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The Tides Of Life (Convene Ceo Summit), C. William Pollard
The Tides Of Life (Convene Ceo Summit), C. William Pollard
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Delivered at the Convene CEO Summit, this speech asks how Christian business leaders might apply their faith in work settings. In particular, Pollard notes that servant leadership -- while not always overtly Christian -- is oftentimes the primary means of actualizing Christian values in the corporate firm.
Examples Of Calling And Work, C. William Pollard
Examples Of Calling And Work, C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
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.
Faith, Spirituality, And Sustainability, C. William Pollard
Faith, Spirituality, And Sustainability, C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
This speech was delivered at the University of Arkansas's Tyson Center for Faith and Spirituality in the Workplace (Fayetteville, AR). In it Pollard considers the 2008 financial crisis, which he believes requires business leaders to adopt new models of leadership and new ways of educating future managers. Such measures will ensure that corporate firms will always consider profit alongside the more significant goal of forming moral character.
What Is Your Business? (China), C. William Pollard
What Is Your Business? (China), C. William Pollard
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Speaking during a 2010 trip to China, Pollard reflects on Peter Drucker's influence on his own life and thought, noting in particular Drucker's emphasis on the business leader's duty to understand employees in a holistic manner, that is, as capable of being enriched by their work.
Faith In The Workplace, C. William Pollard
Faith In The Workplace, C. William Pollard
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Speaking at the Samaritan Interfaith Focus on Faith Breakfast (Cress Creek Country Club - Naperville, IL), Pollard addresses the question of faith in the workplace. In particular, he posits that servant leadership is the primary means by which one actualizes religious faith in everyday life.
Reflections For The Herman Miller Board, C. William Pollard
Reflections For The Herman Miller Board, C. William Pollard
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In this speech -- delivered at a Herman Miller Board Meeting in Buffalo Grove, IL -- Pollard reflects on what he has learned as a board member, noting in particular how the company was founded on a holistic view of the human person and the idea that the business leader is only a steward of God's property.
Leadership In Turbulent Times (Indianapolis), C. William Pollard
Leadership In Turbulent Times (Indianapolis), C. William Pollard
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Whereas many Christians consider business a "necessary evil," in this address at the Christian Bookseller's Association Advance 2007 meeting (Indianapolis, IN) Pollard argues that profit can be virtuous, especially if corporate managers set the tone by considering themselves the servants of those they lead.
Open For Business (Short Version), C. William Pollard
Open For Business (Short Version), C. William Pollard
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Reflecting on his own experience bridging the gulf between business and faith while serving as Chairman of ServiceMaster, Pollard encourages students at Covenant College to go forth into their future vocations confident in their abilities to integrate faith and work in whatever arena they are called to serve.
Responsible Leadership - The Ethic Of Right Behavior (Chicago), C. William Pollard
Responsible Leadership - The Ethic Of Right Behavior (Chicago), C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
In this speech at a 2004 Rotary One luncheon, Pollard calls on business leaders to run their organizations as moral communities oriented to the "development of human character."
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.
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
C. William Pollard Papers
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.
Responsible Leadership - The Ethic Of Right Behavior (Wausau, Wi), C. William Pollard
Responsible Leadership - The Ethic Of Right Behavior (Wausau, Wi), C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
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."
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
C. William Pollard Papers
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."
Speech At Albany Prayer Breakfast, C. William Pollard
Speech At Albany Prayer Breakfast, C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
In this address to the 2000 Albany Prayer Breakfast (Albany, NY), Pollard offers his vision of business leadership, one that takes religious faith as its foundation.
What's It All About? (Milwaukee, Wi), C. William Pollard
What's It All About? (Milwaukee, Wi), C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
Speaking at the 1999 Christian Business Men's Lunch in Milwaukee, WI, Pollard notes that in the midst of rapid social chance Christians in the business world can continue to live out their faith by taking a person-centered approach to corporate endeavors.
