Three Miles Through Opry Mills and Years of Catching Up
David Mannarino and I reconnected last week in Nashville, coming in from New York and Detroit after first meeting years ago at the FDIC International tradeshow while working with LION. We ended up on a rainy 3-mile Dialogue Miles™ walk through Opry Mills Mall, Pearl Jam was playing in the city, and we capped the evening with dinner alongside Ann Howard at Margot Café.
Takeaways from the Walk
A health focus brings a clear perspective.
Global experience stretches our sense of what's possible—and what really matters.
Aging parents create important context.
Unexpected meetings often lead to the most meaningful connections.
When we slow down and prioritize family, we can have an influence far beyond ourselves by being in the moment.
Building meaningful relationships take time and trust.
Connecting on a 1:1 walk deepens the relationship faster/better than a one-hour office meeting.
Grateful for the time, the conversation, and the reminder. Some of the most impactful work we do starts with showing up fully present.
