Every now and then I’ll cross paths with a random stranger, and after a brief encounter with them, I leave feeling compelled to get to know them better. There’s no rhyme or reason to it. The people I’ve experienced this with don’t really seem to have much in common, but I can tell you literally dozens of stories of happenstance encounters with strangers that have led to purposeful follow up visits, and many of those follow up visits that have led to friendships. I bet it happens to me 2-3 times per year. Maybe I’m weird.While I can’t tell you what it is that compels me, the draw is there, and it’s noticeable when it happens.I’ve learned to lean into these little nudges, and I’ve had the real blessing of getting to know some very special people as a result of this seemingly random interpersonal magnetism. This is even the story of how I know many of my previous podcast guests, from Zuzana Kajuch, Josh Alley, Jess Haynie, Joshua Bingaman, and others.That’s also the story of how I met today’s guest, Lee Nusbaum. What started as a random purchase on Facebook marketplace has become an unlikely friendship (though he may not claim me as such). Lee is a fine example of what I would call a “real man”; someone who committed himself to serving his family, his community, and his creator over a long lifetime, a man who is proud of his accomplishments while also being willing to own his mistakes, and who is strong in his convictions while being open to changing his mind.I hope you’ll enjoy this visit as much as I did. This is Lee Nusbaum.