Made to Create Value
Made to Create Value
Made to Create Value
Made to Create Value
We are created to create. And we are made to make things, whether it’s products, services, or moments of value for others. At our highest and best use on this planet, we are to be multipliers of the value we have been given in multiple directions and spheres, all for the glory of God.
We are created to create. And we are made to make things, whether it’s products, services, or moments of value for others.
At our highest and best use on this planet, we are to be multipliers of the value we have been given in multiple directions and spheres, all for the glory of God.
Know the Order of Value
We all want to be valuable, regardless of our position or profession. However, too many of us get confused about our unlimited, perfect Source of Value. We focus more on proving our value and worth instead of creating value and worth for others.
The math in much of our daily thinking is a little befuddling; we get tricked into believing we should extract value, now, instead of considering the eternal destiny for which we were made. This problem is pervasive for entrepreneurs, executives, and interns.
We forget that we were created fearfully and wonderfully (Psalm 139:14) in the image of God (Genesis 1:26-28) for the purpose of reflecting glory back to the God who made us!
When we live and work to create value for others, we are giving glory back to God. Now, let's look at how to create the most value possible for others.
God is preeminent value (Deuteronomy 10:17). Proper understanding of who God is (Proverbs 9:10) correctly calibrates us as He puts us on the right path (Psalm 23:3).
God values people above all other creations He has made. God called all of the creation good until He made humans. Then He called them very good (Genesis 1:31) and told us we were made in His own image.
God tells us to value other people (Leviticus 19:18 & Galatians 5:14) and to take care of the creation He has given us.
“God blessed them and said to them, ‘Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky and over every living creature that moves on the ground.’” - [.no-reftag]Genesis 1:28[.no-reftag]
Be Content to Create
“Godliness with contentment is great gain.” - [.no-reftag]1 Timothy 6:6[.no-reftag]
When we realize who we are in Christ, a new creation (2 Corinthians 5:17) called to create, and that we are becoming like the One (1 John 3:2-3) who saved us, we can’t help but be content. Knowing we are covered and that nothing can take away what Jesus offers frees us to a life of contentment.
A life of contentment is not complacent. A life of contentment is full of purpose. Therefore, a content person knows their destiny and is not overly focused on their temporary needs; instead, they deploy all they have for the benefit of others and the world around them.
“For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. Those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.” - [.no-reftag]1 Timothy 6:7-10[.no-reftag]
Content people trust God for provision and resist the urge to unnecessarily extract from others. Instead, they use what they have to create value for others.
Create Value for People
The ways in which we can collaborate and create value for others are unlimited. People define value according to what they need and what they are willing to give for the benefit received.
This is why we should consider what people need the most. Of course, needs are unlimited and vary widely around the world. Needs come in four basic categories: 1) functional, 2) emotional, 3) life-changing, and 4) self-transcendence/becoming who God made you to be. Our ability to create based on those needs is unlimited.
In "The Elements of Value" by Eric Almquist, John Senior, and Nicolas Bloch, the Bain & Company consultants demonstrate how to create value across a plethora of needs using a hierarchy built on Maslow's original pyramid.
“Coming up with new concepts requires anticipating what else people might consider valuable. The amount and nature of value in a particular product or service always lie in the eye of the beholder, of course. Yet universal building blocks of value do exist, creating opportunities for companies to improve their performance in current markets or break into new ones. A rigorous model of consumer value allows a company to come up with new combinations of value that its products and services could deliver. The right combinations, our analysis shows, pay off in stronger customer loyalty, greater consumer willingness to try a particular brand, and sustained revenue growth.”
Creating Multidimensional Maximum Value
Now what if we could combine the functional, emotional, life-changing, and self-actualization elements of the Bain consultants’ pyramid with the way God values all things?
Well, we can! It’s the exact work God is calling us to do.
- Excellent Work — meets needs in the functional and emotional areas and takes care of people and the creation around us.
- Blesses Others — meets functional and emotional needs in a way that changes lives.
- Leads to Jesus — changes lives and transforms people spiritually as they meet the Creator and Savior, Jesus — becoming more like Him.
Multistakeholder Multisphere Example: Procure Impact
Procure Impact - Transforming Lives Through the Dignity of Work
Procure Impact connects businesses with high-quality, American-made products created by suppliers that employ individuals facing barriers to work, including people with disabilities, refugees, veterans, survivors of trafficking, and those affected by homelessness, trauma, or incarceration.
The Power of Purpose-Driven Procurement
They have already created over 100,000 hours of paid employment for vulnerable populations. The goal is to reach 1,000,000 hours of work by 2030, demonstrating the scale of change that's possible when businesses make purpose-driven decisions.
This is an example of a company that is making a lasting valuable contribution to makers, suppliers, and buyers. They believe that with responsible sourcing, companies wield immense power for social change.
Check out their site here.
[.text-color-blue]Now — Go and create multiplying value in multiple directions across multiple spheres![.text-color-blue]
Resources:
Complete the Creating Value Worksheet
Article: "Strategy is Clever-Clever Planning on Purpose"
Video: "Create Engaging Culture for Good"
Article: "Delivering value to customers" | McKinsey & Company
Book: The Redemptive Business | Praxis
Procure Impact - Transforming Lives Through the Dignity of Work
We are created to create. And we are made to make things, whether it’s products, services, or moments of value for others.
