Tim Stay posted today at LeaderNotes (usually authored by Know More Media CEO Hal Halladay) on his recent interaction with David Neeleman, founder of JetBlue. I hate to share the punch line, but Tim felt compelled to give millionaire CEO David Neeleman a five spot.
Please read the post to find out why. What I love about Tim's story is that in Tim's classic, modest way he demonstrates a personal characteristic that makes me admire him as much as--or more--than his counterpart in the story.
To be clear, what I admire about Neeleman is his integrity. What I admire about Tim, includes his integrity, but also includes his generosity of spirit that makes it so easy for him to praise others. Tim would much rather find something you're doing right than wrong! Who wouldn't want to work for him!
Hal, and Rich Christiansen, too, exemplify the same values.
Devin, thank you for your kind words.
I think business is an ongoing battle that can wear you down and I have great respect for those with the courage, vision, tenacity, and integrity to fight the good fight.
I think it behooves us all to be supportive of others in the ring who are willing to generate jobs, create value for shareholders, and enable commerce to happen.
Posted by: Tim Stay | March 7, 2006 11:52 PM | Permalink to Comment