by Doug Baarman | Dec 8, 2012 | Self-Improvement Tips
“Networking is simply the cultivating of mutually beneficial, give and take, win-win relationships. It works best, however, when emphasizing the ‘give’ part.” – Bob Burg, Author and Speaker We are in full holiday season and...
by Doug Baarman | Nov 19, 2012 | Hospitality, Self-Improvement Tips
As we prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday, it is time to pause for a moment and give thanks for all that we have and for the ability to pursue an exciting and rewarding career in the hospitality industry. Over the past year, I have been reminded of all the value that...
by Doug Baarman | Nov 9, 2012 | Uncategorized
Independent Hospitality Professionals- Do You Need a Coach? “A good coach will make his players see what they can be rather than what they are.” Ara Parasheghian – Former Notre Dame Football Coach A major part of my responsibilities include coaching...
by Doug Baarman | Oct 31, 2012 | Career Transition Tips
Do you have a dream? Do you know how to make your dream a reality? It is proven that those who have a dream and a plan for how to reach it are more successful than their counterparts. The following are 8 ways for you to set goals that ensure your dream becomes a...
by Doug Baarman | Oct 22, 2012 | Career Transition Tips
Many of us have chosen to be independent meeting planners within the hospitality industry which is an exciting, challenging and rewarding career choice. For those of us in this profession and for those considering it, I came across the following data which shows that...
