Kris Mauren is Co-Founder and President of Acton Institute, an international educational and public policy organization. The Institute publishes scholarship and film and organizes educational seminars worldwide for current and future religious leaders across denominations, promoting an understanding of the ethical dimensions of the free market economy.  The Institute also works with business leaders, helping them to embrace their work as a worthy calling and to encourage their positive moral defense of a free society characterized by individual liberty and personal moral responsibility.   Kris joins me on the show to discuss the Acton Institute's mission to bridge the gap between religious and business leaders. He shares more about the importance of economic literacy among religious leaders and the need to be ethical in business. Kris stresses the importance of gratitude and values in leadership, and we dive into the role of policy in fostering generosity and the challenges of government overreach and secularization. Kris also explains the Institute's mission to promote the ideas of Lord Acton and the importance of protecting the space for religious values in a secularizing world. “How do we create more miracles?” - Kris Mauren “Policy needs to support [generosity] so that we can flourish.” - Kris Mauren  “Starting with gratitude is good for your soul.” -  Kris Mauren This Week on The Wow Factor: Why Kris founded with Father Sirico the Acton Institute to address the marginalization of business leaders The importance of work and the market economy, using the example of sand being transformed into silicon chips to illustrate the value creation process. Why policies should support the freedom to create more miracles through combining natural resources and human intelligence The role of leadership in upholding integrity How business leaders make difficult decisions that align with moral values, which should be recognized and supported. How the Emerging Leader Program, a residential leadership program for promising young leaders, works What we need to do to  invest in the next generation of leaders Why  government overreach and the secularization of society are major threats to free enterprise and religious values Kris Mauren’s Words of Wisdom: Starting with gratitude is good for your soul and your well-being. It also lets you live more intentionally and is the foundation for generosity. Connect with Kris Mauren:  The Acton Institute Kris Mauren on LinkedIn    Connect with The WOW Factor: The WOW Factor Website Connect with Brad Formsma via email Brad Formsma on LinkedIn Brad Formsma on Instagram Brad Formsma on Facebook Brad Formsma on Twitter