Was this how it happened? Was this the moment that had been denied to her the first time around?
Reuven Stagler had spent decades selling fitness equipment to gyms and health clubs. He knew what was a must-have, what was a stylish add-on, and which machine would remain untouched in the corner. Treadmills were boring, but you could
never have too many of them, he would tell clients, and they would be used year after year. As new condominiums rose all over, he saw the wave of in-house health clubs in every building and he found a specialty in creating custom plans based on available space.
It was appropriate, he felt, that his first real decision would concern the Alameda Gardens fitness center.
The words “first official move as president” played in his mind, even though he wasn’t president of anything. He had created a new email address, Alameda.Council@gmail.com, and he set out to write his initial email to the list of addresses the main office had sent him, called “All Residents.”
He deliberated whether or not he was allowed a personal reflection, and decided to go with it. If you’re going to lead, then lead.
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