Bob Doll, Chief Investment Officer at Crossmark Global, Episode 178

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Bob Doll is the Chief Investment Officer at Crossmark Global, where he oversees the firm's investment strategy and portfolio management. With over 40 years of experience in the financial industry, Bob is a well-respected authority on global markets, economies, and investment opportunities. He is known for his insightful analysis, clear communication style, and ability to navigate complex market conditions. Before joining Crossmark Global, Bob held senior positions at several prominent financial institutions, including BlackRock, Merrill Lynch, and Nuveen Investments. He is a frequent commentator on financial news networks and has authored several books on investing and market trends.

This week on the show Bob Doll emphasizes the significance of culture in the workplace and discusses his personal experiences of being a Christian in today's world, where he noticed a shift from being encouraged to being tolerated and then being shunned. He shares his principles of stewardship and giving, emphasizing that everything we have is a gift from God, and our responsibility is to steward it well. Bob also expresses his passion for helping families stay together and be oriented towards a relationship with themselves and God.

"People are drawn to people who are generous." - Bob Doll

"Leadership via servanthood is incredible." - Bob Doll

"If it were really my money, who cares what I do with it, but if it's God's money, now I have an awesome responsibility and privilege to steward it well." - Bob Doll

This Week on The Wow Factor:

● Bob discusses the importance of culture in the workplace

● Why Bob was fired from BlackRock for sharing his faith and how it ultimately led him to a new opportunity

● Bob shares his perspective on the changing attitude toward Christianity in society

● How Bob’s faith has influenced his career and led him to work for a faith-based money management organization called Crossmark

● The importance of giving, understanding the principle of stewardship, and recognizing that all that we have is a gift from God

● Advice he received in his 20s to set a standard for giving rather than a standard of living, which has influenced his approach to money management throughout his career

● Why Bob is passionate about promoting strong family relationships and his concern about the wealth transfer that is currently taking place

● Why Bob values his role at Crossmark, and what kind of companies they invest clients’ money in

● How prayer, fasting, and giving help believers stay connected to their faith

● Bob’s conviction that it is crucial to keep faith at the center of one's life