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@remaining humble: Remembering the Founder of Email

March 16, 2016 by Michelle Ray

Last week the world lost a real pioneer; a man who transformed communication and revolutionized the way we do business. Ray Tomlinson, the inventor of email and the creator of the “@” symbol, was described as “humble, kind and generous with his time and talents”. Mr. Tomlinson spent almost 50 years with the same employer, the Raytheon Company (formerly known as BBN Technologies). He worked there until his death. Joyce Kuzman, a Raytheon spokesperson, said of Tomlinson “people just loved to work with him…He was just a really nice, down-to-earth good guy.” Paradoxically, unlike the millions who frequently use his invention today, Mr. Tomlinson was not addicted to email. [Read more…] about @remaining humble: Remembering the Founder of Email

Filed Under: Business, Communication, Technology, Uncategorized, values in business Tagged With: Arpanet, Email Founder, Humility, Invention, Legacy, Ray Tomlinson, Raytheon Company

Leaving a leadership legacy: Three tenets to live by

December 23, 2015 by Michelle Ray

As I watched the founder of one of Canada’s best places to work grace the stage, it became apparent that not only was he deeply moved by the reaction of his staff, but also reflective and humbled as his team applauded and stood to honour his legacy. Every team member, as well as managers at all levels, had been impacted by their founder’s philosophy, both personally and professionally.

Rarely have I seen such a display of affection for a leader, for a company. The fabric of the organization’s culture was entirely woven by the values and principles of a very special man. On this occasion, staff had gathered from around the world to celebrate a major milestone in the company’s history.  All were acutely aware of the significance of the event and the moment, realizing that the organization’s next chapter would be theirs to write.  [Read more…] about Leaving a leadership legacy: Three tenets to live by

Filed Under: Business, Business Motivation, Leadership, Motivational Stories, Uncategorized Tagged With: Character, Humility, Integrity, Leadership Traits, Legacy, Michelle Ray

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