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If the elevator is broken, take the stairs!

The Huddle with John Furner

CHAPTER

Optimism and Progress: From Police Escorts to Lead Director

The guest shares their experience as the first African American athlete in the Southwest Conference in 1965, highlighting the progress made since then. They discuss their journey from needing police escorts to becoming the lead director of Walmart, emphasizing the importance of optimism and perspective. The chapter also explores the theme of progress being better than perfection and reflects on the changes witnessed at the University of Arkansas over the years.

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