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

C. William Pollard Papers

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.

Thinking Like Jesus, C. William Pollard

C. William Pollard Papers

In this chapel address at Daystar University's Athi River campus (Kenya), Pollard urges students to "think like Jesus" by adopting an incarnational, service-oriented lifestyle.

Speech At The Moody Bible Institute Board Of Directors Conference, C. William Pollard

C. William Pollard Papers

This document serves as an outline for a speech given at the Moody Bible Institute Board of Directors Conference (The Cove - Asheville, NC). In it, Pollard provides an "outsider's perspective" regarding Moody's board and offers a few lessons concerning governance, innovation, and mission. In particular, he urges the board to consider itself as an institution of service rather than one of power or privilege.

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.

A Study Of The Relationship Between Leadership Responsibility And The Career Aspirations And Salience Of College Women, Deborah R. Stevenson

Masters Theses

Expanded career opportunities for women have emerged following the women's movement and equal opportunity legislation. Today, statistics show more women, single, married and female heads of the household, are in the work force than ever before. Yet, women are not entering those jobs in which greater earning and advancement potential exist and professional women have not advanced significantly.

The literature discussing issues related to women and work indicates that leadership responsibility may play a role in raising both the career aspirations and salience of women. If this is so then providing appropriate leadership experience emerges as a potential tool for …

Outline Of Speech For Morning Session At Seattle Pacific University, C. William Pollard

C. William Pollard Papers

This document, which includes handwritten edits by Pollard himself, served as an outline for a speech he gave at Seattle Pacific University. In it he covers the history of ServiceMaster, the company's core values, and the holistic orientation of its leadership structure.

The Institute For Public Policy And Administration, The Institute For Public Policy And Administration

University Anniversaries & Historical Documents

The Institute for Public Policy and Administration was created to provide an organizational base for better utilizing the resources of Governors State University in working with citizens and their elected or appointed officials for the improvement of public policy and administration in our region. Its purpose is to offer research, service, and training in cooperation with those who serve the public. The Institute is funded by grants, contracts, and contributions. While federal and state agencies have provided for our early development, most applied research, service, and training are offered on a contractual basis or are supported by project grants. The …

Leadership And The Christian Community, John B. Hulst

Pro Rege

This article was the keynote address delivered by Rev. Hulst to the National Union of Christian Schools Convention at York University in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on August 7, 1974.

Ua3/3/1 Desires & Needs Of The Student Body Of Wksc, Wku Student Body

WKU Administration Documents

Suggestions offered to Kelly Thompson regarding student desires and needs circa 1955. The document was signed by the following students:

• Frederic Dow
• Matilda Walker
• Barbara Clay
• Ann Meredith
• Robert Hensley
• Royce Woosley
• Jim Owens
• Charles Miller
• J.C. Embry
• Emmaline Jones
• George Orr
• Peter Mahurin
• John Chamberlin
• Jane Winchester
• Glenn Vale
• Betty Lee
• Harry Gray
• Shelly Hampton
• James Wilson
• Elizabeth McWhorter
• Helen Kilgus
• Naomi Jones
• Wayne Duncan
• Dixie McGregor
• Wayne Everly
• Ray Law
• Lloyd Young
• Bob Daniels

Qualities Of Leadership Essential To The Presidency Of A Teachers College, Robert E. Mcconnell

All Faculty Scholarship for the College of Education and Professional Studies

The president of the modern American teachers college is charged with the ultimate responsibility for the outcome of all of the activities of the institution over which he has jurisdiction. The selection of a president is the greatest single duty of the board of trustees. To him they look for the successful carrying out of all policies and for the conception and formulation of a great majority of them. To him they look for most of the leadership in their deliberations as well as for the subsequent execution of institutional affairs. He is the pivot around which revolve the activities …