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Discover the green path to balance: Our latest blog for Lawn Care Franchise Owners seeking a healthier work-life balance. Harness these strategies to nurture your business and personal well-being 🌿💼 #CrewcutNZ #WorkLifeBalance #FranchiseOwnerTips

A few years ago, an amazing coach and mentor of mine, Susan Dunlap, told me she’d heard an expression she simply had to share with me: “The playground is the new golf course.” As the founder of a program called the Women's Leadership Forum, Susan and I are very much aligned in supporting the creation of “self-authored” careers that may not follow a predictable path. We also both love a good metaphor. Women have traditionally been excluded from after hours “drinking buddy” types of networking. And golf is, well, golf. A great game for some, but not something I have experience with. I was recently presenting a webinar entitled “Managing Career Ambition as a Caregiver” for some of the Employee Belonging Councils (EBCs) at Workday. And in the section of my presentation about community and connection, I shared this idea of the playground being the new golf course. An astute participant then asked me the following question, which was something along the lines of: “But the playground is where I go to check out from work commitments! Are you saying that now a place I go for respite is where I’m supposed to be networking?” In today's newest Mindful Return blog post, I share how I answered her question: What "The Playground is the New Golf Course" Means to Me. (Hint: it doesn't mean to abandon your respite-from-work time!) https://lnkd.in/dnifgfxA Jason Levin, Author, Relationships to Infinity Magda Czyz Forbes Sherry Bourzac Hansneet R. #networking #relationships #workingmom #workingdad #workingparents

💥I am now in the midst of our busiest season on any Holiday Park. Throughout the whole year as a team we have been preparing both the Park and the Team to be at their best to ensure we are delivering the highest levels of guest satisfaction and operational excellence Purple Story (The Home of Operational Excellence). 💜 ⭐️I am an incredibly proud General Manager with 10 of my 12 Head of Departments all in the top 10 performance metrics out of 66 other holiday parks at Parkdean Resorts . 💚This is some achievement with again positive growth in Trip Advisor and Google. Health and Safety remains compliant with an average score of 97%. Employee engagement remains high at 87%, financial performance remains strong as I move in to the most important period of my financial calendar 📅. My experience metrics all remain above average. 🚀My continued drive to achieve operational excellence for my Park and my team is resulting in some fantastic results and guest satisfaction. With my Managers growing into strong leaders leading fantastic team members. 💡I can not stress the importance of giving the most enjoyable experience possible to every single person (guests and team) you encounter as it only results in excellent feedback and outcomes. On top of leading my team to success this year I have managed to keep my New Year commitments of getting to Lands End to John O’Groats 4 times. So far until June I am on track 🏃♀️completing 1934 miles. I am over half way to achieving my goal. 🎖️Setting and achieving goals and ambitions is vitality important to your Health & Wellbeing and Mental Health. 🍀 Having a healthy mind and body improves the way in which we deal with and handle stress, how we lead our teams and make sensible decisions. It helps to keep our focus as leaders and gives a natural boost of energy and sense of achievement. 🏋️ 💫The benefit of taking time to reflect on your personal performance is so important if you are a leader wanting to be the best you can be for yourself and your team. True leaders lead from the front and for the team not themselves. ‘Take care of your team and people around you and they will take care of you and your business.’💚

A few years ago, an amazing coach and mentor of mine, Susan Dunlap, told me she’d heard an expression she simply had to share with me: “The playground is the new golf course.” As the founder of a program called the Women's Leadership Forum, Susan and I are very much aligned in supporting the creation of “self-authored” careers that may not follow a predictable path. We also both love a good metaphor. Women have traditionally been excluded from after hours “drinking buddy” types of networking. And golf is, well, golf. A great game for some, but not something I have experience with. I was recently presenting a webinar entitled “Managing Career Ambition as a Caregiver” for some of the Employee Belonging Councils (EBCs) at Workday. And in the section of my presentation about community and connection, I shared this idea of the playground being the new golf course. An astute participant then asked me the following question, which was something along the lines of: “But the playground is where I go to check out from work commitments! Are you saying that now a place I go for respite is where I’m supposed to be networking?” In today's newest Mindful Return blog post, I share how I answered her question: What "The Playground is the New Golf Course" Means to Me. (Hint: it doesn't mean to abandon your respite-from-work time!) https://lnkd.in/dZHAnmU7 Jason Levin, Author, Relationships to Infinity Magda Czyz Forbes Sherry Bourzac Hansneet R. #networking #relationships #workingmom #workingdad #workingparents

This post is for ambitious hotel managers, worldwide. ⬇ A common concern I hear is, 'But our guests aren’t asking for workout clothes.' Let’s reflect on Henry Ford’s famous words: “If I had asked people what they wanted, they would have said faster horses”. This quote perfectly captures the spirit of innovation. 💡 Think back to the time before the 1990s - when hotel rooms didn’t typically include irons. Once hotels started offering them in every room, they tapped into an unspoken need, and those that adapted gained a competitive advatedge. The lesson? Guests won’t always know what they need until it’s provided, and that’s where true leadership comes in. At Gympak, we believe in offering convenience that guests will remember. We’re not competing with your gym providers; we’re here to elevate your guests' experience and add value to your service. 🤝 Seize the opportunity to innovate, and watch your guests choose you time and again. Contact GYMPAK if you or your colleagues want to learn more.

