Mattson and company, a US based food and beverage development company enabled one of its long term employees, Kristie to attend the Athens Olympics where her daughter was representing the Greek Softball team by combining it with a work related tour. Kristie, on her own would not have been able to afford the trip.

What stood out for me was not only that it was a great gesture on the part of the management but also how the members of the board called her in to share the news with her personally. A genuine participation in another person?s happiness.

Read the story as shared by Davis Masten, Cheskin who is a board member of Mattson and company.

• Deepa