Everyday Heroes

Most people, given the right circumstances, will do the right things, claims Dr. James Doty, a clinical professor of neurosurgery at Stanford University and founding director of the Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education. In a recent podcast, Dr. Doty gave new meaning to being a hero. "Being a hero doesn't necessarily mean that you have to jump off a bridge into freezing water and pull somebody out of the water. Being a hero can simply mean recognizing a situation where somebody is at risk and making the effort to go and help them." An act of heroism can be as simple as helping a senior citizen cross the street or standing up to someone is who bullying a coworker or friend.

 

Doty's definition of hero made us reflect on the most recent DPHA Conference. Almost everyone who works in a DPHA showroom is a hero. Consider how often and how many of your team members go above and beyond a job description to solve a problem, to craft an innovative solution or to make a positive difference in the lives of your clients.

 

DPHA has a vast resource of heroes. DPHA President Gary Ericson is a hero - he bleeds DPHA blue and constantly promotes the value of being a DPHA member. DPHA President-Elect Ryan Paul is a hero, spending countless hours strategizing to create additional value for all DPHA members.  Everyone who serves on the DPHA Board of Directors is a hero because they make the effort to help our fellow members, their staffs, clients and others.   

 

Most DPHA members perform heroic acts daily and that's why DPHA has programs, activities and communities to recognize them. Our community and organization will continue to build strength and deliver additional benefits that help make heroism commonplace. As our mission statement says at the beginning of every issue of Connections, we are "A network of exceptional decorative hardware and plumbing professionals creating a culture of excellence and education."