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In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews David Ross on his book Goat-Song and Other Stories, Part 2. (August 25, 2022)

Goat-Song and Other Stories is a collection of one novella and two short stories. The novella, Goat-Song, concerns an exclusive theatrical production, and the two people involved, one alive, the other dead. One short story, Gaps, concerns a recluse who wakes to find a growing hole in his backyard. The other short story, Poison, concerns a small-business owner who invents a product that produces the ability to manifest memories in reality.

https://enroutebooksandmedia.com/goat-song/

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In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews David Ross on his book Goat-Song and Other Stories, Part 1. (August 24, 2022)

Goat-Song and Other Stories is a collection of one novella and two short stories. The novella, Goat-Song, concerns an exclusive theatrical production, and the two people involved, one alive, the other dead. One short story, Gaps, concerns a recluse who wakes to find a growing hole in his backyard. The other short story, Poison, concerns a small-business owner who invents a product that produces the ability to manifest memories in reality.

https://enroutebooksandmedia.com/goat-song/

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https://restauranttopia.com/episode-55-put-the-salary-on-the-job-post/

 

Labor is one of the biggest costs that operators have to manage and contend with.  Given this, it is no secret that cutting costs in this department are ubiquitous. 

Strategies such as clever schedules, phase-outs, breaks, menu pricing and cross-training are all recommended and welcome.  For a manager, this ideal can become somewhat of a sport and maybe even a passion. 

Ultimately, it resembles a chess match, but the consequences reach far beyond taking a simple “L” in a friendly game.  It can lead to deteriorated guest satisfaction by way of overloading a short staff with an influx of business, or employee burnout as a result of demanding too much from them on a regular basis. 

One move in this game that is not recommended is the “competitive wages” play.  Throughout my career, I used this strategy often and ultimately to my detriment.  Many employers in this industry simply will not commit to a wage on their job postings as a means of making sure they don’t overpay for a prospect, and perhaps so they don’t lose out on another because the posted wage is just too low to persuade anyone. 

Once I got the prospect in for an interview, the very last thing we discussed, even after a working interview, was “How much do you need to make?”  While waiting for the answer, I would sit and hope they fell in my range if not on the low side. 

https://restauranttopia.com/episode-34-drive-time-with-david-ross-part-2/

 

Relationships:

RELATIONSHIP: the way in which two or more concepts, objects, or people are connected, or the state of being connected.

Life is all about the relationships you have… with yourself and with others around you. What are you doing to have the best relationship with yourself? If you took a hard look at how you take care of yourself, would you treat your best friend the same way? READ THAT TWICE!

Bill Gates & Warren Buffet Relationship

Progress over Perfection:

Progress over perfection is more than a statement.  It is a life’s work.  I try to spend every day making sure that I learn, grow, love, receive and give a little better than I did the day before.  Perfection can be the North Star, but it can also be the thing that ruins us.  Having self awareness that perfection is impossible, and progress is the compound effect of incremental improvement each day.  Try it… you will see it happen in your own life in front of your own eyes.

Check your Attitude:

Not much to say here.  DON’T BE NEGATIVE. PERIOD.

Important vs. Urgent:

Urgent means that a task requires immediate attention. These are the to-do’s that shout “Now!” Urgent tasks put us in a reactive mode, one marked by a defensive, negative, hurried, and narrowly-focused mindset.

Important tasks are things that contribute to our long-term mission, values, and goals. Sometimes important tasks are also urgent, but typically they’re not. When we focus on important activities we operate in a responsive mode, which helps us remain calm, rational, and open to new opportunities.

Link in comments to access the matrix and start using for better decision making and productivity!

The Eisenhower Decision Matrix

Stress & Cortisol:

One of the most amazing things you can do for your health is Remove Stress.  Stress wrecks your energy levels, ruins your immune system and puts you generally in a bad mood.  Find ways to remove it, release it and avoid it. 

Watch the video below to understand why Cortisol was not made for how it affects us in current times.

This is a special treat from our host Dave Ross. Five of David’s drive time post. This will be the first of a two-part collection. Check it out and you will hear David’s take on:  

• Circle of five
• Customer service at Starbucks
• Leadership & Performance
• Linkedin Spam Rant
• Feeding Brain 

Learn more about David Ross on his LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-ross-b6b39175/

 

https://restauranttopia.com/episode-22-drive-time-with-david-ross/