The Redemptive Frame
3 Ways to Work
EXPLOITATIVE
The Exploitative way is to take all you can get—to gain any advantage, to prevail, to possess. Exploitative actors most often approach the venture with a zero-sum, “I win, you lose” scarcity mentality. The motivating force behind the Exploitative way is fundamentally self- or tribe-centered—to win and control.
We are surrounded by the Exploitative way; we all fall naturally into it; and are always trying to escape its effects on us.
- take ALL you can get
- I Win, you Lose
- win and control
3 Ways to Work
Ethical
The Ethical way is to do things right—to do no harm, keep the rules, play fair, solve problems, add value. Ethical actors pursue “win-win” whenever they can. The motivating force behind the Ethical way is to be good and do good — which can often also be self- or tribe-centered.
We expect the Ethical of ourselves and of those around us, yet we sometimes fall short; and we’re grateful when we encounter it.
- do things right
- I Win, YOU Win
- be good and do good
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Redemptive
The Redemptive way is creative restoration through sacrifice—to bless others, renew culture, and give of ourselves. Redemptive actors pursue an “I sacrifice, we win” approach with the agency and resources available to them. The motivating force behind the Redemptive way is fundamentally other-centered: to love and serve.
We rarely expect to encounter the Redemptive; though whenever we do, we’re changed.
- creative restoration through sacrifice
- I sacrifice, we win
- love and serve
