A concept sorely needed in the marketplace…

…but often misunderstood by leaders and their

employees.

Grace

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Grace defined…

Definition #2: Giving someone something they desperately need, but may not deserve.

Definition #1: Unmerited favor. Unfortunately definitions

alone don’t do justice to the power or practice of grace.

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Dr. Tim Kimmel of Family Matters developed a model that puts practical handles on the life-giving concept of grace.

Although principally formatted for parenting (http://bit.ly/2bMNbHM) – this model is equally powerful in the marketplace.

It is comprised of 4 levels:

Level 1: Inner Needs

Level 2: Freedoms

Level 3: Character

Level 4: Attitude

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Climate: Inner Needs

The people we lead have 3 inner needs that we as leaders must strive to meet. When we meet these needs we begin to create a climate that allows them to perform at their very best.

Security:Relational security between leaders and their employees

Significance:A significant purpose that inspires and motivates employees

Strength:Strong hope in a promising future (corporately, personally, and spiritually)

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Climate: Freedoms

The people we lead long for 4 specific freedoms. When we grant these freedoms, we relieve the pressure to “be something they’re not” – and give employees permission to be who they truly are.

Make Mistakes:Affirming that mistakes are acceptable and don’t mean the end of the relationship

Vulnerable:Allowing our employees to have emotions – and not have to maintain a false façade at work

Candid:Encouraging employees to give their leader critical feedback – with an expectation it will be done honorably

Different:Embracing and leveraging the unique facets of our employees – whether or not we fully understand them

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Character

The people we lead have a set of inner beliefs. Our job as leaders is to evolve and mature these beliefs so that when lived out in the confines of work, they yield extraordinary results for our employees, customers and shareholders.

Integrity:Unimpaired; state of being complete(Made manifest by honoring your word)

Disciplines:Mature and consistent habits formed from the active pursuit of wisdom

Courage:“The tenacious resolve to do what is right, regardless of the pain.” Tim Kimmel

Endurance:A commitment to not give up – particularly in the face of extreme adversity

Faith:The assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen (Heb 11:1)

Poise:A keen sense of the appropriate

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Attitude

The people we lead have attitudes that can span a wide range…and are often selfishly motivated. As leaders, our role is to positively focus our employees, teams, and organizations on something greater than themselves.

Humble:A heart that intentionally submits our will to God’s will…and the service of others.

Grateful:A heart that recognizes God’s goodness in our lives; and displays a thankfulness…in times of scarcity and abundance.

Servant-Minded:A heart that delights in sacrificially serving others

Generous:A heart that doesn’t hesitate to use our resources to help another person, department or client

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• Creating a climate that meets our employees’ inner needs for security, significance and strength,

• While granting them the freedoms they naturally desire,

• Instilling strong Biblical character in the form of integrity, disciplines, courage, endurance, faith and poise,

• And developing a God-honoring attitude of humility, gratefulness, servant-mindedness and generosity.

Grace in the marketplace is about...

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