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Leadership (Memo), C. William Pollard Oct 2004

Leadership (Memo), C. William Pollard

C. William Pollard Papers

Pollard wrote this memo to Mike Volkemer shortly after the latter retired from his position as CEO of the Herman Miller Company. In it he advises Volkemer on to how to occupy the position of chairman while no longer being the organization's chief executive officer.


The Priority Of A Productive Life, C. William Pollard Apr 2004

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 Mar 2004

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 Mar 2004

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 Oct 2003

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 Oct 2003

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."


A Charge To Keep, C. William Pollard May 2003

A Charge To Keep, C. William Pollard

C. William Pollard Papers

In this address at the Emmanuel University's (Oradea, Romania) 2003 commencement ceremony, Pollard encourages the graduating seniors to see themselves as going out to serve and engage the world for Christ in whatever field of work they may enter.


Responsible Leadership - The Ethic Of Right Behavior (London), C. William Pollard May 2003

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 Nov 2002

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.


What's It All About? (Lake Geneva, Wi), C. William Pollard Jun 2002

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

C. William Pollard Papers

In this brief speech at the Geneva Lakes Business Luncheon, Pollard asks local business leaders to examine their priorities and reminds them that all they do -- including their business endeavors -- should be seen as service to Jesus Christ.


Leadership In Changing And Turbulent Times, C. William Pollard Nov 2001

Leadership In Changing And Turbulent Times, C. William Pollard

C. William Pollard Papers

In this speech at the Chairman & CEO Conference sponsored by The Governance Institute (Palm Beach, FL), Pollard reflects on how servant leadership can help corporations in achieving the goal the conference had chosen as its theme, namely "Moving Toward Excellence in Quality."


The Leader Who Serves (Colorado Springs, Co), C. William Pollard Sep 2001

The Leader Who Serves (Colorado Springs, Co), C. William Pollard

C. William Pollard Papers

Pollard delivered this speech at the 2001 meeting of the Christian Management Association, which was held at the Rocky Mountain Regional Christian Management Institute in Colorado Springs, CO. In it he outlines the primary characteristics of a servant leader.


Management As A Liberal Art (Colorado Springs, Co), C. William Pollard Sep 2001

Management As A Liberal Art (Colorado Springs, Co), C. William Pollard

C. William Pollard Papers

Pollard intended to deliver this PowerPoint presentation at the Rocky Mountain CMA (Colorado Springs, CO) on September 12, 2001, but the event was cancelled after the events of September 11th. In the presentation Pollard presents management as a field for people-focused and morally conscious individuals.


The Leader Who Serves (Indianapolis, In), C. William Pollard Jun 2001

The Leader Who Serves (Indianapolis, In), C. William Pollard

C. William Pollard Papers

Speaking at The Greenleaf Center in Indianapolis, IN, Pollard outlines the main contours of servant leadership. This particular document also includes handwritten changes Pollard made to the speech before delivery.


Leadership With A Purpose (Colorado Springs, Co), C. William Pollard Jun 2001

Leadership With A Purpose (Colorado Springs, Co), C. William Pollard

C. William Pollard Papers

Speaking at Focus on the Family's CEO Forum in Colorado Springs, Pollard reflects on the rapid socio-economic change witnessed at the turn of the century. In light of this, he comments upon ServiceMaster's dedication to bridging the gulf between God and profit by upholding a model of servant leadership that reflects the people-oriented mission of the organization.


Timess Values In A New Millennium Or Timeless Values In Changing, Turbulent Times, C. William Pollard May 2001

Timess Values In A New Millennium Or Timeless Values In Changing, Turbulent Times, C. William Pollard

C. William Pollard Papers

In this shortened version of a speech at the 2001 Windsor Conference (see Timeless Values in Turbulent Times [Windsor]), Pollard reflects on the integration of business and faith in light of the rapid economic changes witnessed at the turn of the century.


Timeless Values In Turbulent Times (Windsor, Uk), C. William Pollard May 2001

Timeless Values In Turbulent Times (Windsor, Uk), C. William Pollard

C. William Pollard Papers

In this address at the 2001 Windsor Conference (Windsor, England), Pollard reflects on the integration of faith and work in light of the rapid economic changes witnessed at the turn of the century.


Leadership In Turbulent Times (Dallas), C. William Pollard May 2001

Leadership In Turbulent Times (Dallas), C. William Pollard

C. William Pollard Papers

Speaking at the Catholic CEO Healthcare Connection in Dallas, Pollard commends Catholic healthcare organizations for their faith-based approach to an increasingly complex issue in American life. In addition to this, he outlines the main contours of servant leadership, which he believes will help such organizations to maintain a people-centered approach in an increasingly profit-driven and rapidly changing economy.


The Best And Most Admired, C. William Pollard Nov 2000

The Best And Most Admired, C. William Pollard

C. William Pollard Papers

In these brief remarks at the 2000 Fortune Summit, Pollard considers how mission has been the organizing principle of the ServiceMaster Company. In addition, he offers insight into the servant leadership model the company employed under his management.


The Leader Who Serves (Duluth, Mn), C. William Pollard Oct 2000

The Leader Who Serves (Duluth, Mn), C. William Pollard

C. William Pollard Papers

Speaking to a gathering of the Benedictine Health System's leaders in Duluth, MN, Pollard applauds the Benedictine tradition's emphasis on hospitality and encourages servant leadership as model for the system going forward.


Mission As An Organizing Principle (Or A Leader's Ethical Responsibility For The People We Lead), C. William Pollard Oct 2000

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 Apr 2000

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.


I Want To Be Like Mike - A Leader That Makes A Difference (Ars-Rescue Rooter Meeting), C. William Pollard Jan 2000

I Want To Be Like Mike - A Leader That Makes A Difference (Ars-Rescue Rooter Meeting), C. William Pollard

C. William Pollard Papers

In this speech, Pollard urges his audience to consider Michael Jordan as a model leader, someone who remains focused and continues to improve in the midst of trials.


I Want To Be Like Mike - A Leader That Makes A Difference (Amerispec Convention), C. William Pollard Jan 2000

I Want To Be Like Mike - A Leader That Makes A Difference (Amerispec Convention), C. William Pollard

C. William Pollard Papers

In this speech, Pollard urges his audience to consider Michael Jordan as a model leader, someone who remains focused in the midst of trials.


How To Be A Leader For The Future, C. William Pollard Dec 1999

How To Be A Leader For The Future, C. William Pollard

C. William Pollard Papers

Speaking at Success 2000, Pollard contends that being a leader requires first and foremost the desire to make "a significant contribution in the lives of others."


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.


Leadership Message To Officers Re: Assuming Ceo Position, C. William Pollard Jun 1999

Leadership Message To Officers Re: Assuming Ceo Position, C. William Pollard

C. William Pollard Papers

In these brief remarks delivered in Memphis, Pollard speaks about assuming the position of CEO at the ServiceMaster Company for the second time.


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.