Key Philosophies
of the 2024 Hall of Fame Inductees
My best advice to leaders:
Lead authentically. Don't think you have to lead the
same way as your predecessor. You did not get to
leadership without demonstrating ability, so do it your way.
Authenticity is paramount in building trust. Trust builds
influence. Influence allows you to accomplish great things.
Don't be afraid to fail. If you are not failing along the
way, you are not taking risks. To accelerate growth, you
have to think creatively and try things no one else has
done. Embrace it.
Create human first cultures. We are in a different world
of work. We must remember we are humans first. Happy
employees = Happy clients. Focus on people.
Make self-care a priority. You must take care of yourself
to be sure you can be there for others. Nothing is more
important than your health.
Acknowledge and embrace leadership at all levels.
Leadership is not reserved only for the most tenured in
the company. There are amazing, smart, talented young
leaders. Let them lead.
Philosophy 1:
From the day you are born,
'Til you ride in a hearse,
Things are never so bad,
That they couldn't be worse.
Worcester Business Journal Hall of Fame
Warner Fletcher
Director, Fletcher Tilton
Worcester Business Journal Hall of Fame
Carla McCall
Managing partner, AAFCPAs
Philosophy 2:
In order to get anything done whoever may be
involved have different roles to play. In order
to get the "anything" accomplished, all of the
various role players have to do their part.
