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Full-Text Articles in Business
Management As A Liberal Art (Summary), C. William Pollard
Management As A Liberal Art (Summary), C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
In this brief document, Pollard outlines the main contours of Peter Drucker's concept of "management as liberal art." In particular, he notes how management is a spiritual and moral endeavor oriented to the development of the whole person.
Note: Page 6 is missing from the original document.
Various Notes Regarding Peter Drucker, C. William Pollard
Various Notes Regarding Peter Drucker, C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
In these handwritten documents, Pollard outlines some of the main lessons he has learned from his decades-long friendship with noted management theorist Peter Drucker.
Speech On The Tides Of Life, C. William Pollard
Speech On The Tides Of Life, C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
For Pollard, the development of people is the key to a future made uncertain by rapid socio-economic change. Proper development, however, is predicated on upholding ServiceMaster's primary objective of honoring God.
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
C. William Pollard Papers
In these seven principles Pollard outlines what is required of a disciple of Christ in the marketplace.
Various Handwritten Notes Regarding Peter Drucker, C. William Pollard
Various Handwritten Notes Regarding Peter Drucker, C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
These handwritten notes contain various thoughts and reflections concerning Peter Drucker's influence on Pollard.
The Web, C. William Pollard
The Web, C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
In this brief handwritten document, Pollard reflects on the topic of the "web."
Handwritten Notes Regarding Peter Drucker Lessons, C. William Pollard
Handwritten Notes Regarding Peter Drucker Lessons, C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
In these handwritten notes, Pollard outlines some of the lessons he has learned from a long relationship with noted management theorist Peter Drucker.
The Theory Of The Firm, C. William Pollard
The Theory Of The Firm, C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
This document contains the PowerPoint outline for a presentation made at a ServiceMaster meeting in which Pollard outlined the corporation's broader vision regarding profit, management, and customer relations.
The Role And Importance Of Profit, C. William Pollard
The Role And Importance Of Profit, C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
In this speech at Baylor University (Waco, TX), Pollard asks whether profit can have a "redeeming value." He answers in the affirmative, noting that there is indeed a biblical injunction to create wealth as part of God's call to stewardship.
Lessons Of Life, C. William Pollard
Lessons Of Life, C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
In this outline from a speech at the 2016 InterAct/Delta One Workshop in Nashville, TN, Pollard provides thirteen "lessons of life" for the participants to learn from and reflect upon.
Speech At Second Faith At Work Summit, C. William Pollard
Speech At Second Faith At Work Summit, C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
In these brief remarks delivered via video at the second Faith at Work Summit (Dallas, TX), Pollard reflects on his own introduction to the idea that faith and and work can be mutually enriching.
Leadership (Chattanooga, Tn), C. William Pollard
Leadership (Chattanooga, Tn), C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
This is the text of a speech Pollard delivered via video to the 10 Project Video Conference at Covenant College (Chattanooga, TN). In it he addresses the topic of leadership, focusing especially on the need for servant leaders.
The Tides Of Life (Convene Ceo Summit), C. William Pollard
The Tides Of Life (Convene Ceo Summit), C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
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.
The Soul Of Our Work (Article), C. William Pollard
The Soul Of Our Work (Article), C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
In this article based on a speech delivered at the Faith at Work Summit, Pollard speaks of how Christians can be "ambassadors for Christ" in their work by adopting people-focused leadership strategies.
Speech At The New Canaan Society, C. William Pollard
Speech At The New Canaan Society, C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
In these brief remarks at a 2016 meeting of the New Canaan Society, Pollard outlines various lessons he learned during many decades spent in the corporate world.
Leadership Transition And Long Term Ministry Sustainability, C. William Pollard
Leadership Transition And Long Term Ministry Sustainability, C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
Speaking to the Thornton Educational Fund Board of Directors, Pollard reflects upon what he considers the fundamentals of servant leadership and considers lessons he has learned from participating in several leadership transitions.
Outline For Talk To Delta One Group, C. William Pollard
Outline For Talk To Delta One Group, C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
This document is a brief outline of a talk Pollard gave at the 2016 Delta Group Meeting in Nashville, TN. In it Pollard covers everything from business growth to the relationship between leadership and belief.
In the original documents, Pollard attached Brian Oxley's poem "Life's Tracks" to the outline. It can be found here: http://oxvisionmedia.com/index.php?p=blog/lifes-tracks
The Truth Of God's Way, C. William Pollard
The Truth Of God's Way, C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
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.
Outline For Talk To Delta One Group, C. William Pollard
Outline For Talk To Delta One Group, C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
This document served as an outline of a speech Pollard gave to ServiceMaster's Delta One Group in which he discussed the relationship between change and leadership.
The Global Marketplace, C. William Pollard
The Global Marketplace, C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
This document serves as an outline for a speech Pollard gave at Fuller Theological Seminary's De Free Leadership Center (Pasadena, CA). It indicates that the speech centered around three themes: globalization, vocation, and leadership.
The Soul Of Our Work (Speech), C. William Pollard
The Soul Of Our Work (Speech), C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
In this edited version of a speech delivered at the Faith at Work Summit, Pollard speaks of how Christians can be "ambassadors for Christ" in their work by adopting people-focused leadership strategies.
The Tides Of Life (Chicago), C. William Pollard
The Tides Of Life (Chicago), C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
This speech was originally delivered at a Moody Business Network Luncheon, part of a series of such luncheons organized by The Moody Church in Chicago. In it Pollard posits that servant leadership -- while not always explicitly Christian -- is oftentimes the primary way one actualizes Christian values in the workplace.
To Lead Like Jesus - An Awesome Responsibility, C. William Pollard
To Lead Like Jesus - An Awesome Responsibility, C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
In this address at the Lead Like Jesus Summit (Four Seasons at Las Colinas - Dallas, TX), Pollard reflects on how he worked to apply the way of Jesus while leading a Fortune 500 company.
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
C. William Pollard Papers
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
C. William Pollard Papers
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
C. William Pollard Papers
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).
The Quest For The Entrepreneurial Spirit, C. William Pollard
The Quest For The Entrepreneurial Spirit, C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
Drawing from his years of experience leading The ServiceMaster Company, Pollard outlines for the Entrepreneurial Leader's Organization (ELO) Conference (Vancouver, B.C.) the main tenets of what he considers the entrepreneurial spirit.
The Soul Of The Movement (Short Version), C. William Pollard
The Soul Of The Movement (Short Version), C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
In this speech at the 2014 Faith at Work Summit (Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary - Boston, MA), Pollard contends that people represent the only thing of eternal value in the global marketplace. In light of this, he argues that Christians must be service-oriented ambassadors for Christ in the corporate world.
The Soul Of The Movement (Long Version), C. William Pollard, Al Erisman
The Soul Of The Movement (Long Version), C. William Pollard, Al Erisman
C. William Pollard Papers
In this speech at the 2014 Faith at Work Summit (Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary - Boston, MA), Pollard contends that people represent the only thing of eternal value in the global marketplace. In light of this, he argues that Christians must be service-oriented ambassadors for Christ in the corporate world.
Included at the end of the speech is an email from one of the summit's conveners, Al Erisman, and Pollard's handwritten notes.
Business As A Calling / Profit As A Virtue, C. William Pollard
Business As A Calling / Profit As A Virtue, C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
This speech was delivered at a Symposium on Corporations, Capitalism, and Christianity sponsored by The Center for Lifelong Learning at Windsor Park Retirement Community in Carol Stream, IL. In it Pollard considers the integration of business and faith, focusing primarily on how leaders must cultivate the humanity of their employees while simultaneously maximizing profit.