Baristas Are Not Magic

There are no shortcuts to creating something meaningful, dynamic, and sustainable. But that does not stop us from thinking that that there are! Whether you are leaning on the idea that you just need the perfect or award winning barista and then you will be successful, or if you can just get the right template, tool, or menu all will be well, you will be sorely disappointed. On today's Shift Break we will be talking about the impulse we have to want this magic thinking to be true and what kind of thinking we need to employ instead that will actually work over time.  Related episode: Grass Roots Improvement: Tapping into the power of your staffs observations and ideas Patience & Passivity : Career Advice for the Long Game The Miracle of the Mundane: How curiosity helps our sustainability Learning -vs- LEARNING Visit our Sponsors!!! The best espresso machines in the world! www.lamarzoccousa.com   Custom branded mobile apps for your shop! www.espressly.co