Profit with a Higher Purpose A Christian Guide to Business Leadership edition by Peet van Biljon James Sprouse Religion Spirituality eBooks
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How can traditional Christian teachings help business leaders to align their daily business decisions more closely with their faith and thereby contribute to a transformation of the business world into one that is more people-centric than profit-centric? That's what Peet van Biljon and James C Sprouse address in their new book.
Business decisions greatly affect the lives of employees, customers, suppliers, and society at large. In pursuit of profits, businesses may underpay and overwork employees, use unethical sales techniques, sell dangerous products to vulnerable consumers, cut costs so it harms people, and take other questionable actions that while legal, do not conform to Christian values.
It doesn't have to be this way. In this new guide you will learn and be challenged to make better choices based on Biblical values. By placing detailed analyses of core business practices side by side with Biblical texts and guidance, this book identifies many potential areas for improvement.
Whether it is providing a framework to navigate the challenges of automation and globalization, or advocating for fair employee compensation, Profit with a Higher Purpose connects the world of modern business with that of faith.
Profit with a Higher Purpose A Christian Guide to Business Leadership edition by Peet van Biljon James Sprouse Religion Spirituality eBooks
I recommend this book to anyone, whether Christian or non-Christian and in the business profession or not. Peet van Biljon brings a real-world, top-tier business perspective to the book from his years at McKinsey Consulting. What I like most about the book is that it doesn't pull its punches. It challenges the reader to a higher standard. Many business ethics books have the theme of "be ethical, and you will make even higher profits." I find this book more challenging and credible in that it calls for an honest trade-off at times, with higher profits sometimes foregone in the interest of ethical behavior. The point of the book is that the standard to which we should aspire is not merely the accumulation of wealth.The authors do not naively shy away from the counter-argument that profit-maximization is always king and the duty of management in the service of the shareholders. The book thoughtfully revisits even that fundamental premise. On top of it all, the book is a pleasure to read. I had a difficult time putting it down and have already re-read portions of it.
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Profit with a Higher Purpose A Christian Guide to Business Leadership edition by Peet van Biljon James Sprouse Religion Spirituality eBooks Reviews
Consider the variety of religions embraced by the 7.5 billion people on the planet—eight majors and uncounted others.
Consider also religious conflicts, and the many with no declared faith (“nones” on the rise, per Pew Research).
And now consider the courage and humility to put “Christian” in the title of a book today.
The authors of Profit with a Higher Purpose are not afraid. They know from personal experience the peace that comes from following the commandments of the God of Abraham, and the teachings of Jesus Christ, believed by many (including this reviewer) to be the only Son of God and One with Him and the Holy Spirit. These authors seek to bring that same peace to the many men and women making tough decisions in the work force today.
While this new book may be of greatest interest to the 2.2 billion people who identify themselves as Christians, it will also be of interest to those of other faith traditions – especially those in the Abrahamic tradition of Islam and Judaism. (Indeed, one of the authors, Rev. Sprouse is a scholar in the Torah and Talmud.)
Business Ethics begins with an important disclaimer. It will not teach readers how to talk about their faith. In fact, the authors point out that when we evangelize in this way, we set our colleagues up for disillusionment. The sermon that matters most is example. Accordingly, this book aims to help us not so much preach but rather live our faith in the workplace.
Very much like the Holy Bible that inspires its authors, this book offers its wisdom in a variety of formats including historical (with facts and figures about specific business scandals ranging from Castle Cheese to Volkswagen); prophetic (with future-oriented insights about broad trends such as automation and globalization); narrative (with both modern-day and ancient parables); and instructional (with helpful summaries of the book’s driving principles—such as the two-by-two matrix in the beginning, showing sinfulness and holiness at X and Y axes for individuals and companies; or the table at the end, showing choices between God and Mammon).
At the end of the book, the authors recap the story of the Hebrew Daniel, who kept his faith despite challenges, and then address a parting message to readers
“God has sent you into the world to work for him. And God does not make mistakes. There is a reason you have the position you currently have in your organization. It is all part of God’s plan for you and for his kingdom. Today, like Daniel, you are in the right place at the right time.
“The choice of what do next is yours. Whom will you serve, God or Mammon?”
As for me and my house, I will serve the Lord. That is why I bought several copies of this book, and recommend it to anyone seeking to know, love, and serve God everywhere, including in the workplace. [Reposted from review of original edition.]
I recommend this book to anyone, whether Christian or non-Christian and in the business profession or not. Peet van Biljon brings a real-world, top-tier business perspective to the book from his years at McKinsey Consulting. What I like most about the book is that it doesn't pull its punches. It challenges the reader to a higher standard. Many business ethics books have the theme of "be ethical, and you will make even higher profits." I find this book more challenging and credible in that it calls for an honest trade-off at times, with higher profits sometimes foregone in the interest of ethical behavior. The point of the book is that the standard to which we should aspire is not merely the accumulation of wealth.
The authors do not naively shy away from the counter-argument that profit-maximization is always king and the duty of management in the service of the shareholders. The book thoughtfully revisits even that fundamental premise. On top of it all, the book is a pleasure to read. I had a difficult time putting it down and have already re-read portions of it.
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