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Timeless Values In Turbulent Times (Bentonville, Ar), C. William Pollard
Timeless Values In Turbulent Times (Bentonville, Ar), C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
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.
The Journey Of Life, C. William Pollard
The Journey Of Life, C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
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.
Leading With Timeless Values In Turbulent Times (East Lansing, Mi), C. William Pollard
Leading With Timeless Values In Turbulent Times (East Lansing, Mi), C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
Speaking at the 2007 Michigan Prayer Breakfast, Pollard argues that leadership requires certain moral and spiritual assets in order to be truly successful.
Leading With Timeless Values In Turbulent Times (Belfast), C. William Pollard
Leading With Timeless Values In Turbulent Times (Belfast), C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
In this address at the Lord Mayor's Breakfast in Belfast, Pollard considers how leaders require certain moral and spiritual assets in order to be truly successful.
Leading With Timeless Values In Turbulent Times (Toronto), C. William Pollard
Leading With Timeless Values In Turbulent Times (Toronto), C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
In this speech, Pollard asks whether institutions such as Worldvision can uphold "timeless values" in a pluralistic society. He goes on to contend that they can if only managers see themselves as being moral as well as corporate leaders.
Leadership In Turbulent Times (Indianapolis), C. William Pollard
Leadership In Turbulent Times (Indianapolis), C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
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
C. William Pollard Papers
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.
Management As A Liberal Art (Chattanooga, Tn), C. William Pollard
Management As A Liberal Art (Chattanooga, Tn), C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
Speaking at Covenant College, Pollard outlines his vision -- adopted from that of noted theorist Peter Drucker -- of management as a liberal art. In particular, he focuses on how corporate leadership cannot be oriented to simply utilitarian goals but must also consider the whole person physical, spiritual, and moral being.
Open For Business (Long Version), C. William Pollard
Open For Business (Long Version), C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
Reflecting on his own experience bridging the gulf between business and faith while serving as Chairman of ServiceMaster, in this lecture Pollard encourages students at Covenant College to go forth into their future vocations confident that they will be able to integrate faith and work in whatever arena they are called to serve in.