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Recommended Reading: Think Big, Act Small : How America's Best Performing Companies Keep the Start-up Spirit Alive Dec 31, 2015: Think Big, Act Small :
How America's Best Performing Companies Keep the Start-up Spirit Alive
by Jason Jennings

"The answer to business success is in the title!

Leaving a Legacy - the Impact that One Person Can Make on Others; Remembering Jack Vaughn, CHA Nov 15, 2015: Legacy

This is a short six letter word, but its definition has meaning to many of us. We all hope and want to make a difference in the lives of those we interact with.   We work to positively impact others in our time.

Jack Vaughn (1937-2014) certainly left his mark and a legacy in truly dramatic ways.  One of the best tributes that could be offered about Jack would be to recognize the fact that he built his reputation and influenced others in ways that were seldom self serving.

Jack was a private person and that was evident by his quietly blending into the background in the 15 years since he left Opryland.

A personal friend and professional associate, David Brudney of California, wrote a wonderful recollection of the personal side of Jack[2] that he knew in their Westin days. I enjoyed learning some things I did not know about his background prior to the 18 years Jack and I overlapped in Tennessee.

A primary observation for me was that Jack was an exceptional hotelier and caring individual. He inspired an army of other professionals through his commitment to continuous learning and certification.

A New Look at Family Business, the American Dream and Hospitality Jul 1, 2015: This should be either a required or recommended reading for hospitality and business development courses in Universities, as it sheds a different perspective on what should be important to define and achieve success.

Each of us feels we walk our own path and face our own individual struggles in life, and it is startling at times to realize how much we as people have in common regardless of our place of birth, our religion and our livelihood.

This 236 page book by Dr. Bharat Shah covers approximately 50 years in his journey and is an excellent example of the many life challenges we all face, whether the same or similar.

Hospitality Tip of the Week from Earl Nightingale - Embrace "The Magic Word " Jun 15, 2015: The magic word is... attitude!

Recommended Reading from A Founding Associate of HospitalityEducators.com : A Father’s Word to His Children Jun 5, 2015: In these days of information overload, it is a pleasure to find a book that seeks to share calm, insights and a moment for reflection.

For those looking for a gift of inspiration in both words and photographs of nature ‘s flowers, “A Father’s Word to His Children” should be near the top for serious consideration. Filled with short, thought provoking insights and beautiful photography, this book can be for personal meditation or a thoughtful gift for any occasion (birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, weddings or just because).

Leadership and Management 101 Jun 17, 2014: Paul Sohn
The more books I read on leadership, the more it seems leadership is glorified, elevated, and spotlighted at the expense of discounting management as something inferior or unhealthy. Well, I believe leadership and management is two sides of the same coin. Both are indispensable for organizational success. I hope the following theories and different angles from leading voices on leadership and management will accelerate your learning as Kingdom-minded influencers.

What Men Can Learn From Women About Leadership in the 21st Century. Apr 28, 2014

When generalizing about any population segment, especially such large and diverse segments as male and female leaders, there is bound to be a degree of inaccuracy and stereotyping. Still, research finds that predominantly communal qualities, such as being nice or compassionate, are more associated with women; and predominantly agentic qualities, such as being assertive or competitive, are more associated with men.

Russell Rules: 11 Lessons on Leadership From the Twentieth Century's Greatest Winner

Russell Rules: 11 Lessons on Leadership From the Twentieth Century's Greatest Winner

Team, leadership and accountability,

the lessons of the five balls Dec 29, 2013: the lessons of the five balls

Are You A Real Sales, Marketing, or Business Pro? Dec 29, 2013: Posted by Dave Brock

I’m a tremendous fan of Steve Pressfield’s writing. If you haven’t read him, pick up a copy of The War Of Art or Turning Pro. I reread each a several times a year. Every once in a while, when I seem to lose my focus or purpose, rereading either helps me rethink what being a Professional is about. It helps me rediscover what I am here to achieve,

As we wrap up the year, reflecting on what it is to be a professional is important, so I thought it would be useful to highlight the qualities Steve says the Professional possess. I’m just listing them, they are pretty self-explanatory, but if you need explanation, look at the books.

It's time for associations to be recognized for the contributions they make Nov 4, 2013

INFOGRAPHIC: The State of US Small Businesses Oct 16, 2013: How many small businesses are there in the US? How many are businesses of 1? How many new businesses are started each month? How much revenue/year do small businesses make? What are the fastest growing categories of small businesses?