In our modern world, the family, church, corporate community and government have a crisis of leadership. The fate of America and the West at large depends on our willingness to demonstrate and model to the world true "MARKET LEADERSHIP" based on Scriptural principles and wisdom. This course is designed to help you and your organization develop into effective MARKETPLACE LEADERS which in turn will equip you to become cultural leaders. This course includes ten modules comprised of written summary lessons, videos, and quizzes, ending with a formal certificate upon completion. Please make sure to complete the quizzes which will reiterate the main points of the module, helping you master the material in part and in whole. (Quizzes can be repeated)

Why are we in the marketplace and what can we do to make the marketplace our mission field?

Marketplace leadership starts with the “WHY” we are in the marketplace in the first place. I want to open this course by addressing the all-important question as to what our desires are and what we want to accomplish. Is it making money? Becoming wealthy? Achieving professional success or status? Is it for any other reasons that we are in the marketplace?

The WHY must be answered because it directs where, how and how much we focus, efforts. In the end, the "WHY" determines our direction in the marketplace and succss as marketplace leaders.

This 17-Minutes video lays the premise or foundation behind what true marketplace leadership is. In this module, you will learn six key principles of true leadership. A few of the subjects covered include: Marketplace leaders lead by action and not word alone. True servant leaders don't brag about their accomplishments because what is seen is greater that what is self-promoted. Good marketplace leaders understand that all leaders are under the authority of God, and as such we are truly servants-servant leaders.

True leadership is defined by “doing the right thing” as opposed to doing the wrong thing. Doing “the right thing” however runs in contrast to the growing secular economic pressure which is putting downward pressure to obtain short-term success at the expense of “doing the right thing”.

We will look at the ethics and moral values that allow for us bring value to our customers, company and the marketplace by DOING THE RIGHT THING-Fostering Long Term Value, Not Short Gain. In this module I am going to show you that despite the current secular trend of obtaining short-term success and profit at the cost of long-term business, that doing “the right thing” is more profitable and rewarding.

True leaders adhere to the timeless moral and ethical standards that have governed the world for thousands of years. But while most modern-contemporary leaders recognize and even acknowledge these timeless moral standards, they rarely esteem or hold them in any form of high regard. In today's module I am going to show you how you and I as marketplace leaders can be individuals who live and lead by a set of unmovable, unchangeable (ultimate) principles that will help us better live and lead without compromise-even under the pressure of expediency. In return, by applying these timeless moral and ethical standards we can and will turn this world right side up again!

In the 21st century, with the advent of technology, and the increased pace of business and life, it’s unquestionable that being a business, organization or government leader in today’s world is much more challenging than ever before. 

Today's leader is expected to allow for tasks, goals, and work itself to be carried out by the employees who can most effectively do so. This means that they must adapt quickly; often on the spot. Today’s marketplace leader must listen to and protect their up and coming leaders in order to build a strong, healthy, value added organization.

This wraps up the first of this two course series on Marketplace Leadership. Please check out Part2 which takes the foundations of PT1 and expands on it. See you over there!