Comments on: Book Club: The Mormon Way of Doing Business

By: Michelle

Michelle — Thu, 17 May 2007 07:49:54 +0000

I have read a few chapters and what I read, I really, really liked. I found it inspirational and uplifting.

By: Vina

Vina — Wed, 02 May 2007 11:14:15 +0000

One of my friend told me about the Book, her daughter who is actually at BYU, told her about it. i am looking forward to reading it. it is mostly too expensive and impossible to find it in the local market as we are in the midst of the Indian Ocean. But the article on Jet Blue’s CEO was interesting and these are the kind of man we would like to see leading us, by sincere principles and clear objectives, and full of integrity.

By: Emmy

Emmy — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 05:20:53 +0000

My husband and I read this book recently. It made me think about priorities and how important it is as a mother and wife to help support my husband in his church and work responsibilities, especially as they continue to increase in time commitments. I found the section from the wives was great, especially how they do more than cook and watch kids. They are also active in their communities and growing along with their husbands. I felt motivated to do more and be more after reading this book. My husband decided to organize his time better so he could be home from work timely, fit in exercise, and schedule time for the family. We have become less controlled by outside influences and have started to stand up for our family time.

By: Steve Salisbury

Steve Salisbury — Sun, 15 Apr 2007 19:05:37 +0000

Just finished reading it. As a convert to the Church, I found the book inspirational and motivating. I do not have anywhere near as much responsibility as these men, and it made me stop to really think about my priorities, my delegation and how I live my religion. Great book with great messages about conviction, drive and values.

By: Joel Dehlin

Joel Dehlin — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 06:11:49 +0000

I’m a bit of a slacker. I’m still finishing up another book and haven’t started this one yet. I should be ready to start next week. I can’t wait!!

By: schester blog » Blog Archive » Mormon Way of Business, Make Someday Today

Mon, 09 Apr 2007 05:42:07 +0000

[...] reading “The Mormon Way of Doing Business” by Jeff Benedict. I discovered it on the Church CIO’s blog just after our group agreed to do a report on David Neeleman, the founder and CEO of JetBlue. The [...]

By: Owner, Burgundy Books

Owner, Burgundy Books — Sun, 08 Apr 2007 01:15:22 +0000

Jeff Benedict came to Burgundy Books of East Haddam to give a talk at his book signing. The Mormon’s Way of Doing Business is a fascinating. In the past few months many of the CEO’s (for instance Jet Blue) met formidable challenges. Senator Romney announced that he was running for president just around the time this book was released.

The author, Jeff Benedict practices the Mormon Religion and we feel that he has written a fine book. I highly recommend it.

By: Mario Hipol

Mario Hipol — Tue, 27 Mar 2007 20:47:38 +0000

This is a great book. I too bought it for it insight into prioritizing. It was very insightful. I think it gives me hope that there are those who can maintain there character and still compete in big business. I would love to work with any of the men in this book.

My wife saw it lying on the couch from my reading and picked it up herself. She has encouraged me to take example from the book and it has lead to a few very productive discussion about our future.

Again, great book!

By: Scott McAllister

Scott McAllister — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 19:40:42 +0000

It was a fantastic read! I borrowed it from a coworker and fully plan on buying a copy of my own. These men are great examples of how to create that good balance of family, church, and work. And like was said in a previous comment, they each had their own idea of how to balance their respective responsibilities.

One part I also appreciated was when the author described a time where one of the CEOs messed up (ie. lied to the media). Relating that experience helped make the men – or at least that man – more human.

By: Russell Wynne

Russell Wynne — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 21:10:53 +0000

Its a very good book. I met Jeff a few weeks ago when he and several of the CEOs from the book did a fireside here in Boston. Their wives came with them and spoke as well. I’m nearly finished reading it. (my wife got her hands on the book first.) We both agreed that their wives played a huge role in their success, both in church as well as in business. The wives, many times, carried a huge portion of the weight at home.
My wife and I balance work and home together and she is now feeling that maybe I could be more successful if she carried a larger portion of the burdens at home. I spend a great deal of time backing her up in calling and her volunteer work. The big thing is finding the balance that works for everyone involved.

All in all its a great book. Its especially good shared with your spouse.

Russell