WorkTexas 101
WorkTexas was co-founded by these 3 people.
Who are Mattress Mack, Mike Feinberg, & Vanessa Ramirez?
Outside of work, this WorkTexan enjoys fishing.
Who is Amber Razo?
This melodious mumbler at WorkTexas is known for their secret singing talents despite lacking pitch perfection.
Who is Selena Medellin?
Mattress Mack is considered a Houston icon for his business success and community involvement, earning him this nickname.
What is "Mattress Mack"?
Who was the U.S. military officer and Vietnam War veteran who famously endured years of captivity and torture as a prisoner of war?
Who is Admiral James Stockdale?
WorkTexas was founded in this year.
What is 2020?
This WorkTexan enjoys rebuilding old cars in their spare time.
Who is Thomas Tynan?
This intrepid traveler at WorkTexas can recount a harrowing tale of being waylaid by pirates in the Philippines.
Who is Emmanuel Escot?
Mattress Mack is famous for his energetic and enthusiastic television commercials promoting his furniture stores, often ending with this tagline.
What is "Gallery Furniture saves you money!"?
What concept, named after Admiral Stockdale, suggests that confronting the brutal facts of a situation while maintaining unwavering faith in eventual success is key to overcoming challenges?
What is the Stockdale Paradox?
This is WorkTexas' Mission Statement.
What is to help more people get jobs, keep jobs, and advance in their careers?
This WorkTexan is an avid 3-D Printer.
Who is Shirmeca Littlejohn?
This seemingly native Houstonian at WorkTexas has a surprising origin story hailing from the heights of Denver, Colorado.
Who is Laura Lopez?
One of Mattress Mack's famous marketing strategies is his "Guaranteed Same-Day Delivery," promising customers that their furniture will be delivered the same day or they get this for free.
What is a full refund?
According to the Stockdale Paradox, what two qualities must leaders balance to navigate tough challenges effectively?
What are optimism and realism?
What is the Gallery Funriture showroom?
The WorkTexan who is a self-proclaimed crochet connoisseur.
Who is Mary Hughes?
This colleague at WorkTexas is known for their ownership of swift steeds on the racing circuit.
Who is Yazmin Guerra?
Born in 1951, Mattress Mack's real name is this.
What is James Franklin McIngvale?
To prevent the Doom Loop, companies should avoid this common pitfall, characterized by constant restructuring and change without underlying improvement.
What is the "action without understanding?"
This is the number of alumni that WorkTexas has to date.
What is 487?
This gaming guru at WorkTexas is known for their prowess with a controller.
Who is Grayson Cady?
This colleague at WorkTexas boasts a familial connection to the infamous Italian dictator, Benito Mussolini.
Who is Thomas Tynan?
Mattress Mack won approximately this much in the 2022 World Series.
What is $75 million?
This book, published by Jim Collins in 2001, has been the subject of discussion for 2 WorkTexas retreats.
What is Good To Great?