What does it take to hear the words "well done" in both your business and spiritual life? In this episode of Seek Go Create, Tim Winders hosts Ken Gosnell, the founder of CEO Experience and author of "Well Done", as they explore how to align professional achievements with spiritual calling using timeless biblical principles. Dive into Ken's journey from working with secular businesses to mentoring faith-driven CEOs and discover how this integrated approach can lead to a legacy of eternal impact in both business and beyond. If you're a leader or an entrepreneur striving to intertwine faith with business results, this conversation is for you.

"Life is too short, business is too hard, and eternity is too long not to hear the words well done all throughout this life and for all eternity." - Ken Gosnell

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About Our Guest:

Ken Gosnell is the founder of CEO Experience, a company dedicated to guiding faith-driven CEOs toward achieving both kingdom impact and business success. Drawing on his own father's legacy of hard work and integrity, Ken aids Christian leaders in aligning their professional achievements with their spiritual callings for an eternally rewarding journey. With nearly two decades of experience, he has been transforming the business landscape by integrating timeless biblical principles into modern corporate strategies. Ken is also the author of the book "Well Done: 12 Biblical Principles for Leaders to Grow Their Business with Kingdom Impact," showcasing his depth of knowledge and commitment to fostering impactful leadership in the business community.

Reasons to Listen:

1. Learn About Kingdom-Driven Leadership: Discover what it truly means to be a kingdom-driven CEO, and how integrating your faith into your business can lead to meaningful and impactful results. Ken shares insightful stories and principles that will pique your curiosity about aligning business with spiritual purpose.
2. Inspiring Personal Journey: Hear Ken Gosnell's personal journey from working with secular businesses to realizing the impact of integrating faith with professional life. His transformation story is not only intriguing but also provides real-life examples of how others can do the same.
3. Timeless Business Principles: Dive into the timeless biblical business principles that can guide leaders in creating lasting kingdom impact. Ken discusses the foundational shifts like moving from ownership to stewardship, which can transform your approach to leadership and business success.

Episode Resources & Action Steps::Resources Mentioned:

1. Book: Well Done: 12 Biblical Business Principles for Leaders to Grow Their Business with Kingdom Impact by Ken Gosnell. This book focuses on how leaders can integrate biblical principles into their business practices for lasting impact.
2. Website: CEO Experience (ceoexperience.com) - A platform founded by Ken Gosnell that offers support to Christian CEOs for integrating their faith and business practices effectively.
3. Book: How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie. This classic book offers timeless principles for effective communication and building impactful relationships, a significant part of Ken's foundation in business.

Action Steps:

1. Set Kingdom Impact Goals: As discussed, it's important for leaders to not only focus on business growth metrics but also set specific goals for kingdom impact, such as community service, charity involvement, or facilitating faith-based discussions within the organization.
2. Shift from Owner to Overseer: Adopt the mindset of stewardship over ownership. This means viewing your business not as something you own but as a responsibility to care for and improve for future generations and the kingdom.
3. Integrate Faith into Daily Business Practices: Consider how biblical principles can guide everyday business decisions, from leadership and employee relations to customer interactions and long-term vision planning. Integrating faith should not be compartmentalized but be a natural part of every business aspect.

Key Lessons:

1. Integration of Faith and Business: Ken Gosnell emphasizes the importance of integrating faith with business practices. He shares his journey from working with non-Christian businesses to creating CEO Experience, a platform that helps Christian leaders grow their businesses while making a spiritual impact.
2. The Power of Principles: Drawing from his experience with Dale Carnegie, Ken highlights how timeless principles can guide relationships and business decisions. He demonstrates how biblical and business principles intersect to create a more fulfilling and impactful leadership journey.
3. The Concept of Kingdom-Driven Leadership: Ken defines a kingdom-driven leader as someone who seeks to make a difference for God’s kingdom through their business. He contrasts this with merely being faith-driven, emphasizing the importance of seeking tangible kingdom impact.
4. The Role of Stewards, Not Owners: One of Ken's core lessons is the transition from seeing oneself as the owner to being an overseer or steward of resources. This change in perspective can lead to a more profound sense of responsibility towards creating a positive impact that aligns with spiritual values.
5. Encouragement and Impact Measurement: Ken shares the importance of setting clear, measurable goals for kingdom impact within a business. By doing so, leaders can more effectively track and contribute to the growth of God’s kingdom through their professional endeavors.

These lessons are not only valuable for Christian leaders but for anyone seeking to blend personal values with professional success.

Episode Highlights:

00:00 Introduction to the Leadership Journey

00:27 Meet Ken Gosnell: Faith-Driven CEO

01:26 Ken's Early Career and Faith Integration

02:53 Challenges and Transformations

11:12 Lessons from Ken's Father

14:54 The Entrepreneurial Seed and Mentorship

16:32 Dale Carnegie's Influence

24:58 Defining Kingdom-Driven Leadership

31:23 Results and Impact in Business

33:04 Building Your MBA Program

33:55 The Importance of Personal Leadership

34:23 Developing Team Culture

35:29 Kingdom Impact in Business

37:00 A Real-Life Example of Kingdom Impact

43:12 The Well Done Mission

48:19 From Owner to Overseer

53:56 CEO Experience and Its Framework

58:56 Encouragement for Leaders

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