Steve Degnan
Speaker, Author, Advisor, CHRO Executive, Non-Profit Board Member, Military Veteran
Here is a quick take on Fred Smith, founder of FedEx, who recently passed. It seems like we may be on the verge of seeing a generation of such quiet founders leave us soon. Their lessons are many.
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Practical. Direct. Occasionally amused. Always useful.
It isn't just Steve's pragmatism and ability to see all situations through the prism of common sense and fairness that make him the first person I consult when I encounter a challenging situation. It's the fact that his motivations as a professional, philanthropist and friend are born out of a genuine sense of goodness and kind intent. You hear a lot of people that claim to be 'selfless' but with Steve it's really never about HIM. He's smart, thoughtful and compassionate and I am one of many who count him among my most trusted colleagues.
