Outstanding service at Brunei’s Empire Hotel

My 7-night stay at Brunei’s fabulous Empire Hotel began at the lobby door. The Manager on Duty greeted me by name as I entered the exquisite lobby. Quite a feat for a 450-room hotel. At the front desk I was informed I’d have free Internet via DSL....

Is every staff person a salesperson?

In this economy, every employee must become a salesperson. You can’t afford to have anyone on staff who isn’t doing some marketing effort. You may think that accounting, HR, facilities, and other support staff are immune from cementing relationships with...

Is training punishment for your people?

Last summer, I read an article that stuck in my memory. It was about US Airways pilots who, because of the increase in fuel prices, were forced to take fuel-management courses if they ordered an extra few minutes of fuel for their flights. One former Continental pilot...