The Business Anointing: Faith, Leadership, and Purpose in the Workplace | Dr. Ariel Robles

In this episode of Books4Guys, Chris sits down with Dr. Ariel Robles, technology executive, pastor, and author of The Business Anointing, to discuss how faith, leadership, and purpose can work together to create lasting success in business and the workplace.Drawing from more than 40 years as a technology executive and 30 years in ministry, Dr. Robles shares why leadership isn't simply about increasing profits or climbing the corporate ladder. Instead, he challenges leaders to build organizations rooted in integrity, character, wisdom, and purpose while demonstrating their faith through the way they lead others rather than simply through their words. One of the most memorable concepts from the conversation is Dr. Robles' idea of ROI versus ROP (Return on Purpose). While every successful business must generate a return on investment, truly impactful leaders also ask whether they're fulfilling a greater purpose through the work they do. Chris and Dr. Robles also discuss character versus charisma, strategic discernment, leading with integrity, making wise business decisions, and why success without purpose ultimately leaves people unfulfilled. In this episode you'll learn: How to integrate faith into leadership without being preachy  Why character always outlasts charisma  The difference between ROI and Return on Purpose (ROP)  Leading with integrity in business and corporate America  How strategic pauses lead to better business decisions  Why success without purpose feels empty  Christian leadership principles for entrepreneurs and executives  Building businesses that create both profit and lasting impact  How to become a leader people naturally want to follow Whether you're a business owner, entrepreneur, executive, manager, or aspiring leader, this conversation offers practical leadership principles that can help you build a successful career while remaining true to your values.