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What's It All About? (Milwaukee, Wi), C. William Pollard Nov 1999

What's It All About? (Milwaukee, Wi), C. William Pollard

C. William Pollard Papers

Speaking at the 1999 Christian Business Men's Lunch in Milwaukee, WI, Pollard notes that in the midst of rapid social chance Christians in the business world can continue to live out their faith by taking a person-centered approach to corporate endeavors.


Bridging The Gulf (London), C. William Pollard Oct 1999

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.


The Soul Of The Firm (Harleysville, Pa), C. William Pollard Sep 1999

The Soul Of The Firm (Harleysville, Pa), C. William Pollard

C. William Pollard Papers

Addressing the Mennonite Homes Association, Pollard considers the role that a clear mission and committed leaders will play in a changing economic environment. In particular, he contends that corporate leaders are called to be first and foremost the servants of those they employ.


Soul Of The Firm: Business As A Christian Calling, C. William Pollard Jun 1999

Soul Of The Firm: Business As A Christian Calling, C. William Pollard

C. William Pollard Papers

Pollard delievered this speech at Business '99: An Outstanding Christian Calling, a symposium held by Calvin College (Grand Rapids, MI). In it he speaks of how a holistic focus on people is the bedrock of transforming work into a holy vocation.


Do Ethics And Profit Mix?, C. William Pollard May 1999

Do Ethics And Profit Mix?, C. William Pollard

C. William Pollard Papers

In this speech delivered at Judson College (Elgin, IL), Pollard considers the relationship between profit-driven business initiatives and ethics, focusing particularly on how people (i.e., employees and customers) exist as the ethical foundation of any business.


Speech At Park Ridge Prayer Breakfast, C. William Pollard Apr 1999

Speech At Park Ridge Prayer Breakfast, C. William Pollard

C. William Pollard Papers

In this speech delivered at the Park Ridge Prayer Breakfast in Park Ridge, IL, Pollard considers the integration of Christian faith and business.


Faith And Work, C. William Pollard Mar 1999

Faith And Work, C. William Pollard

C. William Pollard Papers

In this speech at the Laity Lodge Leadership Forum (The Cloister - Sea Island, GA), Pollard outlines his vision of work as ministry.