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Various Handwritten Notes Regarding Peter Drucker, C. William Pollard
Various Handwritten Notes Regarding Peter Drucker, C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
These handwritten notes contain various thoughts and reflections concerning Peter Drucker's influence on Pollard.
The Tides Of Life (Convene Ceo Summit), C. William Pollard
The Tides Of Life (Convene Ceo Summit), C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
Delivered at the Convene CEO Summit, this speech asks how Christian business leaders might apply their faith in work settings. In particular, Pollard notes that servant leadership -- while not always overtly Christian -- is oftentimes the primary means of actualizing Christian values in the corporate firm.
The Soul Of Our Work (Article), C. William Pollard
The Soul Of Our Work (Article), C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
In this article based on a speech delivered at the Faith at Work Summit, Pollard speaks of how Christians can be "ambassadors for Christ" in their work by adopting people-focused leadership strategies.
The Soul Of Our Work (Speech), C. William Pollard
The Soul Of Our Work (Speech), C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
In this edited version of a speech delivered at the Faith at Work Summit, Pollard speaks of how Christians can be "ambassadors for Christ" in their work by adopting people-focused leadership strategies.
The Tides Of Life (Chicago), C. William Pollard
The Tides Of Life (Chicago), C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
This speech was originally delivered at a Moody Business Network Luncheon, part of a series of such luncheons organized by The Moody Church in Chicago. In it Pollard posits that servant leadership -- while not always explicitly Christian -- is oftentimes the primary way one actualizes Christian values in the workplace.
To Lead Like Jesus - An Awesome Responsibility, C. William Pollard
To Lead Like Jesus - An Awesome Responsibility, C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
In this address at the Lead Like Jesus Summit (Four Seasons at Las Colinas - Dallas, TX), Pollard reflects on how he worked to apply the way of Jesus while leading a Fortune 500 company.
The Quest For The Entrepreneurial Spirit, C. William Pollard
The Quest For The Entrepreneurial Spirit, C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
Drawing from his years of experience leading The ServiceMaster Company, Pollard outlines for the Entrepreneurial Leader's Organization (ELO) Conference (Vancouver, B.C.) the main tenets of what he considers the entrepreneurial spirit.
Business As A Calling / Profit As A Virtue, C. William Pollard
Business As A Calling / Profit As A Virtue, C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
This speech was delivered at a Symposium on Corporations, Capitalism, and Christianity sponsored by The Center for Lifelong Learning at Windsor Park Retirement Community in Carol Stream, IL. In it Pollard considers the integration of business and faith, focusing primarily on how leaders must cultivate the humanity of their employees while simultaneously maximizing profit.
Management As A Liberal Art: A Response To The Challenges Of Our Age, C. William Pollard
Management As A Liberal Art: A Response To The Challenges Of Our Age, C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
In these notes from the IPA Session in New York, Pollard outlines the main contours of Peter Drucker's theory of management as a liberal art.
The Awesome Responsibility Of Leadership (Chicago), C. William Pollard
The Awesome Responsibility Of Leadership (Chicago), C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
In this address at the University of Chicago's Booth Graduate School of Business, Pollard reflects on the need for servant leadership among corporate managers. Such leadership, he contends, will be rooted in faith and oriented to the holistic development of those the organization employs.
Management As A Liberal Art (Seattle), C. William Pollard
Management As A Liberal Art (Seattle), C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
In these opening remarks recorded for a fall seminar at Seattle Pacific University, Pollard outlines Peter Drucker's theory of management as a liberal art and details the ways in which it was implemented in the ServiceMaster organization. He also notes why such a vision is important for contemporary management education.
The Virtue Of Profit (California), C. William Pollard
The Virtue Of Profit (California), C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
This particular version of the "Virtue of Profit" speech was prepared by Pollard for a meeting with a Chinese business associate. In it he contends that profit can be considered virtuous when it allows servant leaders to invest in employees, thereby contributing to the moral and spiritual formation of human beings.
Faith, Spirituality, And Sustainability, C. William Pollard
Faith, Spirituality, And Sustainability, C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
This speech was delivered at the University of Arkansas's Tyson Center for Faith and Spirituality in the Workplace (Fayetteville, AR). In it Pollard considers the 2008 financial crisis, which he believes requires business leaders to adopt new models of leadership and new ways of educating future managers. Such measures will ensure that corporate firms will always consider profit alongside the more significant goal of forming moral character.
