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Some Ethical Principles For A Follower Of Jesus Christ Seeking To Lead In The Marketplace, C. William Pollard
Some Ethical Principles For A Follower Of Jesus Christ Seeking To Lead In The Marketplace, C. William Pollard
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In these seven principles Pollard outlines what is required of a disciple of Christ in the marketplace.
The Truth Of God's Way, C. William Pollard
The Truth Of God's Way, C. William Pollard
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In this speech at John Brown University's 2015 commencement exercises, Pollard encourages graduating students to build their future vocational endeavors upon God's truth as well as a commitment to servant leadership.
The Priority Of Life, C. William Pollard
The Priority Of Life, C. William Pollard
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In this short devotional, Pollard muses on the significance of prioritizing the kingdom of God while leading a large public corporation.
Outline For Interact And Other Talks And Teaching Lessons - Outline Of The Tides Of Life Chapters 1, 2, And 3, C. William Pollard
Outline For Interact And Other Talks And Teaching Lessons - Outline Of The Tides Of Life Chapters 1, 2, And 3, C. William Pollard
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These pages serve as an outline for various talks Pollard gave as well as for the first three chapters of his The Tides of Life: Learning to Lead and Serve as You Navigate the Currents of Life (Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2014).
Outline For Interact And Other Talks And Teaching Lessons - Outline Of The Tides Of Life Chapters 7, 8, And 9, C. William Pollard
Outline For Interact And Other Talks And Teaching Lessons - Outline Of The Tides Of Life Chapters 7, 8, And 9, C. William Pollard
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These pages serve as an outline for various talks Pollard gave as well as for chapters 7-9 of his The Tides of Life: Learning to Lead and Serve as You Navigate the Currents of Life (Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2014).
Outline For Interact And Other Talks And Teaching Lessons - Outline Of The Tides Of Life Chapters 4, 5, And 6, C. William Pollard
Outline For Interact And Other Talks And Teaching Lessons - Outline Of The Tides Of Life Chapters 4, 5, And 6, C. William Pollard
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These pages serve as an outline for various talks Pollard gave as well as for chapters 4-6 of his The Tides of Life: Learning to Lead and Serve as You Navigate the Currents of Life (Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2014).
Examples Of Calling And Work, C. William Pollard
Examples Of Calling And Work, C. William Pollard
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Originally entitled "Business as a Calling," this document serves as the outline for a speech Pollard delivered at the 2012 Emerging Leaders Conference in Philadelphia.
Responsible Leadership - An Ethic Of Right Behavior, C. William Pollard
Responsible Leadership - An Ethic Of Right Behavior, C. William Pollard
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Ethical Leadership, C. William Pollard
Ethical Leadership, C. William Pollard
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Pollard based this speech on an afterword he had written for Scott A. Quatro and Ronald R. Sims, Eds., Executive Ethics: Ethical Dilemmas and Challenges for the C-Suite (Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing, 2008). In it Pollard contends that businesses can be moral communities if leaders understand themselves as moral entities, dedicated to the well-being of their employees.
The Seeking And Knowing Of Truth, C. William Pollard
The Seeking And Knowing Of Truth, C. William Pollard
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In this address to the graduating students of Aurora University (Aurora, IL), Pollard draws upon his time as CEO of ServiceMaster in order to explain how seeking after truth is the proper foundation of any vocation.
Notes From A Herman Miller Company Board Meeting, C. William Pollard
Notes From A Herman Miller Company Board Meeting, C. William Pollard
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These handwritten notes -- mainly including material concerning the topic of responsible leadership -- provide Pollard's perspective on a 2008 Herman Miller Company board meeting.
Timeless Values In Turbulent Times (Bentonville, Ar), C. William Pollard
Timeless Values In Turbulent Times (Bentonville, Ar), C. William Pollard
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Delivered at Wal-Mart headquarters in Bentonville, AR, this speech focuses on the importance of cultivating values and developing character in corporate institutions. Pollard pays special attention to the role of leaders in the formation of businesses as moral communities.
Ten Questions About Ethics, Peter Kreeft, C. William Pollard
Ten Questions About Ethics, Peter Kreeft, C. William Pollard
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These ten questions about ethics were suggested by Pollard for a presentation by Professor Peter Kreeft (Philosophy, Boston College) to be held at the Herman Miller Company in Holland, MI. The document includes Mr. Pollard's handwritten notes.
Globalization And The Human Condition, C. William Pollard
Globalization And The Human Condition, C. William Pollard
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In this speech at the Sino-Foreign Management Summit (Beijing, China), Pollard addresses the increasingly global character of the economy, noting in particular how it will require not only greater regulation but also ethically-minded business leaders and well-formed corporate employees.
A Season Of Hope, C. William Pollard
A Season Of Hope, C. William Pollard
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Reflecting on how both Christians and Jews are "prisoners of hope" during Christmas and Hanukkah, Pollard offers his audience a hopeful vision of business, one in which management's servant leadership leads to a positive corporate ethos. Such leadership can, he argues, help to create organizations that are not just profit-driven but also morally conscious.
