All-Star Celebrations
This weekend thousands looked on as Rickey Henderson and Jim Rice received baseball’s greatest honor: induction into the MLB Hall of Fame. Both men worked extremely hard to become all-stars on the baseball diamond, and are now being recognized for their acheivements.
The last issue of GAWDA Edge highlighted All-Stars in the gases and welding industry, and this weekend’s events got me to thinking about what makes someone an all-star. One of the biggest similarities I found between the speeches made by the ball players and the interviews I conducted with industry members was an appreciation for the organization the person was a part of.
The players spoke highly of their teammates, their teams and all the people who helped them get to where they were. Similarly, GAWDA members were very quick to praise their companies and the people who had inspired them and helped them succeed in their career. It became clear to me that all-stars only reach the levels they reach with the help of a strong team and support from those around them.
The GAWDA All-Stars may not have received any grand ceremony and there was no crowd of adoring fans to commemorate the publication of the Edge, but they embody many of the same hardworking characteristics as the men who were honored at Cooperstown this weekend.
Read this month’s GAWDA Edge to learn more about some of GAWDA’s All-Stars.
May 1st, 2010 at 4:08 am
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