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 …
WF Pride – Focus on Unity and Humility
WF Pride Focus on Unity and Humility Chad Cottingham Have you ever been around someone who just rubbed you the wrong way because of their pride? They were so arrogant and self-absorbed that their love for themselves oozed out in their words as every story and every situation was about them. Their actions are also self-seeking as they are only concerned …
WF Pride – Sacrifice and Serve
WF Pride Sacrifice and Serve Chad Cottingham When I was a young boy, my brother and I used to argue all the time about who was the greatest superhero. I always liked Superman and he was more of a Batman fan. We would pretend to have their super powers and play fight. I, as Superman, always won. Let’s fast forward to …
WF Pride – Excel in Communication
WF Pride Excel in Communication Chad Cottingham I can remember being a kid and using an old fashioned rotary dial phone. It took so long to dial, and then if you got a busy signal you had to do it all over again. Ugh… It pains me thinking about it. But then came our first touch tone phone, and then a …
WF Pride – Discipline and Accountability
WF Pride Discipline and Accountability Chad Cottingham My four children are all very different. They have different talents, abilities and personalities – I wouldn’t want it any other way. My third child, Cameron, loves the outdoors. He loves to hunt and fish, ride his four-wheeler, blow things up, and just be a regular boy (or should I say young man …
WF Pride – August 11, 2014 – Integrity
WF Pride – August 11, 2014 Core Value: Integrity Chad Cottingham I’m a big movie buff. I love a good action movie or a comedy. I can remember when my wife, Kristen, and I were going on a date to see the 1997 movie ‘Liar-Liar’ starring Jim Carrey. The movie is about a fast track lawyer who can’t lie for 24 …
WF Pride – August 4, 2014 – Recognition and Respect of Others
WF Pride – August 4, 2014 Core Value: Recognition and Respect of Others Chad Cottingham “No Respect! No Respect!” – The famous line that many know from the late Rodney Dangerfield. It was funny, but nowadays it seems like everyone is saying it. They are almost demanding it. In my 21 years in the world of education, I saw the problem …
WF Pride – July 28, 2014 – Positive Attitude and Passion for Life and Work
WF Pride – July 28, 2014 Core Value: Positive Attitude and Passion for life and work Chad Cottingham Is it just me? Or do more and more people seem sad and depressed? I go to the store and see people with heads down, rarely engaging in conversation, and looking mad at the world. No one seems happy. Why? I understand bad …
WF Pride – July 21, 2014 – Focus on Unity and Humility
WF Pride – July 21, 2014 Core Value: Focus on unity and humility Chad Cottingham I love football! I’m a bit of a junkie when it comes to watching and following it. I like high school and college, but my favorite is pro football. I watch the draft (I actually watch draft coverage for weeks prior), I read about practice, about …