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David Green is the founder and CEO of Hobby Lobby, a leading arts and crafts retail chain in the United States.
Known for: Leadership Not by the Book: 12 Unconventional Principles to Drive Incredible Results
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Leadership Not by the Book: 12 Unconventional Principles to Drive Incredible Results
In this book, David Green, founder of Hobby Lobby, and Bill High share twelve unconventional leadership principles that challenge traditional business wisdom. Drawing from Green’s experience building one of America’s most successful privately held companies, the book emphasizes faith-based decision-making, generosity, and people-centered leadership as the foundation for sustainable success.
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Principle 1 – Build a Business on Biblical Foundations
When I began Hobby Lobby, I decided early that every business decision had to align with biblical values. That wasn’t always easy, and it certainly wasn’t the model taught in business schools. But I came to see that Scripture holds the deepest truths about human relationships, stewardship, and purpo...
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Principle 2 – Put People Before Profit
I’ve often said that the bottom line matters, but the people who make that bottom line possible matter far more. Early in Hobby Lobby’s history, we made decisions that didn’t make sense to business analysts but made perfect sense in light of our values. We paid our employees well above the industry ...
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David Green is the founder and CEO of Hobby Lobby, a leading arts and crafts retail chain in the United States.
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