Kimrey Davis Tefft

Leaders don't operate in the dark - they shine a light to guide the way forward. True leadership requires clear vision, transparency, and a willingness to make difficult decisions in the public eye. Great leaders are not afraid to boldly step into the light, illuminating the path for others to follow. They cultivate an environment of openness and accountability, building trust through their actions. When leaders operate with integrity and courage, they inspire those around them to reach new heights and overcome even the greatest obstacles

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Labor market 2024 insights and retention In 2024, employees are prioritizing their well-being, flexibility, opportunity, and understanding from their employers. Companies need to focus on these needs to attract and retain top talent. Despite a decrease, the job market still shows a high volume of openings, with job openings at 8.4 million and hires at 5.6 million this year. The key takeaway is clear: listening to employees, fostering work-life balance, and offering competitive wages are crucial. Investing in these areas can have a more significant impact than traditional perks like pizza parties. Stay updated on the latest trends in the job market to ensure your company remains competitive. For more insights on the future forecast for food and beverage workers, check out the article here: https://lnkd.in/e8zeSQaX #LinkedIn #LifeWorkBalance #OpenToWork #CompetitiveWages #Flexibility #Opportunity #nomorepizzaparties #Seekingemployment. #Seekingemploymentopportunities. American Culinary Federation National Restaurant Association American Hotel & Lodging Association Worldchefs - World Association of Chefs' Societies Sodexo Sodexo Live! Hilton Hotels & Resorts The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. Marriott Hotels Hyatt Hotels Corporation Lowes Hotel Philadelphia PA Mandarin Premier Hotels and Resorts Group Bristol Associates, Inc. - Executive Search One Haus Executive #AIChatGPT

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Discover the latest insights on foodservice training tactics in the industry with Morrison Healthcare's Chef Thomas Sewell! Learn which strategies should stay and which should go in this FoodService Director Online article. Click here to read more!

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Value Statement #3 is one of my favorites. Hospitality is something you have in your bones, the rest, we can teach! Thank you Hotel Business Magazine for sitting down with one of our A-list leaders, Nancy Curtin Morris. #HotelEquities #HE #LearningAndDevelopment #Talent #GrowingFutureLeaders

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Join in our Board meeting listening section next Wednesday! Details are below.

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Great summary with simple strategies from Patrick Yearout. Worth the few minutes! and the session by CHART Board leaders Damian Hanft and Kelly McCutcheon has important trends and nuggets. link is in the article! https://lnkd.in/gMhGCExG

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📚 I was discussing Malcolm Gladwell’s book “Outliers” with Shawn D. Nelson, CEO of Lovesac. We delved into the idea that it takes 10,000 hours to become an expert in any field. This concept, popularized by Gladwell, highlights the importance of dedication and long-term commitment. 💬 Alex Hormozi once said, “If you can wait 90 days for a result, you can win. If you can wait a year, you can win big. If you can wait a decade, you can be the best. If you can wait a lifetime, you can change the world.” This resonates deeply with Gladwell’s example. ⏳ Are you willing to play the long game? Success isn’t an overnight journey; it requires patience, persistence, and the willingness to invest your time. #Outliers #MalcolmGladwell #10KHours #Expertise #LongGame #Dedication #ShawnNelson #Lovesac #AlexHormozi #SuccessJourney #Patience #Persistence

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In hospitality, every guest encounter is an opportunity to grow your revenues! #coach your team members and give them the tools to grow and grow your company #BuildingCoachingCultures #hospitality #growth #revenues

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Change is so rapid today that leaders must do more than stay the course to be successful. If they aren’t nimble and ready to adapt, they won’t survive. The key is to learn how to leadershift. #jorhospitalitysolutions #leadership #leadershift #changeisnotanoption https://lnkd.in/eP8FmGgu

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I recently had a Let's Talk conversation about Strategic Thinking. A leader was unable to respond well to the question, "How do you demonstrate Strategic Thinking?" “Strategic Thinking” can be an intimidating characteristic. It sounds complicated, but I share with my team that it only means to think ahead, work out the consequences and the possible scenarios that could lie ahead. Ask yourself the tough questions which will prepare you for the outcomes. If you are prepared, this leads to being strategic, which then leads to confidence and trust! Let’s Talk! Homer Trusted Leadership Coach www.homerandco.co

