The Trusted Leader: Understanding the Trust Triangle

Chapter 11

Huddle Up

It was Wednesday night again, and the Coach had agreed

to meet with Carlos on the second and fourth Wednesdays

of the month at Tony’s Restaurant. In fact, Carlos began to

think of this day as “Wednesdays with the Coach.” This

particular night, Carlos actually met the Coach in the

parking lot, and they walked in together. By now, the

hostess knew them and the table that the two men pre-

ferred. So, without a word, other than “Good evening,

gentlemen,” she led them to their special table, a secluded

booth in the rear of the dining room.

The two chatted about some of the local sports teams

and the tough economy. When both topics had been wrung

out, Carlos recounted Mary’s situation. He also described

his response: presenting ...