Their Family's "Moral Compass"

Written on October 9, 2009 at 3:01 pm, by

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This past summer, Robert Half International (Canada) sponsored 4 "Knocking Down Silos" corporate breakfasts for members of the Toronto and Waterloo business communities. Bob Lank, managing director of Miller Dallas, chatted with me afterwards about the "good guy" in his family. Here is the email and attachment Bob was kind enough to send me.

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Dave,

As promised, my Grandfather (Herbert H. Lank) always wanted to write a book called "From a Pea-picker in Pennsylvania to President of DuPont" but never did. What he did do however was leave a great legacy of thought and was indeed our family's "moral compass."

His quote that stays with me that I thought you might enjoy:

"I have never met a boring person, but from time to time, I have not asked the right questions."

This picture was taken by Karsh in Ottawa in December 1978. Please use as you see fit.

Bob

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Thanks Bob. Real Human Beings assume everyone is intelligent and this is a great phrase to remember that. So great, it's in my lectures and on my letterhead. A good guy's words live on.

 

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About Dave Howlett

Dave is founder and managing director of Real Human Being Inc. After a 25-year career that included naval officer, commercial diver, scuba instructor and sales executive in the medical device, defense and insurance industries, Dave discovered 3rd gear philosophy. His entertaining and inspiring RHB seminars have left thousands of people inspired and determined to “do the right thing” for themselves, their companies and their kids.

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