Bullshit: a good word and a vital part of leadership - john w. wright

John W.

Wright comes from a family of coaches, so he has always had people encouraging him to reach his potential.

A high-school All-American in football, Wright was also a state champion and state record holder in track.

Recruited by over sixty schools, Wright chose the University of Illinois, where he ended his college career as the leading receiver in Illinois and Big Ten history and No.

5 all time in NCAA history.

Wright was a second round draft choice by the Atlanta Falcons and then traded to the Detroit Lions.

He played for three years before a ruptured Achilles tendon ended his professional career.

Wright spent ten years as a wealth advisor with Northwestern Mutual before serving for twenty-six years as a managing partner in Champaign, Illinois.

He now consults high-ranking professionals, is a public speaker, and conducts leadership camps.

Married to Deanna for forty-nine years, Wright has two children, John II and Ashley.

They and Wrights grandchildren continue the familys athletic traditions.