Conducting Conversations Podcast
Can the secret to unlocking hotel success lie in the technological advancements available to the hospitality industry? As hotels increasingly seek technological solutions to enhance operational efficiency and guest satisfaction, the integration of Maestro PMS and Purplecloud Technologies stands out. This collaboration is pivotal when the hospitality industry is navigating post-pandemic recovery, with a…
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Conducting Conversations Podcast
The Need for Process Innovation in Hospitality
At a time when customer preferences are constantly shifting, process innovation in hospitality must streamline operations and create bespoke guest experiences. From the ease of mobile check-ins to the emergence of virtual concierges, hotels are embracing a tech-forward approach. Amidst this wave of change, there’s a buzz of conversations around ethical AI applications, exploring…
Conducting Conversations Podcast
Breaking Down Hotel Revenue Management and Strategy
In the latest episode of Conducting Conversations, Warren Dehan, President of Maestro PMS, and Craig Shoffit, Area Manager for IDeaS, came together to discuss the significance of revenue management and strategy in the hospitality industry. Their partnership has proven to be a game-changer for independent hotels, as they explored how the integration of Maestro PMS…
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Clip 2 – Fighting for Coverage: One Patient’s Story
Health insurers love to advertise themselves as guardians of care, but the real story often begins when a patient’s life no longer fits neatly into a spreadsheet. In oncology especially, “coverage” isn’t a bureaucratic checkbox—it’s the fragile bridge between a treatment that finally works and a relapse that can undo years of grit…
Just Thinking… About How Rapid Shifts in AI and Policy Are Elevating the Need for Educator Advocacy in Texas Schools
Schools today are navigating a whirlwind of change, from new expectations in the job market to the growing influence of AI and the constant push to rethink accountability. That’s why conversations about educator advocacy matter so much right now. Texas, for example, ranks among the lowest ten states in per-pupil funding—even while boasting the seventh-strongest…
Why Great Leaders Hire People Unlike Themselves
Leadership today is being reshaped by a simple lesson many leaders learn the hard way: a team full of people who think the same way won’t get you very far. Research shows that teams with deeper diversity—meaning differences in perspectives, values, and cognitive frameworks—consistently outperform more uniform teams in creativity, innovation, and complex decision-making. Today,…
Just Thinking… About How Career and Technical Education Can Keep Up With AI and Automation
Automation and AI aren’t arriving someday—they’re already reshaping factory floors, logistics hubs, and technical workplaces right now. That shift is putting schools, especially Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, on the spot: the jobs students are training for are evolving faster than most curricula. In its Future of Jobs Report 2025, the World Economic…
