Brian Engelland - Force For Good: The Catholic Guide to Business Integrity

Endorsements for Force for Good

Force for Good is a celebration of sound Catholic ideas as applied to business. The integration of faith and reason enables the Catholic mind to see business in a whole new light, a light that shines on the people-centered approach to building organizations of integrity outlined in Engellands book. This is a must-read for all faith-filled leaders.

Andrew Abela, provost, The Catholic University of America

This book is an excellent resource for business professionals who want to understand how they can succeed responsibly while being faithful to the rich heritage of Catholic social teaching.

Richard Banziger, bank executive and consultant

An incredibly informative and entertaining read! Current and future leaders of all faiths will gain a clear understanding of the positive outcomes that integrity-driven decision-making and behavior bring to a business. Engelland combines sound advice with personal anecdotes and truths of faith to create a roadmap for sustainable business and personal success. Well done! Bravo!

Andrew Gatto, former CEO, Russ Berrie and Company

Theres a tremendous need for this book, especially now, when so many corporations are struggling to act responsibly. Business leaders want to do the right thing, but many dont know where to begin. Engelland outlines how to infuse integrity into every part of the business. His advice is practical, concise, and right on target.

Charlie Reese, director of mergers and acquisitions (retired), IBM

Theres a lack of engagement from millennials in todays economy because they dont buy into gluttonous consumerism. Force for Good is timely in presenting a more authentic approach to economic interaction. This fresh approach uses principles of Catholic Social Teaching to place the customer experience and meaningful jobs as top priorities. Capital gets a fair return but not at the expense of customers and employees. Such an approach should resonate with those entering the workforce and do wonders for the business world.

Gellert Dornay, president and CEO, Axia Home Loans

Many practical people have forgotten that ethics is an integral part of all human activity, including business. As a result, democratic capitalism is suffering a crisis of moral confidence. This book is a clear, concise, and necessary reminder of some timeless truths. Its a perfect gift for ethically challenged businesspeople and those who love them!

Kishore Jayabalan, director, Istituto Acton, Rome

Engelland captures the readers interest right away. His description of ethical standards as an owners manual can resonate with any generation. His motivating description of profit as a common ground, much like breathing, that is only the substrate from which a fulfilling desire to be good at what you do rises, calls his readers to strive for greatness that is measured in deeper terms than how much money one makes. This parallels what my years in the military revealed about heroism: a soldiers pay, though necessary to feed his or her family, is way behind patriotism and camaraderie as a motivating influence. This work has the potential to inspire similarly heroic business ventures and behavior, allowing its practitioners to make a real and lasting contribution to society.

Fr. Patrick Dolan, brigadier general (retired), U.S. Army National Guard

Brian Engelland has published the ideal book for businesspeople who want to be successful and good Christians at the same time. He has done a wonderful job combining stories, which present inspiring role models, with deep theoretical underpinnings that take you through Catholic moral teaching applied to business. I highly recommend the book to all practitioners who wish to be mindful in their actions.

Fr. Martin Schlag, professor for Catholic Social Thought,
holder of the Alan W. Moss endowed Chair for Catholic Social Thought
at the Center for Catholic Studies, University of St. Thomas (Minnesota),
director of the John A. Ryan Institute for Catholic Social Thought

Force for Good uniquely provides pragmatic approaches for establishing integrity throughout organizations. Engelland, importantly, underscores that organizations of trust and integrity spring from a fundamental respect for the human person and are rooted in ethics based on immutable truths and time-tested virtuous behaviors of human morality. Outstanding!

Lawrence J. Blanford, CEO (retired), Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc.

Every entrepreneur should read this book whether you are starting a company, looking to make improvements in your growing company, or reestablishing some of the foundations you thought you would never forget when you created your company long ago. This is a thorough guide to keeping your company on track to qualitative and quantitative profit and, more importantly, to be a true force for good in the world today.

Christine Rich, co-owner and CEO, My Saint My Hero

Force for Good is a persuasive, inspiring, timely message. When integrity is placed in the center of everything, businesses succeed and people flourish. This is a useful guide for all business leaders.

Elizabeth Bryant, vice president, Southwest Airlines University

The organization of Force for Good is masterful. Engelland takes the readers hand, engages the readers mind, and then wins over the readers heart in a compelling narrative that weaves Catholic understanding of the human person into effective management practices. Everyone who reads this book will understand the why and the how of building organizations of integrity.

Chris Veno, principal, Trion Group

The integral approach to business ethics outlined in this book makes it an excellent guide for business leaders and business students alike. Even experienced businesspeople need continued guidance and education in order to make appropriate ethical decisions for their companies, their employees, and their bottom line. Force for Good provides a thorough, integral approach to implementing ethical leadership in the work place.

Timothy R. Busch, J.D., CPA, CEO, Pacific Hospitality Group

Force for Good opens up and explores the wonderful integration that is possible when the vocation to business, and the creation of wealth, are nurtured within the riches of Catholic Social Teaching. Those seeking to discover this transcendent dimension of what is too often regarded as a mere worldly pursuit will profit from this fine work.

Frank Hanna, CEO, Hanna Capital

BRIAN ENGELLAND

FORCE FOR
GOOD

The Catholic
Guide to Business
Integrity

SOPHIA INSTITUTE PRESS
Manchester, New Hampshire

Copyright 2017 by Brian Engelland

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Biblical references in this book are taken from the Catholic Edition of the Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1965, 1966 by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

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