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Starwood/Marriott Merger – The Ugly Truth

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I felt compelled to write a follow-up piece to my post bidding adieu to Starwood after I read yet another well-written, sincere but misleading piece on the merger between Starwood and Marriott. You can read it here. There is no doubt and no dispute that this merger is ultimately a positive for the hospitality industry and a triumph of brands. As I have stated previously, I would have preferred Starwood to stand alone and continue to innovate.

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Agency Recruiting: 7 Simple Rules for Success

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I was inspired to write this piece due to another flimsy email I received from a green-horn recruiter from one of my former shops. The note was nice enough, but it was a Spam attempt at business development. It was not personalized, researched, or remotely captivating. With two minutes of Google work, this recruiter would have known I formerly was a leader at the company and specific office of which they are a part.