Cohen Q&A (CONT’D FROM PAGE 16)
What keeps you excited about coming to work every day? And when you look at the next generation of the business, both at Acme and the greater corrugated in- dustry, what gives you confidence about where it’s headed? What keeps me interested and focused is the high level of achievement that we have attained. It is not by happen- stance that we have one of the most automated box plants in the country. If I have one trait that keeps our company in the ‘game” it is an optimism that propels me to invest in people and processes. I welcome the challenge of competition. In fact, you can’t really hone your skills without someone chasing you from behind. I must admit that if you beat me on the tennis court I can accept that, but in the field of box converting you better bring your “A” game. As our company transi- tions to the next generation, I am sure that the lessons learned by my sons will ensure that the cultural tradition of aspiring to be the best will continue. Any other thoughts you want to share with the industry? We would all like to complain about the foibles of our industry. Frankly, the industry has been extremely kind to my family and I. Yes, you must work hard, and the right decisions must be made, but all that aside, the pathway to success is there for you to seize. I am very grateful to this country for what it has afforded me. From poverty that my father knew to the American dream in one generation. Not bad by any standard!
wealth without making an impact seemed hollow to us. Consequently, we found meaning in advancing education- al opportunities for those willing to make the effort in the inner-city schools in Philadelphia. In Judaism there is a long-standing desire to improve the world around us. The Hebrew basis for such work is called “Tikkun Olam “which when translated means “Heal the World”. My father set the example by working during his lifetime to improve the lot of young people in the neighborhoods through the various charities he funded. Enriching the lives of strangers is more rewarding than one would imagine. Seeing young people strive for suc- cess when born to less than ideal circumstances is a con- stant motivator for my wife and I. I believe that integrity in all you do is a reflection on what type of human being you are. Leading by example is critical to the success of a family business. Passion, Com- mitment, Honesty, Empathy are all elements that good leaders demonstrate. The elements that inspire me to work within the community are the same elements that we use in recognizing and honoring our staff. I get great joy from seeing the growth in people as they contribute to the growth of our company. It’s a form of a psychological re- ward that one gets when the effect of good business poli- cy results in the successful growth of individuals who play an important part in the overall success of the company.
A Legacy Built on Craft.
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