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Greetings Friends, Fans, and Blog Subscribers!

There’s a whole lot of shaking going on around here!  Sometimes I think I am riding a bucking bronco!  There is growth and expansion happening all around me and for a Wind, that is exciting and messy.  So please pardon our dust as we take on some new shapes, forms and locations.  We are improving some of the things that will make it easier for people to become part of the Path Community and learn how their personal mission can also ‘change the world.’  Please take a moment and follow the link below to the home of my new blog.  While you are there take a look around and let me know what you think of our new place!

Please also take a moment to register for this new blog…. sorry, we can’t just move you without your permission.  I will no longer be posting to this blog so please make a note to register for the new blog location and bookmark it on your computer so you can find it easily.  Once you subscribe to the new blog you will receive updates via email or RSS depending on your personal selection and preference.

Thank you all for your support, interaction and friendship as part of this growing community.  I look forward to many days ahead with each of you.

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Have a great weekend,

Laurie Beth

Risk: From Motivation to Volition

MIT researchers wanted to know what motivated people to change and also why so few “change programs” were ever actually completed in well-meaning organizations.  They found that someone can be motivated to do something, yet still not follow through when distractions occur or other things come along.

People who attain great change, or follow through, transcend motivation and volition. They ask themselves, What will happen if I don’t do this?

As we explore this concept this week taken from Jesus, Career Counselor, imagine for a moment your situation regarding your career.  Have you lost motivation? Your drive is gone?  You cant’t find your mojo to do the same things you used to do.

Risk invites us to ask the question:  What will happen if I don’t do this?  Try volition on this today.  You may have the motivation but have you thought about volition?

Risk:1) possibility of loss or injury: peril 2) someone or something that creates or suggests a hazard 3) the chance that an investment (as a stock or commodity) will lose value

Moving from Motivation to Volition this week!  Let’s Risk

Laurie Beth

Who Would Play You?

Who Would Play You?   By Laurie Beth Jones

While discussing the Academy Awards with friends the table topic became “Who would you want to play you in a movie?”

I had to think about it.  Charlize Theron?  Cameron Diaz?  (I am very young, fit and skinny in my own mind.)  Sally Field if she was taller and blonde?

One friend said “Halle Berry.”  We all agreed this would be a great choice talent wise.  I pointed out gently, I thought, that she might want to choose someone the same race?  She snapped back “It’s called ACTING for a reason!”

I think it is eerie, don’t you, how some actors can morph into the charaters they play so much that their physical features change?  Sean Penn, for example, has a face made of putty.

Meryl Streep.   She can go from a tall, overweight, awkward Julia Child to a fit, glamourous and snake mean Fashion Boss in an instant.

I wonder what skill they have to allow another persona to inhabit them, become them, and vice versa. If you were married to an actor, how you would know when he or she was telling the truth?  (Little wonder that most Hollywood marriages don’t last.  They fall in love with each other while playing one role, and then don’t do so well when roles change.)   Which one is the true you?

So, in this short blog, I will raise two questions:

Who would you want to play you in a movie?

Would your movie be a comedy, tragedy, buddy film, quest, adventure film, romance, or all or none of the above?

Laurie Beth

I Say Unto You, ARISE!

I Say Unto You, Arise!   Taken from Jesus, Career Counselor, by Laurie Beth Jones.

Rise:  1 a: to assume an upright position especially from lying, kneeling, or sitting b: to get up from sleep or from one’s bed

2: to return from death

6: to appear above the horizon <the sun rises at six>

8: to extend above other objects <mountain peaks rose to the west>

13: to exert oneself to meet a challenge <rise to the occasion>

synonyms see spring

The word RISE is used more than one hundred sixty four times in the Bible.  It is the key foundational premise of Christianity.   It is in the essence of everything Jesus says, teaches, and does. 
 It is also considered a “feminine” word form in the original Hebrew.

Jesus told the man who was crippled, “Rise, take up your pallet and walk.”

And yet, do we rise?  Sure, we may get up in the morning and begin trudging through our day, but do we truly rise, into our fullness, our magnificence, our glory?

I will never forget the day I watched my three day old sorrel filly “Little Pistol” lying in the grass.  Her shell shaped nostrils were flaring in and out as her baby fluff mane caught the morning sun.  She had her head resting among dandelions as she stretched out in the sun.   As I stood there watching her out my picture window, something happened.

Suddenly both her little ears flew forward, and I could see her body draw itself together as if by giant puppet strings.  She poised for a moment, standing perfectly on point. Then she suddenly leapt into the air and with her feet barely touching the ground began to run full speed around the pasture, kicking  out sideways to the left and right, bucking and whinnying…fully and suddenly aware of what it meant to be a horse, alive. I tell people:  On the first day, she was born…but on the third day, she arose.

