Days after the Executive Session, I finally had time to sit and reflect. It was Great! The learning was fantastic. The event was over the top. And best of all I was able to see and spend time with the people who are MJ. But I couldn’t help but to also feel a sense...
Read more →This fantastic interpretation of Flock vs Herd came to me via email from Alan Hyde at the Stamford Marriott. Each week as part of the Art of Hosting program Alan writes about a different theme. The learning below could be used across every department and Stamford has seen great success with this. Keep up...
Read more →The holiday season is upon us. Banquets are busy with holiday parties. Last minute touches are being made to budgets and it is a final push to make the year’s numbers. Outside of work, people rush to get gifts and family plans are being made. Every store is mobbed. Sensory overload syndrome is in...
Read more →Over the last couple months I have had the pleasure of co- facilitating the Leading the Journey class. Just recently we celebrated the graduation together in Stamford. (insert applause)! This will be the second class that I have enjoyed playing a part in the learning. Each week we engage in the same process…. Todd...
Read more →It happens all the time. I’m in a frustrating situation outside of work and I think to myself, ”This is ridiculous! If this was my business I could fix this. I WOULD fix this!” I’m sure you find yourselves in situations like that as well. Think about it…the long line at the grocery store when only...
Read more →It’s always around this time of the year when I stop and say “where did the summer go?” September is right around the corner and it seems like only yesterday that I was preparing for the warm weather and dreaming of barbeques. For myself, this summer has been one of change. I transitioned my...
Read more →I have found the greatest way to learn along this journey is to ask questions. I want to look through your eyes now. What are the big issues you face as leaders of The Journey in MJ? When you think about the problems that frequently place obstacles in your day, what are they? Please...
Read more →A Memorable Memorial Day Memorial Day weekend -for some it is a day at work. For others it is a day off filled with barbeques and beer. For others it is a reverent time of solace and remembrance of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom and country. But whether the weekend...
Read more →A recent social media workshop at an MJ bar venue was a rich vein of learning for me. Several of us were going to ride together to the meeting. It all began at the “driver’s seat.” I usually like to drive – “be in charge” you know. Then it struck me like a 2...
Read more →The week was long and draining. The headlines told stories of the bombing in our own Boston. Narratives about police standoffs and man hunts seemed to be plucked straight from movie scripts. Time after time my phone battery died as I constantly checked the news. At work, nerves were raw. I could tell everyone’s...
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