Zoom; and in Person — The Other Side of Change & The Systems Leader— download the synopsis handouts for the September 4 First Friday Book Synopsis – In our 29th Year

 

You don’t need to read the books; I read them for you.

I read the books – You get the insights!

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Sharpen Your Edge: Learn From Top Business Minds at First Friday Book Synopsis — Where fresh ideas meet real-world insight.

“My synopses are almost like getting your whole team to read a book together, which enables your own conversation on how to implement the key lessons from the book. Lifelong learning in real time.” – Randy Mayeux

One person described the First Friday Book Synopsis as the Premier Learning Event in Dallas 

In our 29th Year! — Over 680 books presented!

You are invited!

First Friday Book Synopsis,
Friday, September 4, 2026, 7:25 am (Central Time), on Zoom.
I hope you can join us!

What: The First Friday Book Synopsis

When:  Friday, September 4, 7:00 am (Central Time) – presentations begin at about 7:25

Where: This month, on Zoom. — And, in person at the Park City Club.

Join Zoom Meeting: 

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83033838140?pwd=pVPEWmzAlyjDrAyhMYTqDkJrWqtDbg.1

Meeting ID: 830 3383 8140

Passcode: 894787 

Click here to download the synopsis handouts.

Meeting On Zoom

Around 100 people (combined; in our combined in-person and Zoom participants) have been joining us for our First Friday Book Synopsis gatherings. We have had participants from all over the country. Please share this word far and wide — all are welcome!

This Friday, September 4, 2026, 7:25 am – Zoom 

The two books selected for September 4 are:

• The Systems Leader: Mastering the Cross-Pressures That Make or Break Today’s Companies by Robert E. Siegel

Today’s leaders don’t face single problems to solve—they face competing demands that never go away. Drawing on deep research and real-world experience, The Systems Leader shows how to navigate the tensions between execution and innovation, strength and empathy, local and global, and more—so your organization can thrive in the long run.

• The Other Side of Change: Who We Become When Life Makes Other Plans by Maya Shankar

Life doesn’t always go as planned. In this wise and deeply human book, Maya Shankar blends science and powerful stories to show how disruption can become a turning point for growth, purpose, and meaning. When everything changes, what matters most isn’t just what we lose, but who we choose to become.

Join us!

Note: The first presentation will begin around 7:25-7:30 am.

I intend to keep this Zoom gathering free. But, your voluntary participation would be appreciated.  If you would like to contribute to participate, Randy would welcome you to send $15 directly to him through PayPal. Click here for a direct link to “donate” through PayPal.

PRINTING TIP: I strongly encourage all to print out the two handouts. If you will begin printing on page 2, you will still have the full handout, and save the ink that you would use on the front/cover sheet. 

Where:  On Zoom
The presentations will conclude around 8:35 am
Speaker: Randy Mayeux will deliver both synopsis presentations.

Join Zoom Meeting

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Meeting ID: 830 3383 8140

Passcode: 894787

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We are all set for Friday’s Remote First Friday Book Synopsis.

#1 — Download, and print both synopses handouts by clicking here. If you have ever attended our event, you know that I am handout intensive. You really will be able to follow along better with physical copies of the handouts in front of you. So, if you have a printer, please print the handouts.

#2 — Come on in for conversation whenever you can. I have enabled the “enable join before host” button. You will arrive in the waiting room, and be let in quickly. So, you can come in, and talk to folks.

#3 — Here is the info, with the link to join the gathering:

Randy Mayeux is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting

Topic: First Friday Book Synopsis, 2022
Time: September 4, 2026 07:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83033838140?pwd=pVPEWmzAlyjDrAyhMYTqDkJrWqtDbg.1

Meeting ID: 830 3383 8140

Passcode: 894787

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Reminder: The cost of this remote meeting is “free.”

But, if you would like to contribute to participate, Randy would welcome you to send $15 directly to him through PayPal. Click here for a direct link to “donate” through PayPal.

(Note: you can also send money through Zelle, at Randy’s e-mail address). — (Randy’s e-mail address for PayPal, and Zelle, is ).

Please help spread the word far and wide; help make this a success.

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You might want to read this post. It has a printable one-sheet reminder on how to make the most of your remote learning experience.

Remote Learning 101 – Read this before attending your learning session.

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Here is more complete Zoom info:

Randy Mayeux is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: First Friday Book Synopsis

Time: September 4, 2026 07:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83033838140?pwd=pVPEWmzAlyjDrAyhMYTqDkJrWqtDbg.1

Meeting ID: 830 3383 8140

Passcode: 894787

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