My college days that seem so long ago. Back then, I had a professor of mine that I admired greatly tell the class that he was teaching that we should always take advantage of the opportunities to hear influential people speak, even if you disagree with them. His reference at that time was when H. Ross Perot came to speak at campus.
Ever since then, I have actively tried to do what was recommended to me so many years ago. I have seen a number of political figures (all levels of government, including presidential candidates), leaders of businesses, sporting figures, and television journalist. Last night, I had the opportunity to listen to Dan Cathy, COO of the hugely popular burger-alternative fast food restaurant Chick-fil-a. He also is the son of the founder Truett Cathy, the chain’s founder. Continue reading “An Evening with Dan Cathy” »