We just hired another bright person, so I recently reviewed our Employee Handbook--mostly a guide filled with an overview of nuts and bolts and some legal stuff our lawyers included. At the very end I came across a small paragraph meant to give new employees a window into our culture and what we expect.
Most of us are inspired by the underdog. Very few would choose to be one.
I’ve been completely humbled by the stories behind the athletes at the summer Olympics. A silver-haired 39-year old gymnast who can still hold himself parallel to the ground. A mother of twins who came back to win gold after not placing in the previous two Olympics.