Beginning our 23
rd
year
of the First Friday Book Synopsis
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A SPECIAL NOTE FROM RANDY:
Yesterday, Dallas County announced its emergency coronavirus-related guidelines. All gatherings over 500 people must be cancelled, and all gatherings over 250 people should be cancelled. Our event averages 85-100 people, and our highest attendance has been under 150.
The other part of the recommendation is that people over 60 years of age should consider not attending any gatherings over 10 people. We do have a few people who regularly attend who are age 60 or older. (Including...me).
I have decided, at this point, to still hold our event. But, I will be watching the local news carefully, as we all are. And, if the circumstances change, we will act accordingly.
I have met with the management team of the
Park City Club
, and I am fully confident that they are taking all extra precautions during this health-conscious time. Of course, the
First Friday Book Synopsis
team will also take the same level of precaution.
If you purchase a ticket for our April event, and we end up not holding the event, I will issue a credit for a future session.
My personal thought: I want to be fully cooperative, and follow the guidelines put in place. By doing so, we can hope that life will return to normal soon.
And, let's remember those who are ill, and those who have lost their lives, and keep their families in our thoughts. May God be with them; and with us all.
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“I love good books;
and I read books
And share their core concepts
Primarily with people
near Dallas
To help people
become more literate
And know what to work on
To do a better job
To build a better company
And, ultimately, to build
a better life.”
Randy Mayeux
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Keep reading to learn more about our books for April 3 --
But, if you are ready to reserve now, just click the
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Here is a blog post that will help explain our monthly event. Please read, and share with otters:
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Have you joined the
Business Book Synopsis of the Month Club?
One book synopsis per month, delivered to your inbox,
with audio + handout. (plus, a 2nd. bonus handout).
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BEGINNING OUR 23RD YEAR -
JOIN US FRIDAY, APRIL 3
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Learn from the best business books; meet great people; eat a wonderful breakfast!
($31.00 on-line; $33.00 at the door).
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Come join us Friday,
APRIL 3!
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In our 22nd Year
of the First Friday Book Synopsis!
Friday, April 3 - 7:00 am
The Park City Club
Upstream: The Quest to Solve Problems Before they Happen
by Dan Heath
and
The Catalyst:
How to Change
Anyone's Mind
by Jonah Berger
2 good books
for the April 3
First Friday Book Synopsis.
Terrific Conversations, Networking,
and a great
Park City Club breakfast
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Tom Meyer
Certified Scaling Up Executive Business Coach
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Come meet our April Sponsor,
Thomas (Tom) E. Meyer
In April, plan to stay for
our Bonus Session with:
Tom Meyer
(Certified Scaling Up Executive Business Coach)
Bonus Session, 8:30-9:30:
My Best Stories
and Memories of Adventure & Success
- Loss of A/C on a Nuclear Ballistic Missile Submarine in the Mediterranean during the Cold War with Russia
- Growing a small DFW acquisition to be most profitable part of Fortune 500 Company.
- Turning around a failing company, growing it 80% in 3 years, & selling for 6X purchase price.
- Reducing 35% out of the time to train a Navy Pilot.
- Coaching :
- Chinese CEO to grow from $80 M to $500 Million in 5 years
- Dallas 4th generation plumber to Scale Up 150 % and sell for 7.5 X EBITDA
- Dallas 30 year-old company to grow 28% in one year with no headcount increase
Note: Tom will conduct a
during his bonus session.
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"What was that book
I heard people
talking about?”
You want to be better informed; more up-to-date; you want to keep current!
You want to know what is in the best business books.
You want to know the latest trends; the latest findings; you want to know what works: what works now; what is likely to work tomorrow.
Randy Mayeux can be your guide to such learning.
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Greetings!
FIRST FRIDAYS ARE FOR LEARNING!
We are beginning our 23rd year!
You are invited to learn with the engaged learners who attend the
First Friday Book Synopsis
. Our next session is on April 3, 2020.
Our format has never changed. Two good business books, two synopses, every month.
You know the dilemma:
so many books, so little time
. Our synopses help you in tangible ways. You learn the key content of the books we select. It's fast-paced.
And, you walk away with a genuinely helpful, comprehensive synopsis handout for each book.
And we always have wonderful conversations, and a terrific buffet breakfast (with a made-to-order omelet bar).
One regular participant calls our monthly events
"cozy and intimate."
I like that; I think it captures part of what is special about the
First Friday Book Synopsis
.
Others describe it this way:
"like power reading a business book."
I like that too.
What I know is this -- we always have a room full of engaged people, ready to learn.
After all, First Fridays Are For Learning!
Come; eat; visit & network; and learn.
And, bring a friend or two.
I hope you can join us!
Randy Mayeux,
First Friday Book Synopsis
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And check out these social media links (thanks to Doug Caldwell for his work establishing these, and keeping them current):
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Upstream:
How to Solve Problems
Before they Happen Future
by Dan Heath.
Avid Reader Press;
Simon & Schuster (March 3, 2020)
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Synopsis presented by
Randy Mayeux
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The Catalyst:
How to Change Anyone's Mind
by Jonah Berger
Simon & Schuster (March 10, 2020)
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Synopsis presented by
Randy Mayeux.
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We give stuff away!
Each month we give away our books.
In March, our two book winners were
Will Doenges
and
Kelli Ciatto
And, we always give away two free certificates for a future session of the
First Friday Book Synopsis.
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You will definitely
meet new people!
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From a recent gathering - synopsis handouts open, people taking notes....
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Randy Mayeux writes frequent blog posts about business books, and books dealing with social justice issues.
Click here to read the blog.
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Company Name | Phone | Address | Website
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Randy Mayeux
Accomplished Speaker
Mobile: 214-577-8025
(and, Randy also presents synopses of books on social justice
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