Log In
Or create an account ->
Imperial Library
Home
About
News
Upload
Forum
Help
Login/SignUp
Index
Praise for God Is My CEO
Title Page
Dedication
Contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction: The Clash of Two Worlds
Issue: We are led by bottom-line pressures.
Solution: Let God lead.
Chapter One: Purpose
Issue: How do I find meaning and purpose in my work?
Solution: Find God’s calling and find your purpose.
Story 1: “Finding Your Way Home”: Bill George: CEO, Medtronic
Story 2: “Serving a Higher Purpose and Making Money”: C. William Pollard: Chairman and CEO, The ServiceMaster Company
Chapter Two: Success
Issue: How do I define success?
Solution: Expand your definition from making money to making a difference.
Story 3: “From Success to Significance”: Bob Buford: Founder, Leadership Network
Story 4: “From Me to We”: Jerry Colangelo: Owner, The Phoenix Suns and The Arizona Diamondbacks
Chapter Three: Courage
Issue: How do I do the right thing when I’m pressured to do otherwise?
Solution: Walk with God in courage.
Story 5: “Having the Courage to Walk Away”: Al Quie: Former Governor, State of Minnesota
Story 6: “Having the Courage to Overcome Tragedy”: Marilyn Carlson Nelson: Chairman and CEO, Carlson Companies
Chapter Four: Patience
Issue: How do I avoid becoming a slave to urgent, short-term pressure?
Solution: Develop patience to run a long-distance race in a 100-yard dash world.
Story 7: “Pressure from the Outside: Sticking to God’s Plan Produces Results”: Tony Dungy: Head Coach, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Story 8: “Pressure from the Inside: Trusting in God’s Plan Prepares You for Success”: Archie Dunham: Chairman and CEO, Conoco Inc.
Chapter Five: Leadership by Example
Issue: How do I demonstrate my faith in a politically correct and diverse work environment?
Solution: Let who you are speak for what you believe.
Story 9: “Moving from Doing for God to Being with God”: Jeffrey H. Coors: President and CEO, Graphic Packaging Corporation
Story 10: “Demonstrating Your Faith by Living Your Faith”: John D. Beckett: President, R. W. Beckett Corporation
Chapter Six: Yielding Control
Issue: How do I deal with circumstances that are beyond my control?
Solution: Do my part, and let God do His.
Story 11: “Relinquishing Control”: Tad Piper: Chairman and CEO, Piper Jaffray Companies
Story 12: “Cooperating with Uncertainty”: Jim Secord: President, Lakewood Publications
Chapter Seven: Tough Decisions
Issue: What do I do when faced with choosing between a bad solution and a worse solution?
Solution: Seek God’s wisdom to turn a bad problem into a good solution.
Story 13: “Discovering the Win in a Lose-Lose Situation”: Linda Rios Brook: Former President and General Manager, KLGT-TV
Story 14: “Finding Hope in a Hopeless Situation”: Brenda J. Scott: CEO, Mobile Convention and Visitors’ Corporation
Chapter Eight: Servant Leadership
Issue: How do I attract, retain, and motivate good employees?
Solution: Serve employees so they can serve others.
Story 15: “Bringing Out the Best in People”: Jim Bergeson: Chairman and CEO, Colle & McVoy, Inc.
Story 16: “An Uncompromising Respect for People”: Horst Schulze: CEO, The Ritz Carlton Hotel Company
Chapter Nine: Integration
Issue: How do I balance employee needs with profit obligations?
Solution: Integrate people and profits into win-win solutions.
Story 17: “Changing Win-Lose Dilemmas into Win-Win Solutions”: Andrea Ritchie: President, Northwestern Travel Management
Story 18: “From Profits First to People First”: Ken Melrose: Chairman and CEO, The Toro Company
Chapter Ten: Priorities
Issue: How do I deal with burnout in the workplace?
Solution: Keep the important things important.
Story 19: “Keeping the Important Things Important”: S. Truett Cathy: Founder and Chairman, Chick-fil-A
Story 20: “Appreciating What’s Important”: Robert O. Naegele Jr.: Former Chairman and Co-owner, Rollerblade
conclusion: A Message of Hope
Appendix: Your Personal Business Plan
Further Reading
About the Author
Copyright
← Prev
Back
Next →
← Prev
Back
Next →