January starts with big promises.February brings excuses.By October, most goals are long forgotten.But what if the problem isn’t discipline… it’s how we’re setting ourselves up from the start?In this episode of The YES Show, Christine Trippi challenges the way we think about goals, momentum, and focus. She shares a deceptively simple concept that has guided her through career pivots, uncertainty, and some of her biggest professional milestones.This isn’t about adding more to your plate. It’s about choosing something that quietly shapes every decision you make, even when motivation disappears.🍍 What You’ll DiscoverWhy most well-intentioned goals quietly fall apartA simple framework that brings clarity without pressureHow focus shows up when life gets noisyThe subtle shift that changes how you say yes and no✅ Try This After ListeningNotice what keeps pulling at your attention this seasonPay attention to the decisions that feel heavy or unclearAsk yourself what one thing could quietly guide them all🔗 Connect with ChristineConnect with Christine: 📍Website - https://www.thewisepineapple.com/📍Linkedin profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-trippi-56105311📍Insta link - https://www.instagram.com/the_wise_pineapple/📍YouTube Link - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7LZGz1ZsveweIvpCIkrfQ/📍Join our FREE Facebook group of hoteliers - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/wDiuSA1RbSGqqtJH/📍Join the Crown Society! https://www.thewisepineapple.com/crown📍Best Year Ever Event Link: https://www.thewisepineapple.com/bye2026📍 One Word Freebie: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nQOZ8cS7iHki4G77EZvUrJNw2y8NKzaj/view?usp=drive_link
January starts with big promises.February brings excuses.By October, most goals are long forgotten.But what if the problem isn’t discipline… it’s how we’re setting ourselves up from the start?In this episode of The YES Show, Christine Trippi challenges the way we think about goals, momentum, and focus. She shares a deceptively simple concept that has guided her through career pivots, uncertainty, and some of her biggest professional milestones.This isn’t about adding more to your plate. It’s about choosing something that quietly shapes every decision you make, even when motivation disappears.🍍 What You’ll DiscoverWhy most well-intentioned goals quietly fall apartA simple framework that brings clarity without pressureHow focus shows up when life gets noisyThe subtle shift that changes how you say yes and no✅ Try This After ListeningNotice what keeps pulling at your attention this seasonPay attention to the decisions that feel heavy or unclearAsk yourself what one thing could quietly guide them all🔗 Connect with ChristineConnect with Christine: 📍Website - https://www.thewisepineapple.com/📍Linkedin profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-trippi-56105311📍Insta link - https://www.instagram.com/the_wise_pineapple/📍YouTube Link - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7LZGz1ZsveweIvpCIkrfQ/📍Join our FREE Facebook group of hoteliers - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/wDiuSA1RbSGqqtJH/📍Join the Crown Society! https://www.thewisepineapple.com/crown📍Best Year Ever Event Link: https://www.thewisepineapple.com/bye2026📍 One Word Freebie: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nQOZ8cS7iHki4G77EZvUrJNw2y8NKzaj/view?usp=drive_link
Some lessons are so foundational, they deserve a second spotlight.By popular demand, Episode 69 is an encore of The YES Show Episode 05, a powerful early conversation that laid the groundwork for everything YES stands for.This episode dives into the moment that stops so many people in their tracks: hearing “no.” Instead of letting it shut the door, Christine breaks down the first two steps that turn resistance into possibility, and NO into forward motion.This isn’t about forcing outcomes.It’s about shifting energy, mindset, and response, right at the start.Listen with fresh ears. You might hear exactly what you need right now.Connect with Christine:📍Website - https://www.thewisepineapple.com/📍Linkedin profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-trippi-56105311📍Insta link - https://www.instagram.com/the_wise_pineapple/📍YouTube Link - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7LZGz1ZsveweIvpCIkrfQ/📍Join our FREE Facebook group of hoteliers - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/wDiuSA1RbSGqqtJH/📍Join the Crown Society! https://www.thewisepineapple.com/crown
Some lessons are so foundational, they deserve a second spotlight.By popular demand, Episode 69 is an encore of The YES Show Episode 05, a powerful early conversation that laid the groundwork for everything YES stands for.This episode dives into the moment that stops so many people in their tracks: hearing “no.” Instead of letting it shut the door, Christine breaks down the first two steps that turn resistance into possibility, and NO into forward motion.This isn’t about forcing outcomes.It’s about shifting energy, mindset, and response, right at the start.Listen with fresh ears. You might hear exactly what you need right now.Connect with Christine:📍Website - https://www.thewisepineapple.com/📍Linkedin profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-trippi-56105311📍Insta link - https://www.instagram.com/the_wise_pineapple/📍YouTube Link - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7LZGz1ZsveweIvpCIkrfQ/📍Join our FREE Facebook group of hoteliers - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/wDiuSA1RbSGqqtJH/📍Join the Crown Society! https://www.thewisepineapple.com/crown
