Throwback to a snapshot in time: September 1, the year I turned 16. Fresh off the track from a grueling 7-mile cross country race. Despite being built with a 28-inch inseam – more torso than leg and not the quintessential runner's build – I secured a second-place finish. This moment isn't just about a race; it’s a metaphor for our journey in the claims industry.
We are an assembly of unique individuals, each with our own set of challenges. Some of us are built for speed, others for endurance, and some for the wisdom to navigate the course. But we all push through our limitations, we adapt, and we achieve. This photo is more than a memory; it's a testament to the tenacity that we all share.
Standing beside my trusty Volkswagen Beetle, tired yet triumphant, I see a reflection of us in the claims industry – the #ClaimsTribe. We may not be perfectly designed for the hurdles we face, but we overcome them with grit and camaraderie. Every day, we show up, do the hard work, and stand united in our mission to serve.
So here's to all the ragtag heroes in our field, doing their best day in and day out. We may not always come in first, but we make it to the finish line together, and that's something worth celebrating.
Retired from Vice President,General Counsel, and Secretary at Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
3moThe hardest work, the most discipline, make the best team, and that earns the most wins.