WF Pride: Focus on Unity and Humility

Tibetan-born Sherpa Nawang Gombu and American Jim Whittaker reached the top of Mount Everest on May 1, 1963. As they approached the peak, each considered the honor of being the first of the two to step to the summit. Whittaker motioned for Gombu to move ahead, but Gombu declined with a smile, saying, “You first, Big Jim!” Finally, they decided …

WF Pride: Integrity

A few weeks ago I had the chance to sit down with an old friend, reminisce for a bit, and talk about what he does for a living including his role in the hiring of new team members.  One thing from our conversation really stood out to me. He said, “I hire people based on their character, values and work …

WF Pride: Positive Attitude and Passion for Life and Work

WF Pride Positive Attitude and Passion for Life and Work Chad Cottingham Sometimes it seems our culture is built around the bottom line: ‘What have you done for me lately?’ often comes well ahead of ‘Good morning!’ Not only at work but sometimes at home too. Everything is itemized, counted, evaluated, and stacked up for comparison. But purposeful, balanced people tend …

WF Pride: Focus on Unity and Humility

WF Pride Focus on Unity and Humility Chad Cottingham Christmas has always been one of my favorite times of the year – especially as a kid.  One of the traditions we had growing up was to open the small stocking gifts on Christmas Eve and then the regular gifts Christmas morning.  My two brothers and I would get a hodgepodge of …

WF Pride

WF Pride Megan Walther Willingness and desire to sacrifice and serve, focus on unity and humility, positive attitude and passion for life, recognition and respect of others, integrity, discipline and accountability, and excel in communication are the core values we’ve heard countless times as Walther Farms employees.  Sometimes doesn’t it seem to become almost monotonous; rolling our eyes at the next …