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The Journey Of Life, C. William Pollard
The Journey Of Life, C. William Pollard
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Speaking at Emmaus College's (Dubuque, IA) 2007 convocation, Pollard urges the students to understand their vocation -- whatever it may be -- as a way of actualizing their commitment to Christ in everyday life.
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.
A Charge To Keep, C. William Pollard
A Charge To Keep, C. William Pollard
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In this address at the Emmanuel University's (Oradea, Romania) 2003 commencement ceremony, Pollard encourages the graduating seniors to see themselves as going out to serve and engage the world for Christ in whatever field of work they may enter.
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.
Bridging The Gulf (New Haven, Ct), C. William Pollard
Bridging The Gulf (New Haven, Ct), C. William Pollard
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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 (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.
Speech At Drucker Education Seminar, C. William Pollard
Speech At Drucker Education Seminar, C. William Pollard
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In this speech at the 1991 Drucker Education Seminar in Claremont, CA, Pollard focuses primarily on the importance of cultivating business leaders who are committed to the success and well-being of their employees.