Bet the Farm!

About the Book

For author Dr. Antwain Tate Goode, the experience gained while working in the industrial distribution business sector—more than twenty-four years in operations management, supply chain management, strategic sales development, and customer service—enabled him to forge incredible relationships with incredible organizations. The leaders of these organizations helped him to develop valuable skills in the process.

In Bet the Farm!, he shares those experiences and the lessons learned in order to help others believe in their skills and shoot for the stars. Passionate about leadership, education, and individual development, Goode discusses the internal clock and how to leverage energy, attitude, and passion—the elements needed to drive through the fog of disappointments, failures, let downs, and miscues. The lessons focus on quality, support for team development, professional presentation help, and innovation development to become a better leader.

About the Author

Antwain Tate Goode, PhD, is a native of Richmond, Va. and holds a doctorate of philosophy in the fi eld of Organization and Management with a specialization in Leadership from Capella University. The specialization helped to refine his current manufacturing skill sets and to develop leadership concepts, which can be applied to dynamic global settings. To compliment his PhD, Antwain holds a High Point University MBA and has served as an adjunct professor of sales and marketing.

“Bet the Farm provides thoughtful insight about leader self-reflection, authenticity, and guts. Knowing how to synthesize mutual passion toward collective goals requires holistic sharing of ideas. Dr. Goode is one of the most dynamic, well rounded, well respected leaders I’ve encountered in my 20 years in the manufacturing sector. Leadership comes naturally for him, he engages people, gets the most out of every opportunity and quite simply GETS THINGS DONE!! The advice given in this book on mentors has validity. You do not choose your mentors, they choose you. Wow, thanks for highlighting that leadership is a two way street.”
—Dan Thompson, Plant Manager, Johnson Controls

“We at K & W Cafeterias have known Antwain Goode for many years, and the insights outlined in his book speak to core components that strengthen individual collaboration. The nail was hit on the head with the advice that is provided in chapter three on having a winning attitude. The genuineness of the book speaks to his contagious effervescent optimism toward service. Bet the Farm provides prescriptive secrets to help individuals stretch for new opportunities while helping others.”
—Dax Allred, President, K & W Cafeterias