By popular demand, we’re bringing back Part 1 of our unforgettable conversation with Mark Irgang — one of the top-watched guests on The YES Show.Originally released on June 30, this episode struck a powerful chord with our audience. Mark shares real-world wisdom on leadership, loyalty, and what it truly means to say yes first, in business, in relationships, and in life.If you missed it the first time (or want to hear it again with fresh ears), this episode is a must-listen.✨ Timeless lessons✨ Honest leadership insights✨ A conversation our listeners couldn’t stop watchingConnect with Christine:📍Website - https://www.thewisepineapple.com/📍Linkedin profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-trippi-56105311📍Insta link - https://www.instagram.com/the_wise_pineapple/📍YouTube Link - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7LZGz1ZsveweIvpCIkrfQ/📍Join our FREE Facebook group of hoteliers - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/wDiuSA1RbSGqqtJH/📍Join the Crown Society! https://www.thewisepineapple.com/crown
By popular demand, we’re bringing back Part 1 of our unforgettable conversation with Mark Irgang — one of the top-watched guests on The YES Show.Originally released on June 30, this episode struck a powerful chord with our audience. Mark shares real-world wisdom on leadership, loyalty, and what it truly means to say yes first, in business, in relationships, and in life.If you missed it the first time (or want to hear it again with fresh ears), this episode is a must-listen.✨ Timeless lessons✨ Honest leadership insights✨ A conversation our listeners couldn’t stop watchingConnect with Christine:📍Website - https://www.thewisepineapple.com/📍Linkedin profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-trippi-56105311📍Insta link - https://www.instagram.com/the_wise_pineapple/📍YouTube Link - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7LZGz1ZsveweIvpCIkrfQ/📍Join our FREE Facebook group of hoteliers - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/wDiuSA1RbSGqqtJH/📍Join the Crown Society! https://www.thewisepineapple.com/crown
Warning: After this episode, you’ll never look at five dollars (or a urinal) the same way again.Christine drops one of the most unexpected stories you’ll ever hear on a leadership podcast and turns it into a mindset breakthrough you cannot unsee. If you’ve been stuck in “I should…” mode, coasting on the escalator, or waiting for “the right time,” this episode will feel like a loving shove… straight into your next level.Inspired by Rory Vaden’s Take the Stairs and packed with real stories from leaders who turned their entire year around, this episode shows you exactly why your goals keep stalling and the one tiny word that flips your brain into unstoppable action.If you’re ready for 2026 to look nothing like 2025, buckle up. This one’s a YES-wakening.Perfect for You If…• You’re tired of making excuses you don’t even believe anymore.• You know you’re capable of more but can’t seem to get out of neutral.• You’re ready to stop shoulding on yourself and start creating momentum.• You’re craving clarity, confidence, and a community that actually gets it.• You want 2026 to feel different, better, lighter, stronger… and you know it won’t happen by accident.Connect with Christine:📍Crown Society details + bonuses (doors close Friday)https://www.thewisepineapple.com/crown📍Website - https://www.thewisepineapple.com/📍Linkedin profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-trippi-56105311📍Insta link - https://www.instagram.com/the_wise_pineapple/📍YouTube Link - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7LZGz1ZsveweIvpCIkrfQ/📍Join our FREE Facebook group of hoteliers - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/wDiuSA1RbSGqqtJH/
Warning: After this episode, you’ll never look at five dollars (or a urinal) the same way again.Christine drops one of the most unexpected stories you’ll ever hear on a leadership podcast and turns it into a mindset breakthrough you cannot unsee. If you’ve been stuck in “I should…” mode, coasting on the escalator, or waiting for “the right time,” this episode will feel like a loving shove… straight into your next level.Inspired by Rory Vaden’s Take the Stairs and packed with real stories from leaders who turned their entire year around, this episode shows you exactly why your goals keep stalling and the one tiny word that flips your brain into unstoppable action.If you’re ready for 2026 to look nothing like 2025, buckle up. This one’s a YES-wakening.Perfect for You If…• You’re tired of making excuses you don’t even believe anymore.• You know you’re capable of more but can’t seem to get out of neutral.• You’re ready to stop shoulding on yourself and start creating momentum.• You’re craving clarity, confidence, and a community that actually gets it.• You want 2026 to feel different, better, lighter, stronger… and you know it won’t happen by accident.Connect with Christine:📍Crown Society details + bonuses (doors close Friday)https://www.thewisepineapple.com/crown📍Website - https://www.thewisepineapple.com/📍Linkedin profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-trippi-56105311📍Insta link - https://www.instagram.com/the_wise_pineapple/📍YouTube Link - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7LZGz1ZsveweIvpCIkrfQ/📍Join our FREE Facebook group of hoteliers - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/wDiuSA1RbSGqqtJH/
