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Think Haig, Not Kennedy
2Poised for Growth is not an annual report theme. At best, it’s a deflection and, at worse, an excuse. Either case, it’s the wrong message to send to the Street.
Not to get all “Kennedy” on you (JFK, not MTV) but how does sending a “rising tide lifts all boats” message help management’s credibility or garner support for the company’s long-range business strategy? Quite simply, it doesn’t.
So, as you sharpen your messaging to investors for the recovering economy (which impacts your annual report), think Al Haig and tell them who’s in charge now (just be sure you have your facts straight, unlike AH).
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My favorite Lou Holtz quote was immediately following a win that put him in the Orange Bowl and fans were tossing oranges onto the field, he told a sideline reporter, “I’m sure glad we didn’t get into the Gator bowl!”
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Way to go Rob. I couldn’t agree more. Nobody ever got the to top of Mount Everest and said how did I get here? - Lou Holtz