Staying Positive

W. Clement Stone said, “There is little difference in people, but that little difference makes a big difference. That little difference is attitude. The big difference is whether it is positive or negative.” Everyone who I have met and interviewed in Greensburg has been positive. From signs on buildings saying, “Struck down but not destroyed . . . rising from the rubble with Christ,” to the senior class motto this past year stating, “We cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust our sails,” Greensburg has held their head up high with a positive and upbeat attitude and outlook on the hand they have been dealt. During the commencement exercises, George Bush referenced the senior class growing closer together as the world around them blew apart. Darin Headrick, Superintendent of Greensburg High School, received the “I Make a Difference Award” at the ceremonies for emulating Vince Lombardi’s quote about being a great leader. Lombardi said, “Leaders are not born, they are made through hard work just like everything else.” There are so many great leaders in Greensburg, such as those who led and still lead by example and those who become leaders simply from their passion, not their position. As I sit at my kitchen table in Wichita, I find myself thinking about Greensburg and ultimately wishing I was there being a part of their positive story.