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EMPATHY AND UNDERSTANDING ARE CRITICAL SKILLS FOR CHEFS
It might be the cockiness of an accomplished cook, the well-rehearsed smile from a seasoned server, the rough and tumble arrogance of a tattooed grill cook, or the quiet demeanor of a dishwasher who shows up and does their job… Continue reading
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CHEFS- THE IMPORTANCE OF BOREDOM
Our lives are hectic, complicated, overwhelming at times, and filled with anxiety. We program ourselves to be overbooked and when we have a spare minute, we immediately look for something else to fill that space. The first reaction is to… Continue reading
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MAKING YOUR DENT IN THE UNIVERSE
Eighty years or so goes by way too quickly. When we’re twenty, the world is an open book, a highway with plenty of side roads to choose from. The direction you take early on can determine the quality of your… Continue reading
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ARE YOU EXCEPTIONAL?
What does it mean to be exceptional? What does it take to get there? How does one measure exceptional performance? Are some people born to be exceptional? Is it a genetic gift or, is it possible that we all have… Continue reading
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ENGAGED IN LIFE
As a consultant I was often faced with the challenge of determining what is missing. Why isn’t a particular business successful when their location was great, the product was well prepared, the facility was attractive and clean, and pricing was… Continue reading
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THE PERSON YOU ARE
I was thinking the other day about those individuals (chefs, restaurateurs, mentors, teachers, parents, friends) who have offered or lived advice that helped to mold the person I am. I may not always live up to their words of wisdom,… Continue reading
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WHY NOT BE EXCEPTIONAL
It’s a choice that we all have. A daily fork in the road to choose being great or mediocre, being average or noteworthy, world-class, or just getting by. Which will you choose? Yes, choose is the defining word. We all… Continue reading
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