Heart of the Entrepreneur

By: Colin

Bridging the Gap between Spirit and Business

Many people are choosing to leave the corporate world in search of more meaningful and fulfilling work in their lives. Gone is the “Bottom Line” mentality. Corinne McLaughlin says in Spirituality and Ethics in Business, “The hottest buzz today is about a “triple bottom line,” a commitment to “people, planet, profit.” The continuous rise in home based businesses; the increase in small business start ups and the changing consciousness of corporations embraces this new paradigm .The ever expanding heart of the entrepreneur is the foundation of this shift and is evidenced in new business practices that honor their best resources – people - those who work with us and for our customers.

Underlying the success of any business is the alignment of core values and beliefs with the products or services offered. Whatever project you choose to undertake, requires boldness, energy and an adventurous spirit. An Entrepreneur is not just associated with business only. I consider the role of “Stay at Home Mothers” to be equally defined by this word. Showing ability to embrace initiative and ingenuity along side managing a household has long been undervalued by our society.

Choosing to follow your heart, listen to your soul, and be the entrepreneur you know you can be, offers a tremendous opportunity for Self Growth. Any area in your own life that you consciously choose to improve (whether spiritual, physical, emotional or mental) will create positive results not only in your personal life, but in the life of your business as well.

YOU have the Heart of the Entrepreneur.

How often have you heard the words "Bridging the Gap - Spirit and Business" in the last few years? Have you ever worked in an environment where bottom line is more important than developing the resources that create your success? Your ability to honor and inspire your employees, your team and your customers to greater heights will guarantee not only their success but your success also.

I was asked to speak about “Spirit and Business, Bridging the Gap, at a conference in Canada. The more I worked on this concept, the more I realized that the only gap was in our perception. Think about it! Marrying spirit and business is really about living a life that encompasses spiritual principles like honesty, integrity, authenticity, inspiration, courage, responsibility, compassion and free will.

During the presentation I asked the audience to share all the clichés about business they have heard and/or experienced. Here are a few: the only thing businesses care about is money; businesses don’t care about their employees; and there is no loyalty in companies anymore etc. I am sure you have some of your own to add as well. But as I mentioned earlier, there is a noticeable shift in consciousness about how we do business today.

How does this shift help you attract customers to your enterprise?

Take some time and review the intentions behind your communications. What are your underlying motives for success? These questions will challenge you to clarify your motives and lead to greater authenticity within your business. Clients can sense whether or not you truly mean what you say. This is a big step towards self growth and once you address it honestly, you will begin to attract the people and resources to further your business. According to the Law of Attraction, by “being” your authentic self (that is living from your heart and soul), you will release self limiting beliefs and begin to allow good fortune into your life.

Where is the money?

Okay – so you have checked your motives but still the money is not coming in. Do you believe it will? Do you really believe it will? And, do you feel you deserve it? Often times deeply buried limiting beliefs about money can sabotage any dream you have of profitable success in your business. Take a moment and reflect upon the financial education you have received throughout your life. Phrases like: money doesn’t grow on trees, money is evil, it is better to give than receive, or I do not need anything, will creep into your well meaning projects undermining the flow of money into your life.

Looking at the 'triple bottom line’, how does planet fit into my business?

I have already talked about the importance of people in your business. How you communicate and honor your resources and customers is one aspect of this philosophy. Another part of this is “profit!” Changing your belief system surrounding money and embodying your innate divine right to receive greater abundance in your life, opens the gateway for more to manifest.

The third aspect of the triple bottom line is “planet.” This philosophy challenges everyone of us to be socially responsible. Not only with people but with the goods and services we provide. Whether you are selling health products, offering self improvement or wellness courses, marketing strategies, selling running shoes or computer software, how you choose to honor the highest good for yourself, for your customers and for the improvement of the world, expands your enterprising spirit to build and create a better place than today!

These are all conscious choices.
These reflect the spirit of business.
These reflect an entrepreneur’s willingness to live and work from the heart.

In following the ‘triple bottom line’ philosophy, you not only embrace your creativity and ingenuity, you inspire others to do so as well. You will be walking your talk.

Here are a few gentle reminders about spirit and business:
1. Know who you are?
2. There is NO gap between spirit and business
3. Communicate authenticity
4. Value your resources
5. Embrace the path of Personal Development
6. Inspire others
7. Be socially responsible.
8. and SMILE!

I’d like to share a few words by John Matthews in Summer Solstice, that I feel add to this article.

“This is a time to come authentically to a meeting with the guiding principles of life; we make our own contract, rather than living by guidelines defined by others . . . From the beginning of recorded history, the sun has symbolized glory, power, brilliance, vitality, the animation of the soul.”

This is the Heart of the Entrepreneur.

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Businesswoman, Friend, Collaborator, and Team player, Lynn MacMartin fulfills her Entrepreneurial Calling by offering a great service that enriches the lives of others. Together with other fellow BraveHeart Community members, her goal is to empower Women to be multi-dimensional success stories and inspiration to others. Be Sure to Visit: Be a BraveHeart Woman

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