Good evening I
Been a while since we had a conversation
First off, being retired, I can speek with a little authority on what happens when someone retires from a company. Nothing. For example, look at what they have done with the legacy that was Casey. His teaching, his focus on the inner good that the company needed to tap has all but been forgotten. The very core of what made this company the jaugernaught that has dominated the world has been forgotten, and the focus is now elsewhere. Many UPSers only hear of Casey during a 5 minute or 15 second founders day production. Thats all.
I applaude those like Tex, and quite possibly yourself, as I gave it my all each and every day. I held nothing back. And when I walked out (actually hobbled) the door for the last time, I was complete. UPS, for all its trying never got me to sell my soul.
But now to your real question. There comes a time when a man must admit that the cause is lost. The way it reads is that "you are to shake the dust off your sandles", and go elsewhere. As long as UPS culture remains what it is, run by people that claim to have morals, but dont show them when dealing with others, then it is a lost cause.
Therefor, as one that has shaken the sand off the workboots, I have traveled where I can make a difference.
For you see, it is not the whole world, or company we need to try and change, but those around us. And when enough of those around us change, who knows where that can lead.
But as you say, there are too many people that dont realize there is no I in team.
Best
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