I am wondering if you have yet truly “Risen” into your giftedness.

Are you aware of the many gifts  God created in you, for you to express and enjoy?  Or are you trudging along in your career, unable even to make eye contact with your boss lest he or she notice and fire you?

Are you laboring in a parallel career, one which lets you get close enough to smell the artist’s oils and frame their paintings, but yet can’t yet make that reach into taking up the paint brush yourself?

Are you laboring in an uninspiring job, thinking that your lot in life is just to make enough to get by?

Then you need a jolt of faith, a spring in your step, because the God of you, in you, says “Arise!”

Arise today into your giftedness!

Laurie Beth

Singapore High School meets Jesus, CEO

This week we had an inquiry from Mr Paul Kwok in Singapore requesting permission to use some of the quotes and content at his High School….  What’s interesting is they want to share principles from Jesus, CEO with their students.  They have made banners to place around the school in order to teach leadership principles to the students.  See Paul’s message below along with the banners they have created to teach the ‘Omega Leadership’ principles to the next generation.  Blessings to you Paul as you lead and live out the mission of Christ in the Education Pillar.

Laurie Beth

“My name is Paul Kwok.  I am Head of Department of Pupil Development at Maris Stella High School in Singapore.  It is an all-boys’ secondary (Grades 7, 8, 9 and 10) Catholic school consisting of 1,500 students.  Laurie Beth’s interpretation of Jesus leadership qualities makes for compelling reading and story-telling about Jesus’ life.  Jesus was a great exemplar of Servant Leadership.  We find Jesus’ leadership traits useful material for teaching our students about taking leadership of their own lives and being influential to others.  We wish to explore using other themes in Laurie Beth’s book.” Thank you Laurie for allowing this use with our students.

Singapore High School uses Jesus CEO content.

Singapore High School uses JESUS, CEO with students,

Singapore High School uses JESUS, CEO with students.

Singapore High School uses JESUS, CEO with students.

Singapore High School uses JESUS, CEO with students.

Singapore High School uses JESUS, CEO with students.

Jesus Career Counselor Video with Laurie Beth

New Book: Jesus Career Counselor is just about ready for release. Simon and Schuster shares a video of Laurie Beth talking about the creation and content of her book.  The book is set to launch on May 4, 2010.  You can also order your book here from Laurie Beth’s website.

Laurie Beth will be speaking at The Barnabas Group meetings May 10-12 in Southern California on concepts from the new book.  These sessions are open to the public. Click here for more details.

Jesus Career Counselor: How to Find and Keep your Perfect Work

Welcome Michele Towers to the Path Licensed Community!

Last week one of our National Trainers, Brenda Staab in Colorado, trained one of our newest Path Licensed members in the Path program.  Michele is now licensed by Laurie Beth Jones, Inc to take The Path program into organizations she works with and teach them the contents of this life-changing material.  Here is what she had to say about the session:

“I wanted to thank you for helping organize everything for my training session with Brenda Staab this past Friday.  We had a wonderful time!  The Path training was incredible, and I was so impressed with how well everything was structured and laid out.  Although I had already read and worked through the book, “The Path”, I was surprised at how deeper and richer my thoughts became by having Brenda to work through this with.  Her knowledge was broad, and the questions she asked me were very thought-provoking.  I walked away from the day excited about putting all of this into action, and feeling very supported by the Path Community!”

We are delighted that you have taken the steps necessary Michele to begin this walk, journey and mission.  You have spent a day with a great person and trainer, Brenda Staab.  I know you were blessed with her kind and generous presence.  I look forward to hearing more about your personal journey for yourself and for those you will lead along the path.  Welcome to the Path Community Michele!  Please post  your mission on the Path Mission page so others can see your focus, message and mission.  What a gift your life has been.  Thank you for sharing yourself with all of us in this community.

Blessings, Laurie Beth

Trained in The Path, Michele Towers, Colorado

Michele is a life coach and speaker, as well as the small groups’ coordinator for her church.  For 22 years, she worked as an engineer in the corporate workplace.  But three years ago she left to begin searching for her true calling in life.
Michele is also a three-time breast cancer survivor, having endured multiple chemotherapy and radiation treatments, as well as several surgeries over the past 22 years. After winning this battle, she began to intensely seek God about how to fulfill her mission; to demonstrate, teach and inspire hope in others.  The Path program is an answer to prayer, as it provides an incredible vehicle to help her accomplish her mission through coaching, workshops and seminars.

Michele has written a coaching handbook called, “The Art of Gracefully Standing Up for Yourself”.  She is currently working on her second writing project.

