066: Shaping and Developing your Team w/ Beth Garrison

Chris DeferioLeadership, Management, Podcast, Training

Leading and developing your staff depends on how well you understand what gives rise to their behavior in the cafe. Today we talk with Behavior Analyst, Beth Garrison and will discuss the basics of behavior analysis, the 5 behaviors of a healthy team, the role environment plays in encouraging or discouraging behavior, and more! Links: www.shapingdevelopment.com www.operantcoffee.com www.abainternational.org Beth Garrison …

065: A Look Back Founder Friday from 2017!

Chris DeferioFounder Friday, Leadership, Podcast

This year we got to learn from some of the best owner/operators around in the Founder Friday series. In this episode we go through from the beginning and listen in to some key points made by each of our superstar guests. Looking back at the kind of lessons and insights we heard, I am just amazed and grateful to be …

062: World Barista Champion 2017, Dale Harris, Has Bean Coffee

Chris DeferioBarista Craft, Career, Leadership, Podcast, Uncategorized

2017 World Barista Champion, Dale Harris of the of Has Bean Coffee in the UK talks with us about his winning presentation, lessons from both his professional and competition career, his advice to baristas, and what are the most pressing things that  we in coffee service should be focusing on and more! Dale brings both an elevated and grounded view …

059 : Founder Friday w/ Joshua Boyt, Metronome Coffee

Chris DeferioCareer, Founder Friday, Leadership, Podcast, Uncategorized

Joshua brings really amazing passion, energy, and insights as we talk about his beginnings in coffee, founding his cafe and consulting business, running a great business, hiring well, and finding your true purpose.   About Joshua Boyt The specialty coffee industry has been captivating Joshua since 2001. Growing up in a small town at the base of Mt. Rainier in …

052 : Solving Coworker Conflict w/ Tom Henschel

Chris DeferioCareer, Leadership, Management, Podcast, Training, Uncategorized

Conflict at work is inevitable but it does not have to take a negative turn. Hard conversations and confrontations handled well can actually enhance your relationships, the team in the cafe, and benefit our industry as a whole. This week it is an absolute privilege that we get to learn from world renowned executive coach and communications expert, Tom Henschel. …