In part two of this conversation, Washington Hospitality Association President & CEO Anthony Anton is joined by his Oregon Restaurant & Lodging Association counterpart, Jason Brandt. The two discuss leadership with Shannon McMenamin of the McMenamin's chain of brewpubs, breweries, music venues, historic hotels and theater pubs. Shannon shares her l…

In this episode, Washington Hospitality Association President & CEO Anthony Anton is joined by his Oregon Restaurant & Lodging Association counterpart, Jason Brandt. The two discuss leadership with Shannon McMenamin of the McMenamin's chain of brewpubs, breweries, music venues, historic hotels and theater pubs. Thank you to our sponsor, the Clean B…

Washington Hospitality Association President & CEO Anthony Anton discusses leadership with Frank Welton, former regional vice president of Hilton International and a recent recipient of the Burtenshaw Lifetime Achievement Award. In part two of Anthony's conversation with Frank, the two talk about leading a new generation of teams. Frank also talked…

Washington Hospitality Association President & CEO Anthony Anton discusses leadership with Frank Welton, former regional vice president of Hilton International and a recent recipient of the Burtenshaw Lifetime Achievement Award. In this conversation, Frank reflects on his 50-year career in hospitality and his own 4 Principles of Leadership: ​Taking…

Over the last year, Washington Hospitality Association President & CEO Anthony Anton has discussed many of Patrick Lencioni's books on leadership with Chris Jenson of the Table Group. This month, we've put together this overview of each book. Click here to learn about Table Group and what they can do for you. You can find Patrick Lencioni's books a…

In this month's podcast, Washington Hospitality Association President & CEO Anthony Anton sits down with Chris Jenson of the Table Group to talk ab out the book, "The 6 Types of Working Genius" by Patrick Lencioni. The two are joined by Richard Boyles, president of Merete Hotel Management and Jenn Pickett, director of people & culture of WenSpok. T…

Hello and welcome to the Northwest Hospitality Leadership Podcast. Today's broadcast is brought to you by US Bank. Click here to learn about US Bank's credit card processing program. Thank you for sponsoring this podcast. In this month's podcast, Washington Hospitality Association President & CEO Anthony Anton sits down with Chris Jenson of the Tab…

Washington Hospitality Association President & CEO Anthony Anton sits down with Chris Jenson of the Table Group to talk about the book, "The 4 Obsessions of an Extraordinary Executive," and how organizational clarity can help your business. This broadcast is brought to you by US Bank--click here to learn about US Bank's credit card processing progr…

Washington Hospitality President & CEO Anthony Anton sat down with Brian Moreno, a co-owner of a franchised business organization with McDonald's in Othello, Wash., and Conrad Venti owner of Venti's Cafe and Basil & Board in Salem, Ore. The three talk about the book “The Five Dysfunctions of a Team,” by Patrick Lencioni. They focus on how the team …

Washington Hospitality Association President & CEO Anthony Anton is joined by Tina Patel, managing director of Alko Hotels in Eugene and Beaverton Ore., and Carla Barajas, owner-operator of Azteca Restaurants in Spokane. With them is Chris Jenson, a consultant with Table Group. Today, we'll talk about the book the "Five Dysfunctions of a Team," by …

This month, Washington Hospitality Association President & CEO Anthony Anton, Barbara Sidway of the Geiser Grand Hotel in Baker City, OR, and Donna Moodie from Marjorie Restaurant in Seattle discuss the 5 Dysfunctions of a Team with Chris Jenson of Table Group. Thank you to our sponsor, U.S. Bank. Click here if you would like to know more about our…

This month, Washington Hospitality Association President & CEO Anthony Anton is joined by Andy Cho, president of S1 Hospitality Management and Dean Griffith, the president of Old Spaghetti Factory International. The three talk about being vulnerable to earn the trust of their employees as they discuss the book, "The 5 Temptations of a CEO," by Patr…

