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Lifecycle of a New Manager

I have seen two approaches to placing a new manager into a restaurant. The first angle is train them fast, throw them in the deep end of the pool and they either drown or they tread water long enough to find the edge of the pool and get out safely, learning never to be allowed to be thrown in the pool again, but it takes a lot of time and money to get them out of the pool. Some drown and don’t make it. The second approach is train them effectively, put them in a learning environment, and foster… Continue

Added by Andy Swingley on March 19, 2010 at 8:21am — 2 Comments

Brand Apologies

Last week, as I was looking out the window of my 39th floor room at The Palazzo, I was taken by the elaborate size of everything on the Vegas Strip.

This wasn’t the first time I had experienced the size of Vegas. On my first visit, I convinced myself to wear a suit (see also: convinced myself that I was one of Ocean’s 11). Trust me: you don’t want to walk The Strip in brand new dress s… Continue

Added by Chris Reed on March 18, 2010 at 8:28am — No Comments

Don't Give Up, Don't Ever Give Up!

I have had several people encourage me to quit writing about golf and life but I can't! You see I have never given up during a game of golf so I'm thinking why should I give up on writing my blog about golf and life. No matter how bad I've played over the 30 plus years (and I can play as bad as anyone), I have never walked off the golf course.

As I stand on the 7th tee I'm thinking about how important it is to never give up and my mind drifts back to 1993, the ESPYs and a basketball c… Continue

Added by Bill Campion on March 17, 2010 at 8:00am — 1 Comment

Mirror, Mirror on the Wall....

“Mirror, Mirror on the Wall….” Not just a popular excerpt from a well-known fairy tale, but one of the most powerful self-development tools available.

Several years ago, I was coaching a director of a technology company and we were discussing the development she was providing to her direct reports. She went through each direct report and described each person’s strengths and developmental opportunities with clarity and ease. However, when she got to the last person, she threw up her ha… Continue

Added by susan fawcett on March 14, 2010 at 11:06pm — 1 Comment

It Could Always be Worse!

In my last blog I knocked in a 6 footer for birdie and now I'm on my way to the 6th tee. I've got that post birdie bounce in my step. In the hood you'd refer to this as my strut. Unfortunately as a 10 handicapper birdies come for me about as often as locusts or so it seems that way.

As I stick my tee in the ground on six tee, all of a sudden the dreaded negative thought crosses my mind. That inner voice is practically yelling at me, "AVOID THE FUAB, AVOID THE FUAB". For those of you w… Continue

Added by Bill Campion on March 10, 2010 at 8:00am — No Comments

Restaurants, Tweet Ups and Pacific Catch Tonight San Francisco, CA

Join the party tonight! RSVP http://tweetvite.com/event/pacificcatch9th Continue

Added by Amanda Hite on March 9, 2010 at 4:30pm — No Comments

Tales from the Corporate Crypt....

I jerked my hand away from the rusty doorknob as I heard a scream pierce the night. Was that scream coming from inside? As quiet as it could be at times…. there were times where the victims from corporate days gone by cried out for their stories to be told. Even though I knew the crypt was… Continue

Added by susan fawcett on March 8, 2010 at 2:30pm — 3 Comments

TR Live: The Closing Toast

With 15 minutes left to spare in my day to make a blog post, I've decided to share with you the closing toast from TR Live, held in Dallas last week. On behalf of the entire TR Live team, I would like to personally thank each attendee as well as each of you who provided gracious support from afar. Truly, thank you. Also, if I may say so myself, we know how to close an event. Champagne helps. Continue

Added by Chris Reed on March 5, 2010 at 12:49am — No Comments

It’s Easier Said Than Done!

As you’ll recall from my last blog I was able to piece together an ugly par on the par 5 fourth hole. Now that I’m off the schnide (whatever the hell the schnide is), I’m thinking about putting a couple of pars
together – like back to back. Number 5 is a
short par four, which is basically a driver, wedge… Piece of cake!

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Added by Bill Campion on March 3, 2010 at 11:00am — 1 Comment

Social Media For Good: "Making Meaningful Change"

We showed this video for the first time at TR Live. Social Media's impact to date has been far more valuable than any business ROI, foursquare Mayorship or high number twitter followers.

