Growing up:   I grew up never really knowing what professionalism was. I came from a blue collar family that was more about living and acting in the moment according to the culture. We didn’t always consider our actions and how we should behave or what we should or shouldn’t say around others.   In my early twenties I was more focused on my freedom to say whatever I feel, and not really worried about my responsibility to keep my words from hurting others. My filter was weak.   I had a wake-up call that caused me to question much

  The Shift Leaders Challenge: If you are a leader in the service industry, you fully understand how important our Shift Leaders are to our business.  Shift Leaders have a very challenging job.  They get to do much of the work and they don’t get to make many of the important decisions, yet they get their share of blame when the crew members they oversee fall short.   Shift Leaders are very valuable to restaurants.  They are leaders with the most hands on opportunity to make a direct difference with the crew and with customers.  They are right there in

Keeping up with the Joneses isn’t good enough in today’s cutthroat business environment. You have to make an extra effort to stand out from the crowd and achieve professional success. In this post, we’ll look at five areas that, when properly developed, may make you an indispensible asset at work and help you realize your full potential. One way to reach new heights of success is to learn what is required of them, put in the effort to develop personally, share the organization’s values, produce outstanding outcomes, and take on leadership responsibilities.   1. Know what is expected of you:

What does it mean to be the head honcho? What does that even look like?   I think there is a popular generalization about what it means to be the person in charge. The person with the power to make decisions and direct other people. I also think that there is a false allure that is attractive to many people about being the boss. Most of us all know what it is like to work under a person who has all the power and uses it to “incentivize” their subjects to accomplish something they are charged with.   I remember

In today’s highly competitive job market, attracting and retaining top talent is a critical objective for organizations aiming for success. The law of magnetism, a concept inspired by the principles of attraction, can be harnessed in the recruitment process by focusing on key aspects such as fair wages, a great culture, work-life balance, paid time off and flexibility, an excellent training program, and a clear pathway to advancement and opportunity. By incorporating these elements, businesses can create an irresistible force that not only draws the best employees but also fosters a committed and motivated workforce.   The Changing Landscape: The