
The Man, The Merl, The Mentor | By Dalton N. Bristow - 2025
The Man, The Merl, The Mentor
Reflection on Leadership and Impact
This book is about my mentor — Merlin.
But Merlin isn’t just a leader. He’s a force.
The Spark
This started while watching Merlin do what he does best:
Improve. Grow. Push forward.
In true Merlin fashion, he asked me to write something brief.
Something that captured how he shows up.
The Questions
What are his strengths?
What do people rely on him for? why?
Because Merlin is on a journey.
To uncover what makes him unique.
What creates real value for others.
The Purpose
Part of that journey is reflection.
Seeing himself through the eyes of those he’s impacted.
This book isn’t just a story.
It’s a lens. A look into what makes someone exceptional.
The Truth About Merlin
He doesn’t wait for answers.
He goes and finds them.
He refines. He executes. He improves.
Not just for himself, but for the people who count on him.
This book is a testament to that.