Sep 24 2008
Integrity our Number 1 Core Value: two examples
First the Cubs made the NL playoffs with the best record…now 11 wins in October…that is what counts…I’m in Taiwan right now and I almost checked my luck at a temple by doing a ritual that helps in these areas, but then I’m Catholic so I figured I better just ask at my church, but I have not been there in awhile so GOD will know I’m there just to pray for Cub wins…I’m so confused and do not want to screw up any mojo or vibes we have going. Next week on the spot reports from Wrigley Field.
OK, what’s new…I was so impressed that our COO Rick Hamada was asked to be on a Thunderbird University dais on the business subject of integrity last week….I’m so proud that integrity is one of key attributes what our company is known and we are being asked to be public programs…we hear the word trust alot from customers and suppliers. Avnet folks if your reading this be proud and keep it up baby!
Last example, on Monday we were one of the sponsors of a special luncheon honoring Jerry Colangelo who was the lead organizer of Team USA that won the basketball “gold medal” in China. We rarely support these events but it was easy when asked…in fact a 3 point shot supporting this man…he has been THE leader in the Phoenix community for decades, he LEAD BY EXAMPLE using INTEGRITY and TEAMWORK to make this team special representing to the world how we can change and still win. Not just the fact he could get our best players to win a tournament. Last all our funds for that luncheon went to Special Olympics…
Bottomline it is cool to win but there are alot of ways to do it…Rickand Jerry two prime examples of people who do it right.
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It’s great to know that Avnet is being recognized for this very important value. Integrity is one of those words that gets bantered around with such ease. To me, it’s the finer points that truly separate people and companies.