Good Reads: March 2020
A trilogy of easy, quick-read books written by Truett Cathy, founder of Chick-Fil-A, elaborating on his personal and business beliefs and principles on which CFA was founded and remain in place today, at every restaurant.
So, Just How Do You Do That?
You just know it; you feel it from the minute you enter the door. This place is all about service to the customer. To translate that feeling to the words they use, “We want to be the Most Caring company in the area”.
From Crisis to Change?
What a month! With the ramping up of the Coronavirus and all the apprehension, restrictions, recommendations, reduction of personal interactions, and personal habit changes, it is no wonder people are in various stages of concern.
Welcome!
The word “welcome” is powerful, inviting and warm. Those are the emotions we hope the past issues/articles of GFB Monthly convey, and hope this issue produces more of the same.
“Why, Oh Why, Do I Do This?”
It causes nothing but frustration, for me and for others. Does it produce better quality? Maybe, maybe not. Do many people have this “affliction”, or is it just me? Oh, man! What do I do now?
What’s So Special About That Yellow Building?
Managing Director’s Note: Each issue of GFB Monthly will provide a round of applause for happenings of note in the Catawba Valley world of economic and business development.
So, Just What Is an Entrepreneur? – Part 2
If you read Part 1 of “So, Just What Is…” in the January issue (also available on the GFB website, www.gfbconnect.com), you know some of my personal insights into this highly favored, rapidly growing, and often misunderstood mystic of “becoming an entrepreneur”.
From Ideas to Action
First and foremost, THANK YOU, to all readers and subscribers! Your responses to the inaugural issue (January 2020) of GFB Monthly have been so rewarding and encouraging.
Good Reads: February 2020
Who Owns the Ice House? by Pulitzer nominee Clifton Taulbert and entrepreneurial thought-leader Gary Schoeniger. Based on Taulbert’s life, the story captures the essence of developing an entrepreneurial mindset.
We ALL Need to Thank This Guy!
Thomas Crapper was his name. Entrepreneurism, invention, and plumbing were his games. Thank you, thank you, thank you, Tommy!