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Build Your Influence by Solving Problems
Os Hillman returns to the Eternal Leadership Podcast for the 4th time. In this episode, he discussed about the “7 Mountains” of culture.
These 7 mountains are often how people develop their world view:
- Arts and Entertainment
- Business
- Education
- Family
- Government
- Media
- Church
Here’s an interesting statistic: It takes just 3 to 5 percent of a group to turn around the entire organization either positively or negatively.
If you solve a problem in the life of a person, you’ll start to have influence. – Os Hillman
Solving problems is what Jesus did to build his influence. In almost every encounter He had, he solved a problem for someone. And as a result, people began to follow Him. Imagine the impact we can produce if we think in terms of “How can I solve this problem for someone?”
The greatest weakness for us entrepreneurs is that we get involved in a lot of good things instead of God things. – Os Hillman
Os reminded us that we have to be intentional about understanding God’s process for us and how He wants to manifest His presence in our life and to touch people everyday.
On the topic of conflicting opinions, Os shared a story of how he and his team built a bridge by engaging and conversing with their attackers instead of debating and arguing with them. They simply explained why they believe in what they believe without attacking anyone’s point of view. With this approach, they diffused a
As a final thought, Os emphasized that we need to understand that the devil wants us to believe a lie about who we are. He wants us to believe that we are in business purely to make money. And that is not the purpose of business alone. We are called to represent Christ in our business life. God wants to use our businesses to have influence in culture, to pastor our employees, and to impact our community.
What You’ll Learn
- What are the “7 mountains”?
- The Gay Rights case study that proves the 3 percent leadership theory
- What can we do to start bringing back some influence on the mountains that have been neglected
- How Jesus gained influence
- The effect of solving problems for people
- The greatest weakness of entrepreneurs
- How Os and his group handled an attack from protesters and built a bridge instead
Resources
- The Healing Power of Forgiveness
- Keys To Becoming A Kingdom Entrepreneur
- 6 Stages To Discover, Navigate And Fulfill Your Purpose
- 10 Golden Rules For Business Success
- Cuture Shapers Summit
- Today God Is First
- Watch: 10 Mistakes Business Owners Make
Bio
Os Hillman has encouraged thousands of men and women to seek God’s calling on their own lives as it relates to their vocation and to view their work as ministry. Marketplace Leaders and the TGIF devotional helps men and women fulfill their calling and purpose in their work and life. Os has written 18 books and spoken in more than 26 nations around the globe encouraging, equipping and educating people to live out God’s calling in their lives. His latest book released in July 2017 is The Joseph Calling: 6 stages to fulfill, navigate and fulfill your purpose.
Os Hillman speaks at conferences, churches, luncheons, retreats, and other events and also teaches workshops. If your group is looking for insights, guidance and inspiration to follow God’s call, contact us to partner with you in your ministry!