Michele lives in Aurora, Colorado with her husband, George, of 25 years.  They have two sons, George III and Jeremy and share their home with two dogs, Zeke and Leo.

Small Business Resource: News Release

Congratulations Maria Hall for being recognized and honored as the Home Base Business Champion in this weeks upcoming Small Business Awards dinner.  Maria serves as a Path Coach and Trainer with LBJ Inc in the state of Texas.  We celebrate with you Maria!  Keep on Mission!  Laurie Beth

News Release

PRESS OFFICE

Release Date: March  25, 2010	Contact:  Gracie Guillen (956) 427-8533
Release Number: SBW 02	Internet Address: http://www.sba.gov/news

2010 Small Business Awards recipients to be honored at dinner

HARLINGEN, TX – On April 22, the Small Business Awards dinner will be held at The University of Texas-Pan American Annex building, 2412 South Closner, Edinburg, Texas to recognize the 2010 award recipients.  The banquet will celebrate National Small Business Week and will honor the importance of small business ownership and recognize model entrepreneurs whose enterprises contribute to the commercial prosperity of the Rio Grande Valley.

The banquet is hosted by The University of Texas-Pan American Small Business Development Center (SBDC), a component of the Business Development & Innovation Group, and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).

“Over the past 20 years the SBA and the SBDC have joined hands and partnered effectively to have a profound impact in business and economic development here in the Rio Grande Valley,” stated Sylvia Zamponi, District Director of the Lower Rio Grande Valley SBA District Office.

Awards: The Small Business Person of the Year award will be given to Baldomero Trevino, owner of Mr. B Motor Company.  Mr. Trevino has been an exemplary business leader serving the local community for over 32 years.  He started his wholesale business with $500, selling little or no sales during his first years.  Today, Mr. B Motors has grown to be one of the highest producing used-car dealership in the area.

Other honorees:  Joaquin Spamer, Small Business Exporter; Javier Martinez, III, SBDC Counselor of the Year; Merida Escobar, Minority Small Business Champion; Maria Nuez-Hall, Home-Based Business Champion; Blanca E. Perez-Moreno, Women in Business Champion; Alma Ortega-Johnson, Financial Services Champion; Leon and Velma Sue De Leon, Jeffrey Butland Family-Owned Business; and Jamie A. Bowell, SBA Young Entrepreneur of the Year.

Pick Three Dream Words ….

Pick Three Dream Words by Laurie Beth  (Reference: Jesus, Career Counselor)

Greetings Friends,

Jumping into your week today with a fun exercise taken from my new book that is about to  release on May 4.  This book is laid out in a very specific format, with each chapter to be not only part of a fabric, but also a free-standing career guidepost.  Take a look at the details below and then come back and share with me on my Facebook Fan Page or here at the Blog.  I will be checking in on your insights and comments each day to share with you.

There is also another application of these chapters, and that is for you to quickly look at each following key words , and then circle the three words that most resonate with you right now.

FIRE:

Rise

Risk

Roar

WATER:

Renew

Reflect

Restore

EARTH:

Remain

Return

Regenerate

WIND:

Revive

Release

Rejoice

After you’ve circled the chapter words that most grabbed you, step back and realize that those three chapters might be a clue to your elemental make up.    For instance, if you selected Rise Risk Roar as your chapters first, you may be a Fire personality type.

If you picked only two out of the three from the same element, this may be your personal elemental blend.  For example,   Two from Fire and one from Earth, may mean you are a Fire/Earth personality blend.

(There are seventeen personality blends, including Fusion, which is a little bit of all the elements in nearly equal measure. Please get your PEP profile before reading on!)  Use this code to receive a discount as a blog reader: BPEP

Then, realize that sometimes we are attracted to the opposite of what we really need…so I would recommend reading chapters in categories that are opposite natural first choice, as well.

For example, as a Wind/Fire personality type, I love to Rejoice and Risk.  But several months ago, when my real estate portfolio and thus “self identity” took a hit, I was so energy depleted that Risking and Rejoicing were the last things on my mind.  Instead I went into an Earth/ Water mode of Reflection and Returning, which turned out to be exactly what I needed from a CAREER standpoint.

Life balance is a huge concern for every working person.  Knowing your element’s strengths and challenges can help you stay centered in the Lord, and able to focus specifically on the work you are called to do.

Recently I visited an art gallery which featured a sculptor with an obvious talent for sculpting horses.  However, this artist seems to fancy putting beautiful bronze horse bodies in un-natural situations—like stepping off a skyscraper or being stuck neck deep in a blue glass.  My reaction to this artwork was intense alarm.  My heart refused to respond positively to a horse dangling off a skyscraper or drowning in a sea of glass.  No purchases were made that day, I assure you.

