On page 140 of Jeffrey Marx’ book “Seasons of Life”, we find that Joe Erhmann’s code of conduct revolves around four masculinity traits which Joe claims form ”the moral and ethical foundation” of a man built for others. As I read, I couldn’t help but think of Orrin Woodward – truly a man built for others.
He accepts responsibility.
He leads courageously.
He enacts justice on behalf of others.
He expects God’s greater rewards.
I encourage you to get the book to read what he has to say about these traits. It will be food for thought. I’ve personally watched Orrin Woodward accept responsibility, lead courageously and enact justice. That’s what his business, The Team, is all about. First, embracing the traits himself and then, creating a system that levels the playing field for anyone with the courage to want to improve their life.
As far as expecting God’s greater rewards, let me quote from the book as to what Joe meant by that. Here’s Joe explaining it to Jeff: (p145) “I think there is a time when God is going to reward people that were relationally just and lived a life filled with cause. You don’t need to “get it all” in this world. You can say “no” to an awful lot of things (italics his) so that you can be focused on other people. Ultimately, there is a day of reckoning. And that is for all eternity. You don’t have to have the biggest house, the biggest car, all that kind of stuff once you get there, and by knowing that, by expecting God’s greater rewards, you can free up your time and energy to be about other people, to be about your causes.”
A few years ago, Orrin Woodward decided to be about other people and to be about his cause – creating, with God’s grace and some work, the best business on the planet. Best because it gives everyone an equal opportunity to enjoy success. Orrin didn’t necessarily expect great rewards. He expected that God would be true to his character and would be just. And of course, God is.
Because Orrin had great vision, was willing to take responsibility and lead courageously, and willing to teach others to do the same, the Team will one day be a household word.