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In this episode of the Northwest Hospitality Leadership Podcast, Steve Hooper from Ethan Stowell Restaurants and Jennifer Grosclaude of Columbia Hospitality discuss the book “The Motive,” by Patrick Lencioni: The difference between reward-centered and responsibility centered leadership. The two are joined by Washington Hospitality Association Presi…

In part 2 of our discussion of, "The Ideal Team Player: How to recognize and cultivate the three essential virtues," Washington Hospitality Association President & CEO Anthony Anton is joined by Taran Patel, vice president of A1 Hospitality Management in the Tri-Cities and an officer of the Asian-American Hotel Owners Association and Lane Hoss, vic…

In this first episode of the Northwest Hospitality Leadership Podcast, Washington Hospitality Association President & CEO Anthony Anton is joined by Taran Patel, vice president of A1 Hospitality Management in the Tri-Cities and an officer of the Asian-American Hotel Owners Association and Lane Hoss, vice president of operations at Anthony's Restaur…

Don’t miss this week's DineNW radio show, now online. Andy Cook and Paul Schlienz talk about the holidays, reminisce about past shows and discuss the program's future as a podcast on this very special edition of DineNW - the last to be broadcast on Tacoma's KLAY AM 1180 - your conversation station. This program was originally broadcast on Dec. 26, …

Don’t miss this week’s DineNW radio show, now online. Andy Cook and Morgan Huether kick off the show with an interview with Gloria Martin, owner of Tacoma's Southern Kitchen. Andy then joins with Paul Schlienz to chat with Sachia Tinsley, owner of Renton’s Peyrassol Café at Southport. This show originally aired Dec. 20, 2018, on Tacoma's KLAY AM 11…

In this special broadcast, host Andy Cook speaks with Dawn Jones, founder of Dawn Jones Successful Training Solutions and author of the bestselling Top 7 personality challenges about how to identify, connect, and communicate with the people we encounter based on ours (and their) personalities. Get a free e-copy of Top 7 personality challenges by em…

On this week's episode Andy Cook is speaking with Mike Lancey of FastrackOnboard, then Andy is joined by Stella Cook (father/daughter interview team) as they speak with Stephan Malek owner of Basecamp Books and Bites in Roslyn WA.Dine Northwest

On this episode of Dine NW Andy Cook speaks with Janel Rupp of Performance Reps NW about modern innovations in restaurant kitchen equipment (some of it is space-age AMAZING!) Later in the episode Andy speaks with Adam Palmer from Stop Bugging Me Pest Control. Best practices in prevention, seasonal migration, and how a little attention goes a long w…

On this episode of Dine NW Andy Cook speaks with Joe Gunn of Whidbey Pies Cafe recently recognized by USA TODAY as the "Best Pie in Washington", find out why his pies are so damn good! Later in the episode Andy speaks with Gordon Kushnick, owner of Essential Benefits and H.I.H.I.T. broker, about why simple insurance choices have such a positive imp…

Don’t miss this week's DineNW radio show, live, now online. Andy Cook and Nicole Vukonich chat with Mary Hamill, vice president of sales solutions at HotSchedules. Andy then joins with Paul Schlienz to interview Gary Hernbroth, chief motivating officer at Training for Winners. This program was originally broadcast Sept. 5, 2018, on Tacoma's KLAY AM…

Don’t miss this week’s DineNW radio show, now online. Andy Cook and Paul Schlienz kick off the show with Iulia Bejan, owner of Seattle’s Connect Lounge. Andy then joins with Morgan Huether to interview Glenn Haussman, host of the No Vacancy News podcast. This program originally aired Aug. 29, 2018, on Tacoma's KLAY AM 1180 - your conversation stati…

Don’t miss this week’s DineNW radio show, now online. Andy Cook and Paul Schlienz kick off the show with Brian Howe, owner of Tacoma's The Pizza Press. Andy and Paul then interview Eduart Vogli, owner of Seattle's Café Arta Bistro & Pub. This program was originally broadcast Aug. 15, 2018, on Tacoma's KLAY AM 1180 - your conversation station.…

