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There are also plenty of companies run by religious followers.
Hank Paulson, former chairman of Goldman Sachs (GS) and George W. Bush’s Treasury Secretary, is a devout Christian Scientist and has made no secret of the role faith plays in his life and the decisions he makes.
Indra Nooyi, CEO of PepsiCo (PEP), a devout Hindu, has drawn upon her religious beliefs to foster a culture of diversity and inclusion at the soft-drink manufacturer she heads.
And John Tyson, chairman of meat processor Tyson Foods (TSN), is a vocal born-again Christian who employs 120 chaplains company-wide, not to force their faith upon anyone, but to be of help to those that ask for assistance in times of need.
Click through the gallery below to read more about 10 business leaders who believe godliness is as important as profitability.
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Religious CEOs: JetBlue Founder, David Neeleman A Mormon and former missionary, the airline's founder made service his purpose. By Lisa LaMotta
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Religious CEOs: PepsiCo's Indra Nooyi Her Hindu faith may be the source of this powerful woman's extreme humility. |
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Religious CEOs: Timberland's Jeffrey Swartz "Doing well and doing good" comes naturally to a leader as devoted to Judaism as he is to the company. By Josh Lipton
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Religious CEOs: Hilton Hotels Founder, Conrad Hilton The founder of the hotel chain had always been intimately familiar with the hotel business. And the Lord. |
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Religious CEOs: Walmart Founder, Sam Walton The discount chain founder may have honored his Christian faith, but he never rolled back on the almighty dollar. |
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Religious CEOs: eHarmony Founder, Neil Clark Warren The dating site creator has made millions wedding practical algorithms with a faith in godly love. |
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Religious CEOs: Tyson Foods' John Tyson The food company's born-again-Christian leader encourages talk of faith and football at work. |
| Religious CEOs: Apple's Steve Jobs The computing chief has profited from the "beginner's mind" of Zen Buddhism. |
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Religious CEOs: Goldman Sachs' Former CEO, Hank Paulson The company's ex-CEO and ex-Treasury Secretary has given Christian Science a publicity boost. By Steve Burgess
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Religious CEOs: Domino's Founder, Tom Monaghan The pizza chain founder's first focus was making dough, then he decided to save some souls. |
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Religious CEOs: Chick-fil-A Founder, S. Truett Cathy The creator of this fast food chain believes his chicken sandwich business was "a gift from the Lord." |
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