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Doing Business by the Good Book: Fifty-Two Lessons on Success Sraight from the Bible
An indispensable volume that shows how to succeed in business by using the Bible and its lessons as a source of inspiration and guidance n 1990, David L. Steward founded his company, Worldwide Technology, Inc., on a shoestring budget and borrowed money, well aware of the high-risk nature of the venture he was undertaking. Despite the fact that he was a novice entrepreneur, he was certain he would succeed. Steward believed intensely that God wouldn't let him down.
Doing Business by the Good Book shares the inspiring lessons culled straight from the Bible, that Steward used to build his privately held billion-dollar company into a global information technology enterprise.
Doing Business by the Good Book shares the inspiring lessons culled straight from the Bible, that Steward used to build his privately held billion-dollar company into a global information technology enterprise.
288 pages, Hardcover
First published January 2, 2004
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July 23, 2015
A WORK IN PROGRESS..
I rarely read business/motivational/inspirational books in a straight line. I'll pick them up here, & there, & in the middle; and may possibly reread certain chapters several times, without ever actually completing the book.
That's really not awesome for the writer..but it works great for me!
"Doing Business" ranks among those elite books that I pick up on a regular basis because it's filled with so many valuable nuggets of insight. The author sounds like a person I'd like to meet someday; his practical approach to the world of business sets my synapses sparking with ideas; and his example stories make for engaging, informative reading.
Rest assured, I will finish reading this someday; and then I'll start over at the beginning. :)
August 21, 2017
I read this book as a personal 52-day daily devotional study. Author David Stewart provides the biblical basis for his entrepreneurs success building a multibillion dollar business. Its easy to assume wealthy people do not have the faith that many of us in poor or low-income circumstances would have. David shares how he came from that situation and kept the same faith thru all experiences to have success and more importantly strive to live a life built on that faith. If interested, I would be more than willing to give you this book to read yourself.
January 2, 2009
It's a great leadership book that entwines Christian values into the basic leadership lessons taught.
June 20, 2008
Powerful guidelines and principles we can learn from not only for business but also for our lives.
January 16, 2021
David Steward is one of my hometown St Louis' treasures--the founder, former CEO, and Chairman of the Board of Worldwide Technology. WWT enjoys the status of being the largest African American owned private company in the US, as well as the most successful graduate of the Small Business Administration's 8a program. So it goes without saying that Mr Steward is a man to whom any business leader would do well to listen.
This book is less a theology of business or systematic biblical approach to business than a collection of business truisms supported by Bible passages, Bible stories, and associated business anecdotes, both from WWT and other businesses. It may best be read (as one reviewer did) in one-per-day "devotional" format than cover-to-cover.
The principals are true and good, the anecdotes interesting, and the book is well-written. Mr. Steward is an exemplary man and, frankly, I walked away from this book with more of a desire to meet the man than with any revelations from the book itself. Nevertheless, it is a good proverbial-like take on business.
This book is less a theology of business or systematic biblical approach to business than a collection of business truisms supported by Bible passages, Bible stories, and associated business anecdotes, both from WWT and other businesses. It may best be read (as one reviewer did) in one-per-day "devotional" format than cover-to-cover.
The principals are true and good, the anecdotes interesting, and the book is well-written. Mr. Steward is an exemplary man and, frankly, I walked away from this book with more of a desire to meet the man than with any revelations from the book itself. Nevertheless, it is a good proverbial-like take on business.
July 8, 2019
This book wasn't a bad book. It's a guide of how you should run your business. Honestly, it's a guide of how you should live in the image of Christ.
The book is layed out with 52 lessons straight from the Bible interpreted by the author and gives examples of things that happened in his life.
The examples are dated. I wander how he would give examples if he was writing this in today's time. The book was publised in 2004. 15 years later, would the same lessons apply? probably but the examples would be more receptive.
The book is layed out with 52 lessons straight from the Bible interpreted by the author and gives examples of things that happened in his life.
The examples are dated. I wander how he would give examples if he was writing this in today's time. The book was publised in 2004. 15 years later, would the same lessons apply? probably but the examples would be more receptive.
July 14, 2020
What a lovely book that provides timeless answers to how to run your business God’s way. Steward offers insight into how he grew up, how he built his empire, how he feels about his employees and values their input, and how he feels honored to serve his clients.
Regardless of where you are on your entrepreneurial journey, Steward’s advice is spot-on.
Regardless of where you are on your entrepreneurial journey, Steward’s advice is spot-on.
August 20, 2025
Great resource for leaders leading by faith.
January 9, 2026
Inspiring
I especially appreciated the chapter "Let Go and Let God." This is definite encouragement for when things in business, and life, throw us a curve! Faith.
I especially appreciated the chapter "Let Go and Let God." This is definite encouragement for when things in business, and life, throw us a curve! Faith.
June 6, 2024
The ideas presented here are clearly and concisely expressed. Some of the points seem a bit repetitive. It is one of those books I do see myself returning to time and time again, David L. Steward has led an impressive life, one would be wise to learn from him. I hosted a women's book club and this was the book we read, in all honesty, by about midway through many of the participants had fallen off, but each week there was much to discuss with the remaining readers.
This book is great for starting conversations. Though, I probably wouldn't sit through another full reading of it again.
This book is great for starting conversations. Though, I probably wouldn't sit through another full reading of it again.
November 15, 2014
Great book. It resonated with me since the author is from the St. Louis area. This is a practical guide and shows how one can incorporate their faith into daily business activities. Highly recommended for anyone in business or leadership.
October 10, 2012
Worst example of a Christian book I have read. Check out my review on Amazon.
January 15, 2013
This is one of my favorite books on business structure and the way people should be treated. A great read!
April 19, 2015
Pithy and presumptive. A good book to gain perspective, but requires an open mind (or a Christian influence) to be able to draw lessons.
February 5, 2016
Had points that could be found anywhere else.
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