When I returned home, I placed the sticker on the bedside table.
For years, I had displayed awards in glass cases and certificates on office walls. People had applauded my business achievements beneath bright lights.
But that little silver star became the reminder I valued most.
It represented a moment when two children had shown me something I had overlooked for far too long.
I returned to work gradually, following my doctors’ advice. Marcus helped reorganize my schedule, and I stopped treating sleep and meals as optional parts of the day.
I began asking employees how they were doing and waiting for their answers. When someone mentioned a family difficulty, I listened instead of immediately turning the conversation toward a deadline.
I also took a closer look at the charitable programs supported by Caldwell Holdings.
Our company had donated substantial sums to organizations providing food, educational opportunities, medical assistance, and emergency support. The work mattered, but our reports focused mainly on how much money we distributed.
