Leadership by the Good Book Ch 26
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What was the initial reaction of some customers towards the author's representation in the company?

  • They expressed outrage and complaints. (correct)
  • They requested more business discussions.
  • They were indifferent and did not care.
  • They welcomed him with open arms.
  • What led the author to realize the need for a broader perspective in his business?

  • A major client ended their contract unexpectedly. (correct)
  • He attended a business conference.
  • His company merged with another corporation.
  • He received a promotion within his company.
  • What was the significance of the author's experience with the Union Pacific Railroad?

  • It demonstrated the success of his auditing methods. (correct)
  • It revealed the limitations of his workforce.
  • It encouraged him to leave the railroad industry altogether.
  • It established his company as the top competitor.
  • What was a consequence of being late in submitting a government bid according to the text?

    <p>Losing the contract entirely.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the author view the adversity faced by his company over the years?

    <p>As a necessary challenge for growth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What crop did farmers in Enterprise, Alabama, switch to after the boll weevil crisis?

    <p>Peanuts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the residents of Enterprise do to commemorate the boll weevil?

    <p>Erected a monument</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which biblical reference is cited to illustrate the theme of deliverance from troubles?

    <p>Psalm 34:19</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect did the switch from cotton to peanuts have on Coffee County, Alabama?

    <p>Made it one of the richest areas in the country</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What lesson did the author learn during their childhood in rural Missouri?

    <p>To persevere and remain innovative in adversity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What lesson did the narrator's mother emphasize regarding hurtful comments from others?

    <p>Not to let hurt feelings turn into bitterness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Bob Cox contribute to the narrator's experience with bullying at school?

    <p>He wrestled with the narrator to show he was not afraid.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main reason the narrator decided against a career in sales initially after college?

    <p>He believed racial biases would hinder his success.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action did Bob's mother take in response to a racist remark directed at the narrator in her home?

    <p>She confronted the customer and asked her to leave.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What milestone did the narrator achieve at Missouri Pacific Railroad Company?

    <p>He became the first person of color to sell rail services.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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