Hospitality
Lengthy Meetings: A Thing of the Past?
Are lengthy meetings a thing of the past for today’s organizations? In short, yes – at least for those aware of the reasons and dramatic benefits. As an Area Director at Goodwin Recruiting(opens in new tab), one of my strategies is to keep our sessions SHORT. Instead of letting lengthy business meetings stifle our momentum…
What Are the Highest-Paying Remote Jobs?
If you’re looking for a new job opportunity and remote work tops your list of priorities, don’t be discouraged by reports that say remote work is over. Quite the contrary! Consider these remote workforce statistics: “In March 2026, 22.6 percent of workers teleworked or worked at home for pay. The telework rate (the number of…
More Than a Beverage: What the Premium NA Movement Says About Hospitality
The evolution of premium non-alcoholic (NA) beverages is one of the most interesting developments in the global beverage industry. North America has experienced dramatic growth, driven by the wellness movement, the sober-curious movement, and consumers who want premium experiences without alcohol. What the premium NA movement says about hospitality is that it’s more than a beverage! Once an…
3 Sports Books Every Business Leader Should Own
Sports are a huge passion of mine. I’ve traveled the world to play roundnet, including on the 2025 USA Roundnet Team and competing in the Pan-American Roundnet Championship in Buenos Aires. I also enjoy pickleball, bowling, and volleyball. I’m a huge believer that sports are a great way for us to learn more about ourselves as individuals, as professionals, and especially as leaders. They put us in tough situations and help…
The Carryout Revolution: Is Your Restaurant Ready?
Consumer dining habits have dramatically changed in recent years, with more people choosing takeout and delivery over traditional sit-down dining experiences. Convenience and busy lifestyles continue to make carryout and delivery an important part of people’s lives – and winners in the restaurant industry are paying attention. I worked in restaurant management and operations for…
Top Career Choices: The Most Sought-After Jobs
The job market is always on the move, with new opportunities becoming top career choices as industries evolve. Whether industry advancements and talent needs are driven by emerging technologies, shifting demographics, labor market shortages, demand for remote or hybrid work models, or other factors – today’s workforce is anything but static. Future-minded professionals are on…
5 Tips for Creating a Great Professional Headshot Photo
Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to take our world by storm, and we’ve all seen plenty of headshot photos to prove it! Some AI-generated or AI-enhanced business headshots are good. Others are…well, let’s just say if you’re meeting up with someone at a local coffee shop, you may have no idea who they are – even if they’re standing right next to you. Did you know there’s a chance that…
Your Management Style, Unpacked
There are many different management styles, and for better or worse, they play a decisive role in shaping team performance, engagement, morale, and overall organizational success. There are also many factors that influence how successful a particular management style can be. These include different employee personalities and levels of experience, the nature of the work,…
What Actually Makes a Great Hire in Hospitality?
If there’s one thing I’ve learned during my lengthy career in hospitality, including as an industry recruiting specialist, it’s that hiring is rarely as straightforward as we want it to be. On paper, the candidate selection process seems simple enough: experience, tenure, technical skills, industry knowledge. We review resumes from hundreds of job seekers, conduct interviews, check references, and hope we find the right people…
Real LinkedIn Success Hacks: Authenticity and the Right Tools
Most marketing teams use LinkedIn the same way they use every other social platform: Focus on relevant keywords, post content, promote posts that do well, and track engagement. That’s not a bad strategy. It’s just missing the bigger opportunity. The biggest winners on LinkedIn are those who focus on telling real stories, building relationships…