Bridging The Gulf (London), C. William Pollard
Bridging The Gulf (London), C. William Pollard
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Delivered at London's Institute of Directors, this speech emphasizes how ServiceMaster has bridged the gulf between profit-driven business initiatives and ethics by crafting a culture of servant leadership, which in Pollard's case is supported by deep religious commitments.
The Soul Of The Firm (Harleysville, Pa), C. William Pollard
The Soul Of The Firm (Harleysville, Pa), C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
Addressing the Mennonite Homes Association, Pollard considers the role that a clear mission and committed leaders will play in a changing economic environment. In particular, he contends that corporate leaders are called to be first and foremost the servants of those they employ.
Steer For Open Water, C. William Pollard
Steer For Open Water, C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
In this reflection on Exodus 33, Pollard encourages the graduating class of Emmanuel Bible Institute (Oradea, Romania) to "steer for open waters" by serving their Romanian context with confidence that their vocation is a means of implementing their faith in daily life.
Bridging The Gulf (New Haven, Ct), C. William Pollard
Bridging The Gulf (New Haven, Ct), C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
Delivered at the Yale Berkeley Seminar (hosted by Berkeley Divinity School at Yale) in New Haven, CT, this speech asks how Christians might bridge the gulf between work and faith (or God and profit). Pollard posits that the link between the two is to be found in people, all of whom are made in the image of God. In this framework, the corporate firm may be construed as an institution of moral formation.
The Soul Of The Firm (Santa Fe, Nm), C. William Pollard
The Soul Of The Firm (Santa Fe, Nm), C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
This speech was delivered at the 1997 fall seminar of the Evangelical Christian Publishing Association in Santa Fe, New Mexico. In it Pollard addresses what he calls the "confusion" and "insecurity" felt by many Americans at the turn of the century. To remedy this situation the corporate leader must adopt a servant attitude, one that helps her prioritize the well-being of the people who make up any given institution.
Speech At Liberty University Baccalaureate (Draft), C. William Pollard
Speech At Liberty University Baccalaureate (Draft), C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
This draft of a speech to be delivered at Liberty University's (Lynchburg, VA) 1997 Baccalaureate Service is an extended meditation on Exodus 33 and the question of vocation.
A Common Ground In A Divided World, C. William Pollard
A Common Ground In A Divided World, C. William Pollard
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In this address to seniors at Taylor University (Upland, IN), Pollard considers the integration of faith and work. He encourages his audience to understand their future vocations as ways in which they might live out their Christian faith in daily life.
Speech At Wheaton College Chapel, C. William Pollard
Speech At Wheaton College Chapel, C. William Pollard
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Speaking at a Wheaton College chapel address, Pollard reflects on how the marketplace can be considered a place for fruitful ministry.
The Soul Of The Firm (Mechanicsburg, Pa), C. William Pollard
The Soul Of The Firm (Mechanicsburg, Pa), C. William Pollard
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In this speech delivered at Messiah College (Mechanicsburg, PA), Pollard elucidates his theory concerning the "soul of the firm," which is most easily defined as the people who work for the organization. In light of this, he defines corporate leadership as essentially a form of service, a means by which the manager serves the greater good of the individuals who make up the larger organization.
Strategic Planning, Church Of The Nazarene, C. William Pollard
Strategic Planning, Church Of The Nazarene, C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
This document is an outline of an address delivered at a strategic planning meeting for the Church of the Nazarene. In it Pollard considers the changing landscape of American Christianity and discusses what might be required for the Church's future development.
The Soul Of The Firm (Nairobi, Kenya), C. William Pollard
The Soul Of The Firm (Nairobi, Kenya), C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
In this speech at the Daystar Symposium (Nairobi, Kenya), Pollard notes that whereas the "theory of the firm" is often defined by the objective goal of maximizing profit, the "soul of the firm" should be considered the people the organization employs. Corporate success, therefore, requires that profit be considered alongside the development of character.