I just had a conversation with a colleague about how one organization does and another doesn’t do a good job of recognizing past leaders. Even if those new to the fold don’t know the earlier chief officers or fully know their story, there is value in knowing their name and their place in shaping the organization to become what it is today.
Who are the leaders that we recognize on today’s holiday? Is it just Washington that we honor? Or maybe it is Lincoln and Washington? President’s Day or Presidents’ Day? The answer is — it depends. The federal holiday specifically recognizes Washington; some states also recognize Lincoln, and others recognize all who have held the office of President of the United States. Given the challenges of the job, I’m comfortable acknowledging all of them today for their service.
So, today take a moment to refresh your memory of the 45 different men who have served as POTUS. How many can you name without looking it up? Can you give a nugget of information about them beyond their name? Maybe, instead of doing Wordle or scrolling your social media feed, use Presidents’ Day to read about the leaders who have shaped our nation.
