https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Doing_Business_the_Mormon_Way&feed=atom&action=history Doing Business the Mormon Way - Revision history 2024-03-29T11:52:28Z Revision history for this page on the wiki MediaWiki 1.29.1 https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Doing_Business_the_Mormon_Way&diff=29537&oldid=prev Gboyd: /* Summary */ 2011-11-18T04:54:37Z <p>‎<span dir="auto"><span class="autocomment">Summary</span></span></p> <table class="diff diff-contentalign-left" data-mw="interface"> <col class='diff-marker' /> <col class='diff-content' /> <col class='diff-marker' /> <col class='diff-content' /> <tr style='vertical-align: top;' lang='en'> <td colspan='2' style="background-color: white; color:black; text-align: center;">← Older revision</td> <td colspan='2' style="background-color: white; color:black; text-align: center;">Revision as of 04:54, 18 November 2011</td> </tr><tr><td colspan="2" class="diff-lineno" id="mw-diff-left-l37" >Line 37:</td> <td colspan="2" class="diff-lineno">Line 37:</td></tr> <tr><td class='diff-marker'>&#160;</td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>===Summary===</div></td><td class='diff-marker'>&#160;</td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>===Summary===</div></td></tr> <tr><td class='diff-marker'>&#160;</td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>All in all, doing business the Mormon way is really following the [[Golden Rule]] and other gospel principles. 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Many good <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">Mormons </ins>become salesmen or operate sales organizations because they're usually successful in reaching quotas.</div></td></tr> <tr><td class='diff-marker'>&#160;</td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"></td><td class='diff-marker'>&#160;</td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"></td></tr> <tr><td class='diff-marker'>&#160;</td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>*Teamwork</div></td><td class='diff-marker'>&#160;</td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>*Teamwork</div></td></tr> <tr><td class='diff-marker'>−</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Teamwork, another helpful habit in business, is something that <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">LDS </del>are very familiar with. <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">LDS </del>receive many different callings in the Church, during which they must work closely with and cooperate with others. They may be asked to lead or to follow, to teach or to learn. <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">LDS </del>believe that people don't lead or teach well unless they can also follow, listen, and learn. Working &quot;from the ground up&quot; helps <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">LDS </del>understand how things operate, what problems to anticipate, and how to correct them. &#160;</div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Teamwork, another helpful habit in business, is something that <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">Mormons </ins>are very familiar with. <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">Members </ins>receive many different callings in the Church, during which they must work closely with and cooperate with others. They may be asked to lead or to follow, to teach or to learn. <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">Mormons </ins>believe that people don't lead or teach well unless they can also follow, listen, and learn. Working &quot;from the ground up&quot; helps <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">Mormons </ins>understand how things operate, what problems to anticipate, and how to correct them. &#160;</div></td></tr> <tr><td class='diff-marker'>&#160;</td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"></td><td class='diff-marker'>&#160;</td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"></td></tr> <tr><td class='diff-marker'>&#160;</td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>*[[Strong Work Ethic]]</div></td><td class='diff-marker'>&#160;</td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>*[[Strong Work Ethic]]</div></td></tr> <tr><td class='diff-marker'>−</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>From childhood <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">LDS </del>are taught to work hard. Many family gardens and yards are cared for by the children and youth, at first alongside their parents, and perhaps later, particularly in large families, solely. They also do household chores such as cleaning, cooking, sewing, shoveling snow, and preserving food. They are encouraged to provide similar service for extended family, neighbors, and the elderly. At a young age they often begin jobs for pay, such as delivering newspapers and babysitting. As adults <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">LDS </del>give their employers more than they are paid for, so it is easy to understand that <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">LDS </del>business leaders also have strong work habits and ethics. They are not ones to waste time or resources, having learned in many positions in their Church and families to be responsible in their stewardships and family chores.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>From childhood <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">Mormons </ins>are taught to work hard. Many family gardens and yards are cared for by the children and youth, at first alongside their parents, and perhaps later, particularly in large families, solely. They also do household chores such as cleaning, cooking, sewing, shoveling snow, and preserving food. They are encouraged to provide similar service for extended family, neighbors, and the elderly. At a young age they often begin jobs for pay, such as delivering newspapers and babysitting. As adults<ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">, Mormons </ins>give their employers more than they are paid for, so it is easy to understand that <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">Mormon </ins>business leaders also have strong work habits and ethics. They are not ones to waste time or resources, having learned in many positions in their Church and families to be responsible in their stewardships and family chores.