First Friday Book Synopsis - December

It’s hard to believe that November has flown by so quickly and the holidays are already upon us. Of course, the fast-approaching end of the month also means that the next First Friday Book Synopsis is just around the corner. Next week, to be precise — on December 7.
Randy and Karl have selected two intriguing [...]

First Friday Book Synopsis - November

I’m really looking forward to the next First Friday Book Synopsis (check out their new web site!) for a couple of reasons.
First, because I really enjoy Patrick Lencioni’s books, and his latest book, The Three Signs of a Miserable Job, is being reviewed this month. I had the privilege of hearing Patrick Lencioni speak at [...]

First Friday Book Synopsis - October

Unfortunately, I won’t be able to attend this month’s First Friday Book Synopsis, but please don’t let that stop you from going .
If you’ve never been to a FFBS, Randy Mayeux and Karl Krayer promise to “take you through two books, cover-to-cover, in just one hour.” As one participant said, it is like [...]

First Friday Book Synopsis - September

It’s time once again for the monthly First Friday Book Synopsis.
Here’s the deal: you pay Karl Krayer and Randy Mayeux $11 each to review a current business book for you, and get a free buffet breakfast! That’s $22 for two book reviews, and they throw in breakfast and networking with area businessmen. And you save [...]

First Friday Book Synopsis - August

My summer travels prevented me from attending the last couple of FFBSs, so I’m looking forward to getting back in the routine and being at next month’s meeting. Randy Mayeux and Karl Krayer promise to “take you through two books, cover-to-cover, in just one hour.”

As usual, Randy and Karl have [...]

First Friday Book Synopsis - May

It’s time once again for the First Friday Book Synopsis. As previously mentioned in this blog, Karl Krayer and Randy Mayeux promise to “take you through two books, cover-to-cover, in just one hour.” If you are in the Dallas area, this is great opportunity to get acquainted with new business books and new business people.
 
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“Cliff’s Notes” on steroids

One of my life goals is to publish a book. I imagine it being so well written — so concise and succinct — that it would be futile to write an executive summary or a review. Every word would be so important that it could not be reduced to anything less than the original. But [...]