Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Giving Thanks: Tom Phillips

As we approach Thanksgiving, it's a good time to think about all that we have to be thankful for (apologies for the grammar). It's especially important during difficult times to be reminded of the good things, people, and events in our lives.

To start, I'm thankful for the experience of having worked for Tom Phillips at Phillips Publishing. Tom taught me entrepreneurship, the relentless pursuit of excellence, how to look at things from different perspectives, and to strive for perfection.

On a personal side, Tom was always friendly and had a kind word to share. He really made me feel like part of the family.

I thank Tom for the opportunity to work for him and learn from him. I thank him for the opportunity to learn how to sell advertising, and to delve into what was at the time a new-fangled contraption called the internet.

Today, our more than 24 employees, and many more stakeholders outside the company, benefit from the knowledge Tom provided.

Happy Thanksgiving!

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