Good News Florida

LIFEWORK LEADERSHIP GoodNewsFL.org 31 APRIL 2018 non, with Service Brands Int., which includes Molly Maid, shared how he and his partners worked together. He shared a number of life’s lessons as far as dealing with one’s partners… How you operate your business and make decisions within your business from a Christian perspective, this is my view of the premise of Lifework. Ryan – I would also say there is a correlation between our business and Chris- tian walk in that it’s about servanthood. I think Marquis has done a phenomenal job of instilling a culture of service, whether it’s the people we call the internal customer, which is your colleague, or the external customer, which is your client, that’s always been our focus from day one, and with that the business takes care of itself. I think that’s something that carries over from Lifework to our daily business. That’s some- thing we always keep front and center. GN – Jordan and Lauren moved back to Michigan to work with his father and brother at his family’s propane distribution business, Excel Propane. Are there things you learned at Lifework that will help you in your family business? Jordan – There is a certain responsibility as a business towards your customers and being charitable, but I think the biggest impact was more with the employees be- cause it’s such a close part of your life, and it really is a family. One thing I found at Life- work that was enlightening is to just increase your awareness. You could go through the paces of your everyday without seeing opportunities to serve someone in need and just walk past things you didn’t realize were a problem. From owning a business, you can try to impact your employees’ lives or be more actively involved or proactive when life issues come up. Rather than just a salary and a check, you can actually do things to help improve their lives because they are kind of like your family. GN – Susan, what was the impact for you? Susan – I think Lifework came at a good time because I was ready to become involved in the community, and Lifework showed me how. Lifework showcases dif- ferent charities, and I became aware of the opportunities. GN – Who do you think should participate in Lifework? John –Anyone who wants to grow in their Christian walk in business, the com- munity and at home. Lauren – I would say anyone who really wants to make an impact for Christ in their community. Peter – I haven’t been a part of it, but just from what I hear, I think it would be huge for young professionals because apparently the speakers are world class. You get a chance to learn from their mistakes and don’t have to make them on your own. And if you have God in your business, it’s going to catapult itself! Ryan – One of my favorite sayings is, “You are the sum of the company you keep.” So, just to build out your network with positive people, people that are looking to make change, people that are heading in the right direction is huge in my opinion. Susan –And for someone to see what the Christian walk looks like in the busi- ness world. GN – What would you say to those who say they are too busy? Susan – You’ve seen the demonstration where you put pebbles and marbles in a vase and think “My vase is full.”. Well, let Lifework Leadership be the sand. Even though you think your vase is full, you can still pour that sand in and make such a drastic change in your life… I would say if you are questioning, go to a Lifework class as a guest and see what it’s all about. (Continued from page 12) Ff s O int Sa 5%(/(& ida Homes orl *1,7$ 8102-799 & S hool P.E. c )265$(< 1 iat tern In ts ain FA 6¶'2* d S dLl htas s Jesu w o kno t we loppe l fo% 70 al TAST ONIALAS V Mi orts onal Sp LNUHF IT T i rie e mco ho :SCISI nistry ! ESS T deisreP/ ounF der rea Acki R oach C nd SHARING THE GO tn n sse - K:³ SPEL OF JESUS CHR . Florida SaintsOf E G G/L IST WITH CHILDREN mco LGOK& L AGES 5-18 THROUG s. yea tul adrihet r 10r othe het,18 urn t e obe%20 other an f r ag het ore bef so do an oa son per r ´ L: H T ni% yhet , 21ofe or va RTS UHQQ DV eryv QDURVVXVHHUH