In December of 2001, George O’Leary became the new head football coach at Notre Dame. Five days later coach O’Leary resigned after admitting to falsifying parts of his academic and athletic background on his resume. It was a great embarrassment to one of the most prestigious universities in the world. We live in a society where people will do anything …
WF Pride: Recognition and Respect of Others
Spring is a beautiful time of the year. Birds are chirping, flowers are blooming, grass is growing and trees are budding. It’s also planting time for farmers. I’d like to take a moment to recognize farmers everywhere and give them the respect they deserve. Every source of food we consume comes from a farmer’s sweat, toil and hard work. Whether …
WF Pride: Positive Attitude and Passion for Life and Work
I’ve had the fortunate opportunity to visit a number of 3rd world countries in the last ten years via mission trips, vacations and work. What I’ve seen and experienced in each country is a genuine happiness and contentment. The people I’ve spoken with and interacted with have nothing materially, but are always smiling, friendly and passionate about life. The days …
WF Pride: Focus on Unity and Humility
Michael Jordan: “talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence wins championships.” Over the years, many leaders will affirm what Michael Jordan had to say about the effectiveness of teamwork, on the court, field, or in the corporate or operation settings. “Teamwork” has been defined before as the combined action of a group of people, especially when effective and efficient. But …