The creative review meetings that week were intense but productive. We spent hours going through mood boards, logo variations, campaign visuals, and early copy directions.
Adrian sat at the head of the table most days, listening carefully, asking questions, and giving thoughtful feedback.
When each session wrapped up, however, he developed a habit that quickly became noticeable to everyone. He would always make his way over to me afterward.
He didn't just give me a professional nod or a polite "good job" in front of the board. He would weave through the clusters of associates, bypass the senior partners, and stand right in my personal space.
Sometimes it was about a specific slide he wanted me to revisit. Sometimes it was just a casual "How’s the rest of your day looking?"
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