#358 I had dinner with John Mackey, Founder of Whole Foods

“The speaker read John Mackey's autobiography twice and discussed it during their conversations.”

“The speaker references Andrew Carnegie's ideas and mentions his biography multiple times in relation to cost control.”

“The speaker refers to Sam Walton's autobiography and discusses his views on controlling expenses.”

“The excerpt discusses the book 'Adventures in Love, Life and Capitalism' written by John Mackey, reflecting on his experiences and thoughts.”

“John mentions rereading highlights from the autobiography of Izzy Sharp, founder of Four Seasons, discussing dedication to service.”

“John's dad gave him Alfred Sloan's memoir, which is popular among top founders and CEOs for its valuable insights.”

“John references the biography 'Titan' on Rockefeller, noting he found a better biography through its bibliography.”

“John mentions this biography as the best Rockefeller biography he's read, emphasizing its insights on building relationships.”

“John reads an industry trade journal called 'Natural Food Merchandiser' that provides insights for his business expansion.”

“The advice that Phil Knight gave to younger entrepreneurs that he neglected to do is mentioned in the context of writing a memoir and remembering important moments.”

“John's favorite discoveries through the podcast was Sam Zimuri from the book, which inspired him during acquisitions.”

“John Mackey reads 'Team of Rivals' during a challenging time at Whole Foods, reflecting on how Lincoln managed diverse personalities during a national crisis.”