8/7/2023 0 Comments Dave steward rules of.success![]() Steward is open about his highly commendable charitable work as well as his church activities and even consideration of prayer meetings at work. While each in its season is a good rationale, the trick is knowing which and when. Competition as a virtue, yet the most touching tale is one of cooperative effort (at the Special Olympics). “Fire in the belly” while always competing fairly. Whether it’s “Look before you leap” in contrast to “He who hesitates is lost” or various Biblical dicta, there are conflicting messages. Sharing and serving are mentioned on virtually every page. Much stress is put on the need for communication as well as a positive attitude. In the end generosity benefits the bestower as well as the receiver. ![]() Nurturing is the key to growth and one owes one’s family, company and community loyalty and love. Neither an individual nor a company can flourish by taking without returning. Underlining it all are creativity, innovation, a shared vision and commitment to the long term. In this overarching analysis, attention is paid to the need for consistency, weighing risk taking, the necessity for a team spirit and the joy of work. The strategies include ways of adapting to change and the consequences of not doing so, and of finding a niche and building long-term relationships. is a multi-billion-dollar business and an example of “the little engine that could.” Although it could be called “Dave’s baby,” he would insist that it’s “our baby,” in tribute to those who are and have been a part of it.Īmong the issues “Dave” addresses are the need for an entrepreneurial spirit, the insistence upon integrity, the art of delegating, and the imperative of ever striving for excellence. And heights they are! World Wide Technology, Inc. He credits Thelma, his wife, with supporting him, cosseting him, and letting her love lift him to the heights he’s scaled. “The glass is half full” became his mantra and his steadfastly optimistic personality helped enable him to overcome long odds. Steward grew up in a home that statisticians would call “poor,” but was rich in love, decency, a spirit of giving and clear moral imperatives. Steward’s is an improbable history and a testament to persistence and good will. Those who would wreak vengeance in the end generally hurt themselves, even if simply by expending energy that would produce better results if used for positive purposes. A psychologist could applaud this tome because it offers such wisdom about living one’s life, not just one’s business life, by not being diverted by destructive impulses (easier said than done). ![]() He noted the positive effects of complimenting workers on jobs well done, on rewarding outstanding performances, and on keeping an open door so employees feel comfortable in expressing themselves and offering suggestions. His generosity, including generosity of spirit – which led to financial rewards – was manifested with advice to recognize the contributions of all, to listen, really listen, then to act on what was heard. Steward gives such examples as his not taking his own salary when money was tight, but in making certain his employees were paid. One’s word should be inviolable a deal made with a handshake is as binding as one hammered out by lawyers.Ī business owner’s first responsibility is to his employees, then his vendors, and then his customers. He points out that it takes much time to build a good reputation, but that it can be destroyed overnight. Steward stresses truthfulness and notes repeatedly that a person’s most important possession is his/her good name. One would not cheat in private life, one should not cut corners or otherwise shortchange one’s business associates. One should not do in business what would be unacceptable in private life. Steward refuses to draw a line between personal conduct and behavior in business. Over and over the thrust is “serve others.” There is a selflessness and generosity in this plea, but there is also the post script that by doing so the doer will prosper. Steward uses the new Bible, which, while abundantly clear, lacks the soaring eloquence of the King James version.) This all-embracing concept relies on the Golden Rule (Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.) and “Love They Neighbor as Thyself.” (Mr. But strip it of its Biblical backup and it would remain a remarkable primer laying the framework not just of conducting business both ethically and successfully, but of living life by those same moral principles a philosophy to be embraced by Hindus, Muslims, Buddhists and Jews as well as Christians. This book makes points about business then backs them up with quotations from the Bible. Steward is also a smart man who’s aware, astute and articulate. “Doing Business by the Good Book” is a good book written by a good man.
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