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Richard Stearns served as president of World Vision U. S.
Known for: Lead Like It Matters to God: Values-Driven Leadership in a Success-Driven World
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Lead Like It Matters to God: Values-Driven Leadership in a Success-Driven World
In this book, Richard Stearns, former president of World Vision U.S., explores how Christian values can shape leadership in a world obsessed with success. Drawing from his own experiences in corporate and nonprofit leadership, Stearns argues that integrity, humility, and compassion are essential traits for leaders who want to make a lasting impact. The book offers practical guidance for integrating faith and leadership, emphasizing that true success is measured by faithfulness to God’s calling rather than worldly achievements.
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The Call to Lead
God’s call often interrupts our comfort. My own story is a testament to that truth. When the invitation came to lead World Vision, I resisted. At that time, I was president of Lenox, a renowned luxury goods company. I lived in comfort, secure in my success. The idea of leaving it all—my income, my s...
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The Foundation of Character
Character is the foundation upon which all leadership stands or falls. The world often rewards competence, charisma, and results, but God looks for integrity. Integrity means wholeness—a consistency between who we are in public and who we are in private. Without it, no leader can stand for long. Du...
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About Richard Stearns
Richard Stearns served as president of World Vision U.S. from 1998 to 2018, leading one of the largest humanitarian organizations in the world. Before that, he was CEO of Parker Brothers and Lenox, Inc. A graduate of Cornell University and the Wharton School, Stearns is also the author of 'The Hole ...
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Richard Stearns served as president of World Vision U.S. from 1998 to 2018, leading one of the largest humanitarian organizations in the world. Before that, he was CEO of Parker Brothers and Lenox, Inc. A graduate of Cornell University and the Wharton School, Stearns is also the author of 'The Hole ...
Richard Stearns served as president of World Vision U.S. from 1998 to 2018, leading one of the largest humanitarian organizations in the world. Before that, he was CEO of Parker Brothers and Lenox, Inc. A graduate of Cornell University and the Wharton School, Stearns is also the author of 'The Hole in Our Gospel' and 'Unfinished.' He is known for his advocacy for global justice and faith-based leadership.
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