Unearthed: At the Heart of Kingdom Business (feat. Glem Diaz)

Episode Summary:

What if your business collapsed, your family life was in turmoil, and everything you’ve worked for was crumbling. Then, amid the chaos, you’re given a vision: You could rebuild everything, but this time using Kingdom principles, co-creating with God?

In this episode of As In Heaven, we explore the profound transformation of Bryan Elliott’s business and life as he partners with leadership strategist Glem Diaz to build a “Kingdom-class” company - a business that flourishes not just financially, but spiritually, offering a new paradigm for Christian entrepreneurs.

Key Takeaways:

1. Kingdom-class businesses: Bryan and Glem emphasize the difference between “best-in-class” businesses and “Kingdom-class” ones that operate under divine revelation and faith-based strategies.
2. Servant leadership modeled by God: Understanding that Yahweh Himself is a servant, guiding leaders to serve and love as their core mission.
3. Co-creating with the Holy Spirit: Bryan and Glem detail how prayer, spiritual intelligence, and seeking divine wisdom have become central to their business operations.
4. Transparency breeds trust: Bryan’s decision to openly share 360-degree feedback with his employees was a pivotal moment that fostered trust and transformation.
5. Transformational leadership: True leadership transformation involves humility, personal growth, and alignment with Kingdom principles, producing long-term success.

Pull Quotes:

1. “The Kingdom isn't just about survival - it's about flourishing in righteousness, peace, and joy.” - Bryan Elliott
2. “God doesn’t just want to be a part of your Sunday; He wants to be at the center of your business, your strategy, and your vision.” - Glem Diaz
3. “It’s not about becoming a Christian company. It’s about building a Kingdom-class company where God's principles permeate everything we do.” - Bryan Elliott

Chapter Markers:

• 00:00 – Introduction: Yahweh’s heart for servant leadership
• 03:19 – Bryan’s crisis and meeting Glem Diaz: Beginning the Kingdom business journey
• 08:07 – Shifting from secular to Kingdom business: Co-creating with the Holy Spirit
• 12:51 – Building an executive team and 360-degree feedback: Transparency and trust
• 20:04 – Incorporating faith in a corporate setting: Push and pull between sacred and secular
• 27:08 – Organizational transformation: From operational to strategic leadership
• 34:02 – Faithfulness and patience in business: Trusting God’s timing and building strong foundations
• 45:48 – Building Kingdom bench strength: Promoting leadership growth internally
• 50:39 – Global impact: Sharing the Kingdom business model with CEOs worldwide
• 53:02 – Conclusion: Encouraging listeners to leverage their business for the Kingdom