God Is My CEO : Following God's Principles in a Bottom-Line World

233 Pages·2009·0.93 MB·English

by  Julian

Praise for God Is My CEO
“Many leaders, whether newly indoctrinated to the world of business or veteran
executives, will find tools for the trade in this excellent guidebook.”
—Publishers Weekly
“Newcomers to the business world will find nuggets of gold in these pages and
the more seasoned traveler will find an oasis where they can be rejuvenated.”
—Stan Geyer, President and CEO,
Flouroware
“God Is My CEO should be read by all CEOs or anyone in a leadership position.
If your company is driven by mission rather than the bottom-line, this book will
strengthen your position.”
—Anne Beiler, Founder and CEO,
Auntie Anne’s Hand-Rolled Soft Pretzels “The practical
approach of having CEOs give their answers to real-life
situations is an extremely practical way to give advice. What’s
most important, however, is the biblical foundation which has
been authenticated in the lives of the men and women
highlighted in God Is My CEO.”
—Wes Cantrell, Chairman and CEO,
Lanier Worldwide, Inc.
“In challenging times, those leaders who can reach deep within themselves and
draw upon an inner strength fortified by strong moral values and a depth of
character—those leaders will be successful. God Is My CEO provides the guide
to those values and that depth of character. It is a must-read for those who lead
the efforts of others.”
—General Charles C. Krulak (Ret.),
31st Commandant, U.S. Marine Corps
Chairman and CEO, MBNA Europe
God
is my
CEO
Following God’s Principles
in a Bottom-Line World
Larry S. Julian
Dedication
To my Lord, Jesus Christ.
Thank you for the privilege of it all.
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