At our highest and best use on this planet, we are to be multipliers of the value we have been given in multiple directions and spheres, all for the glory of God.
Know the Order of Value
We all want to be valuable, regardless of our position or profession. However, too many of us get confused about our unlimited, perfect Source of Value. We focus more on proving our value and worth instead of creating value and worth for others.
The math in much of our daily thinking is a little befuddling; we get tricked into believing we should extract value, now, instead of considering the eternal destiny for which we were made. This problem is pervasive for entrepreneurs, executives, and interns.
We forget that we were created fearfully and wonderfully (Psalm 139:14) in the image of God (Genesis 1:26-28) for the purpose of reflecting glory back to the God who made us!
When we live and work to create value for others, we are giving glory back to God. Now, let's look at how to create the most value possible for others.
God is preeminent value (Deuteronomy 10:17). Proper understanding of who God is (Proverbs 9:10) correctly calibrates us as He puts us on the right path (Psalm 23:3).
God values people above all other creations He has made. God called all of the creation good until He made humans. Then He called them very good (Genesis 1:31) and told us we were made in His own image.
God tells us to value other people (Leviticus 19:18 & Galatians 5:14) and to take care of the creation He has given us.
“God blessed them and said to them, ‘Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky and over every living creature that moves on the ground.’” - [.no-reftag]Genesis 1:28[.no-reftag]
Be Content to Create
“Godliness with contentment is great gain.” - [.no-reftag]1 Timothy 6:6[.no-reftag]
When we realize who we are in Christ, a new creation (2 Corinthians 5:17) called to create, and that we are becoming like the One (1 John 3:2-3) who saved us, we can’t help but be content. Knowing we are covered and that nothing can take away what Jesus offers frees us to a life of contentment.
A life of contentment is not complacent. A life of contentment is full of purpose. Therefore, a content person knows their destiny and is not overly focused on their temporary needs; instead, they deploy all they have for the benefit of others and the world around them.
“For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. Those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.” - [.no-reftag]1 Timothy 6:7-10[.no-reftag]
Content people trust God for provision and resist the urge to unnecessarily extract from others. Instead, they use what they have to create value for others.
Create Value for People
The ways in which we can collaborate and create value for others are unlimited. People define value according to what they need and what they are willing to give for the benefit received.
This is why we should consider what people need the most. Of course, needs are unlimited and vary widely around the world. Needs come in four basic categories: 1) functional, 2) emotional, 3) life-changing, and 4) self-transcendence/becoming who God made you to be. Our ability to create based on those needs is unlimited.
In "The Elements of Value" by Eric Almquist, John Senior, and Nicolas Bloch, the Bain & Company consultants demonstrate how to create value across a plethora of needs using a hierarchy built on Maslow's original pyramid.
“Coming up with new concepts requires anticipating what else people might consider valuable. The amount and nature of value in a particular product or service always lie in the eye of the beholder, of course. Yet universal building blocks of value do exist, creating opportunities for companies to improve their performance in current markets or break into new ones. A rigorous model of consumer value allows a company to come up with new combinations of value that its products and services could deliver. The right combinations, our analysis shows, pay off in stronger customer loyalty, greater consumer willingness to try a particular brand, and sustained revenue growth.”
Creating Multidimensional Maximum Value
Now what if we could combine the functional, emotional, life-changing, and self-actualization elements of the Bain consultants’ pyramid with the way God values all things?
Well, we can! It’s the exact work God is calling us to do.
- Excellent Work — meets needs in the functional and emotional areas and takes care of people and the creation around us.
- Blesses Others — meets functional and emotional needs in a way that changes lives.
- Leads to Jesus — changes lives and transforms people spiritually as they meet the Creator and Savior, Jesus — becoming more like Him.
Multistakeholder Multisphere Example: Procure Impact
Procure Impact - Transforming Lives Through the Dignity of Work
Procure Impact connects businesses with high-quality, American-made products created by suppliers that employ individuals facing barriers to work, including people with disabilities, refugees, veterans, survivors of trafficking, and those affected by homelessness, trauma, or incarceration.
The Power of Purpose-Driven Procurement
They have already created over 100,000 hours of paid employment for vulnerable populations. The goal is to reach 1,000,000 hours of work by 2030, demonstrating the scale of change that's possible when businesses make purpose-driven decisions.
This is an example of a company that is making a lasting valuable contribution to makers, suppliers, and buyers. They believe that with responsible sourcing, companies wield immense power for social change.
Check out their site here.
[.text-color-blue]Now — Go and create multiplying value in multiple directions across multiple spheres![.text-color-blue]
Resources:
Complete the Creating Value Worksheet
Article: "Strategy is Clever-Clever Planning on Purpose"
Video: "Create Engaging Culture for Good"
Article: "Delivering value to customers" | McKinsey & Company
Book: The Redemptive Business | Praxis
Procure Impact - Transforming Lives Through the Dignity of Work