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April 4, 2007 Hall of Fame | Don’t forget your roots, for better businessFiled under: Community, News About ASI One of the items on my “Top Ten Ways To Be More Successful” list is to never forget where it is that you came from. On Tuesday I had an experience that drove this point home in real-time. I was one of thirteen people inducted into the Journalism Hall of Fame at my alma mater – Ball State University.
The honor recognized success in business and contributions to philanthropy and I share these accomplishments with many people – including associates and friends in the advertising specialty and publishing industries. Marilyn Weaver, chairperson of the journalism department, hosted the ceremony and presented me with a plaque (left) for the honor. David Knott, associate professor emeritus of journalism at Ball State, was also present. He helped me learn about the field as I pursued my degree in journalism and he was the faculty advisor for The Ball State Daily News when I was an editor and columnist there.
At graduation, he helped me weigh my job offers so I could choose the right one. His guidance shaped some of the foundation that I often base my business actions upon. It’s that type of influence that has continued to show me the importance of being philanthropic. I am reminded, in particular, of a fund drive from ASI last year – when together as an industry we raised more than $400,000 to support hurricane and disaster relief efforts for the American Red Cross. I’ve found that the principles instilled from my roots – help others and treat others respectfully – have led to my involvement in doing good in the community and in making business better. My thanks to Ball State University and to my friends in business for – among other things – never letting me forget where it is that I came from. Do you have a story about where you’re from that has impacted the way you approach others or do business? Share it on the blog, or email me anytime, at tim.andrews@asicentral.com. TA 0 CommentsLeave a Comment |
