What if it's not an accident? It's an assignment. A seat selection can profoundly shape an experience, can't it? Which is why most people have seating preferences. We care about where we sit. But what about who we sit by? Wherever you sit or stand, you have an opportunity to influence those around you. The question is, will you? And what will your influence be? The premise of this book is that every "seat" offers an opportunity. The stories on these pages-curated from the author's diverse experiences-are about the power of presence and the power of connection, and how both can be engaged to positively impact the people we encounter.