“Busy” would be an understatement when describing the last couple of weeks. First, the Marriott Limited service brands owners’ conference was held in Indianapolis; then, this week the NYU Hospitality Conference. These events are filled with lots of networking, workshops and guest speakers. The mornings start early and the itinerary continues late into the...
Read more →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’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 →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 →We are all on a “journey” of learning. Learning how to be better people …providers …producers …partners…leaders. The awesome, and sometimes frustrating, aspect of this journey is that there is no destination. We are not seeking an endpoint…only a consistently motivating horizon. What we discover is that the journey is the reward. But to...
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