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The Great Awakening, C. William Pollard Sep 1983

The Great Awakening, C. William Pollard

C. William Pollard Papers

In this address at Delta Lambda Kappa in late September 1983, Pollard reflects on the eighteenth century's Great Awakening. In particular, he focuses on how the movement's emphasis on freedom is constitutive of the American way of life and thus, by extension, ServiceMaster's corporate culture.


Speech At National Franchise Convention, C. William Pollard Aug 1983

Speech At National Franchise Convention, C. William Pollard

C. William Pollard Papers

In this address at the 1983 National Franchise Convention, Pollard contrasts the American entrepreneurial spirit with much of what he witnessed while traveling in parts of Communist Europe. He then outlines the three primary emphases of a successful business: customer, quality, and people.


Speech At Servicemaster's 1983 Shareholder's Meeting, C. William Pollard May 1983

Speech At Servicemaster's 1983 Shareholder's Meeting, C. William Pollard

C. William Pollard Papers

Speaking at ServiceMaster's 1983 Shareholders's Meeting, Pollard reflects on the commitment of the corporation's leaders and notes the company's rapid growth both at home and abroad..


The Entrepreneurial Family Team (To Demonstrate The Role Of The Family In An Entrepreneurial Company), C. William Pollard Feb 1983

The Entrepreneurial Family Team (To Demonstrate The Role Of The Family In An Entrepreneurial Company), C. William Pollard

C. William Pollard Papers

These documents contain handwritten notes and a typed outline from a 1983 Total Performance Seminar that both Bill and Judy Pollard participated in.


1983 Servicemaster Award Of Excellence, C. William Pollard Jan 1983

1983 Servicemaster Award Of Excellence, C. William Pollard

C. William Pollard Papers

Pollard delivered this speech at the celebration for the recipients of the 1983 ServiceMaster Award of Excellence. In it he speaks of the firm's rapid growth and notes five emphases that must be maintained in order to for it to continue: commitment, perseverance, confidence, single-mindedness, and source of authority.