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Today, I'm heading up to Napa for some sipping, sharing, and snuggling with my ONEHOPE Wine fam. Conferences and special events are always so energizing, but they can be overwhelming, too. To keep myself grounded, I'm repeating the following affirmations: ✨I will go through each conference day with purpose, passion, and persistence. ✨I have great ideas, and I will articulate them respectfully and convincingly. ✨I will make everyone feel welcome and valued, encouraging participation and building lasting, meaningful relationships. Do you use affirmations before a big event? Share your faves! ⬇️ #MindsetMatters #MondayMotivation #PowerOfAffirmations #SelfTalk #NewWeekNewGoals #TryNewThings #WineWisdom

🎶 Reflecting on a Week of Harmonious Strategy and Spirited Innovation 🍷 This past week, the gentlemen (and woman) of MKM took a deep dive into strategic development, attending a seminar that was, on the surface, about aligning our voices to the future of consulting. In reality, it was a masterclass in team building, resilience, and, let's not forget, appreciating the finer notes of a well-aged wine. As the most melodious consulting firm in the industry, we've always believed in hitting just the right note in everything we do. This week was no exception. Our strategy seminar was filled with insightful discussions on innovative consulting practices, interspersed with sessions that tested our vocal cords and our capacity to appreciate the complexity of a good Cavæ. Highlights included: - Keynote speeches that somehow always circled back to the importance of a robust wine list in fostering client relationships. - Breakout sessions on leveraging our unique talents in a market saturated with monotone solutions. - A fantastic formal dinner, which highlighted the excellence of our culinary divisions’ ability to mix fine dining, global politics, and humor into the most well-balanced blend. We emerged from the week more united than ever, ready to face the challenges of the consulting world with a song in our hearts and a strategic plan that's as refined as our taste in beverages. To our clients, rest assured, we're equipped to provide solutions that are both innovative and, when necessary, capable of being delivered in perfect harmony. To those who joined us on this journey, thank you for sharing in our passion for blending the art of music with the science of strategy. To future clients and MKM members, we say: the stage is set, the bar is high, and our doors are always open for a consultation or a duet, whichever you need most. Here's to the next chapter where our paths may cross, possibly over a score or a Scotch. Until then, keep singing, keep strategizing, and, above all, keep savoring every moment. #TeamBuilding #Innovation #MusicalManagementConsulting #MKM

I'm continuing with my weekly review of the key takeaways by chapter of Embark #bookclub book "Unreasonable Hospitality" by Will Guidara. Chapter 14: Restoring Balance. ⭐ Bring creativity and innovation to set your team up to succeed in a more sustainable way ⭐ Encourage your team to take time to breathe ⭐ Find easy ways for your team to ask for and offer help What creativity and innovation are you bringing to your team? Next week, I'll share the takeaways from Chapter 15: The Best Offense in Offense.

Sales coaching is crucial for improving sales performance and driving business growth. Looking forward to the Gong Executive Table | Leading Revenue Transformation with Shohan Rahman, representing Square They will be discussing the importance of embracing coaching tools that can capture and analyze customer interactions across various channels, and automate data collection. These tools provide actionable insights, enabling sales teams to improve decision-making, forecast accuracy, and overall productivity. Save your seat to tune in, if you're free!

Ready to break free from boring team workshops? Enter the realm of creativity with the "Art of Wine" team workshop. Here, your team will delve into the artistry of taste and unlock their creative potential. Beyond traditional tastings, participants will craft art inspired by the flavors and nuances of fine wines. Meticulously designed for immersive engagement, this experience fosters deep bonds and connections among team members, igniting collaboration and inspiration. Say goodbye to mundane workshops and hello to a transformative journey. #ArtOfWine #TeamWorkshops #CreativityUnleashed 🍷🎨#teamworkshop #teamoffsite #teambuildingactivities #teambuilding

Personal Growth in the Beverage World 🥂 A true marker of growth? Wanting collective success. The best minds know there’s room at the table for everyone. Here's what you can do: 1️⃣ Share the Spotlight : Shine the light on others' achievements. 2️⃣ Host Collaborations: Bring great minds together. It’s about what we can build collectively, not individually. 3️⃣ Connect People: A good network isn’t just about growing yours; it’s also about intertwining others’. #WinTogether #GrowthMindset #DrinkBIG

Newsletter Dropp 🚨🚨🚨 Imagine This: Customers compete who will leave a bigger tip. Impossible you say? Well, we think we found a way to do this. Check it out at the link below 👇👇👇 https://lnkd.in/dMGxiDv7 Also, there are some handy tips on how to keep your team motivated and in line. perfect for a final summer training session 🔗 Dive into the conversation and let's elevate the F&B dialogue together.

📌 Behind the Scenes: Organising the Restorative Café Values & Vision Board Session 📌 Stepping into the shoes of an organizer offers a unique perspective, one that's laden with learning and challenges. Recently, Elisa and I had the chance to navigate the intricate world of organizing a restorative café session. 🌱 Coordinating such an event is no small feat. Over time, we've recognized that effective coordination forms the crux of a successful session. Ensuring everyone gets a chance to interact, to share their insights, and to truly connect with every individual in the room is both an art and a science. 🔄 Diving deep into the session from this fresh vantage point, I gleaned how vital it is to strike a balance. Directing the ebb and flow of conversation, timing interjections aptly, and giving everyone a platform to voice their thoughts can be a tightrope walk. But these moments of interaction, where ideas intersect and merge, are the heartbeat of our café. 💬 The beauty of the process lies in the challenges, the shared stories, the collective vision, and the mutual growth. Thank you to everyone who participated, shared, and contributed to making our café a reservoir of insights and shared values. 🌟 Stay tuned for more insights as we continually learn, adapt, and grow. To more empowering sessions and endless learning! #RestorativeCafe #BehindTheScenes #OrganisingInsights #SharedStories #VisionBoard #ValuesInAction #ContinuousLearning #CommunityVoices #StayTuned

2.5 WEEKS OUT! Get your tickets to “Making Moves” at the end of NBWA now! https://lnkd.in/gjfnCytG This is a different kind of conference. ALL of the sessions are keynotes. And there is ample time to network. The speakers – both vets and up-and-comers in beer & bev alike -- will not just share trade secrets and indispensable industry information. They’re also going to divulge things about their company culture. About exactly how one leads. About mistakes they’ve made, and learned from. Quantifying those intangibles can make a big difference, especially in an industry like beer, which is losing share to spirits.     If you’re a woman in the beer industry, you should come for the top-rate information and awesome networking opportunities. If you’re a man in the industry, guess what -- you should come for the top-rate information and awesome networking opportunities. Check out the list of speakers (https://lnkd.in/gjfnCytG -- scroll down for agenda), and sign up!

Ready to break free from boring team workshops? Enter the realm of creativity with the "Art of Wine" team workshop. Here, your team will delve into the artistry of taste and unlock their creative potential. Beyond traditional tastings, participants will craft art inspired by the flavors and nuances of fine wines. Meticulously designed for immersive engagement, this experience fosters deep bonds and connections among team members, igniting collaboration and inspiration. Say goodbye to mundane workshops and hello to a transformative journey. #ArtOfWine #TeamWorkshops #CreativityUnleashed 🍷🎨#teamworkshop #teamoffsite #teambuildingactivities #teambuilding