Keys Bartender

The Southeastern U.S. deals with the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Jim simultaneously feels grateful it bypassed the Keys and empathy for those affected by the storm. Creating a work environment based on mutual shared goals versus micromanaging leads to success in the service sector. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

Hurricane Helene is bearing down on Florida. Jim sees an uptick in traffic at work and asks listeners for a favor. Please leave a Google Review of the Islamorada Brewery that mentions Jim. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

Jim feels the need to modify observations from the previous episode. Choosing to work in the service industry necessitates accepting you will work on holidays. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

First impressions exert a lasting impact on a guest's perception. Overlooking this fact can result in a missed opportunity. Whenever value is expressed, it is often perceived as arbitrary. This goes for relationships as well as possessions. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

While 'teamwork' may lack an 'I', 'teamworking' certainly includes it. We delve into the advantages of teamwork for you, your colleagues, and your employer. As we age, it's not just our taste in food that evolves, but our sense of humor as well. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

Jim recounts an experience of attending a blockbuster movie years ago to frame his inquiry. He questions whether crowds are formed by the characteristic inferences that emerge from the crowd itself. He wonders if the busyness in the Keys, or elsewhere, is due to the holiday or if it's simply a case of people following the herd. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

It's the slowest season in the Florida Keys, a time for businesses to train new employees. Jim decides to scrutinize activities that are not yielding benefits. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

Jim is finding his rhythm again after an extended vacation. It's often necessary for employees to take personal time, which makes cross-training essential for the seamless operation of a business. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

After a long break the show returns. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

A recap of the beginning of the trip. Be sure to follow on Facebook for the pictures and videos. Jim Horan and Keys Bartender. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

Family narrowly escapes a car crash. Jim gets an enhanced search at Security. He did not need to take off his pants. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

The family gets ready for trip to Poland. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

Both sides of the Lobster Mini Season debate. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

Jim shamelessly asks LOT (the Polish National Airline) for an upgrade. Am not to proud to beg. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

Jim recaps the 4th of July. Jim begins to make an effort to behave less like an asshole. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

A young woman gets moved to first-class for feigning heat stroke. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

Jim has to go to the mainland for a Dryer and then fight off giant mosquitoes. It's a normal Monday in the Keys. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

When you are in the right state of mind, setbacks big or small are more manageable. The difficulty is being able to maintain that state of mind. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

Jim gets ready for his family's trip to Poland. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support

It's Hurrican season and it is a good plan to plan well in advance. Jim begs for followers. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-horan6/support