In order to be a successful Leader you must learn to Flex Your Style #myopinion

What does it mean to flex ones style???

Your "Style" is synonymous with your "approach" in the way you interact with people.  It is the way you teach someone, the way you inspire someone or even the way you discipline someone.

Not everyone in the organization will be as: smart, talented, educated, experienced as you.  Not everyone in the organization will share your: background, sense of humour, personal values or taste in music.  If you only have one style of communication such as "Screaming and Yelling" or "Positive Reinforcement", you will inevitably alienate a percentage of the organization who do not respond to that style.

• To be successful you must develop multiple styles of communication to relate to people at all levels in the organization from a variety of different backgrounds.
• To be successful you must develop empathy, the ability to read your audience.
• To be successful you must develop flexibility with your approach in order to teach, inspire and discipline a broader scope of audience.

Sometimes Starbucks has two types of Espresso Beans in their machines which allow the aficionado to order different versions of their favourite drinks.  Currently there is a  promotional bean in most of the Espresso Machines in London.  This year promotinal bean is a Mild Guatemalan Roast called Casi Cielo™ - the name means "almost heaven", which basically describes the level of happiness I ascended to after drinking my first one.  If you don't normally drink Ice Coffee - this is an excellent choice for the beginner. Iced Guatemalan Recipe:

1. Start with a Venti Cup
2. 3 or 4 shots of Guatemalan Roast over ice (depends on preference)
3. fill with equal parts cold milk and cold water
4. Sugar to taste (Simple Syrup if they have it)

Why it works: This roast has the right amount of acidity to stand up to the dilution once the ice melts. The resulting flavour has a well tanned, smooth body that leaves an lingering Cocoa taste on your tongue.  On hot hot Summers day, there is nothing more refreshing the a brief South American deluge.

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Senior People walk into a Restaurant and Set the Tone #myopinion

You set the tone when you walk onto a shift. Be as consistent as a recipe's execution.

1 Kilo of Energy

1/2 Cup of Determination

1/4 Cup of Punctuality

2 Scoops of Sugar

Toss in a large mixing bowl and serve alongside Talent.

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A disorganized dish area is a symptom of poor shift management. Manage the problem, not the symptoms.

• Keeping the dish area organized is everybody’s responsibility
• Do not “Dump and Run”
• Pre-rinse everything
• Utensils should be soaking and collecting in the same spot
• Similar items stacked
• There should never be dishes in the sink unless they are being washed
• It is OK to let dishes build up a bit, hopefully never on the floor
• Leave not sharp objects in the dish area
• Wash as you go, stack if you must

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