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Exceeding Expectations

Posted on April 8, 2013 by

“Here is a simple but powerful rule: always give people more than what they expect from you.” ~ Nelson Boswell  We all like to get more than we expected. Remember that time when you were a little kid eating those … Continue reading →

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Book Review: THE CUSTOMER RULES

Posted on April 7, 2013 by

Lee Cockerell spent over forty years in the hospitality business including being and executive vice president at Disney and executive positions with Hilton and Marriott. This book, THE CUSTOMER RULES: The 39 Essential Rules for Delivering Sensational Service is a … Continue reading →

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Just DON’T Say No!

Posted on April 1, 2013 by

“Never say no when a client asks for something, even if it is the moon. You can always try, and there will be plenty of time afterwards to explain why it is not possible.” ~ Cesar Ritz “Just say NO” … Continue reading →

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What’s in a Name?

Posted on March 18, 2013 by

“You want to go where everybody knows your name.” ~ Cheers I’ve been going to a little sandwich shop on the outskirts of San Antonio for about 8 years now. I don’t get by there as often as I used … Continue reading →

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Become a Copycat

Posted on March 11, 2013 by

“The fact is the human race is not only slow about borrowing valuable ideas – it sometimes persists in not borrowing them at all.” ~ Mark Twain Our 3rd grade teachers continuously told us copying was wrong – but in … Continue reading →

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Book Review: ALL IN: How the Best Managers Create a Culture of Belief and Drive Big Results

Posted on February 24, 2013 by

I recently changed jobs. I’ve gone to work for a small company that is in the midst of that painful stage of going from a “mom & pop” type business into a full-fledged up-and-coming stalwart in our industry. Anyone who … Continue reading →

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Accountability is Your Responsibility

Posted on February 19, 2013 by

“Responsibility equals accountability equals ownership, and a sense of ownership is the most powerful weapon a team or organization can have.” ~ Pat Summit ~ former Women’s Basketball Coach, University of Tennessee Accountability is probably the most desired trait that … Continue reading →

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