Today’s episode is packed with fire as Christine sits down with Sam Caucci, founder of 1huddle and author of Wasted Talent. Sam is on a mission to help leaders truly see their people, unlock hidden skills, and build workplaces where everyone has a shot at rising.From gamified learning to rethinking the future of work, Sam brings bold, refreshing insights that will change how you lead, coach, and engage your team.What You’ll Learn• Why gamification isn’t just “fun”, it’s one of the fastest ways people actually learn• How leaders unknowingly block talent and what to do instead• Why investing in ongoing training matters more than onboarding• The powerful difference between a manager, a leader, and a coachAction Items to Level Up This Week-Remove one blocker in your workplace that prevents people from learning or exploring new skills-Recognize hidden talent by catching someone doing something right and calling it out-Coach daily, ask one person what skill or opportunity they’d love to grow intoConnect with Sam:📍LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/samcaucci/📍Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sammycaucci/📍Website - https://1huddle.co/Connect with Christine:📍Website - https://www.thewisepineapple.com/📍LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-trippi-56105311📍Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_wise_pineapple/📍YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7LZGz1ZsveweIvpCIkrfQ/📍Join our FREE Facebook group for hoteliers - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/wDiuSA1RbSGqqtJH/📍Join the Crown Society! https://www.thewisepineapple.com/crown
Today’s episode is packed with fire as Christine sits down with Sam Caucci, founder of 1huddle and author of Wasted Talent. Sam is on a mission to help leaders truly see their people, unlock hidden skills, and build workplaces where everyone has a shot at rising.From gamified learning to rethinking the future of work, Sam brings bold, refreshing insights that will change how you lead, coach, and engage your team.What You’ll Learn• Why gamification isn’t just “fun”, it’s one of the fastest ways people actually learn• How leaders unknowingly block talent and what to do instead• Why investing in ongoing training matters more than onboarding• The powerful difference between a manager, a leader, and a coachAction Items to Level Up This Week-Remove one blocker in your workplace that prevents people from learning or exploring new skills-Recognize hidden talent by catching someone doing something right and calling it out-Coach daily, ask one person what skill or opportunity they’d love to grow intoConnect with Sam:📍LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/samcaucci/📍Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sammycaucci/📍Website - https://1huddle.co/Connect with Christine:📍Website - https://www.thewisepineapple.com/📍LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-trippi-56105311📍Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_wise_pineapple/📍YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7LZGz1ZsveweIvpCIkrfQ/📍Join our FREE Facebook group for hoteliers - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/wDiuSA1RbSGqqtJH/📍Join the Crown Society! https://www.thewisepineapple.com/crown
What if your highest performer is sitting right in front of you… and you’ve never asked the one question that would unleash them?
In this inspiring YES! Christine reveals how one shy team member transformed into a brilliant leader, not by being pushed, but by being seen. Discover how blending passion and position unleashes purpose, performance, and the hidden potential on your team.
💡 What You’ll LearnHow passion fuels purpose, and purpose skyrockets performanceWhy unmotivated employees are often just uninvited to use their giftsThe power of uncovering strengths beyond job titles & uniformsHow one simple question can change someone’s career trajectory forever
🚀 Three Action Items You Can Take This WeekChoose one overlooked team member and learn about their passionAssign them a small project that taps into their strengthsUse a “Who Am I?” form to uncover hidden talents from day one
Connect with Christine📍Website - https://www.thewisepineapple.com/📍Linkedin profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-trippi-56105311📍Insta link - https://www.instagram.com/the_wise_pineapple/📍YouTube Link - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7LZGz1ZsveweIvpCIkrfQ/📍Join our FREE Facebook group of hoteliers - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/wDiuSA1RbSGqqtJH/📍Join the Crown Society! https://www.thewisepineapple.com/crown📍Who AM I Resource - https://www.thewisepineapple.com/65
What if your highest performer is sitting right in front of you… and you’ve never asked the one question that would unleash them?
