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We
all
can Health Care System Foundation excel in both
appreciate the of these areas of “talent” investment.
importa nce of As a friend of Baylor Scott & White, I am
investing wisely. happy to see Jim Hinton making his mark,
Financially, we seek evaluating our portfolio of properties and
to invest our resources and energy in the things services in an effort to position Baylor Scott &
that are working and will provide a return on White to be a winner in the changing world of
our investment. On the philanthropic front, the health care. By driving efficiencies, investing in
goal is to invest in organizations that will be key initiatives, and identifying areas of growth,
good stewards of our donations and make an his actions will make our health care system
impact. stronger.
Perhaps there is no more recognizable I continue to be inspired by the willingness
investment story than the “Parable of the of our 12,000 donors, not only to support
Talents.” cutting-edge projects in new fields, but also to
In the parable, a wealthy man, preparing to fund existing areas of service that make a big
leave on a journey, entrusts three of his impact for patients and the community. Baylor
employees with talents (sums of money) with Scott & White programs and initiatives, such
the expectation that they will steward those as the work of Simon Driver, Ph.D., and Ajay
talents well and provide a good return on Goel, Ph.D., will have a lasting impact in
investment when he returns. To one he gives North Texas for years and generations to come.
five talents, to one he gives two talents, and to Good investments yield good returns. Baylor
one he gives one talent. While the owner is Scott & White is proving to be an impactful
away, the five-talent and two-talent employees steward and sound investment for all of us.
invest diligently and wisely and receive 100%
ROI, but the one-talent employee disappoints
as he does nothing to create value.
Talents were units of currency in ancient
times; however, we are most familiar with our
English word “talent,” which refers to a
person’s innate ability or aptitude to accomplish
Norm Bagwell
something. Regardless of the definition,
Chair, Board of Directors
Baylor Health Care System Foundation
Baylor Scott & White Health and Baylor
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