Introduction: Why manage by Proverbs? -- Pt. I. Lay a foundation for success -- Principle 1: Maintain a biblical worldview -- Principle 2: Devote your work to the real boss -- Principle 3: Be humble -- Principle 4: Assemble an accountability group -- Principle 5: Prioritize family over work -- Part I case study: The case of "successful" Sam -- Pt. II. Excel at the essentials -- Principle 6: Think of profit as a means, not an end -- Principle 7: Plan persistently -- Principle 8: Design a decision tree -- Principle 9: Execute with excellence -- Principle 10: Perfect your people skills -- Part II case study: When the Golden Rule yields no gold -- Pt. III. Build a competitive workforce -- Principle 11: Measure twice, hire once -- Principle 12: Provide a realistic job preview -- Principle 13: Select a like-minded management team -- Principle 14: Invest in employee training -- Part III case study: How gay-friendly should your workplace be? -- Pt. IV. Cultivate a culture of commitment -- Principle 15: Build organizational trust -- Principle 16: Relieve employee stress -- Principle 17: Value employee stress -- Principle 18: Develop employee careers -- Part IV case study: Dictators masquerading as Christian leaders -- Pt. V. Measure and reward performance -- Principle 19: Evaluate people with precision -- Principle 20: Deliver criticism with care -- Principle 21: Reward employees with praise -- Principle 22: Reward employees with profits -- Part V case study: When a good worker is poor -- Pt. VI. Control workplace conflict -- Principle 23: Restrain gossip -- Principle 24: Ensure due process -- Principle 25: Terminate troublemakers -- Part VI case study: The downsizing dilemma -- Epilogue: A strategy for continuous improvement.