This weekend, I did an experimental “prophetic business incubator” with 33 professionals. The location was Moravian Falls, on the property where Rick Joyner (one of the All-Time Top 20 Christian Authors) writes his books. He told me it is a unique geography with an “open heaven” for writing. My partner for this experiment was Dave Yarnes, a brilliant licensed commodities broker by day (and VP of Morningstar Ministries when not doing 500 million a month in currency trades).
We both shared our perspectives on the prophetic process for seeing your future business and building into it from where you are right now. It’s a combination of Personal Convergence and Organizational Convergence! Moving AS ONE! … a slice of heaven on earth.
The Convergence Code ™ is all about becoming the person you are uniquely called to be so that you can create the job you are uniquely called to do!
Once you step into that role, you are the smartest person in the world in that assignment!
Here are some of our notes:
1. If you want wind in your sails and sales in your wind, start thinking “Kingdom” and not just business. Build a kingdom culture inside your company and make God your Senior Partner!
- Since the kingdom is “righteousness, peace and joy” one third of your work needs to be joyful. In other words – 1/3 of your culture needs to be fun!
2. To identify moments of personal convergence, analyze the moments when you were the most fully energized and fully engaged in the last year. Note- in each instance you were enjoying the experience. The key word is “joy.”
What were you doing?
Who were you with?
What percent of the time are you in the convergence zone?
3. Your culture is your brand! Values, culture and business strategy are all connected.
- The billion-dollar shoe company, Zappos, calls these the “Zappos Family Core Values” That’s right. Think of your business as a “family.”
Here are their 10 core values:
- Deliver WOW Through Service
- Embrace and Drive Change
- Create Fun and A Little Weirdness
- Be Adventurous, Creative, and Open-Minded
- Pursue Growth and Learning
- Build Open and Honest Relationships With Communication
- Build a Positive Team and Family Spirit
- Do More With Less
- Be Passionate and Determined
- Be Humble
4. While joy (or “fun”) may seem like things aren’t serious, the opposite is true. The freedom that comes with joy enables you to have a highly innovative success oriented environment.
- In order to stay ahead of competition (or potential competition) you need to have an atmosphere of “urgency.” You can be seriously focused while enjoying the process of setting and exceeding your own high standards.
5. Maybe you don’t have a business right now, but…
- Finding your own passion, message and gifting are part of the journey into career convergence. The atmosphere you carry needs to be one that exhibits your own personal “Zappos” list of core values.
6. It’s all about the “experience” people have when you engage them.
- Be focused on meeting the needs of others (customer or employer) with a “wow” experience and you’ll uncover your own unique brand expression.
7. Again, I am sharing just a snippet of information. Nobody achieves recognition as an authority in their niche’ overnight, but the great news is that it is possible. In fact, it’s never been easier—especially if you start observing these things now and learn from the model others are building in plain sight.
Question: Where are you in the process of convergence? Please leave a comment below.
PERRY
I looked at your website and left some comments
I’ve been ready for a big change for awhile! 8 years ago I got my BS degree in human services and wanted to be a Social Worker. Life happened and I could not pursue my Masters in Counseling. I still can’t afford it. I am in a job only for the money, not living my dream in that area (for the past 15 years). I truly feel like Joseph! Other doors of ministry are opening up for me but most of my time and energy is devoted to my day-job to make financial ends meet.
I like everything you send out,but I always feel like I am always left wanting and never really get to where I need to be. I feel a little frustrated. When I share some of my concerns for destiny most look at melike I just need more faith or they change the subject because they cannot answer me. I will not give up. Keep it coming!
Thank You ! Good confirmation. All in line with the Bible.Motivating
I love the idea of fun and have learned to embrace more joy as I turn 60 to be thankful and always think BIG because Ephesians 3:20 says God can do anything; far more than I can conceive or imagine in my wildest dreams through the Spirit who gently works within me!
I find the greatest energy and joy in creating teams and developing synergy to hit key outcomes. There is a huge wow factor when creating something (ministry or business) from nothing or rebuilding something that was broken or deemed useless. Some endeavors have been successful, more have not been. It is not easy for me to discern what is a worthy and God-inspired investment when I see potential in almost anything.
Thank you for your wise, spot-on input. I’m moving ahead, finally with my unique knowledge in the world of teaching Fastpitch Softball Pitching skills expecting to use the Internet selling memberships for exceptional insights using blogs and video, much like you do, to other teachable coaches (on one level) and young student pitchers, almost all girls,and their parents (on another level).
I might add- you prophesied over me in Bakersfield a couple of years ago. I appreciate and honor your ministry!
I am sooo very thankful that “GOD” has gifted you my brother I enjoy the fact that I am your sister to be brought into this grrrreat knowledge
May HE bless you and the team richly I love what we share Blessings!!!
Lance, Last year I started a new job. A job i thought I would never have. I have so much fun at my job every day. I dont think this is my dream job. Am I in denial about convergence>? We have God as our Senior partner. Many people are thrilled with our work. Ok time to evaluate core values, can you break that down a little more? My values need to be my atmosphere>?
The Wallnau has been a blessing for me to really understand the work of the Holy Spirit in my career-ministry path. i wish i would have had exposure to it a long time ago. Lance bless you for your teaching.