Live Inspired Podcast with John O'Leary Creating Legacy with Hobby Lobby Founder David Green and Legacy Stone CEO Bill High (ep. 824)
Oct 30, 2025
David Green, founder of Hobby Lobby, and Bill High, CEO of Legacy Stone, illuminate the true essence of legacy beyond mere inheritance. They discuss how their humble beginnings and faith shaped their visions for life and business. Green emphasizes a stewardship mindset, integrating faith into daily decisions, while High reveals practical strategies for families to cultivate lasting values and navigate conflict. Their new book, "Legacy of Life," aims to inspire generational impact, encouraging listeners to think long-term and intentionally design their family missions.
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From Welfare To Mentors And Faith
- Bill recounts growing up poor after his father's death and receiving community support.
- He credits mentors and faith for transforming his family's trajectory.
Write A Family Vision And Code
- Equip families to write vision, mission, and values early and keep them visible.
- Use codes of conduct to clarify rules for disagreement and restoration.
Stewardship Over Ownership
- David says stewardship and family matter far more than business success.
- Legacy centers on eternity and what we set in motion, not possessions.
