This is the 56th in a collection of newspaper ads written by Harry Gray, then CEO of United Technologies, that appeared in the Wall Street Journal from the late 1970s through the early 1980s. Here is the text from that ad. This country is generous, giving, compassionate, and sacrificing. Many millions contribute to United Way, … Continue reading You Ain’t What’s Wrong with America (I Hope)
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This Will Make You Feel Better
This is the 43rd in a collection of newspaper ads written by Harry Gray, then CEO of United Technologies, that appeared in the Wall Street Journal from the late 1970s through the early 1980s. Here is the text from that ad. If you sometimes get discouraged, consider this fellow: He dropped out of grade school. … Continue reading This Will Make You Feel Better
Thanks to Sue
This is the 41st in a collection of newspaper ads written by Harry Gray, then CEO of United Technologies, that appeared in the Wall Street Journal from the late 1970s through the early 1980s. Here is the text from that ad. When her family possessions were seized to pay off her father's business debts, she … Continue reading Thanks to Sue
Something to Cheer About
This is the 37th in a collection of newspaper ads written by Harry Gray, then CEO of United Technologies, that appeared in the Wall Street Journal from the late 1970s through the early 1980s. Here is the text from that ad. If you sometimes think the front page and the evening TV news bring nothing … Continue reading Something to Cheer About
On Patriotism (and Pope Francis)
This is the 27th in a collection of newspaper ads written by Harry Gray, then CEO of United Technologies, that appeared in the Wall Street Journal from the late 1970s through the early 1980s. Here is the text from that ad, followed by a look at how Gray's words fit in with today's world and … Continue reading On Patriotism (and Pope Francis)
Innovate or Abdicate – The Fortune 500, Then and Now
This is the 19th in a collection of newspaper ads written by Harry Gray, then CEO of United Technologies, that appeared in the Wall Street Journal from the late 1970s through the early 1980s. Here is the text from that ad. Next month, Fortune will publish its 1984 list of America's top industrial companies. The … Continue reading Innovate or Abdicate – The Fortune 500, Then and Now
In the Next 45 Seconds, Your Resume May Not Look So Hot
This is the 18th in a collection of newspaper ads written by Harry Gray, then CEO of United Technologies, that appeared in the Wall Street Journal from the late 1970s through the early 1980s. You may be proud of how far you've come. But here's a tough old bird whose score you might have trouble … Continue reading In the Next 45 Seconds, Your Resume May Not Look So Hot
If You Think You Know a Lot, Take This Test
This is the 17th in a collection of newspaper ads written by Harry Gray, then CEO of United Technologies, that appeared in the Wall Street Journal from the late 1970s through the early 1980s. Can you explain the self-evident truths of our Declaration of Independence? The checks and balances of our Constitution? Do you know … Continue reading If You Think You Know a Lot, Take This Test
Would You Hang This Message in Your Work Area?
This is the 16th in a collection of newspaper ads written by Harry Gray, then CEO of United Technologies, that appeared in the Wall Street Journal from the late 1970s through the early 1980s. Here is the ad: I'm a little fed up with the constant criticism of American workmanship. How other people do their … Continue reading Would You Hang This Message in Your Work Area?
You Can Help with This Problem
This is the 11th in a collection of newspaper ads from United Technologies that appeared in the Wall Street Journal from the late 1970s through the early 1980s. Here is the original ad. Consider this: Since 1941, including World War II, Korea, and Vietnam, 519,264 Americans were killed in combat. Since 1941, 1,788,400 Americans were … Continue reading You Can Help with This Problem
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