Seasoned executive search professionals and human capital advisors, Thomas Mielke and Andrew Hazelton, share their thoughts on achieving 'professional visibility'. Is Your Personal Branding Grounded In Relatability? Following our announcement... read more →
“Learning and Development (L&D)” is HR speak for “ongoing education” – i.e., building or refining one’s skill set to enhance personal job security and broader marketability. These initiatives take many... read more →
Seasoned executive search professionals and human capital advisors, Andrew Hazelton and Thomas Mielke, share their thoughts on achieving 'professional visibility'. Visibility, noun, “the quality or state of being visible; capability... read more →
The hospitality industry is one of the world’s largest employers; the cruise sector is arguably one of the sub-segments which records one of the strongest growth rates (note: The Cruise... read more →
Writing Skills Matter More than Ever (as published in Hotel Management, Feb '18) Noted hospitality thought leaders and corporate governance/ performance management experts Kefgen and “Dr. Jim” share common management... read more →
Five Ways Leaders Can Maintain Accountability (as published in Hotel Management, Jan '18) Noted hospitality thought leaders and corporate governance/ performance management experts Kefgen and “Dr. Jim” share common management challenges... read more →
Leaders in any industry admit to having anxieties associated with making tough choices, especially choices that affect their employees’ lives. The level of accountability and responsibility implicit in serving in... read more →
Traditional Lodging Makes Waves on the High Seas, Part II Approximately a month ago, following Ritz Carlton’s previous announcement about moving into the cruise line sector, I contemplated the issues... read more →
It’s not speculation, opinion or assumption…. the fact is that the common mantra of “Hire for attitude, train for skill” is a misguided perspective on hiring, promotion or performance. Many... read more →
One of the greatest coaches in history, Vince Lombardi, once said, “Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.” We love Lombardi but in this... read more →