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"Dave
shows in this book that you can follow the Golden
Rule and still run a successful company. His words,
as well as his actions, are an inspiration to
all business leaders."
—Robert L. Bagby, Chairman and CEO, A.G.
Edwards, Inc.
"Doing Business by the Good Book should
be required reading by every CEO in America."
—C. Britt Beemer, Chairman and CEO, America’s
Research Group
"David Steward is a successful businessman
and an outstanding civic leader. His life should
serve as an example that hard work and perseverance
can overcome all obstacles."
—Bob Holden, Governor of Missouri
"David Steward is a deeply religious man
who has been successful in business. He is now
sharing his vision of life and ethics in business.
The reader will come away a better person."
—William H. Danforth, Chancellor Emeritus,
Washington University in St. Louis
"David Steward’s deep faith has enabled
him to lead and educate others in working and
living at the highest possible levels. What enormous
benefit he brings to the world of business—and
to all our lives."
—Alan Schonberg, Founder and Chairman Emeritus,
Management Recruiters International
"David Steward hits the nail on the head.
This book demonstrates how his great business
success is closely related to his profound faith."
—George H. Walker, U.S. Ambassador to Hungary
"Personal honesty and integrity may be
more important than ever to growing a business
and building strong customer relationships. Steward’s
clear, practical discussion of ethical issues
offers lessons any business person will find useful."
—Andrew C. Taylor, Chairman and CEO, Enterprise
Rent-A-Car
"Today, American businesses are being challenged
to create the right ‘Tone at the Top’
in order to manage successfully through difficult
times. Dave Steward takes the issue squarely on,
by making a timely and eloquent case that the
principles upon which our faith tells us to live
our personal lives also apply to our business
activities."
—Douglas H. Yaeger, Chairman of the Board,
President and CEO, The Laclede Group, Inc.
"WOW. This book contains truly substantive
life lessons. No matter how large or small your
enterprise, these fifty-two philosophies will
speak to your soul."
—Mayor Michael Coleman, Columbus, Ohio
"I found Doing Business by the Good Book
very stimulating and very enlightening. Many talk
about the separation of church and state or business,
but if we follow the guidelines as set down in
the Bible, we will always be on track."
—Robert A. Reynolds, Chairman, President
and CEO, Graybar Electric Company, Inc.
"I enjoyed the book and felt blessed by
having read it. It will certainly help me to be
more consistent in applying the first ServiceMaster
corporate objective, ‘To honor God in all
we do.’ "
—Michael M. Isakson, President and CEO,
ServiceMaster Clean and Furniture Medic
"I have worked side by side with Dave since
July 1990 when we first opened the doors to World
Wide Technology, Inc. His unwavering commitment
to stand behind his word in good times and in
bad and always do what is right has been the foundation
of our thirteen year relationship and this business."
—Jim Kavanagh, CEO, World Wide Technology
Holding, Inc.
"We learn from David Steward the importance
of setting our affections on things above, not
on things on the earth—of serving Christ
as the surest foundation for building our personal
and professional lives."
—Ronald Q. Williams, Assistant Regional
Administrator, Federal Technology Service, U.S.
General Services Administration
"David Steward, by using real-life examples
of results based on his commitment to God, brings
new life and meaning to business through the Good
Book."
—Dr. Richard S. Meyers, President of Webster
University
"David Steward weaves lessons from the Bible
with his own faith-filled and inspiring life story
to demonstrate how morality, spirituality and
service to others are not only compatible with
true success, but absolutely necessary to it."
—Missouri Attorney General Jay Nixon
"The ethical and moral source for doing
business as outlined in this book is exactly what
American business needs at this time."
—Richard Vehige, President, Catholic Charities
Archdiocese of St. Louis, MO
"Concepts like respect, love-in-action,
fairness, care, and concern for the well-being
of his employees and customers are the priorities
of Dave Steward’s life. Here is a book that
both teaches and inspires."
—Ann Brookshire Sherer, Resident Bishop,
Missouri Conference, The United Methodist Church
"David Steward has demonstrated how to apply
Biblical principles and Christian ethics on a
daily basis while doing business with integrity."
—Reverend Jeremiah A. Wright, Jr., Senior
Pastor, Trinity United Church of Christ, Chicago,
IL
"Dave Steward’s book proves that when
one lives a moral life, both prosperity and fulfillment
follow. This is a good read for anyone in business."
—Patrick Mulcahy, CEO Energizer Holdings,
Inc.
"In this book, Dave Steward has translated
the noblest values of life into practical work
day applications. In doing so, David has not only
demonstrated that these values work in business,
but that they can actually be the catalyst for
growth."
—Gary Dollar, President and CEO, The United
Way of Greater St. Louis, MO
"This book is filled with excellent and
timely advice for both the novice and experienced
businessperson. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it."
—Bob LaMonte, President and founder, Professional
Sports Representation, Inc.
"This book delivers the blueprint for true
success, built on the truth that will set you
free!"
—Tim Templeton, author of The Referral
of a Lifetime
"It's a powerful experience to witness someone
living his faith, and through Doing Business by
the Good Book, David offers insight for others
to do the same."
—Arnold Donald, Chairman and CEO of Merisant
Company
"The leadership principles outlined in this
book and exemplified by David Steward are timeless.
They will bless everyone who reads and practices
them."
—Robert Clark, CEO, Clayco Construction
Company
"This is an inspirational book for those
who value morality in business. The wisdom of
the Bible teaches that by doing good, you will
ultimately do well."
—Lillian Vernon, Founding Chairman, Lillian
Vernon Corporation
"All who read this book will be blessed
and will in turn bless others."
—Ralph W. Clermont, Managing Partner, KPMG
LLP
"Doing Business by the Good Book is essential
reading for anyone intent on succeeding in business
the right way."
—Thurmond B. Woodward, Chief Ethics Officer
andVice President of Global Diversity, Dell, Inc.
"David Steward is a man of integrity. His
values-based approach to business and life has
made him a success at both."
—Joseph J. Anderson, Vice President, Quality
Management and Supplier Diversity, Verizon Communications
"David Steward’s book is a remarkable
testimony of the power of love—in all of
our thoughts and all that we attempt to do."
—Dr. Henry Givens Jr., President, Harris-Stowe
State College
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