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HONOR HISTORY

Let the Past Propel You Forward

The past is a kind of screen upon which we project our vision of the future.

—CARL BECKER

Where have we been? Where are we going? Where am I? Your Google Map isn’t equipped for navigating existential dilemmas, but your company history can help. A shared past knits an individual into a community and imbues the group with a distinct identity. The history of your organization can be a source of pride that helps you see events and yourself as part of a larger, still-unfolding story. History connects you to meaning.

Whether you are re-envisioning your brand or wondering, Why do we do things this way? ...

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