Send a letter to Garcia - A success model from initiative to excellence

Author: Albert H. Berard (USA)
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Publish Date: 2002-09-01
Features: A century-old management concept and work method. A legendary story about delivering a letter, embodying the truth of win-win for corporate success and personal growth. The story of a hero reveals a pattern of success, with the hero being the one who delivered the letter to General Garcia. Today, every company is calling for people who can "deliver the letter to Garcia." Becoming, finding, and valuing people who can "deliver the letter to Garcia" have become the main themes of today's workplace. This book is regarded as a bible of success philosophy. It tells the legendary story of a man named Rowen, who was given the task by President McKinley to deliver a letter that would determine the fate of the war to General Garcia. He did not hesitate or complain but completed this "impossible mission" with absolute loyalty, responsibility, and a proactive spirit to create miracles. His deeds have been widely spread around the world for over a century, inspiring countless people to act proactively in fulfilling their duties. Many companies, organizations, and systems once had a copy on every desk, hoping to shape the soul of their teams. "Delivering the letter" has long become a symbol, representing loyalty to duty, keeping promises, dedication, proactive loyalty, and honor. The philosophy conveyed by this story is so powerful that it cannot be imagined, enough to surpass any theoretical preaching. It is not limited to individuals, enterprises, organizations, or a single nation but evens through human civilization, as the esteemed author of this book, Albert H. Berard, once said: "Civilization is a long journey of searching for such talent with a burning desire."