Drizzl'd’s Post

Being on shifts when I'm struck by a surge of creativity and experimentation can make things a bit messy to say the least (don't worry, I clean up after myself of course). In my latest blog post over at Drizzl'd, I discuss the number one benefit of working with us!

... passion and resilience are very good indicators

What does Mixperience seek to demonstrate/action as a reflection of our values? Mixperience Stands…: -#Strong - chest back like Superman, ready to take on the unknown weights of struggle. -#Upright - as tall as possible like Tim Gunn, confident in our presence and belonging in our surroundings. -#Firm - sure footed like Oprah, doing the shadow work to evaluate weaknesses within us and address it. -#Solid - unshakable in conviction like Meryl Streep, humbly using a platform of respect to advocate for the best possible outcome for all. In short, we stand for #Integrity - matching our actions with our words.

[Are you a #CleanFreak when it comes to your #SterileProcessing breakroom fridge? I may want to interview you for the next season of Beyond Clean!] What does your breakroom fridge say about your SPD's commitment to excellence? What does it say about mutual accountability across your team? What does it say about the willingness of leadership to cultivate a culture of true rest and relaxation for department breaks? Does it say anything at all? No surprise, I think it definitely does. And we'll be talking about this topic and many more "Little Things that Make a Big Difference" in Season 25 of Beyond Clean dropping this summer. If you have a success story related to capturing the chaos of your breakroom fridge, and a process you'd be willing to share about how you hold the line, I'd love to talk to you! Even if you don't want to do a full interview, I'd love to hear your thoughts on this topic as we prepare for this discussion in the days to come. Speak up, I'm listening! 🍲 😋 🥙 🥫

🎉 Kicking off my 12th year as an independent consultant! 🎉 After endless coffee chats ☕ sharing wisdom with friends and colleagues, I'm excited to start documenting and sharing these insights more broadly. Check out my weekly "Cherry Bombs" 🍒💣 and let me know your thoughts! 🤔💬 Feel free to share your own experiences or different approaches too! #IndependentConsultingLife #CherryBombs #ShareYourInsights #CareerJourney 🚀

Update: It's the last day of the competitive clothing drive. At the end of last week, our team (the Spoons) was falling behind and had dropped to the second spot. We gave each other a rallying pep talk, shared some words of encouragement and WOW check out that Monday/Tuesday pile of clothes around the Spoons table (far right, light blue). I love the teamwork mentality we have at Blue Compass. We all pitch in and work together toward our shared vision (which in this case is most definitely winning). In fact, this whole clothing drive is possible because of our team mentality. Any given year we have 8-12 crews that people can sign up for if they are interested in helping plan and organize events, holidays, etc. It gives everyone the chance to dedicate a little extra time to their favorite things, and build camaraderie with their peers who share common interests. The clothing drive was put on by our fabulous "Moral Compass" crew, formerly known as the volunteer crew. Would you be surprised if I told you that they have three creatives on their team?

Have you done your research and due diligence? Have you verified and fact-checked the information? Some of the biggest mistakes that I've made during my career have been as a result of taking things at face value or poor research. Whether you are a reporter telling a story, making a sales pitch to a new client, or actively in the job interview process, doing your homework and aligning your approach is key to your success. From a previous TalentBlvd ZOOM Event titled “Reels, Resumes, Interviews – How to Win Your Dream Job”, we heard Stephanie Gorin of The E.W. Scripps Company talk specifically about what homework you need to be doing before you pitch yourself to a hiring manager in TV News and Entertainment. You can watch that entire event here 👇 https://lnkd.in/dgc4y4xj Passcode: !5+TU3cA In the meantime, click to enjoy this #SundayFunday clip from A&W Restaurants, Inc. Follow TalentBlvd for #tvcareer #mediacareer #realTVjobs #careercoach #mentor https://lnkd.in/dsfmRP-x

Purpose is thrown around quite a bit in marketing, but for The Raw Carrot and its team, it is a real, tangible concept, captured in a bag of soup. Last week, I had the pleasure of visiting The Raw Carrot's headquarters in person with the fantastic team from OneChurch.to. By selling their delicious soup, they provide dignity, community and support to those living with disabilities through purpose-filled employment. During our time with their founder, Rebecca Sherbino and their leadership team, a few things struck me: 🥕 Their team's ingenuity. Recognizing a need and creating a scalable model which they are working to replicate across the country.  🥕 Their truly entrepreneurial innovation. Stewarding their limited resources to develop new lines of income for seasons when the soup isn't in high demand (I'd say they are pros at effectuation in action).  🥕 Their care and attention to the unique needs of their staff. Be it coaching, one-on-one support, or even as simple as creating an atmosphere of calm in their kitchen. I'm genuinely inspired by what Rebecca and her team have accomplished, and I am so excited to see The Raw Carrot grow and bring purposeful employment to more people who are experiencing boundaries to employment. If you want to support their incredible work - consider following their page, connecting with Rebecca and her team below and, of course, purchasing their soup! (P.S. They do corporate orders, too!) Rebecca Sherbino Diane Talbot-Schoenhoff (BA, BAA, MA) Elena Haskell Mary-Anne Morales Angel Morales Jessica Collins #Purpose #SocialEnterprise #SocialInnovation #SocialImpact

We're back with another Q&A about tip pooling from our resident F&B expert, Alisha Goddard, SHRM-CP 👋 ❓ Question #2: What about dual roles? Can a manager take tips on days they're assigned as a server? ✅ Answer #2: It depends. We recommend first identifying the business's needs. Is a manager needed, or is it a shift lead? A manager has hiring, firing, and scheduling tasks and/or influence, while a shift lead typically manages tasks, not people. It's essential to create clear delineations, expectations, job descriptions, workflows, and employee training. Not sure how to handle tip pooling? Reach out to us... we're here to help! #TipPooling #Wages #FoodAndBeverage #QandA #HRisCool

I didn't follow any hiring "advice" when I opened Protein Bar. I put a Craigslist ad out on an Easter Sunday at 11pm.... And woke up the next morning to 200 resumes! I hired 14 awesome people. -> Acting students -> Dancing students -> Creative students Many said I was crazy not to hire folks with foodservice experience. But I wanted folks that were performative. After all, we were putting on a show for our guests. There was a lot of theatre in what we were doing behind the counter. I wanted our team to radiate that. So no better place than students who are learning how to do just that being on stage. My strategy worked. First team members told stories every day of how we at Protein Bar were “changing the way people eat in the go.” This hiring philosophy continued for my entire tenure at Protein Bar. And even to this day, I interview for creativity and performance experience. After all - isn’t everything just storytelling? 📷 Me on opening day May 18, 2009 with some of the aforementioned creatives! #founder #ceo #entrepreneur #qsr #creatives #students