

250. BaaM & WaaM
23 snips Sep 2, 2025
Imagine transforming workplace culture with love and service at the core! The discussion introduces BaaM (Business as a Ministry), advocating for businesses as platforms for genuine connection over mere profit. It highlights how fear-driven environments struggle, while love-oriented cultures thrive. Learn how caring relationships and recognizing employees as whole individuals can boost loyalty and fulfillment. The conversation also touches on the profound impact leadership has when viewed through the lens of ministry, fostering more meaningful workplaces.
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Business Can Be Framed As A Ministry
- Businesses can be framed as ministries that serve others with love beyond transactions.
- Patrick Lencioni argues this perspective makes workplaces healthier and more purpose-driven.
Meaning Trumps Financial Milestones
- Love at work fuels meaning more than financial milestones like IPOs.
- Patrick Lencioni says employees value customer impact over purely transactional rewards.
Practice Work As A Ministry Daily
- If your company won't embrace Business as a Ministry, practice Work as a Ministry personally.
- Patrick Lencioni advises asking daily who you can serve at work and acting on it regardless of recognition.