WF Pride: Integrity

WF Pride Integrity Chad Cottingham “Hey dad, we broke one of the windows in our house and I need a good lie to tell the landlord” Johnny explained as he called his dad from college. “What do you need?” asked a puzzled father trying to figure out what his son was up to. “Dad, my roommates and I don’t want to …

WF Pride: Focus on Unity and Humility

WF Pride Focus on Unity and Humility Chad Cottingham The third annual Walther Farms Michigan vs. Michigan State football game took place this last Friday afternoon. It was a great time getting everyone together for some food, family, football and a little ‘trash talking’. In the real game, Michigan has traditionally had the upper hand in the rivalry with Michigan State. …

WF Pride: Excel in Communication

WF Pride Excel in Communication Chad Cottingham “We’re meeting them at the Comfort Inn,” Jason said to me, Troy, and Keith as we headed into St. Ignace, Michigan looking to meet up with some folks. After driving the entire strip of the small coastal town located on the southern tip of the Upper Peninsula, we did not see the Comfort Inn. …

WF Pride: Discipline and Accountability

WF Pride Discipline and Accountability Chad Cottingham Discipline is an interesting topic of discussion – especially in light of NFL superstar Adrian Peterson’s indefinite suspension on a charge of reckless or negligent injury to a child. On one hand, we want others disciplined and held accountable for inappropriate behavior. Yet, we do not want disciple to come our way – even …

WF Pride: Integrity

WF Pride Integrity Chad Cottingham It was 1998 and there stood President Bill Clinton in front of the TV cameras declaring “I did not have sexual relations with that woman!” Months and millions of dollars later, the 42nd President of the United States was impeached by the House of Representatives on two charges, one of perjury and one of obstruction of …

WF Pride: Recognition and Respect of Others

WF Pride Recognition and Respect of Others Chad Cottingham “More is caught than taught!” explained Rachel Cruze, daughter of author and speaker Dave Ramsey. You may know him from his nationwide radio talk show or Financial Peace University. Rachel, as his grown daughter, was explaining what she had learned about how to handle money while growing up in the Ramsey household. …

WF Pride: Positive Attitude and Passion for Life and Work

WF Pride Positive Attitude and Passion for Life and Work Chad Cottingham Michael Jordan is arguably the best basketball player of all time. There are some people that may say Kobe Bryant, LeBron James or Even Magic Johnson was the greatest of all time – but I would strongly disagree. What made Michael Jordan so great? Why was he so good …