Check out the favorite and most influential books in the life of Dr. Richard Morrison – Retired International Executive at Eli Lilly and Company and Professor of International Business at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. One of the largest global pharmaceutical companies in the world:
The Holy Bible
“A thorough knowledge of the Bible is worth more than a college education.” – Theodore Roosevelt
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How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
“Are you bored with your life? Then throw yourself into some work you believe in with all your heart, live for it, die for it, and you will find happiness that you had thought could never be yours.” – Dale Carnegie
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The Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale
“Change your thoughts and you change the world.” – Norman Vincent Peale
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The Chamber by John Grisham
“Don’t compromise yourself – you’re all you have.” – John Grisham
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You Can If You Think You Can by Norman Vincent Peale
“The way to happiness: Keep your heart free from hate, your mind from worry. Live simply, expect little, give much. Scatter sunshine, forget self, think of others.” – Norman Vincent Peale
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Dick and Jane Stories: See Spot Run
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Harold and the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson
“One evening Harold decided to go for a walk in the moonlight. But there wasn’t any moon, and Harold needed a moon for a walk in the moonlight. Fortunately, he had brought his purple crayon. So he drew a moon. He also needed something to walk on. So he drew a path…” And thus begins one of the most imaginative and enchanting adventures in all of children’s books. The creative concept behind this beloved story has intrigued children and kept them absorbed for generations, as page by page unfolds the dramatic and clever adventures of Harold and his purple crayon.
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Bio of Dr. Richard Morrison: Retired international executive of Eli Lilly and Company, a global pharmaceutical company. He was with Lilly for over 30 years, living in eight different countries, and having general management responsiblities for over 70 countries during his Lilly International career. Following his retirement from Lilly, Dr. Morrison became an “Executive in Residence” in the Cameron School of Business at UNCW. Indeed, he was the first person to become a member of the CSB in this capacity. He served in this position for six years, after which he retired (his second retirement). However, he returned to the CSB to teach International Business on a full-time basis in 2007 and continues to do so, again as an “Excutive in Residence.” During all of his CSB teaching, he has been very involved with his many students as a teacher and advisor. He continues to be a professor who is highly interested in helping students learn skills that will help them achieve successful business careers. His door is always open to students who wish to discuss their futures. Dr. Morrison has been on the CSB Executive Advisory Board for several years, and remains on the board to-date. Dr. Morrison has served on numerous USA and International Corporate Boards, all of which have been involved in global business. Indeed, he continues to serve on Corporate Boards, both USA and European Companies, as well as University Boards, and community-related boards. He is married to the former Belinda Gray. They have four children and eight grandchildren, the oldest being a senior year student at UNCW. (Bio obtained from UNCW’s website)
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