Bill Daniels was someone who believed that his success in business
was due to his values and principles. He constantly sought to
share these with those he came into contact with. He would never
miss an opportunity to share his philosophy with people.
Bill always grouped his values into several key areas. These
were areas that he felt were most important to him and reflected
how he lived his life and built his business.
Select one of these value areas from the list below, and read
some of Bill's own personal statements reflecting these values.
COMMUNITY SPIRIT
HOANG NHU TRAN was one of thousands of homeless “boat people” who come to America from Saigon in 1975. He was only nine years old at the time and didn’t speak a word of English. But Hoang was determined to make something out of his new life in this country. And so he has. In 1987, he graduated at the top of his class from the Air Force Academy. He then went to Oxford University as a Rhodes Scholar. Now he is attending Harvard Medical School on a full scholarship to train as a surgeon. Hoang has vowed to serve mankind and pay back “many times more” what America has given him. The story of Hoang Nhu Tran should be a reminder that America remains the greatest nation on earth, where boundless opportunities still exist for each and every one of us.
ALL TOO often people in high places forget where they came from. And while they make every effort to treat their peers and superiors with friendliness and respect, they don’t always afford others the same common courtesy. Next time you have an opportunity, why not ask a new employee what his or her aspirations are for the future. Or give a few words of encouragement to your secretary or someone on your staff. You have the ability to make people happy with just a few thoughtful words. Why not start using them.
EACH PERSON on this planet is unique. Each with a spirit of their own. Each with blessings to count. Why not use this holiday season to demonstrate your individuality by sharing your good fortune with those around you. Take an hour of your schedule and pay a visit to an elderly neighbor. Find a way to help a family that is homeless. Put a couple of extra coins in the Salvation Army’s kettle. Share your special love with your family and friends. And, sometime during the holidays take a quiet half-hour by yourself to count all the things you have to be thankful for. You may just find you’ve received the greatest gift of all.
ONCE, IT WAS a relatively simple matter for cable television to satisfy America’s appetite for new programming. Today, however, we must work harder to serve our customers and communities. That’s why I’m so proud of the Vanguard Award recipients. They are the best and brightest among us. They personify our creative and entrepreneurial spirit. Most importantly, they understand there is no greater accomplishment than working for the common good.