Well, the partner was one of those guys who was very measured and always spoke evenly and softly. I never saw him lose his temper or his cool. He sat me down and very quietly asked me questions at a regulated pace. As we discussed the alternatives and talked through all the angles, I felt my blood pressure return to normal. And I went and got the deal done with somebody else. That was the day I learned, thanks to that attorney, that a leader can’t let his emotions impact his stability. You have to have methods that keep you steady.
