What do you think of when you hear to confess? Have you heard the phrase, “Confession is good for the soul?” That’s not just an old wise tale and something the old folks used to say. Have you ever poured your heart out to someone? Many of us are consumed with fear and are […]
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Calistoga is happening! – The Connected Table LIVE! September 20
“Top of the Valley” is what locals call Calistoga, the northernmost town and wine region in Napa Valley. During a recent visit to attend the annual Calistoga Harvest Table September 9-10 we had the chance to experience the town from end-to-end and sample many of the locally produced wines at a hosted wine tasting presented by […]
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Asking the More Beautiful Question
Join us this Thursday at 5pm ET for the Future-Proof Workplace show! Part of learning to be a problem solver is being able to ask questions. As Peter Drucker famously said, “The leader of the past knew how to tell. The leader of the future will know how to ask.“ But just asking questions can be misleading because […]
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The Flying Winemaker- Michel Rolland- The Connected Table LIVE Sept 13
He’s been called “The Flying Winemaker” whose international influence in the world of wine is unparalleled. Bordeaux-based Oenologist Michel Rolland consults for more than 100 estates in 14 countries. Another 400 estates utilize the services of his laboratories located in France and Mendoza for analysis and advice. And at an age when many contemplate slowing down to stop and […]
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Turkish Delights- Chef Ana Sortun- The Connected Table LIVE! Sept 6
A side trip to Turkey while studying cooking in France was the inspiration for Chef/Restaurateur Ana Sortun, owner of three restaurants and cafes in greater Boston: Oleana featuring a menu inspired by her interpretative flavors of Turkey and rustic traditional cooking of the Middle East; Sarma, a cafe modeled ater the traditional meyanes of Turkey, and Sofra Bakery & Cafe. Born and raised […]
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21st Century Leadership
It’s estimated that across the globe companies invest more than $50 billion a year teaching leaders how to lead. Deloitte’s 2016 Human Capital Study reports that almost a third of organizations have week or very weak leadership pipelines, with 90% of organizations seeing this as a strategic business challenge. The 20th Century models of leadership […]
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A Cider House Rules – Meet Angry Orchard Cider Maker Ryan Burk
Meet Angry Orchard Cider Maker Ryan Burk- August 30, The Connected Table LIVE! We live in apple country in the Hudson Valley. The trees have blossomed and are now heavy with fruit. You can smell the scent of apples in the air. Last week we attended a farm-to-table dinner at Angry Orchard in nearby Walden. […]
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Meet the Man Whose Botanical Beverage is on Everyone’s Lips These Days
Meet the Man Whose Botanical Beverage is on Everyone’s Lips These Days Ben Branson must be on to something. It seems like he’s popping up everywhere including a recent Food52 profile and last week’s Wall Street Journal feature story on “sophisticated mocktails.” It’s not just a great public relations blitz. He really is on to something. Not […]
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Future-Proof Workplace: Changing how we Approach Change
Join us this Thursday at 5pm ET for the Future-Proof Workplace show! Change is afoot with 96% of organizations reported to be in some phase of transformation. Yet the inconvenient truth is that many of these transformation efforts fail to deliver (all) the anticipated benefits. It’s time to change how we approach change! Leaders and organizations alike need […]
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When You Hear the Enemy Coming
When you hear the enemy is coming, take God at His Word, believe, receive and act upon this: Ephesians 6:12 King For we wrestle not against flesh and blood (human beings), but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. There are four things […]
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