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David Green, Bill High Books

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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. Bill High is a speaker, author, and CEO of The Signatry, an organization focused on generosity and legacy planning.

Known for: Leadership Not by the Book: 12 Unconventional Principles to Drive Incredible Results

Books by David Green, Bill High

Leadership Not by the Book: 12 Unconventional Principles to Drive Incredible Results

Leadership Not by the Book: 12 Unconventional Principles to Drive Incredible Results

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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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About David Green, Bill High

David Green is the founder and CEO of Hobby Lobby, a leading arts and crafts retail chain in the United States. Bill High is a speaker, author, and CEO of The Signatry, an organization focused on generosity and legacy planning. Together, they explore how values-driven leadership can transform organi...

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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. Bill High is a speaker, author, and CEO of The Signatry, an organization focused on generosity and legacy planning. Together, they explore how values-driven leadership can transform organizations and lives.

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