A Message From the Publisher
Harold L. Myra
October 1, 1980
Frankly, it's been a wild-but invigorating-ride. Paul Robbins and I keep using this analogy on each other: we thought we were birthing a canary, but out came this huge eagle. Here we are, clutching its talons as it flies up and up to new vistas, whereas we thought by now we'd be watching a polite little yellow thing twittering in its cage. Our original LEADERSHIP plans were for 5000 circulation and modest beginnings. But testing and research showed intense need and interest. We soon knew we had to give it our best shot- extensive editorial work, full-time staff, major promotions. Keith Stonehocker then did magnificent work in launching circulation to 60,000 this first year. Roy Coffman, as one of the key strategists, kept the ad sales and other business aspects humming. It's been a delight to see the response -but the "canary/eagle" dynamics have generated a lot of pressure, especially on Paul Robbins, who also carries heavy corporate responsibilities. After the first issue, and even after the second and third, the question we heard most often was, "Well, you've really helped us. But is it just a flash in the pan? Will you let us down on other issues?" Apparently Paul's efforts to maintain quality have not been misplaced, for we continually receive comments such as these in letters: "Many of the articles hit home and became very personal. It's almost as if they were written just for me." "I cannot tell you how much the journal has excited, motivated, and inspired me!" "Most of the articles speak to the issues I confront daily." I can identify with all this enthusiasm because working with each issue stimulates me personally. The interview with Dick Halverson was a refreshing three hours, and reading and re-reading it in manuscript ...
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