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Proverbs for Profit: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Business Ethics

by Richard French

  • Paperback
  • Publisher: Indie Pen Press
  • 14 x 21.6 x 1.1 cm

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In the fast-paced world of modern business, can ancient wisdom truly guide ethical decision-making?

"Proverbs for Profit" argues it not only can but must. This groundbreaking book bridges millennia-old wisdom with contemporary business challenges, offering a fresh approach to ethical business leadership.

Drawing from timeless biblical insights and illustrated with compelling real-world case studies, "Proverbs for Profit" demonstrates how enduring principles can illuminate the path to sustainable success. From tech startups to multinational corporations, it shows how leaders can apply these truths to build organizations of lasting value and integrity.

Each chapter tackles a critical aspect of business ethics, including:

  • Integrity as the foundation of sustainable business
  • Fair dealing in a competitive marketplace
  • Balancing profit-seeking with ethical considerations
  • Wise and ethical business leadership
  • Building a good name in business
  • Ethical employee relations
  • Long-term thinking in a short-term world
  • Truth-telling and ethical communication
  • Responsible innovation
  • Ethical conflict resolution
  • Environmental stewardship
  • Leadership in crisis

Through engaging narratives, readers meet characters facing real ethical dilemmas, showing how ancient wisdom can guide modern decision-making. The book also provides practical tools, including an ethical decision-making framework and a quick-reference guide of proverbs for common business challenges.

Whether you're a seasoned executive, an ambitious entrepreneur, or a business student, this book will challenge and inspire you to elevate your leadership. It argues that true business success is measured not just in profits, but in the lasting value created for all stakeholders.

  • Title

    Proverbs for Profit: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Business Ethics

  • Book Format

    Paperback

  • Publisher

    Indie Pen Press

  • Published

    October 2024

  • Weight

    237g

  • Dimensions

    14 x 21.6 x 1.1 cm

  • ISBN

    9798991757058

  • ISBN-10

    8991757057

  • Eden Code

    7318063

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