Dive Summary:

• Bill Johnson, the former CEO of Progress Energy and Duke Energy, who was ousted just after the two companies merged, wrote a letter to supporters at the blog My Bill Johnson Story.
• Johnson called himself "one of the most fortunate people on this planet" and thanked those who have written letters to the blog.
• He wished those who have stayed on at Duke well, encouraging them to prioritize safety and customer service.

From the article:

My friends, I have a Bill Johnson story of my own to offer. It’s the story of a lawyer who came to the old Carolina Power & Light Company in 1992, and eventually became the CEO of Progress Energy. He had the honor and privilege of becoming CEO because of the thousands of employees at Progress Energy who conducted their business the right way, every day, and in everything they did. I didn’t get to be CEO because of what I did; I became CEO because of what you did, and I will always be grateful for the opportunity you provided me. ...