Often, during a meeting, he would call up to 30 guests in his conference room by their full names. You could see the shock on their faces — some he had never met, some he met many seasons ago, and some he had briefly met before the meeting. Yet, all share in the surprise that he remembers them. But what’s even more endearing about him is the haste with which he hands everyone their flowers, praising them even in crowds that don’t recognise them. This has inspired a resolve to do more.
A few weeks ago, an aide of the Vice President emerged from a meeting beaming with enthusiasm. “You won’t believe what happened today,” he said. “The Vice President said I am almost a genius.” This compliment, though seemingly excessive, was well-deserved. The aide, a brilliant mind who transitioned from a successful startup to public service, found his contributions not merely acknowledged but genuinely appreciated.
I remember when the office…