Good Company

The two most impactful persons reads of 2020 were written by two Atlanta-based giants of men, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Arthur Blank, who beautifully articulates how he has learned the benefit of putting individuals and their needs ahead of the selfish tendencies so common among all of us. Mr. Blank’s words resonated with me and serve as a palpable application of the teaching of Dr. King that I grew to appreciate earlier this year; I felt amazed and inspired to do better and be better as a young professional. Anyone can and will benefit by reading this book by Arthur Blank, and I’m glad I didn’t make the mistake of waiting too long to read it. This book is truly for everyone, and it has helped me shape who I want to be both professionally and personally—a servant who loves, gives back, and makes it easier for the next person, above all.

Many books by successful business people get bogged down in page after page of self-congratulation. Good Company is different. Arthur Blank candidly assesses his experiences and is quick to point out when he was right and when he was wrong. He demonstrates that he has learned from his mistakes and has worked very hard to adhere to a simple but powerful set of values. He emerges as the kind of leader most people would like to follow.

I saw an interview with Arthur Blank on a news show (thinking 60 Minutes) and this book was mentioned. Great insights into the mind of the author and an interesting history on Home Depot and his other ownership interests. He does address hard decisions and personnel issues that he has encountered through the years. Not all roses, for sure. Overall, a good read and one that may even give you a few good ideas to put into practice (or affirms those good practices that you already do).

Great book. Inspiring! Enjoyed reading it.

Great story and even though I despise the Falcons (I am a MN Vikings fan!) I enjoyed Mr Blank’s story. He really puts his team members and guests first which was enjoy to read about. He has also faced some major adversity and has prevailed. Overall, great book and thanks for writing it!!

Enjoyed Mr. Blank’s second book. I did not read the first book which I presume told the start of Home Depot. However this book does refer to the early challenges of HD and goes about meeting the challenges of buying & rebuilding the Falcons football team & the Atlanta soccer team. He applied similar approaches & strategies.

I thought his business ethics were just great and his ability to put together a business like Home Depot isunsurpassed' Should be required reading in college business schools.

Great book. Arthur M Blank and his family have all done so much for so many people. Thank you for everything you have and are doing. Absolutely love your philosophy.

Arthur Blank, es cofundador de Home Depot así como dueño de los Atlanta Falcons y Atlanta United,equipos de la NFL y MLS respectivamente,en el libro narra sus orígenes y como fue que el proceso de desarrollo de Home Depot dejando de lado el beneficio propio y optando por establecer una empatía y carisma con el empleado para que este pueda dar un mejor rendimiento, el resultado, una amplía prosperidad compartida y que resultó en el ascenso de la empresa internacional ferretera.Estableciendo su ética de trabajo donde el trabajador es primero ha logrado que sus equipos deportivos profesionales crezcan tanto en logros personales,esto se ve reflejado en una riqueza neta del mismo Arthur, el trasfondo de esto es que al tener a los trabajadores contentos,la empresa trabajará como una serie de engranajes que en conjunto,con el paso del tiempo los resultados saldrán a flote.