How to Execute Written Warnings the Right Way

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Tiffany Yu is the CEO & Founder of Diversability, an award-winning social enterprise to elevate disability pride; the Founder of the Awesome Foundation Disability Chapter, a monthly micro-grant that has awarded $92.5k to 93 disability projects in 11 countries; and the author of The Anti-Ableist Manifesto: Smashing Stereotypes, Forging Change, and Building a Disability-Inclusive World. As a person with visible and invisible disabilities stemming from a car crash, Tiffany has built a career on disability solidarity. Now that she has found success, she works to expand a network of people with disabilities and their allies to decrease stigmas around disability and create opportunities for disabled people in America. Episode Chapters 0:00 Intro 1:26 When do we choose to share our disability stories? 4:12 Jay’s disability story 8:35 Visible and invisible disabilities 13:10 What does an ally to the disability community look like? 16:34 NoBodyIsDisposable and 14(c) 21:26 How does Tiffany’s investment banking background shape her advocacy? 27:47 Goodbye and outro For video episodes, watch on www.youtube.com/@therudermanfamilyfoundation Stay in touch: X: @JayRuderman | @RudermanFdn LinkedIn: Jay Ruderman | Ruderman Family Foundation Instagram: All About Change Podcast | Ruderman Family Foundation To learn more about the podcast, visit https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/…

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What goes into a well-written disciplinary warning? HopDov’s Annie and Molly walk through the essential elements, from clarity to tone to exactly what you should say next.

Takeaways:

Be specific: vague terms like “disrespectful” won’t cut it.
Include clear expectations for future conduct.
Keep language simple enough for anyone to understand.

Want to connect directly with industry thought leaders like today’s guest? MAJC has built a community of hospitality professionals, where insights and tools help drive sustainable, profitable businesses. To get early access to the MAJC community, sign up at www.MAJC.ai.

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How to Execute Written Warnings the Right Way

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published 25 days ago

MP3•Episode home

What goes into a well-written disciplinary warning? HopDov’s Annie and Molly walk through the essential elements, from clarity to tone to exactly what you should say next.

Takeaways:

Be specific: vague terms like “disrespectful” won’t cut it.
Include clear expectations for future conduct.
Keep language simple enough for anyone to understand.

105 episodes

#MBA #Entrepreneur #Business #MAJC #Matt Jennings #Hospitality #Restaurant #Bar #Marketing #Operating Systems #Leadership #Productivity

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