This is a follow-up to a prior email about the Pegasus dining hall in Iraq from a Major General stationed near the facility. As you read this consider whether or not you do as good a job as Mr. Lee at setting your vision for others and making sure that everyone is working together to accomplish the mission. I know that I can learn a great deal from this simple example of leadership!
From: Major General Timothy McHale
[written in reply to a request for confirmation of the original article]
This is a true story…I have eaten at Mr. Lee’s dining facility many times…because of my location at the US Embassy I have eaten there regularly over the past few months. Mr. Lee is an incredible gentleman and Mess Sergeant. At heart he still is a Marine and Soldier…I thank him every time I see him. He is one heck of a trainer and he is literally everywhere teaching, coaching, mentoring and improving his operation daily. He is a standards guy and a creative guy. He probably is in his early sixties and has incredible energy and stamina. He is positive, possesses deeply held religious views …”The Golden Rule” and absolutely committed to the mission. His workers love and respect him and so do his customers. He is all about taking care of the troops…he walks his talk…It is a privilege to serve with Mr. Lee!
Timothy P. McHale
Major General US Army
Director, Security Agreement Secretariat
