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THIS WEEK

The disconnect that remains mainly unspoken

The biggest unspoken disconnect in ‘phone trees’ is that companies design them to protect internal efficiency while treating the customer's time as a free, infinite resource.   Yesterday, I called a luxury hotel in Colombo to make an enquiry about a special read more...

Who is smooth?

(Read on to find out!)   My family and I recently stayed at the luxurious Curtain Bluff resort on the beautiful island of Antigua, West Indies. It was our second trip there in as many years, and it was just as memorable.   Yes, the beach is read more...

Dining side by side rocks, actually

I love the unspoken rules around dining out; admittedly, even more so when they make me feel like I’m earning a gold star for good decorum. I like dressing up for the occasion; I like waiting obediently at the host read more...

LAST WEEK

The concierge who read everything

A few weeks ago I was on an intake call with a potential coaching client. She is a Director of Rooms at a luxury property in the far east, mid-thirties, sharp and hungry for her next move. Director of Operations, read more...

MOST READ

What's the difference between Espresso and Coffee?

You’ll need more than your coffee maker for this Italian classic.   My favorite seasonal Starbucks order—a sugar cookie latte—starts with a double shot of espresso, as do many other specialty drinks like lattes and mochas. But other than the machine used read more...

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