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John Created an
Incredible Legacy because He Dared...
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+ to be a
person not a position
+ to connect + to drive the Trader Joe’s dream Let me explain these three things: Dared to be a person not a position. The way I saw John interact with crew members told me that he was more interested in being authentic with who he was as a person rather than hiding behind a position. This genuineness built trust and strengthened bonds within the company. Dared to connect. Whenever I was in a meeting or a class with John, he made people very comfortable because of the way he listened and spoke with them. He always communicated with respect, and honesty. Roger and I would often hear how good it made them feel to be part of the company whose Chairman treated them as intelligent adults instead of just subordinates. Leaving a legacy is all about making a difference. We can only make a difference when we take stands. The capacity to imagine and articulate exciting possibilities…to lift people’s sights and lift people’s spirits. Dared to drive the Trader Joe’s dream. Bringing the vision of Trader Joe’s customer experience to the East and Midwest, when it was it practically nonexistent, was an incredible risk.
John envisioned many
of the programs that has enabled Trader Joe’s and its crew members to soar to
incredible heights. His leadership helped to turn that vision into reality.
When John invited Roger to help establish SMART U and I was hired by Roger he created the best career experience in our lives. For that, Roger and I will always be grateful.
Peter Mclees
323-854-1713
petermclees@aol.com
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