I think the Holy Spirit must feel the same way when looking at some of our off balance, unnatural career selections.  God’s reaction is “Alarm!” rather than “ahh…just what I envisioned that person doing when I created them with those gifts and talents.”

Jesus, Career Counselor wants you to be living your highest gift, and operating out of it, all the time.

Did you know that Joyce Meyers, one of the most successful televangelist/teachers of modern time, was a secretary until the age of 42?   I wish I could have been a fly on the wall watching her transition, as well as interview her past bosses.  I have no doubt that she did her work even then as “unto the Lord,” but what an illsuited job that was for her God given gifts.  Fortunately, she and the Lord worked it out, and now she fills stadiums with people eager to hear her humorous and “real” observations about life in the Lord.

Jesus said my yoke is easy…he could say that because he was a “tekton/craftsman”—not just a woodworker…He crated those yokes to fit perfectly in a customized way the neck of each animal.

So it is with you.  Has your “yoke” been custom designed or are you getting blisters?

Blessings as you lead and work this week!

Laurie Beth

Jesus Career Counselor: How to Find and Keep your Perfect Work

The Path Community keeps Growing!

Welcome Ingyr, Cindy and Shane!  Thank you for taking the time over the past several days to learn The Path, The Path4Teens and the Four Elements of Success.  You all have stepped forward into this journey to discover for yourself what the Path and the Four Elements have in common with movement, clarity and focus.  We are delighted to join with you and look forward to watching your path unfold and your territory of influence continually expand. Welcome to the Path Community.

Blessings as you journey forward reaching, touching and transforming lives one mission at a time.

Laurie Beth

INGYR COLEMAN, Columbus Ohio. Path Licensed Member 4.11.10

I am a single mother of one boy and one girl, I have a BA in Social Psychology and my current position is an AmeriCorps Program Officer.  I have been with this organization for 10 years and enjoy the aspect of helping organizations provide community service through AmeriCorps members.  In my spare time I run around with my children to their activities and have currently started getting in shape through working out.  Since turning 40, I began to re-evaluate my life to understand what God really wants me to do.    Coaching came up when I was watching an episode of “What not to Wear” (one of my favorite shows) and I heard the participant say that she was a Life Coach.  I had never heard that term before and that started my research to understand the field, and that lead me to Jesus, Life Coach by Laurie Beth Jones.  After reading that book I decided that this was the program that God lead me to.  Thanks Laurie for hearing from God, obeying and creating a great way to help me or anyone with their mission for life and work.

INGYR AND CINDY BECOME LICENSED IN THE PATH AND PATH4TEENS

CINDY FARMER, SPRINGFIELD OHIO.  4.11.10  PATH4TEENS LICENSED MEMBER

Cindy is an elementary school teacher and the wife of a pastor.  She has worked in the public schools for years and has found an increased desire year after year, that has sparked her heart when it comes to teens.  She feels that she has a great rapport with teens and wants to make a difference in the lives of teens in her community.  She believes that many teens today are very talented but seem to have no purpose or focus.  She feels that they get into situations and make poor choices because they do not see or have alternative plans to keep them on track.  She really has a desire to make an impact in the life of her grandson and his generation as well.  She looks forward to begin using the materials as soon as possible.  Cindy is also completing a Life Coach Training program and will have that wrapped up in May.  She is looking forward to the summer to begin bringing more focus to the work behind the Path4Teens.

SHANE STANFORD, GULF BREEZE, FLORIDA.  PATH AND FOUR ELEMENTS LICENSED MEMBER. 4.12-14.

Shane Stanford is a teacher, speaker and author committed to connecting people in significant relationships with Christ and each other.

Shane is the Senior Pastor of Gulf Breeze United Methodist Church in Gulf Breeze, Florida.  GBUMC is an innovative congregation of nearly 5,000 members and has an average worship attendance of approx. 2,500.

Shane is also the Chief Vision Architect and Teacher for Making Life Matter Ministries, a teaching and resource ministry committed to Loving Jesus and Loving Like Jesus in the world.

A graduate of The University of Southern Mississippi and Duke University, Shane also has two years of advanced training in Marriage and Family Therapy and Ministry Issues.  He has a great love for helping families live healthy and Christ-centered.

Shane’s books include:
The Seven NEXT Words of Christ (Abingdon Press, 2006).
The Eight Blessings (Abingdon Press, 2007).
365 Devotions for Men by Men (Various – Abingdon Press, 2008).
–A Positive Life (Zondervan, February 2010) (Foreword by Kay Warren)You Can’t Do Everything… So Do Something (Abingdon Press, May 2010) (Foreword by Len Sweet) Aching for Answers (Abingdon Press, Fall 2010)