Paul was my boss and friend at the Covey Center. I remember interviewing with him and Cassie. Everything went rather normally until he asked me if I knew what "Hangry" was. It was funny, and it threw me off. I appreciated him taking a chance on me, as my administration experience was quite old at that time. In retrospect, this chance that he had taken on me, really was the catalyst to launching my professional career, as it stands today. I appreciated his perspective, his focus on people- their situations as well as their wants and needs.
He was incredibly caring and kind. I learned so much from him, too much to articulate here. He was a man of many talents and even more connections. Everyone knew him and he knew everyone. His world was lovely and abstract. He loved his family deeply and made every effort to be present personally and professionally. He was always willing to help in anyway he could.
We kept in touch from time to time after I left the Covey- but he was always someone I felt like I could talk to and rely on. I appreciated his uplifting personality. He had a confidence in me that I often did not have in myself. We cried and laughed together- Lord knows we stressed out together. Paul, thank you for everything. You will be deeply missed. Take care old friend!
Love,
Katie Rossiter-Smith