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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.
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.
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.
Responsible Leadership - An Ethic Of Right Behavior, C. William Pollard
Responsible Leadership - An Ethic Of Right Behavior, C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
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Ethical Leadership, C. William Pollard
Ethical Leadership, C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
Pollard based this speech on an afterword he had written for Scott A. Quatro and Ronald R. Sims, Eds., Executive Ethics: Ethical Dilemmas and Challenges for the C-Suite (Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing, 2008). In it Pollard contends that businesses can be moral communities if leaders understand themselves as moral entities, dedicated to the well-being of their employees.
Notes From A Herman Miller Company Board Meeting, C. William Pollard
Notes From A Herman Miller Company Board Meeting, C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
These handwritten notes -- mainly including material concerning the topic of responsible leadership -- provide Pollard's perspective on a 2008 Herman Miller Company board meeting.
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.
Globalization And The Human Condition, C. William Pollard
Globalization And The Human Condition, C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
In this speech at the Sino-Foreign Management Summit (Beijing, China), Pollard addresses the increasingly global character of the economy, noting in particular how it will require not only greater regulation but also ethically-minded business leaders and well-formed corporate employees.
A Season Of Hope, C. William Pollard
A Season Of Hope, C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
Reflecting on how both Christians and Jews are "prisoners of hope" during Christmas and Hanukkah, Pollard offers his audience a hopeful vision of business, one in which management's servant leadership leads to a positive corporate ethos. Such leadership can, he argues, help to create organizations that are not just profit-driven but also morally conscious.
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
C. William Pollard Papers
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.
Surviving Selfishness, C. William Pollard
Surviving Selfishness, C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
In this speech at the Greater Orlando Leadership Foundation (GOLF) in Orlando, Pollard addresses contemporary America's lack of ethical business leaders, a problem he believes can only be solved by cultivating servant leadership.
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
C. William Pollard Papers
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."
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
C. William Pollard Papers
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.
Mission As An Organizing Principle (Or A Leader's Ethical Responsibility For The People We Lead), C. William Pollard
Mission As An Organizing Principle (Or A Leader's Ethical Responsibility For The People We Lead), C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
Delivered at Soderquist Leadership Center's Leadership Expedition in Siloam Springs, AR, this speech outlines the responsibility institutional leaders have for those they serve.
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.
Bridging The Gulf (London), C. William Pollard
Bridging The Gulf (London), C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
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.
Citation For Larry E. Dixon, C. William Pollard
Citation For Larry E. Dixon, C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
In this brief speech, Pollard presents Larry E. Dixon, president and CEO of MAP International and one of the founding members of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability, with an honorary Doctorate of Letters from Wheaton College.
Speech At Laity Lodge Retreat, C. William Pollard
Speech At Laity Lodge Retreat, C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
In this speech at Laity Lodge (Leakey, TX), Pollard discusses the integration of Christian faith and business.
Speech At Drucker Education Seminar, C. William Pollard
Speech At Drucker Education Seminar, C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
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.