It is late summer here in the PNW and the golf season has been “rockin’ in full swing” for several months now. In my experience, it is this time when the “dog days in the golf business” truly begin and weigh most heavily on lead PGA professionals and their key leadership staff. With that in … Read more
As I continue this Leadership in Hospitality series, I find myself repeatedly drawn to the insights of Marcus Buckingham. His approach to leadership and performance remains both practical and inspiring to me—and hopefully for you as well. In this installment, I want to highlight a short Instagram video that speaks directly to our industry. In … Read more
For article #6 of the Leadership in Hospitality (in the Golf Industry) series, the writing and posting of Marcus Buckingham are really resonating. Personally, I find inspiration in his delivery and direct commentary on topics that are highly relevant to our hospitality industry. For this piece, let’s focus on his comments about the importance of … Read more
For the fifth article of the Leadership in Hospitality (in the Golf Industry) Series, I thought I would stay on the theme of looking at the writing/posting of Marcus Buckingham. I find some frank, blunt and/or direct commentary in this one: There is no excuse for not being a good leader and it all starts … Read more
On to article four of the Leadership in Hospitality (in the Golf Industry) Series. Surprise, I found more inspiration in the writing/posting of Marcus Buckingham. For this one, I’ll share the points I’ve gleaned from his book “Designing Work That People Love.” In Designing Work That People Love, Buckingham shares his belief that creating meaningful … Read more
Welcome to the third article in the Leadership in Hospitality (in the Golf Industry) series. Once again, I’ve found inspiration in the insights of Marcus Buckingham. As we (hopefully) emerge from the wet, snowy, and cold season here in the PNW, golf season is rapidly approaching—making this topic more relevant than ever. At first glance, … Read more