Now I think he knows me a bit better. I could really pick up a difference in his voice. He was relaxed. More so than just saying hello. Caring for other people's limitations.
Several points come to mind.
We started to appreciate the strengths and weakness of the people in the group. I think that one of the positive things about a program like this is there is more awareness of what other people are doing. By these people appreciating what you are doing and they appreciating what you are doing, then you can sort of meet half way. Now we can put ourselves in the other's shoes. Of course, he has a new position now, but I don't think that is it.