This new medium has changed culture, society and individual lives.

I wanted to thank the TR, Twitter and Facebook Communities for sharing your stories, Leigh Caraccioli for gathering these stories and photographs and Chris Reed for making the video.

Since… Continue

Added by Amanda Hite on March 2, 2010 at 4:00pm — No Comments

What Do You Say When You Talk to Yourself?

While a bogie on the first hole is nothing to write home about, at least I haven’t shot myself out of the round. By the time I get to the second tee the jitters are gone and I’m a little more rela

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Added by Bill Campion on February 24, 2010 at 8:00am — 2 Comments

Is there room for unique thinking and/or people in Corporate America? I really can relate to Mr W.

I love this German advertisement/commercial. It won an award and to me its easy to see why/understand...most days I feel like "MR W" ....I get on their nerves...I dunno why??? watch and tell me if you like it....http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mTLO2F_ERY Thanks, Doug Continue

Added by Douglas Piazza on February 24, 2010 at 5:03am — No Comments

This post is dedicated to my brand new six day old granddaughter, Landry....

Just six days ago, Landry came into this world and into my heart....an 8 lb 20 3/4 inch miracle that has the ability to turn three grown people's life upside down! Things that were so critical six days ago fade into a background of insignificance...and the truly important things of life emerge...and so as important as a Monday post is...it was trumped this morning....

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Added by susan fawcett on February 22, 2010 at 9:28pm — 1 Comment

Video: Restaurants and Social Media. For My Friends At Cameron Mitchell Restaurants.

It's the CMR big conference this week and I'm so bummed I couldn't make it "live" IRL. I recorded this video for the conference and to give kudo's to their Leadership Team. I wanted to give them a public shout out for running some of the sexiest restaurants I've ever been in. I also want to give huge props to their leadership team who is not afraid to push themselves out of their comfort zones, is open to trying new and different approaches to connect with their customer… Continue

Added by Amanda Hite on February 22, 2010 at 6:00pm — 1 Comment

Give til it hurts and @keithprivette gets some ink

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Added by Keith Privette on February 20, 2010 at 1:03am — No Comments

Social Media: Bark or Bite?

This week’s blog post is going to be shorter than usual. To be completely-bare-naked-without-the-magic-of-Photoshop honest with you, I haven’t (yet) been able to completely wrap my brain around this thought I had recently:

What’s worse? Social Media’s bark, or Social Media’s bite?

I think we can all agree that Social Media’s bark is significant. Not so long ago and relatively speaking, negative word-of-mouth was spread to only a handful of people. And now, that reach is… Continue

Added by Chris Reed on February 18, 2010 at 12:26am — 1 Comment

Avatars...A second Life

With the popularity of the movie, Avatar, and the rapidly growing siginificance of social networking, it seemed pertinent to me to talk about another avenue for social networking. If you haven't heard of "Second Life," you have missed the avatar version of social networking. Well, maybe it is just socializing... In any event, Second Life is a rapidly growing online version of life as an avatar. The site is growing rapidly and it is becoming more significant all of the time. Want to dance? Second… Continue

Added by Ronald D. Elliott, Ph.D. on February 17, 2010 at 9:09pm — No Comments

CAUGHT ON TAPE: "Drive By, Raid into Twitter Headquarters"

For about a year now my Twitter Handle @sexythinker has not shown up in Twitter search. I sent multiple emails, tweets to twitter help and even had someone on my team call Twitter HQ.

Nothing worked.

On a recent trip to San F-R-A-N-C-I-S-C-O, the morning after a late night on the town (as you can tell from how rough I look) I decided to take matters into my own hands...

I am not ashamed of my actions.… Continue

Added by Amanda Hite on February 16, 2010 at 4:30pm — 16 Comments

Top Twelve Reasons for Twitter Drive-Bys

1. Everyone else seems to be in on a really funny joke and you don't get it.

2. You try to join in the conversation and no one seems to notice.

3. You're thinking you're obviously not cool enough for this.

4. You finally come up with something clever to say and the subject has already changed.

5. You notice that your only followers are just trying to sell you something lame.

6. You're almost positive you are not cool enough for this.

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Added by susan fawcett on February 15, 2010 at 12:30pm — 6 Comments