Mentors need Mentors
I had a mentor who described the ego like a beach ball. His lesson was that we all have egos and if our ‘Beach ball egos’ are in front of us, our vision is obscured, we don’t hear others clearly and our judgement is impaired….
Empathy Opportunities
I have taken full advantage of the recent gloomy Vancouver weather by spending time catching up on my reading. Like some of you, I enjoy reading 3 or 4 books, various magazines and newspapers all at once! One recurring theme has been popping up for me…
I’m a 60 Year-Old Millennial
What’s all the fuss about these millennials? I’ve spent a lot of time with this cohort over the last few years as they have entered the workforce. I’ve dedicated myself to researching what makes them different from other generations – here’s what I learned. Millennials feel they…
Promoting from within – Lessons from the Restaurant Business
Corey Dalton When you read about a labour shortage it’s a concern but when the shortage is your company’s, it’s a crisis. Demographic trends are making an already tight labour market even more critical. Data that shows fewer hospitality students are choosing restaurants as their…