Serving Two Masters? Reflections On God And Profit, C. William Pollard
Serving Two Masters? Reflections On God And Profit, C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
In this public lecture at Ambrose University (Calgary, Canada), Pollard contends that profit can be considered virtuous when it allows servant leaders to invest in employees, thereby contributing to the moral and spiritual formation of human beings.
The Virtue Of Profit (Boston), C. William Pollard
The Virtue Of Profit (Boston), C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
Speaking at a ministry conference hosted by Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (Boston, MA), Pollard contends that profit can be considered virtuous when it allows servant leaders to invest in employees, thereby contributing to the moral and spiritual formation of human beings.
What Is Your Business? (China), C. William Pollard
What Is Your Business? (China), C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
Speaking during a 2010 trip to China, Pollard reflects on Peter Drucker's influence on his own life and thought, noting in particular Drucker's emphasis on the business leader's duty to understand employees in a holistic manner, that is, as capable of being enriched by their work.
Management As A Liberal Art (China), C. William Pollard
Management As A Liberal Art (China), C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
Delivered during a business trip to China, this speech outlines Pollard's vision -- adopted from 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.
The Virtue Of Profit (Seattle), C. William Pollard
The Virtue Of Profit (Seattle), C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
In this speech at Seattle Pacific University, Pollard contends that profit can be considered virtuous when it allows servant leaders to invest in employees, thereby contributing to the moral and spiritual formation of human beings.
The Virtue Of Profit (Wheaton, Il - Second Revision), C. William Pollard
The Virtue Of Profit (Wheaton, Il - Second Revision), C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
In this second revision of a speech delivered at Wheaton College's Hastert Center (now the Center for Economy, Government, and Public Policy), Pollard contends that profit can be considered virtuous when it allows servant leaders to invest in employees, thereby contributing to the moral and spiritual formation of human beings.
The Virtue Of Profit (Wheaton, Il - First Revision), C. William Pollard
The Virtue Of Profit (Wheaton, Il - First Revision), C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
In this speech -- a revised version of one delivered at Wheaton College's Center for Economics, Government, and Public Policy -- Pollard contends that profit can be considered virtuous when it allows servant leaders to invest in employees, thereby contributing to the moral and spiritual formation of human beings.
The Virtue Of Profit (Mclean, Va), C. William Pollard
The Virtue Of Profit (Mclean, Va), C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
In this speech delivered to the Workforce Ministry Group of McLean Presbyterian Church (McLean, VA), Pollard contends that profit can be considered virtuous when it allows servant leaders to invest in employees, thereby contributing to the moral and spiritual formation of human beings.
Faith In The Workplace, C. William Pollard
Faith In The Workplace, C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
Speaking at the Samaritan Interfaith Focus on Faith Breakfast (Cress Creek Country Club - Naperville, IL), Pollard addresses the question of faith in the workplace. In particular, he posits that servant leadership is the primary means by which one actualizes religious faith in everyday life.
What Is Your Business? (Chicago), C. William Pollard
What Is Your Business? (Chicago), C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
In this speech at the 2008 Chicago Executive Forum Breakfast (Naperville, IL), Pollard posits that Christian businesses (i.e., corporations in which, among other things, managers see themselves as servant leaders) should understand profit as a means for the development of human character.
The Virtue Of Profit (Washington, D.C.), C. William Pollard
The Virtue Of Profit (Washington, D.C.), C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
Speaking at the 2008 PathNorth June Gathering (Washington, D.C.), Pollard contends that profit can be considered virtuous when it allows servant leaders to invest in employees, thereby contributing to the moral and spiritual formation of human beings.
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.
Reflections For The Herman Miller Board, C. William Pollard
Reflections For The Herman Miller Board, C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
In this speech -- delivered at a Herman Miller Board Meeting in Buffalo Grove, IL -- Pollard reflects on what he has learned as a board member, noting in particular how the company was founded on a holistic view of the human person and the idea that the business leader is only a steward of God's property.
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.
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.
Leading With Timeless Values In Turbulent Times (Oak Brook, Il), C. William Pollard
Leading With Timeless Values In Turbulent Times (Oak Brook, Il), C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
In this speech at the Executives Breakfast Club of Oak Brook, IL, Pollard asks whether businesses 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.
Etched In Stone, Engraved On The Heart (Palos Heights, Il), C. William Pollard
Etched In Stone, Engraved On The Heart (Palos Heights, Il), C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
Speaking at a meeting of the Trinity Business Network, Pollard considers how contemporary business leaders might integrate faith and work while also serving their families and building businesses oriented to a "greater purpose."