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Delighted to co-lead the Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) Leadership Excellence Series this year. This month’s activity was to read/listen to the book, "Trust and Inspire" by Stephen M.R. Covey. This recent book is fantastic read if you are looking for something for your reading list. The concept of the book is why to change your leadership style from the traditional ‘Command & Control’ to ‘Trust and Inspire’. Instead of telling/commanding your team, you insure that there is two way communication. The author mentions a grade school principal, Muriel Summers, using the leadership concepts with children. Her school began to thrive, both the teachers and students understanding the power and importance of trust and inspiration. Covey does a great job of defining the progress of leadership over time. He explains how some leaders use ‘enlightened command and control’ concepts. The leader understand the concepts but does not help the team members grow and thrive. The book also provides examples for all sorts of jobs/roles, There is material for parents, teachers, community leaders, plus professional jobs of all sorts. To me, the final chapter summarized the concepts the best. You can’t be a Trust & Inspire leader without being a Trust & Inspire person. Thus, since we are all people, so we all have the ability to evolve to this type of person. As Master Yoda said, “You must unlearn what you have learned.” FYI His father, Stephen R Covey wrote the “Seven Habits of Highly Effective People’, released over 30 years ago. A big thank you to my co-leader, Shannon McCallum, for creating a great QA list for our discussion. Kudos to Brittany King for coordination for this fantastic group. If you have read this book, would love to hear your favorite quote or concept in the book below.  

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One area of disagreement that sometimes can occur between corporate boards and CFOs: talent-related growth. While CFOs might tend to focus more on compliance and regulatory concerns, board members will prioritize things like recruiting, retention, and upskilling to drive organizational growth. It’s a gap that can impact an organization's ability to stay competitive and innovative - hence why open communication between C-suite leaders and boards is so important. #CFOs #CorporateBoards #TalentManagement #BoardGovernance

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This is a MUST read for all involved in incentive travel experiences! Whether you are a customer or supplier - the knowledge of attendee preferences is invaluable as we work to deliver incentive travel experiences! Take the time to download and read this Study in full!! #incentives #incentivetravel #cruise #wearecruise #irfinvitational2024

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📢 Exciting News! 🎉 🤝 Calling all restaurant owners and industry professionals! We are thrilled to announce our latest blog post, "Risk Management in Restaurants: Addressing Challenges Head-On". This comprehensive article, delves into the crucial topic of risk management for restaurant businesses. 🔍 Running a successful restaurant can be both rewarding and challenging. We understand the numerous risks that restaurant owners face daily, ranging from food safety concerns to employee liabilities. That's why our insightful blog post explores the best practices and key challenges that owners like you encounter in the industry. 💼 In this article, we go a step further and introduce the concept of using a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) to manage risks effectively. By leveraging the expertise of a PEO, restaurant owners can ensure compliance and optimize their risk management strategies for the best possible outcomes. 🆕 Discover how to safeguard your business and address restaurant-specific risks head-on. Don't miss the opportunity to equip yourself with essential knowledge and practical solutions to protect your restaurant's success! 🔗 Please click on the link in our bio to read our latest blog post: https://lnkd.in/eJDU4cGX. 👥 We encourage you to share your thoughts and experiences in the comments section. Let's engage in a meaningful conversation, exchange insights, and together, strengthen our industry's risk management practices. Stay tuned for more exciting content coming soon! #RiskManagement #RestaurantIndustry #PEO #BusinessProtection #ProfessionalBlog #IndustryInsights #RiskMitigation #RestaurantSuccess

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I came across this post today and it really made me think. To anyone that leads a team - does your team trust you? What have you done to earn their trust or their distrust? You can’t run a successful business if you are not trusted by the people in your care. If you have doubts- start working on it. No trust is a race to the bottom. #trust #leadership #earntheirtrust

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