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07/02/2013

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Not often is class mentioned as an important leadership trait...but it should be.

 

Class garners goodwill, creates admiration and engenders loyalty. Class is simply a form of respect that human beings show others...it's the ultimate respect great leaders convey...it's a kind of elegance of character.

 

Last week, the Chicago Blackhawks won their second Stanley Cup championship in four years. They did so by vanquishing the Boston Bruins on Boston's home ice.

 

Friday, the Blackhawks had their victory parade in downtown Chicago. That morning an advertisement appeared in The Boston Globe. This was its content:

 

THANK

YOU

 

An open letter to the

Boston Bruins organization

& the city of Boston

 

Hockey is a tough game. As impressed as we were by the strength, talent, and competitive spirit of the Boston Bruins on the ice, we were deeply touched by what happened off the ice. Rarely have we experienced the hospitality you afforded us throughout the playoff series between two incredibly gifted teams.

 

On behalf of the Chicago Blackhawks organization and the entire Wirtz Corporation, we want to personally express our heartfelt appreciation to your city, the Bruins organization, and especially, the citizens of Boston for the remarkable welcome you showed our team and the many Chicagoans who visited.

 

From Boston's political leadership to every member of the Bruins organization, from the players to the people on the street, you demonstrated respect, good sportsmanship, and a genuine love for the great game of hockey.

 

Like the rest of the world, Chicagoans have been reminded in recent days of Boston's strength. Please know we tip our hat to your city's big heart and gracious spirit. You lead by example and have set the bar very high for others to follow."

 

Respectfully,

 

Rocky Wirtz

Chairman, Wirtz Corporation

 

John McDonough,

President & CEO, Chicago Blackhawks

 

Rocky Wirtz is the owner of the Chicago Blackhawks.

 

It is unprecedented, as far as I know, for a winning team to take an ad out in the opposing team's paper to thank them. At least I have never heard of it.

 

How does that make you feel about Rocky Wirtz and John McDonough?

 

Yep...you just experienced the impact of class.
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Doug

 

Doug Cartland, President
Doug Cartland, Inc.

 

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