In this inspiring YES! Christine reveals how one shy team member transformed into a brilliant leader, not by being pushed, but by being seen. Discover how blending passion and position unleashes purpose, performance, and the hidden potential on your team.
💡 What You’ll LearnHow passion fuels purpose, and purpose skyrockets performanceWhy unmotivated employees are often just uninvited to use their giftsThe power of uncovering strengths beyond job titles & uniformsHow one simple question can change someone’s career trajectory forever
🚀 Three Action Items You Can Take This WeekChoose one overlooked team member and learn about their passionAssign them a small project that taps into their strengthsUse a “Who Am I?” form to uncover hidden talents from day one
Connect with Christine📍Website - https://www.thewisepineapple.com/📍Linkedin profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-trippi-56105311📍Insta link - https://www.instagram.com/the_wise_pineapple/📍YouTube Link - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7LZGz1ZsveweIvpCIkrfQ/📍Join our FREE Facebook group of hoteliers - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/wDiuSA1RbSGqqtJH/📍Join the Crown Society! https://www.thewisepineapple.com/crown📍Who AM I Resource - https://www.thewisepineapple.com/65
This episode takes us straight to the excitement of the IAAPA Expo floor! Christine grabs leaders, creators, operators, and speakers from all over the attractions industry and asks them two powerful questions:
1. What did you say YES to this year that pushed you out of your comfort zone
2. What are you going to say YES to next year
From landing big city-wide contracts to quitting corporate jobs, starting podcasts, hiring overlooked talent, moving across states, and even doing art with strangers on the street... this episode is packed with bold moves and contagious courage!
🎙️ Be sure to listen all the way to the end!
You’ll hear from our friend, keynote speaker and bestselling author Ryan Minton, the powerhouse behind Uplifted and Thanks for Coming In Today! His message is a reminder that every single one of us impacts others, and that influence is a privilege.
🌟 What You’ll Learn
• Why the right YES can rapidly grow your business and your confidence
• How saying yes can challenge identity, fear, and comfort zones
• Why leadership requires risk, even when the paycheck feels safer
• How personal YES choices build momentum for career breakthroughs
✅ Three Action Items to Try This Week
• Choose one thing that scares you a little and say YES out loud
• Share your 2025 YES with someone who will hold you accountable
• Support someone else’s YES by encouraging their big leap
Connect with Christine:
📍Website - https://www.thewisepineapple.com/
📍Linkedin profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-trippi-56105311
📍Insta link - https://www.instagram.com/the_wise_pineapple/
📍YouTube Link - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7LZGz1ZsveweIvpCIkrfQ/
📍Join our FREE Facebook group of hoteliers - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/wDiuSA1RbSGqqtJH/
📍Join the Crown Society! https://www.thewisepineapple.com/crown
This episode takes us straight to the excitement of the IAAPA Expo floor!
Christine grabs leaders, creators, operators, and speakers from all over the attractions industry and asks them two powerful questions:
1. What did you say YES to this year that pushed you out of your comfort zone
2. What are you going to say YES to next year
From landing big city-wide contracts to quitting corporate jobs, starting podcasts, hiring overlooked talent, moving across states, and even doing art with strangers on the street... this episode is packed with bold moves and contagious courage!
🎙️ Be sure to listen all the way to the end!
You’ll hear from our friend, keynote speaker and bestselling author Ryan Minton, the powerhouse behind Uplifted and Thanks for Coming In Today! His message is a reminder that every single one of us impacts others, and that influence is a privilege.
