The Demanding Restaurant Customer Who Left Me Nothing on the Receipt But Quietly Handed Me a Career Opportunity I Will Never Forget

was many years ago now.

Today I sit in a quiet corner office at that same company. I work as an account director. I lead a team of talented young professionals. I manage long term client relationships.

I have a steady paycheck. I have benefits. I have a retirement plan. I have a sense of stability that the younger version of me could not have imagined.continue reading …