Thoughts from the President

November 27, 2024 - Thankful to be Upstaged

Dear Danforth Center Community,

For the past few years, I’ve started preparing a Weekly Message with a Thanksgiving theme to send on the Wednesday before the holiday. And each year, I’m interrupted by Anna Dibble (VP, People and Culture), who sends me a message like: “Hey Jim, I am planning on sending out a Thanksgiving message to the community today…forgot to chat about that with you yesterday.” Then I read what she’s planning to send, and it’s always incredible! It’s heartfelt, warm, and sincerely appreciative towards the Danforth Center community, in the finest tradition of Thanksgiving messages. I then get back in touch with Anna with a message to the effect of, “This is so good, how do you expect me to follow that?”  Upstaged…again!

I cannot match Anna’s message, and that’s part of what I’m thankful for this year. I’m thankful that we have so many talented people, like Anna, who are investing so much of themselves to contribute to the Danforth Center community. I’m thankful to work with so many who identify with our mission and work together to make the Danforth Center entirely unique and impactful. And I’m thankful for the determination and passion you show to get through the difficult moments, or to rise above the skepticism from others who think you can’t do it.

I hope you read and think about Anna’s message from this morning, and then pass along your appreciation and gratitude to others who make a difference for you at the Danforth Center. Happy Thanksgiving!

Jim Carrington,
President and Chief Executive Officer

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