BusinessLetter
...eaching English and journalism at Georgia State University. I came to look forward to the critical thinking abilities he brought to every class discussion, no matter which class he was taking. An experienced public speaker, Jake’s poise and engaging manner often drew his classmates into greater participation in discussions. To be sure, Jake is an excellent salesperson, and he is well-suited for marketing. His ideas are original and creative and often cut right to the heart of a selling point. He can think on his feet and improvise. I’ve seen him do it many times with the charm of a Tom Sawyer, and I just shake my head and smile. But by far the greatest asset Jake has is his strength of character. Over the years I have seen Jake face adversities that would have stopped a lesser person at square one, not the least of which...