This is the 53rd 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. Submit to pressure from peers and you move down to their level. Speak up … Continue reading Will the Real You Please Stand Up?
Category: Wall Street Journal
Why Does Everyone Hate Meetings?
This is the 52nd 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. Three kinds of people attend meetings. Those who want progress, those who don't, and … Continue reading Why Does Everyone Hate Meetings?
Where Do You Get Your Information?
This is the 51st 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's the last time you sat in the bleachers? When's the last time you … Continue reading Where Do You Get Your Information?
Where Are You?
This is the 50th 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. Your third grade teacher said you had a problem with math. You gave up … Continue reading Where Are You?
When’s the Best Time to Stop Talking?
This is the 49th 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. Probably now. A story is told about FDR when he was a young lawyer. … Continue reading When’s the Best Time to Stop Talking?
Whatever Happened to “Yes, Please”?
This is the 48th 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. It went the way of "Thank you", Excuse me", "Yes, sir". Do you know … Continue reading Whatever Happened to “Yes, Please”?
What Are We Going to Do About Fred?
This is the 47th 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. "He smokes too much. Not only that, I saw him coming out of a bar … Continue reading What Are We Going to Do About Fred?
What Are We Doing to Ourselves?
This is the 46th 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. Many books offer answers on how to live our lives. But, there's one book … Continue reading What Are We Doing to Ourselves?
We’re Gonna Miss Ya, Duke
This is the 45th 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 you came riding into town, varmints scrambled, dance hall girls powdered their noses, … Continue reading We’re Gonna Miss Ya, Duke
To the Kid on the End of the Bench
This is the 44th 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. Champions once sat where you're sitting, kid. The Football Hall of Fame (and every … Continue reading To the Kid on the End of the Bench
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