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Nikki Guard and Her Team of Culinary Queens Lead the Charge at Denver’s Guard and Grace

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At the helm is Nikki Guard, a seasoned veteran in the restaurant industry and the co-owner and beverage director of TAG Restaurant Group , which she operates alongside her husband, co-owner and executive chef Troy Guard. Today, Nikki sees success in the restaurant business as more than just financial gains.

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How to Be More Empathetic in Conversations

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This will then open the door for collaboration and communication ,” Gross says. “If When attempting to work out differences, meet in a neutral location, such as a conference room or restaurant. You don’t have to agree with each other, just collaborate on a compromise that has value for both people. “At

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Women in Wine: 4 Sommeliers Shaping the Future of Mexico’s Wine Industry

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“During one class session, I noticed several classmates were absent because they were applying at Le Cirque Restaurant, and the restaurant’s quality and fame at the time caught my attention, so I also went to apply,” she says. Today, her consulting firm SFG advises hotels, restaurants, wine and spirits collectors. “In

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Slim & Husky’s Uses Their Artisan Pizza as a Means for Social Change and Community Empowerment

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Reed, they never knew it would one day inspire the business model for their fast-casual restaurant empire. Everyone at some point thinks about owning some sort of restaurant or hospitality venture. It was cool to have art in the restaurant, but we wanted a place where we could house different events that support the arts,” Gray says.

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How To Create Commute-Worthy Destinations

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This article was written by DLR Group’s Jeremy Reding for Work Design Magazine. It is understood that human connection and in-person collaboration are essential, but for employees to truly feel the value of investing in the commute to the office, they want to see that their organizations are also investing in them.

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Top 10 Most Innovative Companies to Watch in 2024

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Flipboard solves this for readers looking for news of the day and in-depth features alike, calling itself the “first and only social magazine.” How they innovate: Flipboard helps readers efficiently access news by creating a “magazine” of their interests. so they see a variety of only what they’re truly interested in.

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A Day in the Life of Renée Marino, a Broadway Star-Turned-Master Communicator

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Before a keynote or collaboration, she initiates several calls to determine a client’s biggest pain point, to plan breakout sessions and, especially, to learn more about their company. In fact, she knew she had to write her book after witnessing a family of five spend an entire restaurant dinner on tablets. “No No one spoke….

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