No Greatness without Goodness: How a Father's Love Changed a Company and Sparked a Movement
"Randy Lewis is a real trailblazer. He never forgot his community during his very successful business years. This book is a real eyeopener. He put his career on the line to demonstrate that serving the needs of the community also serves the needs of business. When you do both together, you really have achieved success." -- Bob Wright, Cofounder of Autism Speaks, former vice chairman of General Electric Company, former chairman and CEO of NBC Universal "Unconditional love, unending patience, and total dedication to a good cause create miracles. What a better world we would have following Randy's example." -- C. R. Walgreen III, Chairman emeritus, Walgreens Company "This is the story of a company, its leader, and its workforce changing the world for thousands of people with disabilities. It is a story that should inspire us all." -- Senator Tom Harkin "An extraordinary story of the power of the human spirit of one man and how Randy Lewis's unconditional love for his autistic son emboldened him to change Walgreens' workplace forever. In doing so, he has given hope to thousands with disabilities. Anything seems possible after reading No Greatness without Goodness." -- Emil Brolick, CEO of Wendy's "A heartwarming account of how one man's vision inspired many, from business leaders to frontline employees, to unlock the true mission and meaning of success in industry and in life." -- Jeff Kellan, Vice president of distribution, Toys"R"Us "A bold and courageous story-essential rightness exemplified. An inspiring read for business leaders, a heartwarming read for parents, and a must-read anyone facing a challenge." -- Johan Aurik, Managing partner and chairman of the board, A.T. Kearney "It was a privilege to attend the grand opening of the distribution plant in Anderson, South Carolina. Many employees, almost all of them disabled, told me of their great affection for and gratitude toward Randy. His support of their abilities to help Walgreens as employees of the company provides them self-confidence, growth, and a future as productive citizens. This book reveals the path Randy followed to his incredible success in the corporate world and highlights how much his success is rooted in family and faith. Few executives have done what Randy has accomplished, but all of us can use him as a role model for superior, contemporary leadership. I am a better person for knowing him and his family and calling them friends." -- Janet Hill, Member, boards of directors of Wendy's, Dean Foods, Echo360, and the Carlyle Group "Randy Lewis offers valuable lessons for building a better society, demonstrating the tremendous value of focusing on people's abilities, not their disabilities. Having traveled across the country for discussions about how to address the persistently high rate of unemployment for people with disabilities, I can confidently state that no one makes a more powerful case than Randy that hiring these individuals isn't about charity; it's good for the bottom line. Thanks in large part to his leadership, Walgreens is changing the way the way we view this issue in a way that has the potential to improve the quality of life for millions of people." -- Jack Markell, Governor of Delaware "Randy Lewis is a pioneer, demonstrating through his efforts at Walgreens that people with disabilities, given the chance and the tools, will succeed. By harnessing the power of business and the longing in each of us to make a difference, he has done what many thought impossible. This is a must-read for corporate leaders." -- Marca Bristo, President of Access Living, former chair on the National Council on Disability "Randy helped one of the nation's landmark companies to see, and seize, the chance to employ an underappreciated-and too often misunderstood-workforce, challenge old myths and assumptions, advance our culture, and set an example for others. Best of all, he showed that we should never overlook or underestimate anyone who wants to contribute to our nation's economy and better their lives along the way. In doing so, Randy underscored a valuable lesson about doing good by doing good business." -- Greg Wasson, CEO of Walgreens