“But you need to toughen up, young man, because I won’t be easy on you. Yes, you heard that right! I am not firing you!
You’ve got a lot to learn, and I’m sure Rick would have wanted me to help you. If I’m not mistaken, that’s the favor he requested, right?” he asked, and Mr. Hoffman nodded.
“Alright then,” sighed Edward.
“Buckle up, Dan, coz this is gonna be a bumpy ride, boy! You better be ready for this.”
After taking over the company, Edward worked selflessly, focused only on what would help the company grow and improve while taking Dan under his wing. He showed Dan how hard it is to achieve something worthwhile.
Years later, when Edward was confident Dan was ready for the great responsibility, he appointed him as the company’s CEO.
“I was hurt when you fired me,” Edward admitted to Dan the day the young man took over as CEO, ” but it’s true that I’m getting a little old for those monthly figures. Now, while I enjoy my retirement, make sure you don’t let your grandfather or me down. We have high expectations of you, Dan.
We do!”
Dan promised he would not let anyone down, and he hasn’t. The company is doing fantastically well under his leadership, and Rick must be proud of his friend and grandson.
What can we learn from this story?
