by Doug Baarman | Apr 10, 2013 | Self-Improvement Tips
The hospitality industry is a 24/7 business that forces us to remain focused in order to be productive. We experience an overload of activity and ‘noise’ that keeps us busy…but it can be overwhelming and even prevent us from keeping on course toward achieving our...
by Doug Baarman | Mar 19, 2013 | Self-Improvement Tips
I enjoy going to social events to meet new people and learn their life stories. I am not talking about what they do for a living…but where they grew up, how they got to where they are today and what are their interests and passions. As children, we enjoyed reading and...
by Doug Baarman | Jan 12, 2013 | Self-Improvement Tips
First Thing Every Morning by Lewis Timberlake If you had a bank that credited your account each morning with $86,400 – with no balance carried from day to day forcing you to spend it – what would you do? Well, you do have such a bank… time. Every...
by Doug Baarman | Dec 26, 2012 | Self-Improvement Tips
On To 2013 and Achieving Our Dreams! We are winding down another year that many would describe as challenging and others would label as modestly successful. The world economies continue to struggle which has a trickle-down effect on the hospitality industry making it...
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...