🌟 What You’ll Learn
• Why the right YES can rapidly grow your business and your confidence
• How saying yes can challenge identity, fear, and comfort zones
• Why leadership requires risk, even when the paycheck feels safer
• How personal YES choices build momentum for career breakthroughs
✅ Three Action Items to Try This Week
• Choose one thing that scares you a little and say YES out loud
• Share your 2025 YES with someone who will hold you accountable
• Support someone else’s YES by encouraging their big leap
Connect with Christine:
📍Website - https://www.thewisepineapple.com/
📍Linkedin profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-trippi-56105311
📍Insta link - https://www.instagram.com/the_wise_pineapple/
📍YouTube Link - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7LZGz1ZsveweIvpCIkrfQ/
📍Join our FREE Facebook group of hoteliers - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/wDiuSA1RbSGqqtJH/
📍Join the Crown Society! https://www.thewisepineapple.com/crown
Even the best leaders make mistakes, but what matters most is how we handle them. In this solo episode, we'll explore the tension between empowerment and accountability through a heartfelt story, a practical coaching model, and a fable that will stick with you long after you listen.Discover how true leadership isn’t about always being right, it’s about having the humility to make things right.What You’ll Learn:🍍 How humility builds stronger trust than perfection ever could🍍 Why doubling down on mistakes damages team culture🍍 A practical coaching tool (the ERASE Model) for guiding your team through tough calls🍍 A self-check to keep your ego in check and your relationships strongAction Items:✅ Walk through the ERASE Model with your team the next time a mistake happens✅ Use the self-check questions before defending a decision that might need revisiting✅ Reflect on whether you’re being the pencil or the eraser today—and which your team needs mostConnect with Christine:📍 Website: thewisepineapple.com📍 LinkedIn: Christine Trippi📍 Instagram: @the_wise_pineapple📍 YouTube: The Wise Pineapple📍 FREE Facebook Group for Hoteliers: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/wDiuSA1RbSGqqtJH/📍 Join the Crown Society: thewisepineapple.com/crown📍 Erase Model Freebie - https://www.thewisepineapple.com/e63
Even the best leaders make mistakes, but what matters most is how we handle them. In this solo episode, we'll explore the tension between empowerment and accountability through a heartfelt story, a practical coaching model, and a fable that will stick with you long after you listen.Discover how true leadership isn’t about always being right, it’s about having the humility to make things right.What You’ll Learn:🍍 How humility builds stronger trust than perfection ever could🍍 Why doubling down on mistakes damages team culture🍍 A practical coaching tool (the ERASE Model) for guiding your team through tough calls🍍 A self-check to keep your ego in check and your relationships strongAction Items:✅ Walk through the ERASE Model with your team the next time a mistake happens✅ Use the self-check questions before defending a decision that might need revisiting✅ Reflect on whether you’re being the pencil or the eraser today—and which your team needs mostConnect with Christine:📍 Website: thewisepineapple.com📍 LinkedIn: Christine Trippi📍 Instagram: @the_wise_pineapple📍 YouTube: The Wise Pineapple📍 FREE Facebook Group for Hoteliers: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/wDiuSA1RbSGqqtJH/📍 Join the Crown Society: thewisepineapple.com/crown📍 Erase Model Freebie - https://www.thewisepineapple.com/e63
Christine opens up about something she has never shared publicly until now. This is the story behind the story. The moment that could have stopped Yes Is The Answer before The Wise Pineapple ever existed. The moment she found herself facing an unexpected investigation at work after writing her book, followed by one of the hardest decisions of her career.She didn’t plan to become an entrepreneur. She didn’t plan to leave her company. She didn’t even see it coming. And honestly, she still isn’t totally sure it’s the kind of story you put on air. But she’s sharing it anyway, because it’s real, and because it’s exactly what failing forward looks like in real life.This episode is your invitation to stop self-rejecting, stop waiting for permission, and start choosing the future you want next.Key Takeaways:Why protecting your ego means rejecting your futureThe Yes Formula for saying the scary yesThe science behind the If-Then Strategy and why it boosts follow-throughWhat really happened, and how losing something you love sometimes becomes the doorway to everything you were meant forChristine’s Challenge to You:Write down one fear you're facing right now.Then write your Then, your comeback plan.Your courage is waiting on the other side of that sentence.Download the Free IF/THEN Worksheet → Create your personalized plan for courage under pressure.👉 https://www.thewisepineapple.com/62Connect with Christine:📍Website - https://www.thewisepineapple.com/📍Linkedin profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-trippi-56105311📍Insta link - https://www.instagram.com/the_wise_pineapple/📍YouTube Link - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7LZGz1ZsveweIvpCIkrfQ/📍Join our FREE Facebook group of hoteliers - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/wDiuSA1RbSGqqtJH/📍Join the Crown Society! https://www.thewisepineapple.com/crow
