I am beginning a new periodic theme for our blog titled “Sign the Wall!”
Here’s the back story.
When you visit our offices, you will see a bold piece of wall art titled “ENTHUSIASM CREATES ATTITUDE.” It is a company mantra, and is represented by our employees in so many ways – both in the office and out in daily life.
While idly surfing the internet not long ago, a picture of famed (and defamed) actor Johnny Depp appeared. What was unique about it was Depp being in costume as his famed character Captain Jack Sparrow, seated on a hospital bed and talking to a young patient who looked overjoyed.
It turns out as Depp travels the world, he brings his pirate costume and has made it a point of visiting children in hospitals in Australia, Canada, Paris, and more. According to the story I read, Depp’s visit to this hospital in Spain was over two hours, chatting with patients and families in pediatric and oncology wards.
Medical experts commented that a celebrity visit such as this has a great impact, including improved self-esteem and confidence, distraction from illness, improved optimism and a morale boost.
The last time I saw Johnny Depp in the news was, like most of you, during the Amber Heard trial – it was not a highlight moment. But after reading about Depp’s acts of repeated kindness, his voluntary enthusiasm toward children in long-term hospitalization, I am going to give him his due – Johnny Depp can sign the ENTHUSIASM CREATES ATTITUDE wall any time he’s in town.
I am also excited to announce Strong Automotive is also going to create a new honor for our employees who go above and beyond in community service – they will sign the wall, and I will sign a check for their favorite charity.
And if you have someone you would like to nominate, send me their story… it’s a big wall!