In research, respect was earned with publications, patents, and hard work. More than often, the rumors of pulling all-nighters or having you car in the company parking lot at midnight would underscore the “dedication” to work and would add to the unspoken respect of peers. So I thought. Then there was this star manager, who, just by his presence, would reinforce this. So I thought. At a business meeting starting to get out of hand at around 6PM, this star manager excused himself. We asked, “Deb or Dick waiting?” And, with a big smile he answered: “no, more important….Morgan.” - a life’s lesson never forgotten, and now often applied.
God Speed Don.