Bridging The Gulf Between Faith And Work (Memphis, Tn), C. William Pollard
Bridging The Gulf Between Faith And Work (Memphis, Tn), C. William Pollard
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Speaking at Germantown Presbyterian Church's (Memphis, TN) work and faith workshop, Pollard considers ways to bridge the contemporary gulf between religious faith and business.
Making A Difference, C. William Pollard
Making A Difference, C. William Pollard
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In this speech to the Evangelical Publishing Association (ECPA) at Indian Lakes Resort (Bloomingdale, IL), Pollard offers a semi-autobiographical insight into the integration of work and faith, noting how servant leadership in particular has allowed him to apply his Christian faith in the corporate world.
Knowing What Is Right And Doing It (Chicago), C. William Pollard
Knowing What Is Right And Doing It (Chicago), C. William Pollard
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This document serves as the introduction to a longer speech delivered at the 2004 ServiceMaster Franchise Convention in Chicago.
Speech At Walworth County Prayer Breakfast, C. William Pollard
Speech At Walworth County Prayer Breakfast, C. William Pollard
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In this speech to the audience of the Walworth County Prayer Breakfast in Lake Geneva, WI, Pollard stresses both the importance of prayer and the significance of a Christian view of business, one in which people -- both employees and customers -- are considered the "soul of the firm."
The Priority Of A Productive Life, C. William Pollard
The Priority Of A Productive Life, C. William Pollard
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This speech -- delivered at the 2004 Billy Graham Evangelistic Association CEO Conference in Asheville, NC -- asks what it means to be committed Christians in the corporate world.
Knowing What Is Right And Doing It (Wheaton, Il), C. William Pollard
Knowing What Is Right And Doing It (Wheaton, Il), C. William Pollard
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In this semi-autobiographical chapel address at Wheaton College (Wheaton, IL), Pollard urges students to dedicate themselves to a "renewed focus on conscience and character," showing from his own experience at ServiceMaster how important it is for leaders to distinguish between right and wrong.
Surviving Selfishness, C. William Pollard
Surviving Selfishness, C. William Pollard
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In this speech at the Greater Orlando Leadership Foundation (GOLF) in Orlando, Pollard addresses contemporary America's lack of ethical business leaders, a problem he believes can only be solved by cultivating servant leadership.
Responsible Leadership - The Ethic Of Right Behavior (Wausau, Wi), C. William Pollard
Responsible Leadership - The Ethic Of Right Behavior (Wausau, Wi), C. William Pollard
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Speaking at the 2003 Wausau Luncheon and Excellence in Leadership Forum (Wausau, WI), Pollard calls on business leaders to run their organizations as moral communities oriented to the "development of human character."
Speech At National Association Of Convenience Stores Prayer Breakfast, C. William Pollard
Speech At National Association Of Convenience Stores Prayer Breakfast, C. William Pollard
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In this speech at the 2003 National Association of Convenience Stores Prayer Breakfast (Chicago, IL), Pollard draws from his experience at the helm of ServiceMaster in order to reflect on the integration of work and faith.
Responsible Leadership - The Ethic Of Right Behavior (River Forest, Il), C. William Pollard
Responsible Leadership - The Ethic Of Right Behavior (River Forest, Il), C. William Pollard
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Speaking at the Concordia Business Friends Breakfast, Pollard calls on business leaders to run their organizations as moral communities oriented to the "development of human character."
Responsible Leadership - The Ethic Of Right Behavior (London), C. William Pollard
Responsible Leadership - The Ethic Of Right Behavior (London), C. William Pollard
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Speaking at the CRPA Dinner in London, Pollard calls on business leaders to run their organizations as moral communities oriented to the "development of human character."
The Ethics Of Responsible Leadership And The Practice Of Right Behavior, C. William Pollard
The Ethics Of Responsible Leadership And The Practice Of Right Behavior, C. William Pollard
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In this speech at Cornell University's Center for Advanced Human Resource Studies (CAHRS), Pollard considers the conference's theme of restoring trust by focusing primarily on how wealth creation must be coupled with a leadership structure committed to the good of both employees and customers.
Speech At International Franchise Association Prayer Breakfast, C. William Pollard
Speech At International Franchise Association Prayer Breakfast, C. William Pollard
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In this speech at the International Franchise Association's Prayer Breakfast (Orlando, FL), Pollard uses his experience at the helm of ServiceMaster to reflect on the integration of work and faith.
Values As A Power Factor (Long Version), C. William Pollard
Values As A Power Factor (Long Version), C. William Pollard
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Delivered at the ISC Symposium in St. Gallen, Switzerland, this speech addresses the question of what role corporations have in human society writ large. In it Pollard argues that businesses and their leaders can contribute to the positive shaping of human character.
Bridging The Gulf Between Faith And Work (Charlottesville, Va), C. William Pollard
Bridging The Gulf Between Faith And Work (Charlottesville, Va), C. William Pollard
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This speech -- delivered at the Darden Christian Fellowship, an MBA student organization at the University of Virginia -- addresses how students might understand their future careers in the business world as a means of actualizing their faith in daily life.