This is the 23rd 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. People don't want to be managed. They want to be led. Whoever heard of … Continue reading Let’s Get Rid of Management
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Let’s Get Rid of “The Girl”
This is the 22nd 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. Wouldn't it be great to take one giant step forward for womankind and get … Continue reading Let’s Get Rid of “The Girl”
Johnny and Suzy Better Get Cracking
This is the 21st 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. A University of Chicago study shows Russian high school students are ten times better … Continue reading Johnny and Suzy Better Get Cracking
It’s What You Do – Not When You Do It
This is the 20th 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. Ted Williams, at age 42, slammed a home run in his last official at … Continue reading It’s What You Do – Not When You Do It
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?
Hold the Phone
This is the 14th 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 original ad. Most of us will spend two years of our lives on the telephone. They are not … Continue reading Hold the Phone
Reading at the Dinner Table
This is the 13th 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 original ad. Tonight at the dinner table, read something out loud to your family. Tomorrow night, let another member … Continue reading Reading at the Dinner Table
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