Navigating Differences: The Journey and Wisdom of Laura Lee Blake, President & CEO at AAHOA
Laura Lee Blake shares the lessons she's learned along the path to running, AAHOA, the largest group of hotel owners in the USA.
Oct 5, 2023


Five Steps to Help You Confidently Negotiate Your Next Job Offer
Career coach Kathy Hubler breaks down the five key steps to negotiating your next job offer.
Oct 5, 2023


What Makes a Safe Space Safe
Columnist Nancy Mendelson unpacks safe spaces, gender influences and leadership in hospitality.
Sep 21, 2023


Lessons from Latina Hospitality Leaders for Hispanic Heritage Month
Kicking off Hispanic Heritage Month by shining a light on Latina leaders in hospitality!
Sep 15, 2023


Solo Travel Safety: Insider Tips from a Female Hotelier and Road Warrior
Stephanie Leger stays in hotels more than half of the year as a trainer, she offers her expert tips for women traveling alone.
Sep 12, 2023


Reconnecting with Your Spidey Sense
Columnist Nancy Mendelson reminds us why we should get stuck in nature before summer ends.
Aug 31, 2023


Has integrity gone out with the trash?
Columnist Nancy Mendelson reflects on integrity after a recent interaction with her local trash collectors.
Aug 18, 2023


Barbie’s 5 Lessons on Personal Evolution
The unexpected brilliance of the Barbie movie! Contributor Rachel Vandenberg draws 5 lessons for her own life, and yours.
Aug 13, 2023


7 Lessons from the Field: Amberle Bryant, Area Director of Operations, Sonesta Hotels
Amberle Bryant worked her way up in sales to become a GM and now oversees multiple properties for Sonesta. She shares 7 important lessons.
Aug 9, 2023


Streamline Your Email Inbox: Conquer Clutter with this 3 Step Zero-Inbox Strategy
Discover the game-changing zero-inbox approach to conquer email overload and unlock peak productivity. Make "You've Got Mail" fun again!!
Jul 28, 2023


Celebrating Father's Day: 7 Pieces of Life Advice from Our First Male Allies
As Father's Day approaches, we honor and celebrate the influential men in our lives, who are not just fathers, but mentors and friends.
Jun 15, 2023


How to Have the Confidence to Say NO
Based on a conversation with a good friend, columnist Nancy Mendelson unpacks how to say NO...with confidence.
Jun 7, 2023


How I Got the Promotion: from General Manager to Corporate VP with Manny Rappenecker, Marriott
Her dream was to be a GM, but after leading hotels for 3 different Marriott brands, Manny wanted something bigger. Here's how she did it.
May 15, 2023


Bringing Hotel Designs to Life: 5 Trends in Procurement with Jackie Wright, Pineapple Procurement
Luck landed Jackie Wright into procurement, but perseverance kept her growing. She shares lessons learned and hot trends in procurement.
Apr 5, 2023


Over 350 Interviews Reveal the Top 7 Leadership Skills Women Share
After two years and over 350 interviews with women in hospitality, we serve up the seven recurring successful leadership skills.
Mar 8, 2023


Don’t let the Perfect be the Enemy of the Good
Is trying to be "perfect" holding you back? Columnist Nancy Mendelson unpacks and offers advice!
Feb 23, 2023


The Good Side of Pride
When did pride turn into something negative and boastful? Nancy Mendelson unpacks why it's good to be proud.
Feb 16, 2023


Why You Shouldn't Let People "Pick Your Brain"
The request to "pick your brain," do a zoom, chat...all of these negate the value of your time and expertise. Nancy's tips on how to deal.
Feb 9, 2023


Finding the Right Words
Have you ever been at a loss for words? Columnist Nancy Mendelson was this week, but not in the way you might think!
Feb 2, 2023


Does Working Help You Live Longer?
What is the secret to living a long and fulfilling life? Columnist Nancy Mendelson unpacks.
Jan 26, 2023

