Faith. Prayer. Generosity. Servant leadership . . . While such words rarely make the cut in today's business acumen, CARDONE Industries has put them into action for nearly four decades to build one of the nation's most successful manufacturing firms.

With more than 5,000 employees worldwide, Michael Cardone Jr., president of CARDONE Industries, argues that no matter the economic climate, leaders can establish sound principles that will strengthen any company's bottom line.

Cardone writes, -Deep within, I know I am a 'businessman with a soul, ' and as a natural extension of...