WORDS HAVE POWER!

It's official!  We are off and running with a brand new concept in the hospitality industry.   It's exciting and rewarding to be back in an arena that I feel quite at home.... and have loved for a long time.  This time... a good bit smaller and with a different format.
 

Last week, the press release went out to announce a brand new program for the hospitality industry called Hospitality Executive Exchange.   My office has been a flurry of activity with so many of our friends and colleagues calling or emailing to find out more information.    Our initial efforts to get the event on everyone's radar has been embraced with such a positive hug thus far.  The basis of the event is one-on-one guaranteed meetings between buyers and suppliers plus networking opportunities during breaks, lunches, receptions and dinner.   We're excited to bring this fresh new approach to the industry and feel that the fit will be perfect with today's economic situation.

I have been overwhelmed with all of the positive comments we have received to date.  I was humbled by  the time and effort that colleagues and friends took to send them.   Words with encouragement, congratulations and interest.  Words that created a renewed sense of energy and commitment to an industry that I am already very passionate.   Words that motivated and challenged me.  Words that were genuine.   Words that reminded me that relationships are our most valuable asset. 

Words truly have power!   We should all be mindful and appreciative of positive words and remember that negative ones are weapons that have no place in the business arena.
 

As I thought about this, that's when it struck me that everyday we all have the ability and opportunity to change someone's day or attitude by choosing the right words.   Words have the ultimate power to inspire!  

I hope to see all my friends and colleagues on November 6-9, 2011 in North Miami.  Mark your calendars!   Please visit our website, www.hospitalitybusinessexchange.com for complete details and information.   I look forward to visiting and seeing everyone over the next few weeks and months. 

As I end my blog for this posting... I leave you with this thought....

“If someone were to pay you 10 cents for every kind word you ever spoke and collect from you 5 cents for every unkind word, would you be rich or poor?”