Throughout the years that I have been writing these TRIPLE III TIME messages, I have reported that I never really am sure where motivation for a specific message may come from.  However, this week my inspiration came about totally unexpectedly.

Since my wife’s recent retirement from the world of education, she has started going through boxes of “stuff” that has been untouched for years.  The goal is to make us more organized.  And as you can see she came across a very special picture that brought back a ton of memories…which made this III message timely.

JHL and I have been friends, co-workers and colleagues for well over forty (40) years.  There are a million stories I/we could share…but for this moment I believe a special TOP 10 of partnership would be best.

Let’s say it like this…Mr. JHL for me:

1. Always offered a reliable, safe and confident listening ear yesterday, today and tomorrow.
2. Provided a real meaning to the “I’ve got your back” statement.
3. Made our service philosophy “For The Cause”… a daily reason to show up for work.
4. Supported the building of an agency image which believed “There Is Always A Better Way” to help people.
5. Served as the ideal “co-star” when showing off our innovations.
6. Helped make personnel management always progressive.
7. Facilitated an agency priority of partnerships…which proved to be the best way to do business.
8. Conquered re-starting his job… to be even better than his first start.
9. Never said “I don’t think we can” or “I don’t think I can help with that” regarding any brand new business or personal project I dreamed up..
10. And lastly, he didn’t know that when he referred to himself as the “2^nd Banana”…that I took that assessment to mean our Agency was better with two LEADERS!

Sometimes we all need to “Remember When” to make sure we appreciate friends, opportunities and future possibilities.

Thanks Chief!