Accentuate the Positive!

Where do you want to be in 2, 5 or 10 years time ? I couldn’t answer it, still can’t, but I intend to put a good deal of time and fun into finding out !

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How to bring the Cake Shop Dream to reality.

“If you cannot do great things, do small things in a great way.” Napoleon Hill.

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Fiercely protect a slice of each day…for you.

“There is a moment in each day that Satan cannot find.”

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Nourisher of the week.

The practice of writing to the structure “Things I am grateful for from today” can be a helpful way of gearing one’s mind towards nourishing thoughts before sleep.

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Confidence Brings True Grip!

Confidence is a massive asset….and getting more confidence is a contact sport.

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The Value of Game Changers

If you want your hotel to be famous for hospitality, somebody needs to excel!
There’s nothing so potent as a human symbol of service excellence, a person embodying the aspirations of a brand. Such torch-bearers get a reputation and get a property talked about.

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Marcus’ Top 10 Tips on BMW – Executary News

BMW is deemed the latest problem to hit British workplaces – not as in the car, but as in Bitching, Moaning and Whining.

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Big Hospitality Magazine Article

“The idea would be that our staff plug in their MP3 players each morning on the way to work and get a bit of inspiration from Marcus before starting their day,” explains Sergio Snyder, Training Director, Marriott Europe.

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Think like an Australian!

“…if that’s what you want, get a lump of meat, a piece of rope and get yourself a croc. I’ve seen salties in there 9 metres long. Don’t muck about mate!”

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Motivational Lessons from the Touchline

What we practice in our play has a life beyond the pitch. Playing sport with somebody can teach you a lot about them.

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22 February 2012, 9:28 pm
@andybarham1971 forgive delay in reply...of course I remember you...not surprised you have taken tiger's path. Good on you Andy!
19 February 2012, 2:37 pm
@LondonMarriott C+A closed their business with astonishing profit in the final six months...achieving more than £80m over forecast!