Don’t miss this recent DineNW radio interview, now online. Andy Cook and Paul Schlienz chat with Iulia Bejan, owner of Seattle’s Connect Lounge. This segment was originally broadcast Aug. 1, 2018, on Tacoma's KLAY AM 1180 - your conversation station.Dine Northwest

Don’t miss this week’s DineNW radio show, now online. Andy Cook and Paul Schlienz kick off the show with Iulia Bejan, owner of Seattle’s Connect Lounge. Andy and Paul then interview John Scully, owner of the Scully Agency, affiliated with Farmers Insurance and specializing in coverage for bars and restaurants. This program was originally broadcast …

Don’t miss this week’s Dine NW radio show, now online. Andy Cook and Paul Schlienz kick off the show with Doug Rector, president of Northwest Loss Prevention Consultants, who discusses how hospitality businesses can prevent theft and use mystery shopping to their advantage. Andy then joins with Morgan Huether to interview Glenn Haussman, host of th…

Don’t miss this week’s DineNW radio show, now online. Andy Cook and Paul Schlienz kick off the show with Sachia Tinsley, owner of Renton’s Peyrassol Cafe. Andy and Paul then interview Jeff Kanof, vice president of Seattle’s Copperworks Distilling. This program originally aired July 11. 2018, on Tacoma's KLAY AM 1180 - your conversation station.…

Don’t miss this week’s DineNW radio show, now online. Andy Cook and Paul Schlienz kick off the show with Paul Barbano, owner of Bonney Lake's Round Table Clubhouse. Andy and Paul then interview Timm Dowling, director of development at Pierce County Project Access, a network of health care professionals who donate care to uninsured, low-income resid…

Don’t miss this week’s DineNW radio show, now online. Andy Cook and Paul Schlienz interview Tyson Keever, co-founder and CEO of Sequential, a leading biodiesel company that converts cooking oil from restaurants to fuel. Ross Boylan then joins Paul to interview Derek Baziotis, owner of Bene’s, in Cheney. This program originally aired on June 6, 2018…

Andy Cook, David Faro and Sandra Miller of the Washington Hospitality Association Education Foundation discuss the Washington Hospitality Association's exciting Pierce County Hiring Event. Andy then joins with Paul Schlienz to interview Kristina Holtrop, who will discuss her experiences as an intern at the Washington Hospitality Association. This p…

Don’t miss this week’s DineNW radio show, now online. Andy Cook and David Faro discuss prevention of sexual harassment with Catharine Morisset, attorney with Fisher Phillips. Andy and David then preview the Washington Hospitality Association's exciting Pierce County Hiring Event, coming to Tacoma on May 31. Andy then joins with Paul Schlienz to wra…

Andy Cook and Morgan Huether discuss tip pooling with Catharine Morisset, attorney with Fisher Phillips. David Faro and Paul Schlienz then interview James Beard Award winning chef, Edouardo Jordan, owner of Seattle’s JuneBaby and Salare. This program was originally broadcast May 16, 2018, on Tacoma's KLAY AM 1180 - your conversation station.…

Don't miss this week's DineNW show, now online. Co-hosts Paul Schlienz and Nicole Vukonich talk with Kathy Davis-Hayfield, owner of Bremerton's Boat Shed Restaurant, 2018 Restaurant Neighbor Award winner. Andy Cook then joins with Paul to chat with Eric Sawyer, president and CEO of the Spokane Sports Commission, who discusses the exciting new Spoka…

Don't miss this week's DineNW show, now online. Co-hosts Andy Cook and Paul Schlienz talk tip pooling with Bob Donovan, principal at Donovan Employment Law. Andy and Paul then chat with Ron Leonard of Safe Step Tile. This program was originally broadcast April 18, 2018, on Tacoma's KLAY AM 1180 - your conversation station.…