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The History of Distance Learning [INFOGRAPHIC] Sep 13, 2013: Distance Learning [INFOGRAPHIC]
It is always interesting to see where we came from in the realm of distance learning. Most people think that the entire distance learning concept came about with the internet, but it is clear that it has existed well before we had the online social constructs of today. When I see infographics such as this, I’m always curious to know what the history will look like 50 years from now as technology continues to advance. Until that time, we can appreciate where we are today and where we have come from – both of which will shape our future.

Leadership Styles Choosing the Right Style for the Situation Sep 13, 2013: From Mahatma Gandhi and Winston Churchill to Martin Luther King and Steve Jobs, there can seem to be as many ways to lead people as there are leaders. Fortunately, businesspeople and psychologists have developed useful, simple ways to describe the main styles of leadership. By understanding these styles and their impact, you can develop your own approach to leadership and become a more effective leader.

Can we do it better in terms of Human Capital and set apart from our competitors? Aug 22, 2013

For most small and medium size businesses comparison with competitors in terms of staying close to “standard practices” and “average key performance indicators” is a fair measure to justify that things happen because of the market problems, and not because of “me”, and the Hospitality Industry can be included in that believe.

HospitalityEducators.com Guest Columnist maintains that in today’s world, success is about differentiating from competitors, doing things better and setting apart from old ways and standards, and Human Capital is one of the key factors to achieve it, helping us push our business to a whole new level.

How & Why You Should Live A Life of Integrity Aug 22, 2013

Small Business Leadership: LESSONS FROM EDISON Aug 20, 2013: Small Business Leadership and Sales Blog

If you spend too much time on yourself, you may find yourself getting lazy. Don’t fall for it, stay away from being mediocre. Stay away from the attitudes of entitlement. The things that matter for you most, are the things that you have to struggle for.

Remember the “Lesson of Edison.” Everything comes to him who hustles while he waits. Forget Success, Focus on Significance.

Additional Guest Columnists announced @ HospitalityEducators.com Aug 13, 2013

Beginning next month , we will be announcing additional guest columnists from around the world, who will share their expertise on hot topics, recruitment, customer service, technology, Food & Beverage, training, design, marketing, asset management and more.

Who are the pacemakers in hospitality these days? HOSPITALITY CONVERSATIONS™ Aug 13, 2013: HOSPITALITY CONVERSATIONS™
Who are the pacemakers in hospitality these days? Have we become a world of leaders or followers?

Recommended Reading: Revenue Management: Maximizing Revenue in Hospitality Operations Jul 16, 2013: Revenue Management: Maximizing Revenue in Hospitality Operations by Dr. Gabor Forgacs,
A Speaker and Faculty Member @ HospitalityEducators.com

Video: Are hotel classification and brand standards still relevant in today's fast moving guestroom-technology environment? Jun 18, 2013: Are hotel classification and brand standards still relevant in today's fast moving guestroom-technology environment?

Seven Simple Steps to Get More Out of Your Day Jun 6, 2013

Let’s face it – time is probably our greatest resource. We never seem to have enough of it and it seems to pass so quickly. Well we won’t get any more of it and we can’t slow it down.

What we can do is make the most of the time we have. Here are some simple steps you can take to get the most out of your day.

Life = risk Jun 5, 2013: Inspiration worth considering........

Hospitality Tip of the Week: No Excuses, No Regrets May 27, 2013

Dr. Ralph Shrader, Chairman & CEO of Booz Allen Hamilton, discusses three simple, yet powerful lessons about effort, relationships and time that can help us lead more fulfilling and contented lives.