S&L Hospitality has properties in North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa and Wisconsin and we are committed to staying connected, no matter which location. In the times of "virtual," it can be easy to say "let's jump on a call." We hold weekly 1-on-1's, monthly GM calls, quarterly leadership sessions just to name a few of our virtual meetings. But we also say "let's put something on the calendar for a visit," and these past 4 days were my favorite visit yet!
This week was our "GM Summit." The gathering consists of all of our property General Managers coming together under one roof, meeting with our vendor partners, participating in group discussions, sessions covering a variety of topics, good food, a few drinks, and team building activities (Of course we throw in something competitive!) There is a lot of collaboration that goes into putting an event like this together but when you get to sit back and watch it all come together, WOW - is it all worth it!
"So nice to put a face to the name... Let's exchange numbers... Call me anytime..." Listening to all the conversations and connections being made, the contiagous laughter, the ideas and thoughts being shared... and on our final day 'this was just what I needed' seemed to be the theme. Bringing everyone together helped not only on a physical level but also emotionally and mentally. To be in a room with so many professional, experienced, and down to earth people was such a great feeling.
"Hospitality is all about teamwork, and everyone is always working towards shared goals. This means that everyone is on board to help each other out and you will feel appreciated and valued by each of your colleagues. The main priority in any hospitality job is to satisfy the customer and make their experience perfect" - and I think this team achieved just that! This gathering reminded us of our passion for why we chose this industry, inspired us on how to be a better leader, and how to care for our teams.
Next year, we will transition the title from "GM Summit" to a 'Leadership Conference' and would love to see you there! Let's chat about what hospitality means to you and what opportunities we have to offer!
"Being in the same room with people and creating something together is a good thing." - Robin Williams.
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Manufacturer's Representative at Jill Ouradnik Contract Sales
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