Barry Rowan – The Spiritual Art of Business

Does what we do at work matter? How do we go from being defined by what we do to having our work become an expression of who we are? Brent talks with Barry Rowan about his new IVP book ‘The Spiritual Art of Business: Connecting the Daily with the Divine’. Barry is a Harvard Business School graduate who spent his entire career serving in C-Suite Roles.  He’s been instrumental in building and transforming 8 businesses, primarily in the technology and communication sectors with one selling for $10 billion.  His leadership experience spans both private and public companies including Gogo, Vonage, Nextel Partners and Fluke Corporation.  Barry serves on both for profit and non profit boards, mentors young leaders and leads international study trips. (2:00) A deep longing for God; (6:00) Finding meaning in our work; (11:40) Business meetings; (13:55) Forgiveness in business relationships; (18:00) Anxious moments in business; (22:20) Classic spiritual writers; (23:50) The world and work. Links mentioned in this episode: www.barrylrowan.com www.amazon.com/Spiritual-Art-Business-Connecting-Divine/dp/1514007622 /www.ivpress.com Leave some feedback: What should we talk about? Please let us know in the comments. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please give us a rating and leave a short review. Connect with us: [email protected] godsstorypodcast.com Become a Supporter: If you’d like to help us make more great episodes like this one, please consider becoming a Patreon supporter. For as little as $5 a month, you’ll receive early access to new episodes plus bonus episodes and other goodies from time to time, and our undying gratitude. patreon.com/godsstorypodcast Thanks to our sponsors, Liquid Edge Creative who take care of the technical stuff behind the scenes.