. He cared for them with a true heart and led them with skillful hands. (Psalms 78:67-72 NLT)

  • Are you following through and leading your organization to do what God has laid on your heart or given you conviction to do?
  • Do you see signs of God’s favor working in and through your people?
  • Are you and your leaders caring for your people with a true heart?
  • Are you leading and training with skillfull hands?

God chose an organization of people, lead by a Purpose-Driven Leader, to build one of his greatest Sanctuaries.

May God call and give you clarity on the “Sanctuary” he is leading you to build today.

Onward,

DeWayne Ables

Pioneer IQ

Purpose Driven Brands (part 3)

Luke 6:43-45 | The Tree and Its Fruit

43“A good tree can’t produce bad fruit, and a bad tree can’t produce good fruit. 44. A tree is identified by its fruit. Figs are never gathered from thorn bushes, and grapes are not picked from bramble bushes. 45 A good person produces good things from the treasury of a good heart, and an evil person produces evil things from the treasury of an evil heart. What you say flows from what is in your heart.”

The Core of Your Organization:

How would you describe the heart of your organization?

What types of stories are told that represent what is in the heart of your organization?

Is there a common theme in the stories?

Which category best describes the collective focus of your organization? A focus on:
a reward | services | projects | customers | customer’s industry | end-user | community

What stories might your customers tell about your organization?

What would be different about the stories they tell about your organization versus ones they may tell about your competitors?

Is it what you desire it to be or does the heart of your organization need to shift?

Onward,

DeWayne

Purpose Driven Brands (part 2)

Luke 6:43-45 | The Tree and Its Fruit

43“A good tree can’t produce bad fruit, and a bad tree can’t produce good fruit. 44. A tree is identified by its fruit. Figs are never gathered from thorn bushes, and grapes are not picked from bramble bushes. 45 A good person produces good things from the treasury of a good heart, and an evil person produces evil things from the treasury of an evil heart. What you say flows from what is in your heart.”

These scriptures are easer to consider personally but, lets look at them from an organizational perspective….

Your Organization and It’s Fruit
What fruit does your organization produce?
What impact does your organization have?
Does that impact “just happen” or is it a defined experience that you hire, train and reward your team to deliver?

The basis of all brands is your customer’s experience – is it producing the right fruit?

Onward,

DeWayne

Purpose Driven Brands (part 1)

Luke 6:43-45 | The Tree and Its Fruit

43“A good tree can’t produce bad fruit, and a bad tree can’t produce good fruit. 44. A tree is identified by its fruit. Figs are never gathered from thorn bushes, and grapes are not picked from bramble bushes. 45 A good person produces good things from the treasury of a good heart, and an evil person produces evil things from the treasury of an evil heart. What you say flows from what is in your heart.”

The definition of a brand is changing. People want to connect with what they buy and why they work. This shift in society is putting owners and leaders at a crossroad.

There are 2 choices:
1. Implement creative “campaigns” that attract new customers and increase sales – that change with new leaders or seasons.

2. Develop and promote an Identity and Lifestyle that lives out your purpose and features the impact your brand has on those who experience it.

Which option best describes your brand and organization?
Are your people living out and delivering your purpose or just punching in to collect a check?
What do you need to build your purpose driven brand: clarity, time, a purpose worth fighting for?
l’m amazed by what I learn about running a business in 2015 from a 2000-year-old Book…when I take the time to hear what the message is trying to tell me.

In it together,

DeWayne