A Walk in Bristol and the Value of Starting Again
During my recent trip to Bristol, UK, I had the pleasure of reconnecting with Mike Gordon, who recently retired from the Group COO role at Grenadier Holdings. We became friends during a period of rapid expansion at the company, and our relationship has only grown stronger over time.
Previously, we embarked on a 10-mile walk around the streets of central London, and we decided to continue our Dialogue Miles™ journey together during this new stage of our careers and lives. This time, we strolled for about 3 miles, starting with a meal at Cow & Sow, followed up with a pint along the harbourside at The Ostrich.
As expected, the conversation was rich, full of laughter, and grounded in great memories.
Perspectives That Stayed with Me
Wisdom matters more when it is shared.
There is real joy in leveraging and passing on what you have learned in every part of life.Operator experience travels well.
It can transfer into new business situations when you take the time to understand the nuances of the new environment.Investing in people pays over time.
Global relationships take intention and effort to maintain, but the rewards can be extraordinary.Lasting friendships create new chapters.
Staying active creates opportunities for old friends to build new experiences together.
It was truly special to reconnect, reaffirm our friendship, and celebrate Mike’s retirement along with the launch of his advisory business, Daymark Advisory.
Grateful for the walk, Mike, and for the kind of friendship that continues to evolve with time, perspective, and shared experience. Looking forward to the next one.