🏋️♂️ Why Every Gym Needs an Operations Manager🏋️♀️ As the fitness industry continues to evolve, the role of an Operations Manager becomes increasingly vital. Here's why: 1. Streamlining Efficiency: An Operations Manager ensures smooth operations behind the scenes, from equipment maintenance to scheduling staff shifts. This efficiency translates to a better experience for members and increased productivity for the entire team. 2. Enhancing Member Experience: From cleanliness to equipment availability, every aspect of the gym impacts member satisfaction. An Operations Manager focuses on maintaining high standards, ensuring members feel valued and motivated to achieve their fitness goals. 3. Safety First: Safety protocols are paramount in a gym environment. An Operations Manager implements and enforces safety procedures to minimize risks and create a secure environment for both members and staff. 4. Budget Management: Controlling costs while maximizing resources is crucial for any business. An Operations Manager handles budgeting, procurement, and resource allocation, ensuring the gym operates efficiently without overspending. 5. Staff Development: A motivated and well-trained team is essential for success. An Operations Manager plays a key role in staff training, development, and retention, fostering a positive work culture and driving performance. In today's competitive fitness market, having a dedicated Operations Manager is not just a luxury; it's a necessity for thriving and staying ahead of the curve. If you're serious about taking your gym to the next level, investing in operations management is a strategic move that pays off in the long run. #FitnessIndustry #OperationsManagement #GymManagement #Efficiency #Safety #MemberExperience

Franchises are all about balancing overarching brands with a local touch – but there’s another balance on employees’ minds: work-life balance. Here’s what your organization needs to know to shape your approach:

EXECUTIVE CHEFS (Delegators) ARE PROFESSIONALS — NOT TECHNICIANS.  The job they did to get to the top — will not keep them there. Over reliance on getting things done all by yourself works marvelously in early career stages, but, those promoted to top positions of leadership had better stop doing their old job and focus on their new one of appropriately delegating important tasks and then monitoring for positive results. You have no business doing well, something that you no longer have any business doing at all! Plutonium Leaders focus on making the right decisions and proactively preparing the entire team for the future rather than day-to-day minutia. Throw away your old “Things to Do” list reflecting what you believe you must personally do. Instead, list the names of key direct reports, transfer those items to their proper area of responsibility and change the heading to “Things to Delegate and Monitor.” In delegating, explain the “what” and “why”, but oftentimes leave the “how” to the subordinate. Hand pick those ready for further development and then involve them. Never involve someone with a problem unless you clearly see the potential of them being part of the solution. plutonium.club

I loved seeing this today at York Sport when I took my youngest to his weekly football class I have long advocated for this approach in businesses. Listen to your employees, engage with them and those small business wins will in fact lead to large wellbeing wins. I know that this is aimed at customers but the ethos behind what Ashley Smith and Richard Orr are doing is spot on. My instant reaction upon seeing this as a customer was "Wow. This place really listens to customers, engages with them and it's not just lip service". I am 100% convinced that I will not be the only one who feels like this when they walk through the doors and see this so fantastic work on making it so clear and visible. If something this simple makes customers feel a sense of value and belonging and unity with the business, imagine what it would do if it was applied to your employees too. imagine the cultural changes and true unity in a common purpose that could be achieved by implementing simple practices like this. It doesn't matter if you have 2 employees or 200. The principles and ethos behind it are the same and the benefits are just as positive. As a customer, who has never even met or spoken with Richard or Ashley before, I walked away genuinely thinking that York Sport must be a great place to work. I have absolutely no idea if this commitment to continuous improvement and wellbeing is engaged with at a staff level as well as a customer level but I really hope it is because that, in my book, is a *chefs kiss* moment

SHH!! I've got a little secret for you - One of the keys to success in any team is having clear and defined responsibilities. I know, I know, not the most exciting topic in the world, but bear with me here. Think of it like a game of soccer (or football for my non-American friends). If everyone on the team is running around aimlessly, kicking the ball wherever they feel like it, chaos ensues. But if each player knows their position, their role, and their responsibilities, the team can work together like a well-oiled machine to score that winning goal. So, let's bring that same mindset to our work teams. Clear responsibilities mean that everyone knows exactly what they need to do to achieve the team's goals. It eliminates confusion, duplication of effort, and dropped balls (pun intended). And let's be real, who doesn't love a good game plan? Having a clear understanding of our responsibilities can actually be empowering and motivating. It gives us a sense of ownership over our work and helps us stay focused on what really matters. So, my friends, let's embrace the power of clear responsibilities and work together like a championship soccer team (minus the shin guards and grass stains). Trust me, your team (and your sanity) will thank you for it! #teamwork #hoteliers #hotelmanagement #hotelier