</div></td></tr> <tr><td class='diff-marker'>&#160;</td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"></td><td class='diff-marker'>&#160;</td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"></td></tr> <tr><td class='diff-marker'>&#160;</td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>*[[Service]]</div></td><td class='diff-marker'>&#160;</td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>*[[Service]]</div></td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2" class="diff-lineno" id="mw-diff-left-l23" >Line 23:</td> <td colspan="2" class="diff-lineno">Line 23:</td></tr> <tr><td class='diff-marker'>&#160;</td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"></td><td class='diff-marker'>&#160;</td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"></td></tr> <tr><td class='diff-marker'>&#160;</td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>*[[Missions]]</div></td><td class='diff-marker'>&#160;</td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>*[[Missions]]</div></td></tr> <tr><td class='diff-marker'>−</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Many Mormon businessmen point to the Church missions they served as a training ground for their lives in business. Most of them earn the money to cover their expenses for their two-year missions. They focus on a clear goal and are committed, dedicated, and determined to reach it. Missionary work also develops other qualities like self-discipline, persistence, and patience. As they meet people and encounter hardships, rejection, and persecution, they learn to be undaunted problem solvers who overcome the obstacles they face. They become creative, organized, and good with time, money, and people. They learn compassion and respect for others of diverse backgrounds and beliefs and to serve them even if unappreciated. They also learn self-respect as they understand that they can make positive changes in individuals and the world. A collateral effect of young <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">LDS </del>serving missions is that they learn to be leaders. Missions become a Mormon finishing school, basically a course in executive training.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Many Mormon businessmen point to the Church missions they served as a training ground for their lives in business. Most of them earn the money to cover their expenses for their two-year missions. They focus on a clear goal and are committed, dedicated, and determined to reach it. Missionary work also develops other qualities like self-discipline, persistence, and patience. As they meet people and encounter hardships, rejection, and persecution, they learn to be undaunted problem solvers who overcome the obstacles they face. They become creative, organized, and good with time, money, and people. They learn compassion and respect for others of diverse backgrounds and beliefs and to serve them even if unappreciated. They also learn self-respect as they understand that they can make positive changes in individuals and the world. A collateral effect of young <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">Mormons </ins>serving missions is that they learn to be leaders. 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One of <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">his </del>strengths is that <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">he values </del>training. <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">He knows </del>that <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">he </del>can't expect something from <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">his </del>employees without first making sure <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">his </del>employees know what <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">he expects </del>and how to provide it. <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">He </del>never <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">screams</del>, <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">swears</del>, or <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">abuses</del>. <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">He values </del>the dignity of each of <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">his </del>employees. <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">He knows </del>that treating <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">his </del>employees well is good business because it motivates <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">his </del>employees to become loyal, hardworking, and honest and to help <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">him </del>build <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">his business</del>. &#160;</div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>All that <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">Mormons </ins>learn from being Church members is, or should be, carried over into their work life, and nowhere is it more important, LDS believe, than in the treatment of their employees. <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">Mormons </ins>who conduct their business the Mormon way are friendly, courteous, and cordial with their employees, not from a business strategy but a sincere liking of and concern for their employees' health, safety, and happiness. 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One of <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">Mormon businessmen's </ins>strengths is that <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">they value </ins>training. <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">They know </ins>that <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">they </ins>can't expect something from <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">their </ins>employees without first making sure <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">their </ins>employees know what <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">they expect </ins>and how to provide it. <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">They </ins>never <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">scream</ins>, <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">swear</ins>, or <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">abuse</ins>. <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">They value </ins>the dignity of each of <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">their </ins>employees. <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">They also recognize </ins>that treating <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">their </ins>employees well is good business because it motivates <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">their </ins>employees to become loyal, hardworking, and honest and to help <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">them </ins>build <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">their businesses</ins>. &#160;</div></td></tr> <tr><td class='diff-marker'>&#160;</td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"></td><td class='diff-marker'>&#160;</td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"></td></tr> <tr><td class='diff-marker'>&#160;</td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>*Treatment of Customers</div></td><td class='diff-marker'>&#160;</td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>*Treatment of Customers</div></td></tr> <tr><td class='diff-marker'>−</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>The way <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">an LDS businessman treats his employees </del>coincides with the way <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">he </del>also <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">treats his customers, whether they be the public or other companies</del>. In <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">his </del>dealings with customers, <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">he is </del>also friendly, polite, sincere, honest, consistent, and concerned with individuals. <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">His </del>customers know what to expect from <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">him. 