They Laughed at the Old Janitor Eating Alone in the Break Room...

Look at him over there, eating like he owns the place. Somebody should tell him the executive table isn't for the cleaning staff. >> Maybe he's confused about which break room he belongs in. >> No offense, but shouldn't you be eating in a closet somewhere? This table's reserved for people who actually matter. >> [laughter]

>> I've worked in [music] this building for 11 years, son. I think I've earned a seat at a table, same as anyone. >> Earned it doing what, exactly? Mopping floors doesn't exactly build a resume. >> I'd be very careful finishing that sentence if [music] I were you. >> Ma'am, I didn't realize you were

>> Clearly, because if you had, I doubt you'd have said any of that out loud. This man has kept this building running for 11 years. Every floor you walk on, every bathroom you use, every light that turns on when you flip a switch, that's his work, quietly done. Every single day, while most of you were

still figuring out how to use the copier. Respect in this company isn't measured by title. It's measured by character. And right now, the two of you have shown me [music] exactly how much of that you actually have. >> I'm sorry, that was wrong of us to say. >> Don't apologize to me. >> [music]

>> He's the one you disrespected. Mind if I join you? I could use a break from all those meetings, and honestly, better company, too. >> I'd like that very much, ma'am. Nobody's asked to sit with me in quite some time. >> [laughter] >> Then that changes starting today. And for what it's worth, this runs as

well as it does because of people like you. Don't ever let anyone in this office make you forget that. >> Thank you. That means more than you probably know. [music]