Christine opens up about something she has never shared publicly until now. This is the story behind the story. The moment that could have stopped Yes Is The Answer before The Wise Pineapple ever existed. The moment she found herself facing an unexpected investigation at work after writing her book, followed by one of the hardest decisions of her career.She didn’t plan to become an entrepreneur. She didn’t plan to leave her company. She didn’t even see it coming. And honestly, she still isn’t totally sure it’s the kind of story you put on air. But she’s sharing it anyway, because it’s real, and because it’s exactly what failing forward looks like in real life.This episode is your invitation to stop self-rejecting, stop waiting for permission, and start choosing the future you want next.Key Takeaways:Why protecting your ego means rejecting your futureThe Yes Formula for saying the scary yesThe science behind the If-Then Strategy and why it boosts follow-throughWhat really happened, and how losing something you love sometimes becomes the doorway to everything you were meant forChristine’s Challenge to You:Write down one fear you're facing right now.Then write your Then, your comeback plan.Your courage is waiting on the other side of that sentence.Download the Free IF/THEN Worksheet → Create your personalized plan for courage under pressure.👉 https://www.thewisepineapple.com/62Connect with Christine:📍Website - https://www.thewisepineapple.com/📍Linkedin profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-trippi-56105311📍Insta link - https://www.instagram.com/the_wise_pineapple/📍YouTube Link - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7LZGz1ZsveweIvpCIkrfQ/📍Join our FREE Facebook group of hoteliers - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/wDiuSA1RbSGqqtJH/📍Join the Crown Society! https://www.thewisepineapple.com/crown
Some leaders run hotels. Others make them legends.Meet Doug Weatherford, one of only two Duck Masters at the iconic Peabody Hotel in Memphis, where every day he turns history into heart. From managing eight hotel properties to marching ducks down a red carpet, Doug proves that saying yes to your passion can rewrite your story, and maybe even your city’s legacy.In this heartwarming and hilarious episode, Doug shares:The life-changing advice that led him from burnout to purpose.The unbelievable audition that landed him the role of Duck Master.The magic of turning small moments into lifelong memories.How a daily duck march became one of hospitality’s greatest traditions.🧠 Four Learning Takeaways:Say yes before you’re ready. The biggest doors often open when you least expect it.Burnout is a signal, not a sentence. Pivoting doesn’t mean quitting, it means realigning.Legacy lives in moments. Whether it’s a duck march or a guest smile, small rituals create lasting stories.Hospitality is theater. Every guest interaction is a performance worth giving heart to.✅ Three Action Items:Identify your “Executive Board”—trusted people who see your strengths even when you can’t.Find one tradition in your work worth turning into magic. Elevate it with purpose and pride.Write your “Yes Statement.” What would you do if you said yes to passion today?Connect with Christine:📍Website - https://www.thewisepineapple.com/📍Linkedin profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-trippi-56105311📍Insta link - https://www.instagram.com/the_wise_pineapple/📍YouTube Link - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7LZGz1ZsveweIvpCIkrfQ/📍Join our FREE Facebook group of hoteliers - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/wDiuSA1RbSGqqtJH/📍Join the Crown Society! https://www.thewisepineapple.com/crownConnect with Doug:📍Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doug.weatherford.12/📍LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-weatherford-50655b14/
Some leaders run hotels. Others make them legends.Meet Doug Weatherford, one of only two Duck Masters at the iconic Peabody Hotel in Memphis, where every day he turns history into heart. From managing eight hotel properties to marching ducks down a red carpet, Doug proves that saying yes to your passion can rewrite your story, and maybe even your city’s legacy.In this heartwarming and hilarious episode, Doug shares:The life-changing advice that led him from burnout to purpose.The unbelievable audition that landed him the role of Duck Master.The magic of turning small moments into lifelong memories.How a daily duck march became one of hospitality’s greatest traditions.🧠 Four Learning Takeaways:Say yes before you’re ready. The biggest doors often open when you least expect it.Burnout is a signal, not a sentence. Pivoting doesn’t mean quitting, it means realigning.Legacy lives in moments. Whether it’s a duck march or a guest smile, small rituals create lasting stories.Hospitality is theater. Every guest interaction is a performance worth giving heart to.✅ Three Action Items:Identify your “Executive Board”—trusted people who see your strengths even when you can’t.Find one tradition in your work worth turning into magic. Elevate it with purpose and pride.Write your “Yes Statement.” What would you do if you said yes to passion today?Connect with Christine:📍Website - https://www.thewisepineapple.com/📍Linkedin profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-trippi-56105311📍Insta link - https://www.instagram.com/the_wise_pineapple/📍YouTube Link - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7LZGz1ZsveweIvpCIkrfQ/📍Join our FREE Facebook group of hoteliers - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/wDiuSA1RbSGqqtJH/📍Join the Crown Society! https://www.thewisepineapple.com/crownConnect with Doug:📍Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doug.weatherford.12/📍LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-weatherford-50655b14/