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Gary opens the discussion with a vivid account of his experiences at Citibank during a tumultuous period in his career. Facing threats from senior management related to his potential departure from the organization, he found himself engulfed in what he refers to as the "meeting period." For several weeks, he attended daily meetings with varying combinations of senior executives, each with distinct agendas and strategies to dissuade him from quitting.
Notably, Gary describes the bizarre contrasts between meetings, where discussions openly oscillated between combative confrontations and supportive pleasantries, often with the same individuals playing wholly different roles. This absurdity became a source of humor and psychological resilience for him amidst the stress.