The Growth Spot Podcast
The Growth Spot Podcast If you’ve never heard Holly Stiel speak, you are truly missing out. I had the pleasure of speaking with her on “The Growth Spot” podcast about her career! This clip about following your gut gives me goosebumps. Only you know what is best for you! Don’t let the perception of what […]
Seniors Will Save Hospitality

The Why, the What and the How of Attracting this Key Demographic Many of my clients and friends in executive positions with top hospitality players tell me that catering to the senior market has never been high on their agendas. It was millennials that garnered all the attention because of their lifetime value. However, what […]
A Glitch On Route 76

Looks like Route 66 is coming to an end in more ways than one… Bill and I will continue on Route 76 AKA Highway 40 through Arkansas, and Tennessee before we land in North Carolina. Some of the relics and highlights of the decimated debris that is left of Route 66 are shown here. […]
Turn Right at Highway 40 and Keep Going Straight for Two Weeks

I have to admit Route 76 is so hip, so today, so NOW! Route 66 is so yesterdays news. A faded recollection of past glory. It really is a wonderful reminder not to hold on to the past. Here we are, just Standing on the corner in Winslow, Arizona Here are a few lyrics from […]
Bathroom Inspiration

It has been a while since I have been inspired to write a blog on customer service. Who could have imagined inspiration would hit at a Highway 5 roadside Mini Mart while making a pit stop on the way to Los Angeles?
Clueless

Recently, I had an experience which gave me a more profound understanding of the challenging behaviors I present in my Spirit in Service seminar.
What Do Berlin and an Ancient Hawaiian Healing Prayer Have in Common?

Recently, my husband and I spent a week in Berlin, Germany. I was there to participate in an International Les Clefs d’Or Concierge Congress.
The Broad Redefines the Museum Experience

I was completely wowed by the distinct, fresh and unconventional service of the staff at The Broad contemporary art museum.
KISS: Keep It Sweet & Simple

I was inspired to write about simplicity when I saw a sign in a grocery store that was not simple and not particularly warm and fuzzy, either.
True Wisdom

An NPR interview with Norman Lear recently inspired me with a piece of profound and simple wisdom.