Thanks for the comments. They have supported my thinking/feeling. Came to fully 'get' that Ckwriter is trying to grab the steering wheel while I'm supposedly—at considerable costs to them—in the driver's seat!

Working through the J school's "serving people" — how, why, what, who, where, when, how much, how many.

The ones I really care for are how (method & format) and why (philosophy of approach). The rest I can tell my perspective and then move out of the way. I'll keep this insight to myself. A pair of Aces and the rest pip cards.

I also sense that this wrestling for the wheel may be project long, every meeting, every interaction. I'm ready, game face every time.

I can also know that should it get too intense I can offer to fully leave the 'car' and walk home.

R