leadership training
The Heart of a Leader
Dr. Bryan K. Williams | July 11, 2024
Why should anyone follow you? Anywhere? Seriously, that is the question that leaders must ask themselves. John Maxwell wrote, "If you think you are leading, and no one's following, then you’re just taking a walk. A cynic might ask, "who do you think you are to believe that YOU are worthy to be followed?" And if you're not careful, you might believe that only those who have been anointed with special degrees and certifications are "worthy" to lead. You might think that you're too young to lead. You might accept that you're too inexperienced to lead. You might even think that you're not competent enough to lead. All of those thing...
Dr. Bryan K. Williams Inspires HITEC Charlotte Attendees With Engaging Keynote
Dr. Bryan K. Williams | July 10, 2024
Washington DC (July 10, 2024): HITEC North America recently held its conference and exposition on June 24-27 at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte. It attracted over 5,900 industry professionals, making it the largest event of its kind in the world. Dr. Bryan K. Williams was the opening Headliner speaker and challenged all attendees to always set high standards, and create an engaging service culture on their teams. The topic was "Be a Mountain Climber: Tips to Overcome Any Barrier." The keynote focused on leaders who want to refocus themselves and their teams to provide a consistently engaging customer experience. Williams’ bi...
Embracing the Sponge Mentality: The Pathway to Leadership
Ana McFee | February 13, 2024
By Ana McFee For me, the concept of the "sponge mentality" stands out as a beacon of growth and adaptability. It is a process that embodies the metaphor of a sponge, soaking up knowledge and experiences and squeezing them out to share with others. But beyond this simple analogy, what does it truly mean to be a sponge in the context of leadership and personal growth? And how does adopting the sponge mentality contribute to one's success? The sponge mentality explained At its core, the sponge mentality is a mindset characterized by an insatiable thirst for knowledge and a genuine curiosity about the world. To embody this mentality, you m...
HSMAI Foundation and Women in Travel THRIVE Release Research on the Power of Mentorship
the HSMAI Foundation | January 31, 2024
McLean, VA (January 31, 2024) – The Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Foundation, in partnership with Women in Travel THRIVE, is proud to announce the release of a pivotal research paper titled "The Power of Mentorship." Authored by Dr. Emily Ma, Professor of Hospitality at the University of Surrey, and Dr. Laurie Wu, Associate Professor at Temple University, this paper is a cornerstone in HSMAI’s ongoing efforts to address the gender imbalance in leadership roles within the hospitality industry. As part of HSMAI’s commitment to developing talent, this research provides valuable insights into the r...
ProVision Forms Strategic Partnership With Sonata Venture Solutions to Offer DEI+ Consultancy Services to the Global Hospitality Market
ProVision Partners | December 13, 2023
New alliance to empower the global hospitality industry with professional advisory on critical issues related to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Dallas, TX — December 13, 2023 — PROVision Partners (“ProVision”), a leading global strategic growth marketing, technology, and commercial services advisory firm to the travel and hospitality industry, has finalized a strategic partnership with Sonata Venture Solutions, a leader in workforce development, leadership training, strategic planning and business strategy for DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) programs across multiple industries. The new alliance is intended to broaden the scop...
Develop Your Supportive Leadership Skills for a Healthier Workplace
EHL Insights | July 18, 2023
Have you heard of the recent trends such as the “Great Resignation”, “Quiet Quitting” and “Career Cushioning” that are transforming the job market? While most leaders are aware of these trends, many seem helpless to counter the problems that are causing employees to leave, underperform, and generally dislike their jobs. A very sobering study by UKG suggests that nearly 70% of employees feel that their manager has more impact on their mental health than their therapist or their doctor, putting their influence on par with that of their life partner. And 60% of employees worldwide say their job is the biggest factor influencin...
HEADTRASH: The Leading Killer of Human Potential
Renie | February 15, 2021
February 15, 2021 - Aspire & RCI Institute Founder Renie Cavallari is releasing her new book HEADTRASH: The Leading Killer of Human Potential on February 25th. This personal development book aimed at business leaders is a guide to dump your HeadTrash for less anxiety, bigger potential, and a better quality of life. Currently available for preorders, HEADTRASH is filled with practical strategies and heartwarming true stories that provide an inspirational self-improvement guide to master the taunting negative voices in your mind that turn up your fears, undermine your leadership effectiveness, and weaken your personal power. “A master ...
Hospitality Upgrade Presents Free Leadership Webinar With Renie Cavallari Titled, Headtrash: The Leading Killer of Human Potential
HOSPITALITY UPGRADE | January 25, 2021
Learning how to dump your HeadTrash will awaken your potential and improve the quality of your life! (ATLANTA) Jan. 25, 2021 – Hospitality Upgrade and Hotel Online have partnered with Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) to launch a leadership webinar for the hotel industry. Dubbed a HU-inar, the 35-minute webinar will help you organize your thoughts and better manage your mind and more. It is guaranteed to be entertaining, educational as well as inspirational. Hospitality Upgrade President Rich Siegel talks with Renie Cavallari of Aspire, the recognized leading authority on shifting human behavior to unleash perfo...