Called to Question
presents
Business by the Book
with guest speaker
Mark L. Maxwell, MBA, CFA
Mark is President of Prairie College, a school that has undergone a corporate transformation, qualifying as a "Best Christian Workplace" with its rating going from one of the lowest scores seen by BCWI to one of the best over a span of 11 years. Mark's story ranges from the riches of being born to SIM missionaries in Africa to the privilege of building investment businesses on Toronto's "Bay Street" during which time he was recognized as a "top-ranked analyst" and, together with a team, helped build and sell two firms that each grew to more than $4 billion in assets.
According to Mark there are no books on business or leadership that compete with the profound wisdom bedded in the Holy Scriptures. Mark will explore those key principles that he believes are critical to building good businesses.
Date and Time:
Saturday 18 January, 2020 at 7pm
Coffee and snacks provided.
3 comments:
It was a jam packed session with information. Did Mark say he was thinking of or been requested to put it into a book form?
I found the matter of fact way that he gave "his testimony" was encouraging. That is to say, that he simply stated what doors and opportunities opened for him and how each step prepared him for the next accomplishment.
As he presented each "principle" I could review, or examine or analyse how I had seen these put into practice ... or neglected in my own "business" experiences or job situations over the years. I also thought: "Wow, I think _____ or ______ would really appreciate hearing this."
[I also thought... this is the longest I have remained silent in a C2Q session. And simply because I don't have a clue what kind of questions to pose, but I appreciated those who did ask or speak to a point.]
@nongovtgrant
Yes, it was. I do believe he has intent to turn it into book form.
I appreciated his openness and helpful tips on practicing not only good business but also good living.
Big thank you to our speaker last night.
Even though I do not adhere to his particular faith , the practices that he shared on running a good business and lifestyle are, I find, beneficial. I am appreciative that these practices have long existed amongst humankind, and that they are then laid out for us through many differing scriptures, philosophies and texts of guidance written even to this day. Wisdom and ethical living is a valuable treasure. I am grateful that so many traditions and cultures have found ways to incorporate them into daily living. I hope to do so in my life. No matter the belief of the one sharing, if they can encourage me forwards, than challenge accepted.
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