Oh, and funny convo with H, who called me to check on my ETA for this evening.
Dia (out of breath): Hello?
H: Hi, this is H. Am I interrupting an interview?
Dia: Yes, just a minute. (then, as if to interview panel) I'm sorry gentlemen. I need to pause this interview. The person on the phone right now is FAR more important than your piddly CEO job.
H: (major laughs!)
Dia: No, this is fine. I'm hauling boxes.
(short, upbeat conversation ensues)
Huge, huge thumbs way up. I think if there is any magic bullet for relationships, it's shared laughter and being able to use playfulness and lightheartedness to your (mutual) benefit. Really good job.
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