In recent interviews I got to talk about self-awareness and have been stewing on the concept for a bit. Self-awareness is not just a personal development side project. It is literally…

Work in a cafe is not easy. There is a never ending string of mental and emotional hurdles that must be dealt with in a way that is not normal to…

“The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” – George Bernard Shaw This sentiment is, for me, at the heart of what plagues most coffee…

I just released a Shift Break discussing the concept of poaching employees from other shops. The definition of poaching is basically that you, as an owner or manager, enter a business…

The last 7 months have proven one thing. We are more than what we do. Our very means of expression and provision has been stripped from us and we are now…

By Bruce Tulgan If you only work hard, you’ll only get overcommitted, resentful, tired, and under siege. That’s no way to be a go-to person. So, you’d better work smart: First,…

It is easy for me to chase peace in the moment in order to avoid temporary pain. I mean, I am really good at fooling myself, lying to myself that if…