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He <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">soon learns </del>that treating his employees well is good business because <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">they </del>become loyal, hardworking, honest <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">employees who </del>help him build his business. &#160;</div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>All that LDS learn from being Church members is, or should be, carried over into their work life, and nowhere is it more important, LDS believe, than in the treatment of their employees. LDS who conduct their business the Mormon way are friendly, courteous, and cordial with their employees, not from a business strategy but a sincere liking of and concern for their employees' health, safety, and happiness. 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As adults LDS give their employers more than they are paid for, so it is easy to understand that LDS business leaders also have strong work habits and ethics. 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LDS receive many different callings in the Church, during which they must work closely with and cooperate with others. They may be asked to lead or to follow, to teach or to learn. LDS believe that people don't lead or teach well unless they can also follow, listen, and learn. Working &quot;from the ground up&quot; helps LDS understand how things operate, what problems to anticipate, and how to correct them. &#160;</div></td><td class='diff-marker'>&#160;</td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Teamwork, another helpful habit in business, is something that LDS are very familiar with. LDS receive many different callings in the Church, during which they must work closely with and cooperate with others. They may be asked to lead or to follow, to teach or to learn. LDS believe that people don't lead or teach well unless they can also follow, listen, and learn. Working &quot;from the ground up&quot; helps LDS understand how things operate, what problems to anticipate, and how to correct them. &#160;</div></td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2">&#160;</td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;"></ins></div></td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2">&#160;</td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">[[Strong Work Ethic]]</ins></div></td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2">&#160;</td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">From childhood LDS are taught to work hard. Many family gardens and yards are cared for by the children and youth, at first alongside their parents, and perhaps later, particularly in large families, solely. They also do household chores such as cleaning, cooking, sewing, shoveling snow, and preserving food. They are encouraged to provide similar service for extended family, neighbors, and the elderly. At a young age they often begin jobs for pay, such as delivering newspapers and babysitting. As adults LDS give their employers more than they are paid for, so it is easy to understand that LDS business leaders also have strong work habits and ethics. They are not ones to waste time or resources, having learned in many positions in their Church and families to be responsible in their stewardships and family chores.</ins></div></td></tr> <tr><td class='diff-marker'>&#160;</td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"></td><td class='diff-marker'>&#160;</td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"></td></tr> <tr><td class='diff-marker'>&#160;</td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>*[[Service]]</div></td><td class='diff-marker'>&#160;</td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>*[[Service]]</div></td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2" class="diff-lineno" id="mw-diff-left-l20" >Line 20:</td> <td colspan="2" class="diff-lineno">Line 23:</td></tr> <tr><td class='diff-marker'>&#160;</td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"></td><td class='diff-marker'>&#160;</td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"></td></tr> <tr><td class='diff-marker'>&#160;</td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>*[[Missions]]</div></td><td class='diff-marker'>&#160;</td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>*[[Missions]]</div></td></tr> <tr><td class='diff-marker'>−</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Many Mormon businessmen point to the Church missions they served as a training ground for their lives in business. Most of them earn the money to cover their expenses for their two-year missions<del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">, so they develop a strong work ethic</del>. They focus on a clear goal and are committed, dedicated, and determined to reach <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline"> </del>it. Missionary work also develops other qualities like self-discipline, persistence, and patience. As they meet people and encounter hardships, rejection, and persecution, they learn to be undaunted problem solvers who overcome the obstacles they face. They <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">learn to be </del>creative, organized, and good with time, money, and people. They learn compassion and respect for others of diverse backgrounds and beliefs and to serve them even if unappreciated. They also learn self-respect as they understand that they can make positive changes in individuals and the world. A collateral effect of young LDS serving missions is that they learn to be leaders. Missions become a Mormon finishing school, basically a course in executive training.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Many Mormon businessmen point to the Church missions they served as a training ground for their lives in business. Most of them earn the money to cover their expenses for their two-year missions. They focus on a clear goal and are committed, dedicated, and determined to reach it. Missionary work also develops other qualities like self-discipline, persistence, and patience. As they meet people and encounter hardships, rejection, and persecution, they learn to be undaunted problem solvers who overcome the obstacles they face. They <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">become </ins>creative, organized, and good with time, money, and people. They learn compassion and respect for others of diverse backgrounds and beliefs and to serve them even if unappreciated. They also learn self-respect as they understand that they can make positive changes in individuals and the world. A collateral effect of young LDS serving missions is that they learn to be leaders. Missions become a Mormon finishing school, basically a course in executive training.</div></td></tr> <tr><td class='diff-marker'>&#160;</td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"></td><td class='diff-marker'>&#160;</td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"></td></tr> <tr><td class='diff-marker'>&#160;</td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>===Doing Business===</div></td><td class='diff-marker'>&#160;</td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>===Doing Business===</div></td></tr> </table> Pjal